Author Blog | Sarah Kate Ishii | Fantasy Author

Nov 282 min read

Finding Freedom in the Little Things: A Writer's Reflection

Freedom isn’t always big and bold; it’s in the little choices we make every day. What does freedom mean as a writer and in life?

Nov 273 min read

Writing at 'Stupid O'clock': What Author Life Taught Me About Resilience and Priorities

Author life has taught me a lot about fitting my creative dreams around a busy day job and family life 👇🏽

Nov 76 min read

Chasing Serendipity - Creating Your Own Luck

Do you see yourself as someone who’s lucky, or unlucky? And do you believe you can change your luck?

Nov 62 min read

The Immersive World of Fantasy: A Promise to My Readers

Fantasy books made me feel like I was part of the world. Now it's become my promise for you as my readers.

Oct 184 min read

Why These Stories? A Fantasy Author’s Obsession with Realistic Women, Representation, and Magical Worlds

Why write fantasy? To create real, flawed characters, explore big questions, and craft worlds where everyone belongs—magic and all. ✨

Oct 142 min read

When Your Characters Are Smarter Than You

When your characters give you advice in your day to day life, and they're not even real.

Sep 302 min read

The Price of Dynasty Codes

Recently, I've been made aware of some crazy pricing of the Dynasty Codes books on Amazon and other retailers, though mostly Amazon,...

Sep 132 min read

Balancing Writing and Life: Embracing Change, Rest, and Self-Forgiveness

We've all had those seasons where life takes over, and writing—or any creative passion or hobby—gets pushed aside. What then?

Sep 134 min read

Why You Shouldn't Pitch Your Book at the Snack Table (A Socialising Tip for Authors)

Pitching your book at the wrong time can harm your chances. Here's a socialising tip for authors on chance encounters.

Aug 302 min read

Learning Beyond Perfection: My JLPT Experience

I passed my first Japanese exam. Here's what I learned about learning anything in life.

May 318 min read

An Unexpected Spy - A Short Story

When I retired from the agency years ago, I thought my days of espionage were behind me. But every now and then, headquarters call me in ...

May 2310 min read

The Secret Obsession - A Short Story

Shredded paperwork. Private bank balance. A locked room. “It’s for her sake,” I muttered as I stashed the key in my trouser pocket ...