R. K. Thorne | A fantasy and sci-fi author with a love story addiction

One contest, one chance to change their fates.

No magic means no future for Nyalin moLinali. And marriage means certain misery for Lara, daughter of the leader of the Bone Clan. When Lara can sense Nyalin’s magic when no one else can, the two join forces in search of an extraordinary magic—and a better life for them both.

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The Audacity Saga

Power armor, dangerous rogue scientists, and ordinary folk just trying to do the right thing.

Well, semi-ordinary. Okay, maybe they’re a little eccentric.

The sequel to The Empress Capsule and Capital Games is coming soon… Planned for Fall/Winter 2019.

The fast-paced romantic epic fantasy trilogy

An enslaved mage, a warrior prince, and a heroic tale of love, honor, and sacrifice.

Of all the women in the world, he falls for the one trying to kill him.

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New Year, New Goals, New Progress

by R. K. | January 10, 2020 | Research | 1 Comment

Happy New Year! I've got some discussion about my goals for the year, and also writing and upcoming sale updates - if you're looking for those, scroll to the bottom! =) Anybody out there make New...

On Creating and Hurting People

by R. K. | January 8, 2020 | Research | 0 Comments

Some musings as a writer. I read / listened to a few things that happened in parallel this week that's got me thinking on when the art we create hurts people, why that happens, and what to do about...

New Store! And Updates

by R. K. | December 13, 2019 | Research | 0 Comments

The last month and change has been quite busy around here. First off, I'm excited to announce I tinkered around and made an Etsy shop! I made some mugs. And a bag. This is mostly just fun for me -...

Deserter and Some Quick Tips for NaNoWriMo

by R. K. | November 1, 2019 | Progress Updates | 2 Comments

First off — Happy Halloween!!! Second — the short story grown into a novella DESERTER is now available! Get it on Amazon here. This one won't be available in print (unless it matters to a bunch of...