Izaic Yorks's Blog

The Epic Fantasy Advent Fitness Challenge

From Pro Athlete to Desk Warrior: My Epic Fantasy Fitness Challenge.The holidays are where fitness routines go to die. That's why I created this 25-day Epic Fantasy Fitness Challenge. Each day brings a new quest inspired by elves, dragons, wizards, and warriors to keep you moving when you need it most.The Reward: Chronicle your journey with photos and complete all 25 days, and I'll send you ANY free ebook or audiobook from my collection.

Top 12 Fantasy Christmas Gifts for the Guy in Your Life

Discover the top 12 must-give gifts this Christmas for the guy who lives in fantasy, curated by author Izaic Yorks. From the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite for endless reading, to Spotify Premium for flexible audiobook listening, to durable Knightweave cloaks and hand-carved artisan pieces, this list blends practicality with imaginative flair. Dive into classic and indie fantasy reads like The Silverblade and the Magpie’s Blood and the latest releases from James Islington, Sanderson, and more...

November 2025 Book Release Guide: Three New Fantasy & Sci-Fi Adventures

Epic family fantasy, brutal cyberpunk thriller, and lyrical dragon tale. Three standalone books released November 18, 2025. Perfect for holiday gift-giving!

Your Book Page Is Your Best Tool For Author GEO (And You're Probably Getting It Wrong)

Authors, stop fearing AI. Learn why visibility in AI-driven search is the key to your success—and how to structure your author website and book pages so AI can find, understand, and recommend your work. A practical guide to metadata, SEO, and beating Amazon at discoverability

Exploring Magic and Themes: A Review of Eon: Dragoneye Reborn by Alison Goodman

Discover Eon: Dragoneye Reborn by Alison Goodman — a YA fantasy of dragons, identity, and court intrigue. In this 4/5 review, Izaic Yorks explores a world of magic, growth, and power where self-discovery drives the story.

Where Izaic Yorks Next Events and Signings Will Be (2025 Update)

September Events Ever had a three-year-old turn your book table into a tattoo parlor? That's what happened last weekend at the Geek and...

Can Charlie Kirk’s Death and the Hero’s Journey Teach You to Build a Scaffolding for Courage?

When Charlie Kirk was killed on stage, the shockwaves weren’t just political—they were personal. Fear, grief, and anger can lock us in small lives if we let them. But the Scaffolding method—awareness, discernment, discipline, and faith—offers a way to stand steady, grow stronger, and turn tragedy into a hero’s journey.

Fall Fantasy Reads for YA & Adult Fantasy Fans

Curl up, make a spiced drink, and let these fall fantasy reads for YA & adult readers carry you from misty forests to warm hearths. This list combines high/epic adventures, cozy slice-of-life fantasy, litRPG teeth-gnashers for Halloween, and a few contemporary indie gems curated for readers who live somewhere between booktok clips and old-school bookstacks.

Patience, Valor, and the Christian Culture of Story

We live in a world allergic to patience.TikTok scrolls train us for distraction.DoorDash orders drop before we can blink.Netflix auto-plays so we never sit in silence.At first glance, this feels like convenience. But here’s the truth: impatience erodes the soul.When you strip away patience, you strip away prayer, silence, and endurance. And without those, you can’t carry your cross.

What Helldivers 2 Tell us About Men and Reading

I’m a fantasy writer who often prefers exploring a character’s inner conflicts over rushing into another dragon-slaying battle. Recently, though, I’ve found myself captivated by Helldivers 2, a game that is a man’s call to arms. The premise is simple, yet awesome. It's space marines dropping from orbit into waves of monstrous enemies, fighting shoulder to shoulder with a squad, and rallying around the satirical cries of “managed democracy.” Beneath the alien killing chaos lies a deeper truth...