Author Blog | Sarah Kate Ishii | Fantasy Author

Aug 30, 20242 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 31, 20248 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 23, 202410 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 ...

May 8, 20242 min read

Make Time for Boredom: Creativity in the Idle Moments

This is your permission slip to do nothing.

May 3, 20243 min read

On Show, Don't Tell

People tell us to 'show, don't tell' in writing. Here's how you can do that and immerse your readers into your written world.

May 2, 20241 min read

Official Cover Reveal for Haru & Yuka and the Disappearing Kitsuné Guard (Children's Fantasy Picture Book)

Official cover reveal of my new children's fantasy picture book, Haru & Yuka and the Disappearing Kitsuné Guard.

May 2, 20243 min read

Sprinkling Seeds of Description: Enhancing World-Building in Your Writing

A story to help you enhance your world building through description to make your book as immersive as possible for your readers.

Apr 30, 20243 min read

3 Basic Self-Editing Tip for New Writers (Part 2)

Discover 3 essential self-editing tips for new writers in part 2 of our blog series. Covering POV, tense accuracy, and language usage.

Apr 29, 20241 min read

Discover Your Writing Voice

We live in a world of untold stories. For this reason, it's important you give yourself the chance to write and find your voice.

Apr 26, 20241 min read

Fantasy Books Can Change The World

Fantasy books can change the world. If you don't read them yet, this is why you should.

Apr 19, 20241 min read

Official Description for my NEW Children's Fantasy Picture Book

Get ready for a magical adventure with mystical creatures in my new children's fantasy picture book.

Apr 15, 20241 min read

Women's Empowerment Through a Fantasy Lens

How do we look at women's empowerment in fantasy books, and explore all the different forms of love we take for granted every day?