I like to create scenarios where my readers are forced to think, to confront things, to experience things.
Brenna Kasey – 18 October 2026
The Back Flap
The universe of Antherieon is a vast, layered expanse where reality fractures into realms that drift between what is seen and what has been forgotten. Though each world breathes on its own, they are all bound by something greater :
A silent thread of fate woven by time.
The Eôṅśa, beings of immense power, once shaped these realms, guiding their tides and maintaining the fragile balance between light and shadow. But even they are bound.
They can tilt the scales, but never remake them. The true power to create from nothing, or unmake reality entirely, was lost long ago, sealed within the Primordials buried beneath the silence of ages.
But silence does not last forever.
The seals are weakening.
Something older than light has begun to stir.
As the first whispers of the void seep back into the realms, the ancient balance begins to unravel. Shadows stretch longer and storms remember to rise.
From the edge of ruin, a war awakens.
One that will not just decide the fate of worlds, but the truth behind them.
About the book
What is the book about?
Voidwalker (The Eôṅśa Book One) follows Selara, a mysterious woman with a dangerous connection to the Void, as she becomes entangled in a growing conflict that threatens the balance of the universe. Alongside Caelum, the Eôṅśa of Storms, and Elliora, the new sovereign of Creation, she is drawn into a world of forgotten powers, destructive beings, and secrets buried deep within reality itself. As the barriers protecting the realms begin to fracture and an ancient darkness resurfaces, the three must confront forces far beyond their understanding and uncover the truth about who they are before the universe they know is consumed by the Void.
When did you start writing the book?
I’ve written versions of it for my entire life, since I was barely in my teenage years. This particular series, the only one to be published, began in late 2023.
How long did it take you to write it?
About 8 months, but I was using my characters and framework from previous personal projects so it moved a lot faster at the beginning stages.
Where did you get the idea from?
I’ve always written creation myths, I have no idea why. I believe there is more to life than one single universe, so maybe I am influenced by that?
Were there any parts of the book where you struggled?
This book started as a self-therapy experiment. So, through my characters, I began to confront pieces of my life. It was challenging not to confront them, but to know I was going to be putting myself on display for the world to see and to judge.
What came easily?
Writing emotions and trauma in a way that doesn’t come out and say “trauma” or “emotions”. Embedding everything the characters are feeling into the story in little hints and clues. It was really fun, and surprisingly easy.
Are your characters entirely fictitious or have you borrowed from real world people you know?
Each of the characters are based on at least one person I know, though most are based on aspects of my own personality.
For instance, Elliora was inspired by child me, before about 9 years old. Selara was inspired by who I was from about age 9 to about age 24. I won’t list every character, but even my “big bad” is based on me.
We all know how important it is for writers to read. Are there any particular authors that have influenced how you write and, if so, how have they influenced you?
I’m not sure. I love Christine Feehan and Kresley Cole, I think those are my top two. I found Christine when I was way too young to be reading her work, and it slowly lead me through finding a lot of fantastic writers. I think I was about 12 when I found Christine, and in my late teens or early 20’s when I found Kresley.
Do you have a target reader?
Yes. People who enjoy their fantasy with lots of emotion and darkness. This is book one of my series, and the overall series has a metafantasy layer as well. I do not write for casual readers (though please do not let this stop you from checking out my series!). I like to create scenarios where my readers are forced to think, to confront things, to experience things. I literally pull my readers into my books (which makes sense after Lightbringer, Book Three). I write for anyone who has suffered, who has faced hardship, anyone who feels alone. You aren’t alone. I see you. We’re in this together, even though we may never meet. You are valued and you are worthy. <3
About Writing
Do you have a writing process? If so can you please describe it?
I write in scenes.
So basically, I plan out my books. Currently, I have a few sentence description for up to Book 9 (Book 5 publishes December 2026). Then, for each book, I just started writing scenes. Who I think may be doing what, where, when, etc. I let the characters tell me what they think is important. Then, I assemble the scenes into the “correct” order, usually a few are saved for other books or not used at all. After I have a rough outline of the story, I will go in and connect the dots, basically. I’ll add in description and action and fill the spaces with quiet moments and emotions.
Do you outline? If so, do you do so extensively or just chapter headings and a couple of sentences?
I just write a couple sentences for the general book outline. For what I write, I must be thinking a few books ahead. I don’t write linearly, so it’s a little complicated. Then I go back and will focus on two books at a time, that way I can have a general idea for one while writing the other.
I have a 5 subject notebook full of all kinds of crap honestly. Any time i think of something, to the notebook it goes. A lot of my rambles there turn into pieces of outlines later.
Do you edit as you go or wait until you’ve finished?
I lightly edit as I go, but I do at least 10 major edits once i’ve finished my first draft. I just run through the entire book over and over. Then, I order a physical paperback proof. I go through that one final time to check for the way everything looks, for formatting. I also will edit in my physical copy as well, but that’s mostly just for the presentation.
Did you hire a professional editor?
Up until book 5, I did everything alone. For the first time with book 5, I do have a friend who is beta reading for me, and she’s an editor!
Do you listen to music while you write? If yes, what gets the fingers tapping?
I cannot write well without music. I listen to things like Audiomachine while I am writing. Their song “Be Bold, Be Brave“ is basically my mind’s theme song at this point. It gives me insane goosebumps every time. Anything cinematic and instrumental like that is what I look for when I write.
About Publishing
Did you submit your work to Agents?
When I was a teenager, I was in the process of doing that before I had a few strokes that took me out of the game for many years.
This time, I didn’t want to bother. Plus, because of the metafantasy element, I need absolute control. I don’t want anyone trying to change anything.
What made you decide to go Indie, whether self-publishing or with an indie publisher? Was it a particular event or a gradual process?
As stated above, I need complete control. I don’t want to spoil anything more than saying “metafantasy” already did, but the series literally could not be possible if there were multiple hands in the plot with mine. I also cannot really explain what I am doing so far ahead of when I do it.
Did you get your book cover professionally done or did you do it yourself?
The first one, Voidwalker, I did myself (with great difficulty because i’m no artist). All of the others were done by an artist I found on instagram – we’ve become friends though the project.
Do you have a marketing plan for the book or are you just winging it?
I kind of am winging it, though the books are their own marketing plan. As people read them and discover what i’m doing, i’ve found more and more people willing to immerse themselves in my story to help me pull it off.
Any advice that you would like to give to other newbies considering becoming Indie authors?
Just go for it. Seriously. But remember that not every book is for every person. People are going to love your work, and people are going to hate your work. You cannot take it personally. You don’t like everything either, do you?
About You
Where did you grow up?
I grew up in a desert, but I stayed inside because I hate the heat.
Where do you live now?
I live in heavily forested mountains. Still a little hot, but at least it’s green.
What would you like readers to know about you?
I have a plan. Its all intentional. Just trust me to write a story you will never forget, and a story you can actually interact with. You can physically talk to a character in my series, that’s how much I thought about each and every reader. This is just the beginning, and i’d love to have you along for this journey with me.
What are you working on now?
The Eôṅśa FANthology! I’ve invited other creative folks to join my universe officially, and we’re publishing a series of fanfics and fanart! It’s kind of complicated, but work is underway!
I am always working on the instagram side of the story (yes, my instagram is cannon).
And of course, prepping book 5 for publication and beginning my initial scene drafting for book 6 (publishes July 2027).
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