About the Author

Kieran Brightwood crafts epic fantasy stories that invite readers into adventures in distant realms. He lives in Oregon with his wife and began writing short fantasy stories for his children when they were young. Now, his fantasy realms are written for a wider audience.

SORGLOS’S SAGA is his debut fantasy novel. His work blends adventure with irony and tongue-in-cheek humor, often weaving together elements from different eras to create unexpected twists.

Kieran’s stories are ultimately hopeful, although his main characters often make poor decisions and must confront the consequences. In the end, they learn from their mistakes.

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Q&A

The author will answer selected reader questions submitted to the website Contact page. Here are a few to get started.

Why did you choose Sorglos as the name for the main character?
Sorglos means carefree in German. Having a name that was unique, memorable, and pronounceable was the goal.

Why didn’t you set the story on Earth?
A whole new world allows an author to stretch his imagination and not be bound to a historically accurate picture.

What is the message that your book intends to convey?
To engage readers with a positive future despite the problems that life throws at them.

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