Akemashite Omedeto Gozai Masu! From me and mine and from Risuko and hers, we want to wish you the happiest, most prosperous of new years! This last year was momentous for both my young heroine and me, marking the completion of the Seasons of the Sword series. It's taken a long time to bring Risuko's year of adventure, danger, and self-discovery full circle, but…

If you've finished Murasaki, the final book in the Seasons of the Sword series, I'd be incredibly grateful if you could leave a review! Reviews help readers discover the series and mean the world to authors like me. The book has been out six weeks and the response has been fantastic, but I'd love to hear what you think.

Let Risuko Be Your Bodyguard (Or at least your iPhone's!) Introducing our striking Magnetic Impact-Resistant Cases—a perfect blend of functionality and style. Each case is designed to turn heads with vibrant, photo-realistic colors that pop, making your phone stand out in any setting. Whether you’re at a casual gathering, in a professional environment, or out on a night with friends, this case provides a chic protective layer that keeps your device safe from scratches and bumps.

My wife and I were in Ireland this past week for a family wedding—a wonderful, joyous, somewhat exhausting experience. But look what greeted me when we came home!

After four books and countless seasons, the moment has finally arrived. In just days, on September 23rd, readers will hold the complete Seasons of the Sword series in their hands—and what a journey it has been. “Like the round of the seasons. Never-ending. Inescapable. A knot of sorrow that could only be cut through by the most subtle of blades.”

Can one girl rescue a room? Risuko stands ready to defend your home. Make any space more beautiful with this gorgeous, autumnal of the final Seasons of the Sword book by James T. Egan of Bookfly Designs. Made with museum-grade paper (175gsm fine art paper), these posters translate any digital artwork into exquisite real life décor. Available in multiple sizes, each poster is printed with top-tier pigmented archival inks for a stunning end result.

Can one girl rescue a room? Risuko stands ready to defend your home. Make any space more beautiful with this gorgeous, autumnal of the final Seasons of the Sword book by James T. Egan of Bookfly Designs. Made with museum-grade paper (175gsm fine art paper), these posters translate any digital artwork into exquisite real life décor. Available in multiple sizes, each poster is printed with top-tier pigmented archival inks for a stunning end result.

Can one girl save a study? Risuko stands ready to defend your room. Make any space more beautiful with this award-winning cover of the first Seasons of the Sword book by James T. Egan of Bookfly Designs. Made with museum-grade paper (175gsm fine art paper), these posters translate any digital artwork into exquisite real life décor. Available in multiple sizes, each poster is printed with top-tier pigmented archival inks for a stunning end result.

Can one girl save a bedroom? Risuko stands ready to defend your room. Make any space more beautiful with this award-winning cover of the first Seasons of the Sword book by James T. Egan of Bookfly Designs. Made with museum-grade paper (175gsm fine art paper), these posters translate any digital artwork into exquisite real life décor. Available in multiple sizes, each poster is printed with top-tier pigmented archival inks for a stunning end result.

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Four books. One incredible journey. The moment we've all been waiting for is here!

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I’ve been doing a lot of thinking recently about gender. I’ve been thinking about gender because I’m writing a series of books in which it plays an important role. But it’s also on my mind because it’...

Major news from the world of young adult historical fiction! The prestigious IBPA Awards just named the audiobook of Bright Eyes: A Kunoichi Tale as a finalist for 2025! The Story That’s Captivating L...

As an author of young adult books, I’ve been asked many times about the authors who had the greatest impact on me. I’ll often start by mentioning Maurice Sendak, which people assume is a joke, but isn...

I’ve talked about writing historical fiction — about trying to make it as exciting as fantasy, while keeping it as accurate as possible. I also try to make my writing accessible, while giving a sense ...

I've talked about writing historical fiction -- about trying to make it as exciting as fantasy, while keeping it as accurate as possible. I also try to make my writing accessible, while giving a sense of how Japan in the late sixteenth century looked through the eyes of Risuko and her friends. One of the choices that I made was to translate all of the place names.