There are moments when I sit at my computer, fingers hovering over the keyboard, searching for an English word that simply doesn’t exist. How do you translate the Armenian word, “մարդկայինություն” (mardkayinutyun), into a fantasy novel? The closest English equivalent might be “humanity” or “humaneness,” but it carries deeper layers, a profound sense of what…
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Light Weaver Audiobook is Here! 🎧
I’m thrilled to announce that Light Weaver is now available as an audiobook! After months of work, I’m so proud to share this new way to experience Satya’s story. This project has been a labor of love, and I’m grateful to the incredible team who brought it to life. The Team Behind the Audio Narrated…
The Finding Fantasy Reads Podcast features my short story, “The Ash Maker’s Gift”
“The Ash Maker’s Gift” will be featured on the “Finding Fantasy Reads” podcast!
✨ Light Weaver Audiobook Cover Reveal ✨
I’m thrilled to share the audiobook cover for Light Weaver, created by the incredibly talented Armenian artist Luisa Galstyan. She brought to life the fairytale aesthetic I envisioned for this story rooted in Armenian mythology. 🎧 I’m also super excited about the narration! Erin Evans-Walker spent months bringing Satya’s journey to life, and the result…
Between Worlds: Why I Write the Stories I Needed
I still remember the first time I found a book with an Armenian character in my local library. I was maybe twelve, scanning the shelves like I always did, not really expecting anything as I flipped through pages of books that looked interesting. Then it happened. I saw that name—unmistakably Armenian—and my heart actually jumped….
Light Weaver
A young adult fantasy fairytale rooted in Armenian mythology “A rich tapestry of epic storytelling that will leave you wanting more.” ~ J.C. Cervantes, New York Times bestselling author of The Storm Runner series When eighteen-year-old relic thief Satya steals an ancient resurrection artifact from the Golden King, she uncovers his dark secret: he’s a puppet to…
More Than Just a Meal: Food as Storytelling Magic
When I’m building a fantasy world, I love discovering all the various cultural details that can bring a story to life. One of my absolute favorites is food. There’s something magical about how a simple meal can reveal so much about characters, cultures, and the world they inhabit. In Light Weaver, I wove Armenian culinary…
Discover Light Weaver: Armenian Mythology Reimagined in a Young Adult Fantasy Adventure
Light Weaver Launches Wednesday, May 28, 2025! Light Weaver draws deeply from Armenian mythology, reimagining ancient figures from fairytales and folklore. This coming-of-age fantasy-adventure follows a young woman who embarks on a deadly quest to save her family. On her journey, she must transcend personal and cultural trauma to discover the resilience woven into her spirit…
Imagining Other Worlds: How Art Inspires Fantasy Worldbuilding
Art has the power to transport us to other worlds, to ignite our imaginations, and inspire us to create fantastical worlds in our own writing. Whether it’s a painting, a sculpture, a photograph, a tapestry, or even a piece of music, art can provide the inspiration we need to bring our own fantasy worlds to…
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