Books & Writing Portfolio
Showcased published work, works-in-progress, and writing samples
Novels
The Minuet of Sorcery Hardcover – Nov. 1, 2022
Fiction, Fantasy
Ailuin and Siora, once best friends, become bitter enemies after a fateful confrontation and are drawn into a renewed magical conflict three years later, in a fantasy tale of betrayal, resurrection, and looming sorcery-driven war.
https://www.amazon.ca/Minuet-Sorcery-Richard-AJ-Kevis/dp/B0BL31B88F
The Waltz of Blades: Deluxe Edition Paperback – July 15, 2021
Fiction, Fantasy
Set at the dawn of a new age of sorcery, this fantasy novel follows Captain Siora Fengeros and her elite Blue Roses knights as they defend their nascent empire from monstrous horrors, all while Siora exploits the illegal magic of her sorcerer friend Ailuin—testing their bond in a high-stakes battle between ambition and loyalty.
https://www.amazon.ca/Waltz-Blades-Richard-AJ-Kevis/dp/B099C5G2C2
Arcana: XXII Stories Across the Sea of Stars – Upcoming
Sci-Fi, Fantasy
An upcoming anthology of twenty-two science fiction fantasy tales that promises a journey across the cosmos, blending imaginative world-building with cosmic mystery as it explores diverse adventures “across the sea of stars”​
Blogs and Articles
Bowling, booze and chicken wings – Jun 12, 2024
Creative Nonfiction, Article
A first-person creative nonfiction piece in which the author recounts his father’s upbeat memorial at a bowling alley—complete with beer and chicken wings—in a send-off as fun-filled as the man himself​
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/first-person/article-bowling-booze-and-chicken-wings
Book Lovers Bulletin Board Countess – Feb 12, 2025
Nonfiction, Flash Review
A concise book review that lauds Suzan Palumbo’s Countess as a masterful sci-fi reimagining of The Count of Monte Cristo, infused with a Caribbean anti-colonial spirit and queer representation, highlighting the novella’s powerful themes of justice and identity alongside its compelling revenge narrative​
https://theampersandreview.ca/blbb-countess
An Autistic Anime Elf Teaches Projective Empathy– Upcoming
Non-Fiction, Article
An insightful personal essay in which the author explores how the anime Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End – featuring an autistic-coded elf protagonist – taught him about forming meaningful connections and understanding empathy, ultimately helping him come to terms with his own autism
Sample​
Short Fiction
Somewhat of an Adventure – Jun 8, 2023
Kids, Fiction
A lighthearted children’s story about a young protagamouse who embarks on a modest journey that turns out to be more exciting and enlightening than expected
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/107chbf8gR5JUIxWQN8-hLLf6WrDXJNtd
A Typo’s Monologue – Upcoming
Fiction, Sci-Fi
A speculative short story in which a literal typographical error comes to life and addresses a classroom, using the power of collective belief to sustain its existence as it blurs the line between reality and imagination​
Poetry
Nameless Hill on Vancouver Island – Jun 8, 2023
Reflective Poem
Contemplates the significance of an unnamed hill on Vancouver Island, exploring themes of identity, nature, and the human connection to landscape.
https://debwewinoakville.ca/gimaas-allyship-poetry-contest-entries/#