If you read my last update, you know that The Earthbound Chronicles: Volume 1 is finished, but I was still figuring out exactly how it would make its way into the world. At the time, I was negotiating a potential publishing contract, waiting to hear back from literary agents, and trying to be patient while a lot of very exciting things were happening behind the scenes. There were a lot of possibilities on the table, and honestly, I had no idea which direction this journey was

“When the roots rise, so too does truth long buried.” —An excerpt from the Original Doctrine of Balance I wake with a gasp, my heart stuttering like I’ve been running. It’s like I can’t escape the nightmare I’m living through, even in my dreams. Sunlight streams through the cracks in the boarded windows, painting the abandoned apartment in pale gold. Too bright. Too late. The sun has already climbed past early morning. I overslept. Swearing under my breath, I scramble out of

Rachael Gonzales is an indie fantasy author, avid reader, and hairstylist based in the Pacific Northwest. She has loved storytelling for as long as she can remember, creating worlds filled with magic, adventure, and unforgettable characters. Her debut novel, The Earthbound Chronicles: Volume 1, blends dystopian fantasy, romance, and elemental magic into a story of hope, sacrifice, and finding light in a dying world. When she isn't writing, Rachael can usually be found with a

I’ve been getting a lot of questions lately about The Earthbound Chronicles: Volume 1, so I wanted to sit down and give you a real, honest update straight from me to you. The short answer? The book is finished. Fully written. Done-done. The slightly longer answer? Right now, I’m in a really exciting (and slightly nerve-wracking) place. I’m currently negotiating a potential contract with a publisher, and I also still have around twenty queries out with literary agents that I’m