Author Blog | Sarah Kate Ishii | Fantasy Author

May 30, 20215 min read

Workflow training: creating a workplace environment for awesome productivity and enjoyment at work

Your workspace and environment massively impact your workflow, creativity, and efficiency. You spend so much time at work. Make it suit you.

May 26, 20217 min read

What it's like to receive a manuscript appraisal back from the editorial team

I got my manuscript back from manuscript appraisal. This is what it was like, and how it helped me to grow as a writer and improve my book.

May 24, 20216 min read

I'm learning how to not take things personally

I'm learning how to not take things personally to enjoy life more and grow further in my life and career goals. This is what I've learned.

Feb 25, 20213 min read

Silver's Final Test: A Flash Fiction

I had lots of fun with this writing prompt competition! Who wants a fun-loving inventor ghost?

Feb 4, 20212 min read

Don't live the same year 75 times: life lessons

Don't live the same year 75 times and call it a life. Make small, deliberate tweaks to live your best life.

Jan 24, 20216 min read

Finding the right publisher: the journey to publishing a book

Publishing a book doesn't have to be hard. Follow me on my book publishing journey for some inside advice on how to publish your book.

Dec 24, 20203 min read

What is jolabokaflod (jólabókaflóð) and how will you celebrate it?

What is jólabókaflóð? And how can you celebrate it your way to end 2020 the cosy way?

Dec 10, 20204 min read

What makes a river run backwards? The Sorceress and her Apprentice Part 4

“Teacher,” the young boy said, “what makes a river run backwards?”

Nov 27, 20204 min read

Have you seen a seed fly? The Sorceress and her Apprentice Part 3

“A seed can’t fly! Not ever!” The boy met the sorceress' amused face with a grin. She turned and beckoned him to follow. Was it possible?

Nov 26, 20203 min read

Meeting the Sorceress: The Sorceress and her Apprentice Part 1

The boy pictured an old, grumpy wizard with odds and ends stuck in a charred beard. But, who will actually be teaching him magic?

Nov 24, 20205 min read

Why is my debut book as a fantasy author a children's picture book?

As a fantasy author, I decided to make my debut book a children's picture book to spread a love of reading ...

Nov 21, 20202 min read

Book Review: Honeycakes: Counting All My Blessings

It's important to teach gratitude to young children to give them a strong start in life. See how Medea Kalantar does that in her new book!