About the Author

Hello! I'm Kaywood Oryx, and I write science fantasy novels for the people who, much like my stories, embody the neglected middles, the misunderstood. It is like middle child syndrome, but for books and life! I write for the readers who revel in the “in-between," the position everyone tells you is wrong. It feels like you and your desires should fit in one box; a box easy to unpack and sell…easy to discard. But I say your complexity cannot be sorted.

If you're like me:

• You like the idea of a slow-growing epic that maintains some form of coziness, even as the stakes rise.
• You want magic, but you're in love with real nature.
• The possibility of other planets is intriguing, but you love Earth.
• The high-concept ideas of science fantasy and post-apocalyptic worlds are both captivating and overwhelming. But if you felt grounded with a character, you could explore together, a little at a time.
• You enjoy some action, but need time to process before the next scene disorients you again.
• You like weird, but genuine.

My protagonists also represent the forgotten middles, and I hope their stories help others like me to feel less alone. It's difficult to have a condition or a struggle that affects your ability to function and meet expectations, while on the outside, it does not appear severe enough for others to believe you. You want to feel seen. I see you, dear reader. I do not know you yet, but I have felt your struggles all these years, and I write these stories for you.

That’s all you need to know! However, if you’d like to learn more about me, please read on.