Here’s my year in books for 2023! Love this clever summary, courtesy of https://myyearinbooks.com. Some of the books I enjoyed the most are:
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Here’s my year in books for 2023! Love this clever summary, courtesy of https://myyearinbooks.com. Some of the books I enjoyed the most are:
It’s 2024! Here’s what I have planned:
It’s the Winter of 2023! Where did the year go? Here are my plans for this season.
The Architect’s Guardian: On October 10, 2023, I published Awakening, the first novel in my new sci-fi m/m romance. Retribution, the sequel, is my writing priority for this winter. My goal is to publish that in Fall 2024.
Dragon Shifter Fantasy Series: Another story I’m working on is a dragon shifter romance! I’ll have many more details about this in 2024.
When I lived in Japan, I used to watch the reruns of the show, Lone Wolf and Cub. Ever since then, it’s been interesting to spot where the theme pops up. That’s why I find The Mandalorian and The Last Of Us to be so gripping. Other examples across media include:
I highly recommend those series, along with Seirei No Moribito. This gripping show gives you an emotional journey twice, as Jiguro takes care of Balsa and then Balsa protects Chagum.
Awakening is the first book in The Architect’s Guardian Series! Purchase here and check out the playlist.
Cover by Deranged Doctor Design.
Armando Medina suffered a tragic loss at the hands of some Nitelvosa, supernatural beings who control his world. For decades, he’s been unable to forget the horrific night when his life changed.
Izdahl Amasi, a member of a prominent Nitelvosa family, had briefly dated Armando. He’d hoped for much more, but Armando’s trauma drove a painful wedge between them. With each passing day, Izdahl’s heart grew heavier, as he thought of what could have been.
Now, Armando and Izdahl find themselves connected in unexpected ways. Despite how much Armando tries to avoid the truth of their attraction, he’s drawn to Izdahl. Looming over them are events from Armando’s youth and the mystery of who’s responsible for his anguish. Can Armando open his heart and trust Izdahl? Or will Izdahl stop believing they have a chance?
Content warning: deaths of minor characters, discussion of trauma, and severe injuries to major characters.
It’s the Fall of 2023! Here are my plans for this season.
The Architect’s Guardian: Next month, I’ll publish Awakening, the first novel in my new sci-fi m/m romance. I’ve also been working on the sequel. Preorder Awakening. It will be widely available on October 10, 2023.
The Agitator’s Code World: In The Agitator’s Code Series, I introduced Ariston and Reimon. Their story is coming along nicely. There’s a deeper dive into their lives, which was first touched upon in Tildari Sunrises, the conclusion of the trilogy about Darion and Tolrek.
Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire is an incredible anthology. With a wide variety of animation styles, the stories have vivid characters and gorgeous settings. I wanted to spend even more time in each of the worlds. I hope this wonderful series continues.
The show released on July 5, 2023 with ten episodes. While I enjoyed all the parts, these are my favorites:
Horizon is a brilliant fantasy video game series, by Guerilla Games. While role-playing as Aloy, you lead massive changes for the good of the world.
Horizon Zero Dawn (2018)
In the first game, we meet Aloy. She’s an outcast of the Nora Tribe, trying to understand her place in the world. It turns out it’s much more complicated than anyone could imagine.
Horizon Forbidden West (2022)
The first Horizon game was already captivating and visually stunning. This sequel take the experiences in that world to another level, with the riveting quests and compelling characters.
At least one more game is expected and I’m excited for what could happen next.
Awakening will be available October 10, 2023! This sci-fi, m/m romance is the first book in The Architect’s Guardian Series, featuring Armando Medina and Izdahl Amasi.
Cover by Deranged Doctor Design.
Armando Medina suffered a tragic loss at the hands of some Nitelvosa, supernatural beings who control his world. For decades, he’s been unable to forget the horrific night when his life changed.
Izdahl Amasi, a member of a prominent Nitelvosa family, had briefly dated Armando. He’d hoped for much more, but Armando’s trauma drove a painful wedge between them. With each passing day, Izdahl’s heart grew heavier, as he thought of what could have been.
Now, Armando and Izdahl find themselves connected in unexpected ways. Despite how much Armando tries to avoid the truth of their attraction, he’s drawn to Izdahl. Looming over them are events from Armando’s youth and the mystery of who’s responsible for his anguish. Can Armando open his heart and trust Izdahl? Or will Izdahl stop believing they have a chance?
Content warning: deaths of minor characters, discussion of trauma, severe injuries to characters.
It’s the Summer of 2023! Here are my plans for this season.
The Architect’s Guardian: In a few months, I’ll publish Awakening, the first novel in my new sci-fi m/m romance. I’m taking more time to polish it and plan to release in Fall 2023. Check out the cover reveal!
The Agitator’s Code World: In The Agitator’s Code Series, I introduced Ariston and Reimon. I’m drafting their story, as well as the one for Vyncent and Sarai. There’ll be more news about those couples!
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