Toma is only nine when he is taken from his family to become a soldier for the Duro Empire. His childhood friend, Silvia, is left behind, dreaming of escape from her punishing life in the desert. Years later, after risking his life for the Empire, Toma hopes to return home and marry Silvia. But Toma's commander has other plans: a mysterious island, rumoured to be the home of magical beings, has been rediscovered and the Empire is preparing for conquest. Will Toma get home fast enough to reunite with Silvia? Will Silvia still be there when he returns? Journey to the Forgotten Island is a novel about the fight for survival and justice against empire and oppression. With a diverse cast of characters, inspired by colonial and revolutionary history, this novel delves into a dark and amoral fantasy world. Fans of George RR Martin, Amitav Ghosh and Ursula Le Guin will love this series about the long battle of love and justice against the odds. Read this story if you like: LGBTQ+, diverse and complex characters; expansive worlds; social justice themes; adventures and thrills; secrets and plot twists; gritty, dark fantasy.

Watty's 2018 Long list! Highest Ranking: #1 in Action & #1 in Fantasy. (For ease of reading for those with mobile devices, this written work will be one story section per chapter.) Brenna Caldwythe walks in the forest on her sixteenth birthday and discovers a relic. Her discovery begins a chain of events which will forever alter her purpose in life. Aederan, the world upon which she lives is threatened by unspeakable evil, which is growing in strength and power. "Listen child to the voices in the wind blowing through the grasses and the leaves, they speak of many things; the wise should listen to what they have to say. You are young and know not of the darkness, yet you sense its wicked ways. The evil is spreading through the water, the soil, and through the air, seeking to corrupt the world," Elliana said. "As a flickering flame can shine brightly in the darkness, driving back the shadows; so too, can the power of one who is pure, strong of heart, and faithful. My child, you are the one Light of Elliana and are Aederan's greatest hope. Go forth, and rally those who share your dream of finding the sanctuary, for within lays the destiny of your world." Prince Donovan Answaar, through events, finds himself guided deep into the forest. Determined friends, in the form of Morgan, Changa, Girard, among others, are found by Brenna who leads them to Donovan. Five friends realize they're experiencing the same recurring dreams which state they must begin a quest. Twelve loyal friends discover the horrific truth about their world's ancient past. With the enemy pursuing their token force of intrepid adventurers, they must face dark sorcerers, evil necromancers, the undead, and the brutal malice of a Black Dragon. These stalwart heroes are locked in a race against time. The prize is nothing less than the hope of victory over ancient evil, which threatens to destroy their world.

Second in the Blessed Princess Series: A princess' expected delicacy. That was the gift that Andromeda's godmother gave to her on her name day. It caused her endless pain, made her weak, and it trapped her away from the world. Though that had never been so literal before. Her elder sister, determined to keep her safe from harm, has forbidden Andromeda from leaving her tower any longer. However, her tower can't protect her when her kingdom comes under attack. Meanwhile, her parents have found a man to betroth her to, her sisters have begun keeping secrets to protect her, and Vasili Xenos has returned to begin his hunt again. Following after him, from the barbaric south, is the warrior Nero. When he finds a magic tinderbox that allows him to summon a massive hound to do his bidding, his curiosity bids him to call forth the princess of the copper tower. Now bewitched by her beauty and ferocity, he wants to help protect her kingdom from this new threat while hunting down the murderer he has come to kill. Will they succeed, or will they wind up as Vasili Xenos's next victims?

Kieran lived a normal life on his family farm, tending to the animals he proudly owned. But soon he heard The Call. Greater than any hunger or thirst, The Call commands those who hear it to venture forth. To the land of Gods where none have returned.