So, what is all this?
Well, you're at the website of a persistent fantasy author sharing her sprawling world, nerdy ponderings, and creative extras as she rewrites the "first draft" of a 3-million-word Dark Epic Fantasy into one continuous, multi-faceted 20-book series.
(takes breath)
Hiya! :) I'm Etaski.
I love LOTR, fantasy races, worldbuilding, and have played D&D for over 20 years. My inspirations for telling stories and writing epics are:
- ElfQuest (WaRP comics, fantasy adventure, Wendy and Richard Pini),
- The Dragon Prince series (novels, high fantasy romance, Melanie Rawn)
- The Sandman (Vertigo comics, dark fantasy, Niel Gaiman),
- Babylon 5 (90s TV series, space opera, J Michael Straczynski).
Cheers and Gratitude to my patrons proudly supporting the project since 2015 when I was still writing smut on a free story site! You are the reason I'm still here!
No Demons But Us (Book 1) launched in 2018, and we are over halfway through Sister Seekers now!
I'm in so deep that sometimes I forget how overwhelming this page can look to someone just stepping in.
I put together an "On Ramp" FAQ for parsing what I've got here.
What are the Themes and Tropes?
found family · queer · bisexual · lesbian · warrior/gifted heroine · dark elves · demons · survival · primal play · matriarchy · political/court intrigue · action · graphic violence · first person pov · non-human heroine · polyamorous · horror · high fantasy · epic length
What is the Spice Level?
explicit · open door · plentiful
Expect sex to be part of life, warts and all, and to serve the story.
What are the Content Warnings?
past sexual abuse · sexual assault · militant brutality · torture of MCs and side characters · forced pregnancy · body betrayal · mental trauma · religious trauma · abuse of power
Worth Noting:
The series is for mature audiences and reader discretion is advised, but I'm also not writing 20 gratuitous books of those content warnings. :P Dominance and power games is where we start in the first trilogy, what helps define the opening worldview, the obstacles, and the ongoing struggles of the characters.
It's a big story in a big world, and things change a lot from where they begin. My goal is to explore what it means to survive, and to thrive, and do the characters justice.
Where To Find the Books?
Etaski's patrons receive the official books and anthologies, plus exclusive stories and early release WIP chapters through BookFunnel. Most can be read with the app of your choice, though some are exclusive to the BookFunnel app.
Sister Seekers and Tales of Miurag are also available through most major retailers.
Find the Series in Your Favorite Retail Store
Suggested Reading Order?
Start with your choice of:
- the prequel "Sons to Keep" for a sense of the city power structure, introducing important characters and some of their secrets in the first trilogy.
- dive straight in to Book 1: No Demons But Us to make discoveries blind from Sirana's POV.
Reading Sister Seekers 1-11 in order is recommended.
Sister Seekers Books 12-20 are in the works. Patrons have already funded all 20 custom book covers, all created by graphic artist and bestselling author, Eris Adderly.
While the latter half of the epic is being written, patrons can continue reading the first draft of the story through Etaski's Patreon, exclusively on BookFunnel. Expect a lot of character updates but the major events remain the same. :)
Once the Sister Seekers epic is complete, a second epic, The God Wars, continues the story, expanding the world of Miurag and its high level movers and shakers. There are currently 6 completed books in this series and exclusive to patrons until Sister Seekers is finished.
Tales of Miurag anthologies are best experienced mid-epic:
- The Deepearth: Anytime after Sister Seekers Book 8: Battle for Manalar
- The Desert: Anytime after Sister Seekers Book 9: Awake in the Dark
- Death: Anytime after Sister Seekers Book 10: Shadows & Hounds
More anthologies are to come as the exclusive stories are collected for publication!
Where To Chat with Fans About the Series?
Patrons can join my private Discord. It's my favorite place to chatter and interact because I don't have to wear my marketing hat. :)
Free Tier Members also have a Group Chat on Patreon. It's new! :D
I'm on a boatload of social media and book reader sites as well, though my core audience is focused here at Patreon.
I think that's all the big overview stuff! ^_^
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