I named Akin Minds because Fictionpress wouldn't let me upload it without a title. I had about a minute to decide. Eighteen years later, I'm still using it. I've been writing this since I was 16. This is Blog #100, and I want to talk about where it all began. I discovered Fictionpress a long … Continue reading Akin Minds: Where it All Began | Blog #100, February 21st, 2026
The release of Embers of Orden in August 2024 was a huge milestone for me. It meant the end of a 5-year writer's block and the beginning of an uphill battle. Author autonomy and story-shaping decisions all began here. And while Embers of Orden was once an enormous book - 1,198 pages - it became … Continue reading Embers of Orden Reforged – Blog #96, May 30th, 2025
Hey all, I'm back with another BIG update for Akin Minds. Big news—Tellwell is finally gone!! Akin Minds has broken free from the grip of a vanity publisher, and it's finally getting the treatment it deserves! You can now grab the updated version here—new, improved, and finally free of the giant Tellwell mark on the … Continue reading Tellwell is OUT—AKIN MINDS Rises Again! (and why you should never go vanity publishing) – Blog #93, April 6th, 2025
Hello all, and welcome to another blog counting down to the release of Sovereign Soul Book Three: Ruinbound--coming Summer 2025! Today, I wanted to delve into a question asked by a friend: "Where do you get the inspiration to write? I want to write a book but can't think of any material for it." And … Continue reading Finding Inspiration: My Writing Obsession – Blog #87, January 10th, 2025
I'm thrilled to reveal the title and cover for the third installment of the Sovereign Soul series - Ruinbound! The Origins of the World Are Stirring...With the truth of Chris Olestine’s identity unveiled, Ryoku Dragontalen unravels deeper horrors—secrets that will shake not only the world’s fate but his very existence. Haunted by memories that feel … Continue reading Sovereign Soul: Ruinbound – Blog #84, November 21st, 2024
She may look like the quintessential 'hot librarian', but don't let her appearance fool you - Sabrina Gallagher is far more than a pretty face behind a pair of rimmed glasses. With her sharp intellect, emotionally awkward demeanor, and a pencil skirt as crisp as her mind, Sabrina adds a new dynamic to Ryoku's journey … Continue reading Sabrina Gallagher – Blog #83, November 15th, 2024
A beautiful herbalist with a mischievous streak, Sariah Leusasie is known as the village bully - just eccentric enough to keep everyone guessing. But hidden behind her playful chaos is a far more complicated past, one that ties her fate directly to Ryoku Dragontalen. With the upcoming events of Sovereign Soul: Book Three, Sariah is … Continue reading Sariah Leusasie – Blog #82, November 1st, 2024
Hey all! Welcome to another blog post in the Sovereign Soul series! Book Two: Embers of Orden has officially been out for almost 2 months now, and it has been an ordeal. From Amazon.ca unwilling to stock and sell the series, to the price, to publisher struggles, it's been a few months of absolute chaos. … Continue reading Book Three Announcement & News – Blog #81, October 25th, 2024
Hey all, and welcome to a long-awaited update! It's been a rocky road with this publication this time around. The page count of Embers of Orden has given me significant grief and limited the ways I can publish it. However, I had no intention of trimming it down further than I already have. After trimming … Continue reading Embers of Orden Ebook Available Now! – Blog #78, September
As storms rage and dangers arise, how does a protective water mage use her magic to safeguard her friends? Welcome back to another blog counting down to the release of Sovereign Soul: Embers of Orden! Today, we'll dive into the adorable character of Kaya Oceyen, her magical prowess, and the enchanting world of elemental magic … Continue reading Kaya Oceyen & Magic in Sovereign Soul – Blog #75, August 30th, 2024
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