BEHOLD! đ From Royal Guard Publishing, narrated by Daryl Mayfield and Jess Trepanier.
Titan Mage Dragon (#3) is now out on Audible!
Titan Mage Rising (#4) is out!
When I smashed 100,000+ words of writing into 3 months on Titan Mage Dragon, I said NEVER AGAIN.
And then promptly did it again. đ
*I find that I can churn out a solid 40,000 words a month, and so with Titan Mage‘s 3-month release schedule, I budget two months of writing time for 80,000 word books, allowing for one month of editing/packaging since I do all my own stunts (except for illustration; that’s Jackson Tjota).
That … did not happen. But on the upside, you have another 100,000+ words of Titan Mage goodness to look forward to, this time with some wack twists that surprised even me as I was writing it! đŽ
Titan Mage Rising
Titan Mage #4
by Edie Skye
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Sinister cultists? A catgirl kidnapping? An elite enemy Titan? Sounds like a job for Harperâs Harriers!
Locke has finally adjusted to life on the fantastical world of Havenâbut with his hot new body, magic powers, and giant mech called a Titan, how could he not? Especially since he flies on a ship full of gorgeous women who call him captain (both of his airship ⌠and in their beds).
Soon heâll have to put all those resources to use because Peth, the incorporeal space witch trapped inside his Titan, has experienced a dark premonition about the Crystal Moonâand in Lockeâs experience, âweird moon stuffâ is just another way to spell trouble.
Which proves prescient when moon cultists show up alongside a terrifyingly advanced Titan wielding all four magical elements. They assault the Harriersâ airship and kidnap one of his crewâthe shy catgirl Sloan, who has a dark history with these cultists.
Locke is determined not to let any harm come to her, and the Harperâs Harriers surge into action. But why do the cultists want Sloan in the first place? How do these events connect to the ever-darkening shadow on the Crystal Moon? And are their Titans powerful enough to take on this new, mysterious foe?
WARNING: Titan Mage Rising is a fun fantasy adventure containing steam both punk and smutty: sensuous airship captains, naughty engineers, shameless mech pilots, mischievous catgirls, and salacious space witches. (So donât read it and then complain about the spice. Yâall know exactly what youâre getting into.)
Book Review – Raven House (Otherworld Academy #1)
Levi Walker was just a regular college student until a hilariously uncomfortable encounter with his roommate led him to storm out of his dormâstraight into the path of a delivery truck.
And well, all anime fans know what happens when you meet Truck-kun.
Now he’s been reincarnated with magical powers at Otherworld Academy in the land of Taryl, where he and other magic-wielding students from other dimensions must harness their abilities to fight off the monstrous Horrors that threaten all their worlds. It’s a jarring transition to make âŚ
But then, all the sexy girls at his new school make it a whole lot easier.
I knew I was going to like Deacon Frostâs Raven House (Otherworld Academy #1) the moment I saw Truck-kun named in the blurb. Truck-kun is not an actual character in the book, beyond its pivotal appearance in the first scene, but any author who can name one of the most iconic trucks in all of anime obviously knows their isekai tropes.
That said, if you like isekai adventures, you’re in for a fun ride.
Otherworld Academy reads like the glorious product of a drunken late-night con chat between authors where one asked “What if Harry Potter got isekai’d off to a sexy steampunk college and also discovered he was really into Pokemon and also collecting girls?” It’s more Harry Potter than Pokemon, given its magic boarding school setting and cross-dimensional high stakes, but when it’s revealed that reincarnated Levi has a talent for monster taming and gets a set of magic items that are basically steampunk Pokeballs, the monster collecting nerd in me squealed a little bit. (Okay, a lot.)
It’s a harem book, so naturally Levi collects ladies as enthusiastically as he does monsters, but it stands out from other harem books in that its women contribute something other than sexiness to the plot. Each helps Levi learn to master his powers and place in this world in their own (not even necessarily sexy) ways, and eventually he discovers a legitimate reason why he should pair up with multiple women (relating to the mechanics of his magic).
On the spicy end, there’s plenty of spice, and it’s hotâbut the characters and world are so well-defined that honestly it could stand on its own without the spicy scenes. (And they are mostly skippable for people who want story over sex.)
To be honest, while the spice is great, the world and characters are where Raven House excels. Its approach to magic is interesting and twofold; mana in this setting can be processed into vapor and burned in a way that effectively turns it into fuel, and the magitek nerd in me enjoyed reading about the intricacies of this process. People, of course, have access to magic, too, and since everyone at this school is from a different dimension with different magical practices, there are a wide variety of ways for students to harness their magic, which makes for cool, eclectic battle scenes, especially toward the end.
In terms of the world itself, we don’t get much of a look into the other dimensions in this bookâthis volume is largely the story of Levi getting used to his new worldâbut some details here and there, and especially the climactic conflict of the book, hint at a complex array of interdimensional politics and problems just waiting to spill onto Academy grounds in future books.
Levi himself is a likable and relatable protagonist, fascinated by his new abilities and body while being reasonably frustrated by the practical things he now has to get used to. (He had good eyesight in his old body, for example, whereas his new body needs glasses.) Also, while he has his headstrong moments, he’s never audacious enough to be outright stupid, and mostly uses his power to stick up for his motley band of friends when bullies from other houses come to pick at them. (Otherworld Academy divides its students into magically-themed houses, Hogwarts-style.) Heâs also noble enough to stick up for redeemable enemies once he learns more about their situations, though the absolute baddies get knocked on their asses when they deserve it. Cupcake-obsessed elf Nox Willowbrook makes for a fun companion, both in magic and ⌠other things, and dark elf house mistress Tawny Goldenrod makes for a ferocious presence, both on the battlefield and ⌠elsewhere. Another notable character is Glint Scrim, a swamp imp and vapor engineer whoâs such a nerd for his subject matter that his enthusiasm is absolutely infectious (and one of the reasons why the magic systems come across so well).
Of all the characters, though, Zuzan is best girl.
Overall, if youâre looking for a fun, magical academy adventure with a steampunk vibe and steamier sex, Raven House (Otherworld Academy #1) is a great place to start.
Follow me on Bookbub!
Hey, everyone!
A bunch of readers have told me that you didn’t receive notifications from Amazon when Titan Mage Dragon came out, which is to say:
All the more reason to follow me on BookBub! đ
I’ve personally found that BookBub is most reliable when it comes to getting timely notifications about book releases, but if you’d like to follow me elsewhere just in case, I’m also on Goodreads, Facebook, Twitter, and (occasionally) TikTok.
(Though, of course, if you want to be extra-sure to receive the next book on release day, you can always preorder! đ)
Stay spicy, and as always, thanks for reading!
Titan Mage Ruin (#2) is now out on Audible!
Audio fans, rejoice! đ
The audiobook version of Titan Mage Ruin (#2) is now up on Audible, once again from Royal Guard Publishing and dual-narrated by Daryl Mayfield and Jess Trepanier.
I loved the work they did on the first book, and I’m eager to see what y’all think of this one! đ
Whatâs next for Titan Mage?
I get universally panicked reactions every time I say Titan Mage will end at Book 5, so hereâs a little look into what I actually have planned for the future of Locke and companyâand the world of Haven in general. đ
First, donât panic! Thereâs definitely more of the Titan Mage universe in your future.
When I say âTitan Mage will end at Book 5,â what I mean is âThat particular arc will end with Book 5,â and the next arc will start with a new series. I prefer to write in multiple short series rather than single long series because it helps me organize my writing process more efficientlyâand because it gives my stories concrete stopping points so readers arenât left hanging for months while I work on novels for my other pen name.
After Titan Mage 5, Iâll be switching back to my H.P. Holo name to write the final (mega-)book of my Monster Punk Horizon series, and then after that Iâll be returning to the world of Haven to write a series Iâm calling Airship for now (the official title will be determined closer to release).
The events of Airship take place at the same time as Titan Mage and follow Ray and Erudicia QâVan and the crew of the Indigo Gryphon as they go on archaeological adventures and uncover their own dangerous mysteries about the world of Haven.
Following that, I have plans for a variety of series that are still very much in the âthrowing ideas aroundâ stage:
Potential Series 3 unites the casts of both Titan Mage and Airship as they [do some stuff thatâs slightly spoilery for both series] and face an emerging threat to Havenâs peace.
Potential Series 4 jumps twenty-ish years into the future and follows the children of both casts as they get up to big stompy robot action.
And given that the world of Haven is so expansive, thereâs plenty of potential for other stories, tooâan academy series set at the Arcane Index, for example, or a series that follows a rig-and-titan mercenary band, or heck, even a slice-of-life series. With a world like Haven, the possibilities are nearly infinite.
Outside the Titan Mage universe, Iâm also playing around with the idea of writing a monster girl series set in the Monster Punk Horizon world under my H.P. Holo pen name. If youâre unfamiliar with this series, it takes a lot of cues from monster hunting/collecting games like ⌠well, Monster Hunter, Pokemon, and Digimon, but it also has fun with a lot of standard fantasy/RPG tropes. Which is to say, thereâs a lot of potential for fun in that universe that is slightly different from the fun that I get up to in the Titan Mage universe. (And, of course, since this series would be written under this pen name, it would be just as spicy as Titan Mage.)
So there you have it! A tiny look into the future of Haven (and other worlds).
But that saidâreaders, are there any particular types of stories youâd like to see? đ
Titan Mage Dragon (#3) is out!
Hello, fellow adventurers! As of this morning, Titan Mage Dragon (#3) is out and about on Kindle Unlimited! 
Writing this one turned into a bit of an adventure, as it ended up ballooning into over 120,000 words (compared to Titan Mage Ruin‘s 80,000) … but for those who have been asking for longer books, I think that’s the opposite of a problem. 
Especially for readers who have also been asking for a deeper look at the world of Haven itself.
I had a lot of fun writing the world building in this one, and I hope you enjoy reading it just as much! 
Titan Mage Dragon
Titan Mage #3
by Edie Skye
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World-shaking mysteries? Secretive aristocrats? Shapeshifting dragons? All in a dayâs work for Harperâs Harriers!
Six months have blown by since Locke was reborn in another world with his hot new body, magic powers, and a giant mech called a Titan. In that time, word has spread that heâs a new void mageâthe rarest mage typeâand now every woman he meets wants a piece of him. But only the voluptuous ladies of the airship Blue Heron can claim his heart (and ⌠the rest of him).
Theyâll need all of him to take on their next bounty, for it promises to test their skills to their limits. A once-simple drake-hunting job has now turned into a dragon-hunting jobâ but thereâs more to this bounty than meets the eye. Something has twisted the dragon, Ultranoth the Organized, from a reclusive collector to a rampaging winged terror, and that âsomethingâ might just be the same thing that caused the downfall of civilization a thousand years ago.
Itâs a job that only Locke and his crew are qualified to take ⌠especially since his crew includes Chief Engineer Bexley. Or, as sheâs more formally known, Lady Beaunessia Valerie Brimble Morton, prodigal (and proud of it) daughter of the distinguished Morton familyâand childhood friend to Ultranoth.
But will Bexley be able to reach her scaly friend? And if not, what then? Will their two Titans be enough to bring down a dragon?
Or is it finally time for their third Titan to enter the fray?
WARNING: Titan Mage Dragon is a fun fantasy adventure containing steam both punk and smutty: sexy mechanics, sensuous airship captains, racy mech pilots, curious catgirls, and saucy language to match. (So donât read it and then complain about the spice. Yâall know exactly what youâre getting into.)
Titan Mage (#1) is up for preorder on Audible!
Audiobook fans rejoice! đ The audio version of Titan Mage (#1) is coming soon from Royal Guard Publishing! It’s now up for preorder on Audible and will release on September 29th.
Narrators Daryl Mayfield and Jess Trepanier did an excellent job bringing Locke and the ladies to life, and I’m eager to hear what you all think of their work! đ
Titan Mage
Titan Mage #1
Text by Edie Skye
Performed by Daryl Mayfield & Jess Trepanier
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Paralyzed by a drunk driver, let go from his job, and stuck in a sad, stagnant town in the middle of nowhere, Joseph Locke was having the worst day of his life.
And then he died.
But considering that he wakes up with a brand-new body, in the cockpit of a badass steampunk robot, on an airship of nothing but hot babes, his next life may not be all that bad. Especially when he learns that heâs a void mageâthe rarest and most powerful of all mages on the world of Haven. And his shipmates want to help him make more.
As if that werenât enough, they offer Locke a job piloting one of their mechs, which they call Titans. In the meantime, Locke has to learn his way around this exciting world, all while coming to grips with his newâand dangerousâoccupation. Will he be able to master his Titan? How can he best upgrade the machine to become as badass as possible? Whyâs a strange parasitic sludge falling from the sky? And whatâs up with the ghost of a space witch living in his Titanâand inside his head?
Titan Mage is a fun steampunk fantasy adventure containing mechanics, airship captains, mech pilots, and adult language.
Titan Mage Ruin (#2) is out!
Today’s the day! Titan Mage Ruin (#2) is now out in the wild for your reading pleasure, only on Kindle Unlimited! đ
I had a lot of fun writing Titan Mage (#1), but as I worked on Titan Mage Ruin, I became more fascinated by the world of Haven itself, and had an absolute blast exploring some of its thus-far-unseen corners.
If you enjoyed Titan Mage but thought, “Hmm, this needs more world building,” you’re in for a treat. đ
Titan Mage Ruin
Titan Mage #2
by Edie Skye
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A monster-infested ruin? A dangerous bounty? A missing archaeologist? Sign this crew up for adventure!
Itâs been one month since Locke was reborn on the world of Haven, and heâs still learning his way around. But his magic powers, giant mech, and brand new buff body definitely help. Not to mention his three gorgeous crew matesâCaptain Alyssa, fellow Titan Mage Ember, and Chief Engineer Bexleyâare determined to ⌠help him get used to it.
Heâll have to get used to it all fast, though, because their next bounty is a tough and personal one. An entire expedition has vanished at the site of an ancient ruin.
An expedition including Emberâs mother, Erudicia.
This is no small task. On Haven, ruins involve more than lost history. They mean valuable artifacts, ruthless bandits, and magically-mutated monsters, and though Havenâs leading research society usually looks after its own missing crews ⌠for some reason, itâs in no hurry to find Erudiciaâs.
Locke suspects Ember knows why this particular expedition has been abandoned. He also senses she fears what she might face when forced to reunite with her estranged family. But Emberâs not one to let a little fear stand in her way, and neither is Locke. Not when they have their badass mechs called Titans on their side.
Still, questions remain: What caused the rift in Emberâs family? Why was the entire expedition abandoned? What kind of monsters lurk in that ruin? And have Locke and Ember upgraded their Titans enough to survive the trial to come?
WARNING: Titan Mage Ruin is a fun fantasy adventure containing steam both punk and smutty: voluptuous airship captains, eager engineers, and lascivious mech pilots. (So donât read it and then complain about the spice. Yâall know exactly what youâre getting into.)
The Story of Edie Skye
*Modified from an original post on the Holo Writing blog.
OK yâall, itâs time for the epic story of how this whole Titan Mage thing happened, so buckle up and grab some popcorn:
It begins in 2020.
When I’m not writing spicy mecha steampunk as Edie Skye, I’m writing non-spicy fantasy as H.P. Holo. My husband also writes, as Jacob Holo.
One of my jobs as writer/author wife/handler/marketer/general awesome person is to research keywords for our booksâ Amazon ads. One of the places I look for keyword ideas is the also-boughts on our books, and for some reason, the also-boughts of Jacobâs anime-inspired giant mech series, Seraphim Revival, were loaded with ⌠harem books.
The Seraphim Revival is perhaps the least spicy thing either of us has ever written, so naturally I was curious and started looking into the featured titles.
Which is when Jacob walked into my office and saw my computer screen full of booby book covers.
I joked, âWeâre writing the wrong books, Jacob.â
Jacob joked, âYou should write a harem novel.â
I joked, âYou write the outline and design the babes and Iâll do it.â
I neglected to realize that Jacob was between projects at the time.
It was also the beginning of lockdown. Which meant he was at home. With free time.
And Jacobâs brain is not one to sit idle.
Which is why he came to me later with 5 outlines for a complete series of harem novels, complete with a sci-fi-inspired elemental magic system, a mech upgrade system, character details for the main cast, and the first few chapters, just because.
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Thereâs slightly more to it than that, though. I struggle with OCD (and itâs the primary reason why my writing/writing process is often so chaotic).
We didnât know it was OCD in early 2020, but we did know there was a problem â manifesting heavily in my inability to write consistently, among other more practical problems â and one of Jacobâs suggested solutions to help me over this hump was for him to outline a project and oversee details of the world, and me to do the actual writing.
One of my greatest challenges pre-OCD diagnosis was simply managing the complex details/consistency of my own world in The Wizardâs Circus (the sequel to The Wizardâs Way, still in progress). This way â with Jacob in charge of the basic foundation â if I had a question about the world, I could just ask him for the answer instead of trying to make up one and thus accidentally overcomplicate things.
I resisted the idea, partly because it felt like admitting defeat â that I couldnât write a book on my own â and partly because we didnât really have a concept that we wanted to collaborate on at the time.
Until I was formally diagnosed with OCD in late 2020.
Being able to put a name to the monster I faced changed how I approached the monster. I now had a specific lens through which to analyse my problem and as a result could pinpoint how it was manifesting in my writing, and how to fix it.
At the time, The Wizardâs Circus was a hot mess and I didnât have the skills to address all its flaws. So I decided to rebuild my writing techniques and style from the ground up, keeping my OCD tendencies in mind and playing to my strengths. The result was Monster Punk Horizon.
However, around that time, Jacob and I also remembered his earlier suggestion â that he outline something for me to write. MPH was already well on its way by that point â and my confidence in my own writing back up, since it was wholly of my own imagination â and so I was more open to writing something that had already been laid out by someone else.
Plus there was something totally hilarious about collaborating with my husband on a harem novel.
And the sheer ridiculousness of that situation unlocked something inside my brain while I was writing it. The first draft of Titan Mage was done in less than a month, and it required very little editing from Jacob.
It showed me that, despite my years of struggling to finish a book, I had it in me to write quickly, and well.
Titan Mage, then, sure, started as a joke.
But it â and Jacobâs help through it â also played a pivotal role in helping me wrangle the monster that is my OCD.
So in a way, itâs also a strange little love letter. 
Welcome to my blog!
Welcome, everyone, to my first blog post! đ
And wow, what a ride itâs already been. Titan Mage released a month ago today, and while I knew it would be a success, I did not anticipate how much of a success. Itâs spent much of June and July at #1 in Steampunk Fiction on Amazon, hovered variously around the Top 10 of Steampunk Science Fiction (Kindle Store) and Menâs Adventure Fiction, and is still going strong.
That said, I wanted to give a special thanks to all of my readers – and especially those of you who liked the book enough to stop by and visit this blog. An authorâs nothing without people who read and enjoy her work, and yâall have made this an amazing launch. âşď¸
