FAQ: About Izaic Yorks & His Books

What age are your books appropriate for?

It depends on the title:

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• Ascendant: Saga of Valor and Walktall are perfect for teens to adults—plenty of action, heady ideas, and character growth.

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• Aithos: Dragonsfall Cycle is written for older teens and adults, with explicit language and a spicy scene. Think Wheel of Time meets Treasure Planet.

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• Does a Snowflake Make a Sound? is a cozy Christmas ghost story that's absurd, heartfelt, and perfect for the whole family.

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Do your books have magic and dragons?

Yes! Expect:

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• Intricate magic systems

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• Ancient relics and world-shaping artifacts

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• The occasional dragon, and plenty of mythic creatures

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• If you love immersive worldbuilding and magic with weight and consequence, you’re in the right place.

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Is there strong language?

Yes. My books reflect the real grit and weight of high-stakes worlds. I use strong language where it serves the story.

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From a Christian angle: I don’t believe using an expletive is inherently wrong. Biblically, “cursing” referred to calling evil down on others, not necessarily modern slang or swearing.

 

That said, I write with discernment and purpose.

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Are your books overtly Christian?

Not overtly, but my faith shapes everything I write. Expect stories that wrestle with:

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• Virtue

• Sacrifice

• Corruption

• Hope and redemption

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Think Tolkien or Lewis: not sermons, but spiritually rich worlds with eternal resonance.

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Where can I buy your books?

You can buy my books at:

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izaicyorks.com (best way to support me!)

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Amazon, Kobo, Barnes & Noble, Curious
 

Note: Aithos is exclusive to Amazon in ebook format for now.

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Are any of your books on audio?

Yes!

 

Ascendant: Saga of Valor is available on Audible—narrated by the amazing Kyle Snyder, who gives each character a distinct voice. It's a 20-hour epic—part Mistborn, part 1984.

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What’s your writing and development process?

It’s a multi-stage system:

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• First draft

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• Initial cleanup

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• 3 rounds of test readers (6–10 readers each)

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• Edits between rounds

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• Professional editing

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• Launch via Kickstarter (great for pre-orders!)

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I release at least one book, novella, or anthology every November.

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What’s your stance on AI?

I see AI as a creative tool—a author assistant

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• I use it to speed up editing

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• Draft product descriptions and website content

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• Get real-time answers while writing

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• It’s not a replacement for creativity—it’s a productivity booster that helps me write better, faster.

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What’s the best way to support you?

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• Buy directly from my site

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• Leave a review (Amazon, Goodreads, anywhere)

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• Tell a friend who loves epic fantasy

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Seriously—sharing a book is the best gift you can give an author.

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What authors is your writing similar to?

Readers who enjoy these authors will feel right at home:

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• Robin Hobb – deep character arcs, slow burns, emotional resonance

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• Frank Herbert – philosophical layers and world-shifting stakes

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• Brandon Sanderson – intricate worldbuilding, rules-based magic

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• J.R.R. Tolkien – beauty, myth, and the battle for the soul of the world