what’s happening in the pond?

Only a year.

Then Dayir will be ready to collect my soul.

A jaded gardener. An enigmatic prince. A contractual relationship that could end with them both dead.

Before the Lotus Blooms will be available for purchase on 03.13.2026.

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Gael is like the Sun.

Any closer and I’m bound to get burned. 

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who is HARUMI?

scribbler, dabbler, lover of all things frog. shares a living space with a human, two dogs, and two cats. usually fantasizing about a different world. probably drinking a dr. pepper.

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hello 2026.
hello 2026.

…The new year is finally here, and who knew so much could happen in just eleven days?

switching things up.
switching things up.

…I mentioned I’d begun drafting the third installment of Tales of Angaride. While this statement still rings true, there has been a bit of a change.

a progress update.
a progress update.

…I still intend to make use of what little remains, however, with a tight schedule to hopefully have more than just one book releasing in 2026.

the beta begins.
the beta begins.

…while I am especially excited to finally share Jaeyun and Yuzeharu’s tale with someone other than myself, I’m equally as nervous.

when the cookie crumbles.
when the cookie crumbles.

…That being the case, I have made the difficult decision to postpone the release date of Before the Lotus Blooms. 

a fulfilling valentine’s day.
a fulfilling valentine’s day.

…I’ve learned you cannot underestimate humanity’s desire for free things. Or maybe it’s the economy, who knows.

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