Author Blog | Sarah Kate Ishii | Fantasy Author

Dec 23, 20244 min read

No Limits: A New Life Principle for Growth and Inspiration

There are no limits on me. But what does that mean, and how can we use that to make life great?

Dec 16, 20245 min read

The Hidden Side of Being an Author: Beyond the Writing Desk

When people think about being an author, they often imagine a cosy and glamorous life filled with soft lighting, inspiration, coffee cups...

Dec 6, 20245 min read

Author Website Refresh Alert: an Author Life Update

We're having a massive refresh of my author website. And I'm so excited. Here's some times if you want to build an author website too.

Nov 28, 20242 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 27, 20243 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 7, 20246 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 6, 20242 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 18, 20244 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 14, 20242 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 30, 20242 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 13, 20242 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 13, 20244 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.