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When the world is not what it seems, what will Adir do when his identity collides with the destiny existence has in store for him?

The Staff of Beckoning

A Symphony of Spheres Book 1

by Praneet Menon

Genre: Epic Fantasy

"Menon’s storytelling is sharp and deliberate, blending high-stakes action with introspective moments ... Addictively readable!" —BookView Review


The more we know, the less we understand ...

Adir Nathar craved more than what he was born into. And existence obliged.

A mysterious death ... an act of revenge! Adir flees Marafel, abandoning friends and family for safety and a fresh start. But, unbeknownst to him, he is pursued by the Khasmia Shadow, a secret society charged with a sole divine purpose—eliminate the destructive venna with the sacred Staff of Beckoning. The world of Leakarha itself is undergoing a seismic shift. Rakhor, terrible demonspawn, are emerging farther south from the Precipice than ever before.

Caught in the middle of it all, Adir is driven deeper into his own shadows, forced to face truths he never knew existed.

But this isn’t just Adir’s story.

From Naven to Ostarium to Cayan, this story unfolds through the eyes of a troubled father, a ruler fighting to secure her legacy, an heiress obsessed with knowledge, a woman torn by love, an archer chasing glory, a man harboring a hidden past, and a noblewoman caught between two worlds—each holding a piece of a greater truth waiting to be uncovered.

The Staff of Beckoning, the first book in the series A Symphony of Spheres, is an epic fantasy tale of identity, destiny, and purpose. Blending elements from science fiction, mythology, and dark fantasy, this gripping narrative is perfect for readers who enjoy complex characters, intricate world-building, and expansive sagas. If you've enjoyed series like The Wheel of Time, The Kingkiller Chronicle, and The Prince of Nothing, then this book is for you.

 

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Born and raised in India, Praneet’s life began immersed in a medley of cultural, linguistic, and spiritual traditions that sparked his passion for storytelling. Then, he moved to the United States and has now spent more than half his life there. The two cultural backgrounds have led him to embrace a fusion of Eastern and Western philosophies that deeply influence his writing.

 Praneet also spent the better part of two decades working as an engineer and flight instructor, which instilled in him a precision that he brings to his existence-building, pursuing that perfect blend of reality and fantasy. His exploration of philosophy and psychology at an early age allows him to imbue his stories with age-old themes of identity, purpose, and destiny. These themes play a central role in his debut novel, The Staff of Beckoning, Book 1 of the series A Symphony of Spheres.

  Praneet lives in Vermont, embracing a homesteading lifestyle, community involvement, and writing while pursuing a master’s in counseling.

 

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GUEST POST

A Day in My Writing Life: Praneet Menon

By the time I open my eyes around 5:30 a.m., my mind has usually been going for a while. Sometimes, I’m not sure it shares in my body’s slumber from the night before.

The morning routine involves calisthenics followed by a light breakfast accompanied by some Earl Grey tea. Tea has been a staple in my life ever since my childhood in India. Once the demands of life are satisfied—family taken care of, chickens fed and watered, vegetable plot tended to, driveway plowed of snow—I traverse into the land of stories, usually around 9:30 a.m.

If the weather is nice, I prefer to walk around woods and trails, while at other times, I’ll park myself by a scenic vista. Uncooperative weather relegates me to the indoors, but I walk around my house and deck. Movement and nature, for some reason, have always played a vital role in stimulating my creativity. Magical technology allows me to simply speak into my phone as it judiciously jots down my thoughts, streamlining my writing process. In this phase of “writing,” I don’t pay much attention to format, preferring to enter the mindset of my characters and simply letting the words flow.

As noon rolls around, I’m sufficiently hungry and take a thirty-minute lunch break. I usually read a novel or watch a sitcom during this time. Lunch is followed by a few hours of editing my morning’s writing, refining drafts, or any other “sit-down” work that needs to get done. If able, I try to spend this time out in the natural splendor this world offers. The contrast between the morning’s free-flowing expression and the afternoon’s detail-oriented labor provides a perfect balance of creativity and precision that I yearn for in everything I do.

Evenings, more specifically between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m., involve dinner, time with family, and fulfilling community obligations. This paradigm shift offers a fulfilling opportunity to step away from the day’s writing, allowing me to decompress and grow in other aspects of my life. 

Before bed, I’ll read a few chapters of a novel or play an action RPG. On a typical night, after watching a show with my wife, it’s lights out by 10:30 p.m. Another wonderful day in this fantastical experience awaits.

If you’re curious about the narratives that emerge from my writing routine, I invite you to check out my debut novel, The Staff of Beckoning. It’s a tale woven with the same love for our world and character exploration that inspires my writing. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed creating it!

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