Stephen Aryan
Writing advice and traditional publishing advice, fantasy worldbuilding tips and author interviews.
I am a traditionally published fantasy author with two epic fantasy trilogies from Orbit Books, a duology from Angry Robot books and a new historic fantasy series set in 13th Persia. My debut novel, Battlemage, was published in 2015.
My new trilogy, the Nightingale and the Falcon started on 13 July 2023 with The Judas Blossom.
If you want advice about writing, or getting traditionally published then you've come to the right place. Over the years I learned a lot of lessons which I'm sharing with others. I want to help you avoid the same mistakes that I see others repeat over and over again.
Email for business enquiries only.
This isn't a booktube or book review channel. I do not take interview requests.
I am represented by Juliet Mushens of Mushens Entertainment.
I'm done with YouTube
Writing Update - October 2024
I'm taking a break from YouTube
When can you call yourself a writer? (Writing Advice)
Author Interview with RR Virdi - The Doors of Midnight
Author Interview with Cameron Johnston - The Last Shield
What is the best way to introduce a magic system? (Writing Advice)
Author Interview with Oliver Langmead - Calypso
What is the effect of ego on a writer’s success? (Writing Advice)
Who is your favourite author? (Writing Advice)
Author Interview with Ian Green - Extremophile
Query Package Mistakes (Writing Advice)
All my Broken Binding Special Editions
Author Interview with Taran Matharu - Dragon Rider
What I'm working on - Writing Update May 2024
Author Interview with LL MacRae - The Iron Crown
Author Interview with James Logan - The Silverblood Promise
Author Interview with J.E. Hannaford - Gates of Sorrow
Should Writers Wait for the Muse? (Writing Advice)
How Important is Social Media to Authors? (Writing Advice)
Fantasy News - Broken Binding Special Editions, Brian Lee Durfee in hospital, Author hates libraries
What is Your Writing Process? (Writing Advice)
Author Interview with P.L. Stuart - A Lion's Pride
Should Your Faith Inform Your Writing? (Writing Advice)
Author Interview with MJ Kuhn - Among Thieves
What will readers take away from your books? (Writing Advice)
Author Interview with JL Worrad - Pennyblade
What is the worst part of the publishing process? (Writing Advice)
How to do research for a book? (Writing Advice)
What is the Best Time of Day to Write? (Writing Advice)