Realm of Light
The Kingdom of Artnaus is full of darkness...
but its elemental caretakers have a secret light to illuminate the future.
Can Wind mold Marl into the hero the world needs?
Enter a world of magic and mayhem in the Realm of Light Series.
“...The book has depth, amazing world building and focus on family, friends, love, magic, spirits and personal character growth. It has multiple POV's which genuinely is a charm to this book and life in Na-ir. I love each and every character so, so much!! I can't wait to continue in book 2!"
"Diving into this book was actually finding a hidden gem. Marl's adventure in the village of Na-ir was a rollercoaster – with unique abilities, complicated relationships, and a prophecy that kept me intrigued. And aw the world-building - it was like stepping into a dreamscape where spirits molded destinies and hidden forces shaped fates...
“The village and its inhabitants are painted with vivid strokes, creating a rich tapestry of community dynamics and individual quirks. The intricacies of the relationships between Marl, his family, and the villagers add depth to the narrative, making it easy for readers to become emotionally invested in their fates. The author's world-building expertise shines through as they create a realm where elemental forces and human lives are intimately intertwined...”
The Wind at Oak Hollow (2023)
Book 1 of the Realm of Light Series
2nd Place Winner in the 2023 Firebird Book Awards for Dark Fantasy
Finalist in Epic/High Fantasy for the 2023 American Fiction Awards
3rd Place Winner in Fantasy in the 2023 Outstanding Creator Awards
Families can be complicated, especially when the fate of the kingdom rests on yours.
Marl Ganwin is more than just a mischief-maker. He's a pain in the ass--the Wind spirit's favorite youth. The Village of Na-ir tolerates his antics, giving him free rein to ramble and rumble. But things take an unexpected turn when Wind forces him to accept an unfathomable fate.
Can Marl's family and the entire village survive the implosion of his gifts? Or will his choices send their peaceful world order into a whirlwind?
What will he lose when he accepts his power?
A Crow in the Canyon (2024)
Book 2 of the Realm of Light Series
Lafret is the most exquisite city in Artnaus—glistening waterfalls, hanging gardens, and stone-carved houses on canyon walls. But under this mask of splendor is a seething world of strict order and despair. The lungs of the kingdom are constricted.
Torn from their village home, the Ganwins must quest to save their patriarch. But the old man’s past isn’t ready to be buried. They are taken prisoner by the chieftain of the waterfall canyon and forced into his service.
Will brothers Marl and Natsir have the courage to navigate foreign chiefdoms and political intrigue? Can they stand together when the time comes to let everything fall?
