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Author: Octavia Atlas

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Autumn 2025 Story Updates

It’s the Autumn of 2025! Here are my writing plans for this season.

Autumn Story Updates is written in white against a dark orange background. Orange and yellow leaves are on the top right side of the image and at the bottom center of the image.

The Architect’s Guardian: I did my cover reveal for Evolving in the Spring. This story will wrap up the events that started in Awakening and Discovering. I began writing it with a specific direction in mind, but I’ve revised my plans. I’m letting this novel rest for a while longer. When I reached this decision, I was initially sad, but I’ve realized it’s for the best. By giving myself more space to think of other possible paths for this novel, I can create a version that truly pleases me.

Dragon Shifter Series: I’ve spent much more time writing this, as I’ve let my other stories simmer. If things go as I’ve planned, the first book will be out in 2027. I’m enjoying the worldbuilding, as there are many types of shifters and beings with incredible magical powers.

Awakening: Narratess August Indie Book Sale!

Book cover for Awakening, a Sci-Fi Male/Male Romance, by Octavia Atlas. To the right of the cover is: “The Nitelvosa are powerful. Some see humans, like Armando Medina, as a means to an end. Can he survive with the help of Izdahl Amasi, a prominent Nitelvosa?” Under the book cover is the banner for the August 23 – 25 Narratess Indie Book Sale for the Fantasy, Sci-Fi, and Horror Genres, designed by Arden Powell. A silver and purple dragon, diamonds, a planet, skulls, and stars are cleverly arranged against a dark purple background.

Awakening will be only $0.99 in the Narratess August Indie Book Sale!

From August 23 to August 25, get Awakening, along with over 300 indie ebooks in the speculative fiction genre. During the sale, ebooks are free, $0.99, $1.99, or greatly discounted internationally.

Awakening is book one in The Architect’s Guardian Series:

  • Genres: MM Romance, Science Fiction
  • Main Characters: Izdahl Amasi and Armando Medina
  • Tropes: Hurt/Comfort, Second Chance
  • Word Count: ~96,000
Covers for 14 of the ebooks featured in the August 23 – 25 Narratess Indie Book Sale for the Fantasy, Sci-Fi, and Horror Genres. Includes the Sci-Fi Male/Male Romance, Awakening, by Octavia Atlas.

Summer 2025 Story Updates

Summer Story Updates is written in white against a pink background. Above the words is an open book and a quill. A pink flower is on the right side.

It’s the Summer of 2025! Here are my writing plans for this season.

The Architect’s Guardian: I did my cover reveal for Evolving. I expect to publish it this Fall, but I’m leaving room for flexibility. Armando and Izdahl will face some of their greatest challenges in this book, which will conclude the events from Awakening and Discovering.

Dragon Shifter Series: Drafting for this is going well! This series will include an entertaining group of shifters, such as dragons, griffons, and massive wolves. There will also be those with elemental powers. I’ll share more as I get closer to publishing the first book.

Cover Reveal: Evolving

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This is my wonderful cover for Evolving! This novel is the third book in my sci-fi m/m romance series, The Architect’s Guardian. As with my other fantastic covers, I worked with the incredible team of Deranged Doctor Design.

Update: Available Fall 2026

Available December 16, 2025!

Book cover for Evolving, by Octavia Atlas. Book 3 in The Architect's Guardian Series.

Awakening: Narratess April Indie Book Sale!

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The book cover for Awakening, by Octavia Atlas, and the April 2025 Indie Book Sale graphic. Brief synopsis for Awakening: The Nitelvosa are complicated. Some see humans, like Armando Medina, as a means to an end. Can he survive with the help of Izdahl Amasi, a member of a prominent Nitelvosa family?

I’m so excited to offer Awakening for only $0.99 in the Narratess April Indie Book Sale!

From April 5 to April 7, get a great deal on Awakening, along with hundreds of other indie ebooks in the speculative fiction genre. During the sale, ebooks are free, $0.99, $1.99, or deeply discounted in various countries.

Awakening is book one in The Architect’s Guardian Series:

  • Genres: MM Romance, Science Fiction
  • Main Characters: Izdahl Amasi and Armando Medina
  • Tropes: Hurt/Comfort, Second Chance
  • Word Count: ~96,000
A selection of nine covers from books in the April 2025 Indie Book Sale, including the book cover for Awakening by Octavia Atlas.

Spring 2025 Story Updates

Spring Story Updates is written in white against a teal background. Above the words is an open book and a quill. Several multicolored flowers are on the lower right side.

It’s the Spring of 2025! Here are my writing plans for this season.

The Architect’s Guardian: I’ve published Awakening and Discovering. I’m focused on drafting Evolving, the third book in the series, where the stakes are even higher for Armando and Izdahl. My goal is to release that later this year.

Dragon Shifter Fantasy Series: I’m further along with writing my fantasy m/f romance. My main female character’s on a critical mission to get help from my very stubborn main male character. 😉

Happy New Year! It’s 2025!

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Happy New Year is written in yellow, against a dark blue background and surrounded by multicolored fireworks.

It’s 2025! Here’s what I have planned:

    • Keep drafting my fantasy romance.
    • Plot out several stories that have been simmering.
    • Publish The Architect’s Guardian Book 3: Evolving in the fall.

    Winter 2024 Story Updates

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    Winter Story Updates is written in white, against a blue background. Above the words is an open book and a quill. The words are surrounded by snowflakes.

    It’s the Winter of 2024! Here are my writing plans for this season.

    The Architect’s Guardian: I published Awakening last year. On 12/17/24, I followed up with Discovering. I’m already drafting the third book in the series, tentatively titled Evolving. I plan to release that in 2025.

    Dragon Shifter Fantasy Series: I’m having so much fun writing my fantasy m/f romance. My main characters have some complicated goals.

    Discovering Is Available Now!

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    Discovering is the second book in The Architect’s Guardian Series! Purchase here and check out the series playlist.

    • Genres: MM Romance, Science Fiction
    • Main Characters: Izdahl Amasi and Armando Medina
    • Tropes: Hurt/Comfort and Power Couple
    • Word Count: ~96,000

    Cover by Deranged Doctor Design.

    Book cover for Discovering, by Octavia Atlas. Book 2 in The Architect's Guardian Series.

    Armando Medina is closer to finding out the truth behind his most tragic loss. With his rise in status, he’s determined to leverage his influence to discover all the answers he needs.

    Izdahl Amasi remains intent on helping Armando. Even so, Izdahl knows the strained relations between the seven ruling Nitelvosa Families present serious obstacles to his partner’s goal. To protect Armando, Izdahl must reawaken destructive abilities he’d hoped never to use again.

    Armando and Izdahl now have the full attention of the most powerful Nitelvosa, and with that comes increasing peril. They know there are those violently invested in hiding the truth. Their crafty opponents won’t think twice about manipulating the volatile situation to their advantage.

    Can Armando and Izdahl keep each other safe, while trying to find answers? Or will the dangers be too much for them?

    Content warning: deaths of minor characters, discussion of trauma, and severe injuries to main characters.

    Atlas Anime Review: A Sign of Affection

    When I first saw the trailer for A Sign of Affection (Yubisaki to Renren), I knew I had to keep this anime in mind. It’s now one of my favorite romance series.

    • Animation: The crisp and beautiful animation is a standout. There’s special care taken with the crafting of mouths and hands, since characters lip read and use sign language. The style used beautifully emphasizes those methods for communicating.
    • Cast: The main characters, Yuki Itose and Itsuomi Nagi, are both adorable and engaging. Yuki’s confident as she navigates the world as a Deaf woman. She meets Itsuomi and he encourages her to open up more. As their relationship grows, Yuki makes it clear how comfortable she is with Itsuomi and he’s respectful towards her. Supporting characters include Kyoya and Rin, who also become interested in each other.
    • Music: The soundtrack is sweet and endearing, especially as Yuki and Itsuomi become more serious about each other.
    • Story: This is a gorgeous anime, with great disability representation. While the series only has twelve episodes, they’re a perfect invitation to get to know the characters more.

    I enjoyed this series so much that I started reading the manga. I just needed to know how the relationship works out for Yuki and Itsuomi.