Aron Lewes's Blog

I released a "complete collection" of my Alien U series a few days ago, which means you can get it at a discount. I feel like this series could potentially be enjoyed by fans of School for Spirits (or aliens). Check it out!

https://www.amazon.com/Alien-U-Comple...

This is gonna be the quickest announcement ever.

Odyssey of Dragon is out now! https://www.amazon.com/Odyssey-Dragon...

It's indirectly related to both The Darker Ages & Palace of Maids.

All I can say on the subject, really... https://www.tumblr.com/aronlewes/7510...

I usually don't post about my Caylen McQueen releases on my Aron Lewes accounts, but I like this book enough to give it a shout-out. I've blogged about it here: https://caylenmcqueen.wordpress.com/2...

And here is the link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D3FNYSJV

(In case anyone is confused, Caylen McQueen is my pen name. It was my OG and primary pen name until this male-sounding one got slightly more popular)

Now that I've semi-retired from writing (for now, anyway), I thought I'd compile a list of my favorite books & characters I've written. Why? I don't know, to inspire myself? To cheer myself up? Whatever the case, I felt compelled.

Books:

1. The Darker Ages - Just a damn good time to write, and meaningful too. I'm not sure this will ever be dethroned. I peaked too soon.

2. School for Spirits - I love all the books in this series, almost equally. I love writing in this universe and would be sad to see it end.

3. Palace of Maids aka Cowboys & Elves - I stubbornly love this one, despite its mixed reception. It's so vulgar and violent -- I think that's why it wasn't so digestible to people. But I love it anyway.

4. The Ugly Monster Matchmaker Company - the only Caylen McQueen (my other pen name) book on my list. It's just so wholesome, with such a likeable cast. I adore Becky and Groop.

5. The Wishing Princess - Again, I just really like this cast... especially mad mode Prince Fared and the shady romantic, King Nils. And the concept is unique, I think.


Favorite Characters:

1. Alfred du Bois. I made trailer for Darker Ages and almost cried when I "saw" Alfred. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zlna3... (he is based on Alfred Enoch, btw, and his AI trailer self resembles him so much). I love quippy characters, and I love anti-heroes. Alfred's my favorite of them all.

2. Carol from Belles & Bullets. Again, this is the only Caylen entry on the list. Alas, she doesn't even appear until Sky Pirate, book 3. I just love her for being completely wacky & hilarious.

3. Crow from A Farm Boy in Oz. I felt randomly compelled to reread some of her lines the other day. She's still TOO hilarious to me. I'm not even that funny in real life, so I don't know where these humorous ladies come from. Reading her lines, I almost felt inspired to write again. Almost.

4. Vineet from School for Spirits: Pretty Dead Girl. He's my definition of the adorable nerd. I love him so much.

5. Daniul, the persnickety asexual OCD mage from The Black Knight Chronicles series. I think he probably has Asperger's or something. (I think I probably do too)

I'm almost embarrassed by the number of books I wrote between 2016-2023. I was so desperate to accomplish my dream, to no avail. I'm not famous, or even that successful. I'm living proof that manifestation doesn't always work. Just sayin'.

I've got a new series out, if anyone is interested. I actually have enough unreleased material to stretch out for the next TWO years, so you've not seen the last of me!

The first book, 3 Mercs & a Maid, is free & widely available. It's about a half-orc ex-mercenary who runs a pub. (By the way, I wrote this before Legends & Lattes was even released, so any similarities are purely a coincidence)

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CW1G9WNC/

Google: https://play.google.com/store/books/d...

Apple: https://books.apple.com/us/book/3-mer...

I've all but officially decided I am 100% done with writing. I've been feeling this way for months, and can no longer deny that deep in the marrow of my bones, I've given up. 12 years is far too long to keep going with little to show for it.

I have a few more books to release in 2024, including a final School for Spirits book, but after that I am well and truly done.

It's been a good ride, but it was past time to admit I don't have the energy and will to stay in the game.

Fare thee well, world. I hope someone out there can appreciate what I put out. (It was quite a lot)

A lovely reader of mine created a fanclub on my behalf. While my extreme imposter syndrome prevents me from believing I deserve a fanclub, I'm very flattered, and would be flattered if others would join as well!

https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/...

It's been 2 years since I've written anything over here. I always forget this blog exists! I've been trying to be more active on goodreads recently, so I thought I'd post something.

I released a compilation of my dark fantasy freebies, which I talk about here: https://www.tumblr.com/aronlewes/7265...

It's free on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Men-Magic... (with more stores to follow shortly)

I've been extremely depressed and depleted lately, so I'm going to take a break from writing & releasing. Maybe a 2-month break... not that I expect anyone to miss me. lol. In the meantime, the 8th book in the School for Spirits will be getting a wide release in late September.

I think that about sums up what I was going to say. Ciao for now!

For those of you who won't know... the final book
(book 7) in the School for Spirits series has been released today!

https://www.amazon.com/School-Spirits...

I've got one more School for Spirits-based novella coming out in January, but I think it's officially the end of the series. It's sad... but it's been fun! Thanks to all my readers who supported me over the three years of writing this series. <3