My writing seeks to balances the communal with the intimate, creating narratives that are expansive in their world-building and deeply personal in their exploration of character. I use language that is lush yet precise, painting scenes that pulse with life, tension, and emotional depth. Through intricate worldbuilding and complex characters, I invite you into a realm where power, sensuality, and the human spirit intertwine in unexpected ways. I weave the beautiful with the brutal, the mythical with the deeply human. I write with the intent to make a lasting and profound impact on the literary landscape and the world we inhabit.
Mythos of the Hollowed Souls takes place a world of inverted gender roles where men endure the same violence, oppression, and subjugation that women and queer folks have faced throughout history in our reality. This is not accidental—it is deliberate, intentional, and necessary. In this world, male characters experience: This world holds up a mirror, … More Writing Violence Against Males
“Are you that woman who writes fiction about slicing men’s genitals off?” I am. That particular scene isn’t the only instance where a male character undergoes extreme violence enacted by a woman. This type of violence is deliberate and deeply intentional. The Song of Seven Fires is a world of inverted gender roles. That means … More Flipping Gendered Violence Tropes
As someone writing a fictional world where women are revered as goddesses, I’ve been fascinated by how ancient myths of feminine deities were eventually overwritten by patriarchal narratives, particularly through the rise of monotheistic religions like Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Throughout human history, myths have served as the foundation of religious and cultural identities, shaping … More Patriarchal Colonization of Goddess Mythologies
Author Ariana August 