Leiland Goldwell
@leilandgoldwell.bsky.social
Author, Gamer, Part-time YouTuber. I write primarily fantasy books that seek to explore deeper themes and topics through epic narratives.
Since the release date for Book 5 of the Seeker Saga is drawing ever-nearer, I think it's about time to unveil the cover. Shoutouts to @cirathiel.bsky.social for helping me with this one!
#BookSky 📚💙
#BookSky 📚💙
November 7, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Since the release date for Book 5 of the Seeker Saga is drawing ever-nearer, I think it's about time to unveil the cover. Shoutouts to @cirathiel.bsky.social for helping me with this one!
#BookSky 📚💙
#BookSky 📚💙
You know what I just realized? The art for this kind of reminds me of Quake Dance Shantae...
November 4, 2025 at 12:49 AM
You know what I just realized? The art for this kind of reminds me of Quake Dance Shantae...
#PlotTober
Well, seeing as the nation of Pou is meant to be a blend of Hawaii and Japan, naturally I took a bit of inspiration from both in terms of aesthetic.
Well, seeing as the nation of Pou is meant to be a blend of Hawaii and Japan, naturally I took a bit of inspiration from both in terms of aesthetic.
October 30, 2025 at 7:33 PM
#PlotTober
Well, seeing as the nation of Pou is meant to be a blend of Hawaii and Japan, naturally I took a bit of inspiration from both in terms of aesthetic.
Well, seeing as the nation of Pou is meant to be a blend of Hawaii and Japan, naturally I took a bit of inspiration from both in terms of aesthetic.
Drop some SMILES 😈🖤😄
October 28, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Drop some SMILES 😈🖤😄
Only gotten a single sale this month, so I know the pain. If anyone's interested in some YA fantasy though, consider checking out the Seeker Saga!
Sunseeker: books2read.com/u/4XkzXL
Truthseeker: books2read.com/u/mgnVGx
Prideseeker: books2read.com/u/bPkWRY
Bloodseeker: books2read.com/u/4XMnZa
Sunseeker: books2read.com/u/4XkzXL
Truthseeker: books2read.com/u/mgnVGx
Prideseeker: books2read.com/u/bPkWRY
Bloodseeker: books2read.com/u/4XMnZa
October 26, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Only gotten a single sale this month, so I know the pain. If anyone's interested in some YA fantasy though, consider checking out the Seeker Saga!
Sunseeker: books2read.com/u/4XkzXL
Truthseeker: books2read.com/u/mgnVGx
Prideseeker: books2read.com/u/bPkWRY
Bloodseeker: books2read.com/u/4XMnZa
Sunseeker: books2read.com/u/4XkzXL
Truthseeker: books2read.com/u/mgnVGx
Prideseeker: books2read.com/u/bPkWRY
Bloodseeker: books2read.com/u/4XMnZa
I'm actually gonna go for Bloodseeker on this one.
There's a great frozen mountain at the center of Hyo, the book's setting, which is partially based on Mount Everest. Needless to say, I wind up conflating the two in my brain.
There's a great frozen mountain at the center of Hyo, the book's setting, which is partially based on Mount Everest. Needless to say, I wind up conflating the two in my brain.
October 23, 2025 at 12:54 AM
I'm actually gonna go for Bloodseeker on this one.
There's a great frozen mountain at the center of Hyo, the book's setting, which is partially based on Mount Everest. Needless to say, I wind up conflating the two in my brain.
There's a great frozen mountain at the center of Hyo, the book's setting, which is partially based on Mount Everest. Needless to say, I wind up conflating the two in my brain.
A meme for @russellcarroll22.bsky.social based on the cover of his novel, #RelentlessBlades. Maybe not the most imaginative, but I wanted to do something that embodied the vibe I got when I first saw the artwork for this book.
October 21, 2025 at 6:25 PM
A meme for @russellcarroll22.bsky.social based on the cover of his novel, #RelentlessBlades. Maybe not the most imaginative, but I wanted to do something that embodied the vibe I got when I first saw the artwork for this book.
Since Ace Pride Week is apparently starting tomorrow, allow me reintroduce you all to Truthseeker, which stars an #AroAce protagonist.
#Booksky #Asexual #Acebooks 💙📚 🌈📚
Link: books2read.com/u/mgnVGx
#Booksky #Asexual #Acebooks 💙📚 🌈📚
Link: books2read.com/u/mgnVGx
October 18, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Since Ace Pride Week is apparently starting tomorrow, allow me reintroduce you all to Truthseeker, which stars an #AroAce protagonist.
#Booksky #Asexual #Acebooks 💙📚 🌈📚
Link: books2read.com/u/mgnVGx
#Booksky #Asexual #Acebooks 💙📚 🌈📚
Link: books2read.com/u/mgnVGx
#Septopolis
I made a map in MS Paint showing the second floor of Orathea castle, the seat of power in Elux. This isn't the ENTIRE second floor, mind you, just the part that seemed most relevant.
I made a map in MS Paint showing the second floor of Orathea castle, the seat of power in Elux. This isn't the ENTIRE second floor, mind you, just the part that seemed most relevant.
September 28, 2025 at 1:11 PM
#Septopolis
I made a map in MS Paint showing the second floor of Orathea castle, the seat of power in Elux. This isn't the ENTIRE second floor, mind you, just the part that seemed most relevant.
I made a map in MS Paint showing the second floor of Orathea castle, the seat of power in Elux. This isn't the ENTIRE second floor, mind you, just the part that seemed most relevant.
Have a little snippet from my current WIP. It's not exactly snowing yet, but it will...
September 25, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Have a little snippet from my current WIP. It's not exactly snowing yet, but it will...
Do you like epic fantasy? Gods and monsters? Stories of self-discovery and overcoming impossible odds? Then the Seeker Saga may be just what you're looking for!
Book 1: books2read.com/u/4XkzXL
Book 2: books2read.com/u/mgnVGx
Book 3: books2read.com/u/bPkWRY
Book 4: books2read.com/u/4XMnZa
Book 1: books2read.com/u/4XkzXL
Book 2: books2read.com/u/mgnVGx
Book 3: books2read.com/u/bPkWRY
Book 4: books2read.com/u/4XMnZa
September 24, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Do you like epic fantasy? Gods and monsters? Stories of self-discovery and overcoming impossible odds? Then the Seeker Saga may be just what you're looking for!
Book 1: books2read.com/u/4XkzXL
Book 2: books2read.com/u/mgnVGx
Book 3: books2read.com/u/bPkWRY
Book 4: books2read.com/u/4XMnZa
Book 1: books2read.com/u/4XkzXL
Book 2: books2read.com/u/mgnVGx
Book 3: books2read.com/u/bPkWRY
Book 4: books2read.com/u/4XMnZa
Post a female character you love.
September 18, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Post a female character you love.
Started reading The Alchemyst yesterday. Feels almost nostalgic to dive back into this realm of YA fiction.
September 4, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Started reading The Alchemyst yesterday. Feels almost nostalgic to dive back into this realm of YA fiction.
#MythAugust
I'm not entirely sure what "expanding" worldbuilding means, but I have a notes/brainstorming document that I write ideas down in. Not everything I put there makes it into all of my books (and some info from it is actually outdated), but that's generally how I go about it.
I'm not entirely sure what "expanding" worldbuilding means, but I have a notes/brainstorming document that I write ideas down in. Not everything I put there makes it into all of my books (and some info from it is actually outdated), but that's generally how I go about it.
August 31, 2025 at 8:28 PM
#MythAugust
I'm not entirely sure what "expanding" worldbuilding means, but I have a notes/brainstorming document that I write ideas down in. Not everything I put there makes it into all of my books (and some info from it is actually outdated), but that's generally how I go about it.
I'm not entirely sure what "expanding" worldbuilding means, but I have a notes/brainstorming document that I write ideas down in. Not everything I put there makes it into all of my books (and some info from it is actually outdated), but that's generally how I go about it.
#MythAugust
Mythology and religion are primarily used in the Seeker Saga to establish the world and help set Theryl apart as a fantastical setting. It also serves as a source of inspiration and a lens with which to view each book's major themes.
Mythology and religion are primarily used in the Seeker Saga to establish the world and help set Theryl apart as a fantastical setting. It also serves as a source of inspiration and a lens with which to view each book's major themes.
August 30, 2025 at 7:55 PM
#MythAugust
Mythology and religion are primarily used in the Seeker Saga to establish the world and help set Theryl apart as a fantastical setting. It also serves as a source of inspiration and a lens with which to view each book's major themes.
Mythology and religion are primarily used in the Seeker Saga to establish the world and help set Theryl apart as a fantastical setting. It also serves as a source of inspiration and a lens with which to view each book's major themes.
#MythAugust
As I've said before: I take a lot of inspiration from all of mythology, especially regarding where certain tropes and trends are used. However, I suppose #Greek myth is still probably the most influential on my work.
As I've said before: I take a lot of inspiration from all of mythology, especially regarding where certain tropes and trends are used. However, I suppose #Greek myth is still probably the most influential on my work.
August 29, 2025 at 7:55 PM
#MythAugust
As I've said before: I take a lot of inspiration from all of mythology, especially regarding where certain tropes and trends are used. However, I suppose #Greek myth is still probably the most influential on my work.
As I've said before: I take a lot of inspiration from all of mythology, especially regarding where certain tropes and trends are used. However, I suppose #Greek myth is still probably the most influential on my work.
#MythAugust
The Divines of Theryl are responsible for controlling the elements they embody. Ure controls the tide and allows for the existence of rain. Tsal directs the wind. Vashamala allows flames to spark and Golnesh forges the land itself.
The Divines of Theryl are responsible for controlling the elements they embody. Ure controls the tide and allows for the existence of rain. Tsal directs the wind. Vashamala allows flames to spark and Golnesh forges the land itself.
August 28, 2025 at 4:32 PM
#MythAugust
The Divines of Theryl are responsible for controlling the elements they embody. Ure controls the tide and allows for the existence of rain. Tsal directs the wind. Vashamala allows flames to spark and Golnesh forges the land itself.
The Divines of Theryl are responsible for controlling the elements they embody. Ure controls the tide and allows for the existence of rain. Tsal directs the wind. Vashamala allows flames to spark and Golnesh forges the land itself.
#MythAugust
Probably the most noteworthy initiation rite in Theryl in joining the Branded: a group of elite warriors who serve the fire god. To join their ranks, you must first prove yourself in combat. After which, the mark of Vashamala will be painlessly seared into your flesh.
Probably the most noteworthy initiation rite in Theryl in joining the Branded: a group of elite warriors who serve the fire god. To join their ranks, you must first prove yourself in combat. After which, the mark of Vashamala will be painlessly seared into your flesh.
August 26, 2025 at 8:04 PM
#MythAugust
Probably the most noteworthy initiation rite in Theryl in joining the Branded: a group of elite warriors who serve the fire god. To join their ranks, you must first prove yourself in combat. After which, the mark of Vashamala will be painlessly seared into your flesh.
Probably the most noteworthy initiation rite in Theryl in joining the Branded: a group of elite warriors who serve the fire god. To join their ranks, you must first prove yourself in combat. After which, the mark of Vashamala will be painlessly seared into your flesh.
Picked up The Girl from the Sea today at my local library. It's got a nice art style. Not totally sold on the characters yet.
August 26, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Picked up The Girl from the Sea today at my local library. It's got a nice art style. Not totally sold on the characters yet.
#MythAugust
Different nations have different holidays, but there are two considered to be fairly universal: The Turning Festival and the Festival of the Divines.
Different nations have different holidays, but there are two considered to be fairly universal: The Turning Festival and the Festival of the Divines.
August 25, 2025 at 4:30 PM
#MythAugust
Different nations have different holidays, but there are two considered to be fairly universal: The Turning Festival and the Festival of the Divines.
Different nations have different holidays, but there are two considered to be fairly universal: The Turning Festival and the Festival of the Divines.