Ramblings of a King: Writing Edition
Hi! My name is Izzy King, but feel free to call me Izzy
Pronouns are they/them
I’m in my 30s and live in Northern California
I write novels, short stories, flash fiction, and the occasional web serial
I admin a discord writing server called The Writing Cartel
I write: dark fantasy, urban fantasy, horror
I read: anything I can get my hands on, especially if it’s in the 300 pages range
My Projects:
Serenity • dark fantasy; novel trilogy
Dragons aren’t the answer to all the world’s problems, but they certainly help.
Rueben has just been promoted to Captain of the Royal Guard. Young and eager to prove himself, he sets out to wake a long-slumbering dragon and bring an end to the demon killing spree. Avery the High Paladin struggles to balance the demon attacks and the kingdom tearing away from the Church. With the help of the rest of the Council, he puts pressure on the king to maintain the connection between the kingdom and The Way.
Their different approaches will bring them closer to the demons than either of them ever wanted—Rueben with the demons, and Avery with the man who’s summoning them.
Together, they have to face down the demons or risk losing everything they’ve worked for.
Status:
Book 1: Water - Reading Comps for Query Letter
Book 2: Smoke - Drafting
Book 3: Essence - Pending
Heroes Journey • dark fantasy; web serial
The path to becoming a hero is different for everyone.
Leigh and Lance have both turned eighteen in the village of Starfell, where it’s tradition for new adults to set out to become heroes. The village celebrates as a portal waits for the young men—and their friends—to transport them somewhere in the world. A world of magic and mystery awaits them, as they’ve never left their village and have only heard stories of the outside world.
The time limit is a year, and whether they return victorious or not is entirely up to them. They must learn to rely on their friends around them, as the world is not so kind.
The soon-to-be heroes are dropped into a forest with an encroaching shadow that they must defeat to carry on with their journey. The shadow has other plans, however. It separates Leigh and Lance—one choosing to follow the shadows and one to fight them.
Are they strong enough to become heroes on their own, or will the world outside prove to be too much for them?
Status:
Act 1: Published
Act 2: Drafting
Act 3: Pre-Outlined
Sandalwood • urban fantasy; novel
When the King of Hell comes to call, you answer. Dakota Halloway is a witch in Silver Valley, Nevada. They own a successful metaphysical shop downtown, and they live with their demon companion named Lou. The city is teeming with all sorts of supernaturals—both known and unknown. Something is killing witches around town. Dakota is positive it’s a demon doing the killing, and has taken it upon themself to investigate the murders without the help of the police. Then the King of Hell arrives and makes Dakota his new pet. He insists on being in every facet of Dakota’s life, including the murder investigations. Can Dakota strike a new balance in their life while avoiding becoming the next victim?
Status:
Sandalwood Book: Second Draft
