Hey peeps!
More Academy Arcanist~!
Finally.
I was finally fifteen years old.
Today was the day.
My bedroom seemed smaller than ever. I practically stumbled into every piece of furniture as I shoved clothing into my backpack. They weren’t the best clothes, unfortunately. The pan...
2022-05-10 10:19:40 +0000 UTC View Post
More fun times in the death games!
Sen turned to Kellan, a slight frown on his face. “Well? You go first.”
Before Kellan could head over to the door, Mavis reached into her jacket and withdrew a Desert Eagle, a semi-automatic pistol. Kellan was familiar with their design, though he wondered...
2022-05-10 10:18:11 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey peeps!
Thank you so much for the support. Master Arcanist has hit the shelves, and I have some free promo codes! I'd like to give them to Patreons first.
So, if you'd like an audiobook, please just send me a message.
Thank you again. More chapters and short stories to come!
Shami
2022-05-07 10:41:13 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey peeps!
I'm so sorry this took long. In the past, the books have gotten to me in time to mail out signed copies for Patreons, but this time it took FOREVER. I was so worried about them!
Everyone who is getting a signed copy will have theirs soon! Thank you all for being so patient! <3
May the 4th Be With You!
2022-05-05 01:14:40 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey peeps!
Here is a short story about Fain and the fenris wolf! I'll also be doing a short-short story about Calisto bonding to [spoilers] the typhon beast (as seen from his perspective). That should be up tomorrow or the next day! Just a bonus thing.
Hope you enjoy!
“Moonbeam, look at this,” I said as I knelt to touch a smal...
2022-04-30 08:48:38 +0000 UTC View PostHey peeps!
So, Master Arcanist's physical release was delayed, but rest assured, as soon as I get them, I'm mailing them out to Patreons. Sorry for the delay! I have no idea why it happened (it literally hasn't gone down like this in the past).
I just wanted to keep you guys in the loop!
Also, the first chapter of Grandmaster Arcanist is up, and the opening for Academy Arcanis...
2022-04-29 05:56:51 +0000 UTC View Post
Peeps!
First off, the physical books STILL aren't approved for distribution. There's nothing wrong - they just need to signed off as "ready" by someone at Ingram, and they can be on-sale and ready to order.
As soon as they hit, I'll be mailing them out to everyone who gets one. Sorry for the delay! I honestly have no explanation for why this happened. :c
That being said,...
2022-04-19 23:15:19 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey peeps!
Happy Easter if you celebrate, and Happy Sunday if you don’t! <3
The last of Master Arcanist is now up! Thank you again for your support. I split the final book into 2 because I had too many sub-plots to wrap up (without making it the biggest book you’ve ever seen).
In a week, I’ll start posting chapters of Grandmaster Arcanist (which picks up right after M...
2022-04-18 03:40:31 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey peeps!
Here is an easier reading chun
2022-04-08 07:10:15 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey peeps!
For new Patreons: I have a Discord for chatting! You can find it here-- https://discord.gg/TmTtEZ7AaH
Fun fact, true fact: an artist on Instagram has been reading the Frith Chronicles and has been showing me works in progress of new art (you can see Gentel above). I'll be posting more as she sends...
2022-04-06 01:42:40 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey peeps!
Here is this month's short story. It's Zelfree doing his spy-stuff. Hopefully fun. ALSO, one of the side characters from Master Arcanist gets some time to shine, so hopefully you're into clever dragon arcanists, haha
I never cared for freeports. They always became safe haven...
2022-03-31 08:02:15 +0000 UTC View PostHello peeps!
Short story for this month should be up today or tomorrow. Be prepared for that!
TODAY, I was talking to my writer's group, and they said I should change the name of my academy in Academy Arcanist. The reasons ranged from "it needs to be cooler" to "it needs to be more about stars, since your magic has star symbolism."
I figured I would just ask my Patreons! o.o 2022-03-30 07:29:38 +0000 UTC View Post
Whelp, since I broke the outline for Master Arcanist into two books, I had to ask my cover guy for Grandmaster Arcanist. I told him to do the apoch dragon on the cover. These are the two covers he provided.
I apologize! I planned for Master Arcanist to be the last book, but while doing the outline, it got very long. I wanted to make sure I took my time and explained everything, since that...
2022-03-20 12:03:56 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello peeps!
Here are the chapters in a n
2022-03-19 10:29:03 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey peeps!
Just a quick update. Writing has been going great. I've almost finished Master Arcanist, and now I'm just rearranging and editing (to make sure it's cool) so expect more chapters to be posted as we get closer to April!
Starting Academy Arcanist and trying to get it just right so that it's fun! I'm really in love with the outline. I love academy settings, so I'm sure it'll...
2022-03-11 10:06:37 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey peeps!
Good news! I've been invited back as a professional author for DragonCon 2022! https://www.dragoncon.org/
Last year was a blast. I had a pizza party, did a signing, and even sat on multiple panels to talk about cool things in science fiction and fantasy.
This year should be bigger and gra...
2022-03-04 01:18:32 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey peeps!
Here is Feb's short story! WARNING: it takes place during Master Arcanist, so if you're not reading the chapters to wait until release, just be aware!
Without further ado!
“End this, Everett. You’re not usually so weak.”
I sat in the Iron Dungeon of Thronehold, the wooden bench straining under my weight. The wal...
2022-02-28 21:06:34 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey peeps!
Thank you again for all the support. You guys are the best, and really help me along this crazy journey.
Writing update!
Master Arcanist is set to release on April 19th! Woo! I'm very grateful that I have individuals helping me to make it amazing. I'm super excited for the release, and I can't wait to hear Brian narrate some of the intense parts! 2022-02-23 00:02:00 +0000 UTC View Post
[Part 5]
(The complete ARC I can be found here: https://sastovallauthor.com/2021/12/08/frith-chronicles-choose-your-own-adventure-arc-i/)
“I think the captain is a genius,” you say. “The Vortex sounds amazing.”
Twain tilts hi...
2022-02-09 14:06:41 +0000 UTC View Post“Where are we going?” you ask.
Captain Gale gives you a mischievous grin and then taps the side of her head with a single finger. “The pirates can follow us to an island. Unless it’s a free port, or one guarded by the navy, we won’t be safe. But if we head to the Vortex, they’ll never be able to follow.”
Some of the nearby sai...
2022-02-03 17:25:24 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey peeps!
This one is almost done. 60 chps in total. o.o
The other members of Team 101 were waiting in the common room of the suite.
Sen and Husker stood next to the coffee table. A pile of supplies sat on top, neatly stacked and organized. Both Sen and Husker wore new clothing—...
2022-02-03 17:24:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey peeps!
I wrote this short story for a competition. I figured I should let you all read it as well! (I'll be doing a Frith story as well, don't worry).
Master Arcanist and Academy Arcanist are well under way. Getting more feedback now. I want (super desperately) to release Master by March. Fingers crossed!
Enjoy this story in the meantime!
The wilderness around my hometown was rife with brigands. They often raided my town, taking supplies or young mystical creatures, especially the bunyips, since their eggs couldn’t be stored indoors. The mud-monster bunyips always had their eggs in the soft muds around swamps. We tried to protect them… But the brigands were p...
2022-01-31 10:20:59 +0000 UTC View Post[Part 3]
You decide to ask the captain to flee to the closest island.
The Icy Wind is captained by a locker shark arcanist. Her name is Maranda Gale, and while you’ve never interacted with her, you’ve heard of her adventures as a transport captain.
[Academic Knowledge] You’re also aware that locker sharks are born from the wreck...
2022-01-30 12:34:49 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey peeps!
Pokemon Legends Arceus came out yesterday. I'm only rewarding myself with game time after I write, lol
Kellan pulled on the strings of the box.
The others watched with bated breath. Kellan unwrapped everything and then opened the top, his muscles tense, ...
2022-01-30 12:33:21 +0000 UTC View Post[Part 2]
You hold your books on survival close. A part of your wants to devour you survival books and learn as much as you can. You might learn something vital, after all…
But another part of you wants to interact with your eldrin, Twain. The mysterious mimic hasn’t said much on the trek, but he hangs around you constantly. Even now, he’s by your feet on the d...
2022-01-25 13:03:57 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey peeps!
So, I've given this to a couple of editors. One of them (who I have worked with for a while) basically had this exchange with me...
Editor: I love you, but how quickly did you write this?
Me: I wrote it during write-a-thon, while getting married, and after I had gone through surgery.
Editor: Yeah, I can tell. ...
2022-01-25 13:02:10 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey peeps!
First off, most of the pictures are done! Including one of Twain, for the Choose Your Own Adventures! <3
The next part will start again Monday. And hopefully a few more chapters of Master Arcanist. Still trying to get it done by late Feb/March, and I'm on track... I just have to edit faster. ._.
I'm feeling a lot better, and once everything is done, Brian has alr...
2022-01-22 11:55:50 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey peeps! Hope your weekend is going well. Mine has been a bit of a bummer. >.>
Kellan stumbled forward and found himself in a casino-like building with lush red carpets and club style techno music. The walls were covered in abstract paintings, some with red skies, some...
2022-01-22 11:51:54 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey peeps!
Hopefully you're still enjoying.
Kellan reached for the ladder and then hesitated. He walked over to the ten arcana shining in the centipede’s blood. When he knelt to absorb them, Kellan briefly contemplated the origin of the glittering crystals. Was the Arbiter using people’s ...
2022-01-19 13:03:41 +0000 UTC View Post