Yoshiko is on her own—and the road ahead is uncertain.In the aftermath of devastating loss, she begins to plan her next steps. If she’s going to reclaim her domain, she’ll have to start from the bottom. Among the people. Quietly, careful...

Some stories are written in long, sweeping hours. Others are built in the smallest slivers of time.In this episode’s intro, I reflect a little on what it’s like to create as a parent, and how small moments—early mornings, nap breaks, eve...

Something’s wrong—and Yoshiko knows it.In Chapter 9 of Origin Curse, we follow her as instinct turns to urgency, and urgency to devastation. There are signs: dogs, soldiers, broken branches... and something stranger still—white ...

What makes a character feel real? In this episode of From the Author’s Chair, we chat about the little things that add up to big emotional depth in storytelling—like hobbies, quirks, and real-life flaws.I talk ab...

In this episode of From the Author’s Chair, I talk about creative energy and when you write best—morning, night, or sneaky pockets of time in between? I share how switching from night writing to early mornings changed everything for me...

Dragon-tier discipline, 3 am recording, and a big milestone—Chapter 6 is here!In this episode of From the Author’s Chair, I share a major writing update—I've officially submitted the manuscript for my next novel Iron ...

Secrets in the dark. A cursed bloodline. And the moment Yoshiko's world begins to change forever...In this episode of From the Author’s Chair, I share some exciting progress on my upcoming noblebright fantasy novel, Iron Angels—featurin...

🎧 Chapter 4: A Historical Place | Origin Curse Fantasy AudiobookFrom the Author’s Chair Author Podcast – Episode 4Escape, legend, and the edge of everything she knew...Lady Yoshiko and her mother, the formidable daimyō Asumi...

A sound in the night. A shadow at the window. A desperate escape.Yoshiko is still mourning her father’s death when she hears someone climbing the outer walls of her bedroom. Her instincts scream danger, but when she raises her blade to ...

A gift to prepare. A strange noise on the wind. An entourage of horses approaching the castle… and something Yoshiko never expected.The suspense is building in Chapter 2 of Origin Curse! What approaches the castle gates?Welcome ...

Welcome to From the Author’s Chair!This is the beginning of something special. As an indie author, I want to make my stories as accessible as possible—including an audiobook version of Dynasty Codes 1: O...