Fantasy Author

E.l. Li

My Debut Novel

The ideas for Realm of Hope have existed in my head ever since I was 11 years old.
I originally wrote the story in the form of a comic book series after getting inspired by Kingdom Hearts and Final Fantasy.
By high school, I wrote it as a screenplay for a video game. I wrote several other screenplays for games that took place in the same universe of Realm of Hope, but in different time periods.
By college, I decided to rewrite my original stories as books.
Realm of Hope takes place the latest in the timeline and introduces the universe that has existed in my mind for more than half my life. If you like Avatar: The Last Airbender, Percy Jackson & the Olympians, Mistborn, Kingdom Hearts, Final Fantasy, Fire Emblem, DND, or anime… Realm of Hope is the book for you.
**Blurb:**
In the Mortal Realm, legends of ancient heroes live on—warriors from powerful bloodlines who rose to defend their lands, aided by the Gods. But centuries later, a relentless darkness has spread, consuming all six worlds of the Realm. Shadowed creatures grow stronger with each passing decade, and even with advancements in magic and technology, nations crumble.
To fight back, the descendants of past heroes have formed a coalition, training from childhood to become elite warriors known as Agents. These warriors don’t just battle—they grow stronger, sharpen their abilities, and rank up through grueling trials. Among them is Skye, a young heroine cursed with terrifying yet immense power. She and her team must climb the ranks, mastering their supernatural abilities and legendary weapons, all while unraveling the truth behind the Realm’s collapse.
With each battle, they level up—but the mysteries lurking in the shadows may be stronger than they ever imagined. The fate of the Realm rests in their hands, but to save it, they must push beyond their limits before it's too late.
**Order Links:**
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09QKFBS52
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/realm-of-hope-el-li/1140900924?ean=9798985540109

Realm of Hope’s Sequel

My second book, Realm of Hope’s sequel, has been released! After hearing amazing responses and feedback for Realm of Hope, Queen of Blades takes it up a notch! I spent extra time between releases to shape this sequel the best it can be and apply what I have learned as an author and a writer in the past years!

Several early reviewers have mentioned that Queen of Blades is like “Realm of Hope, but better in every way!”

Blurb:

In the pursuit of doing good, they must sacrifice some of the good in themselves.

After their deadly encounter at the Typhon’s Base, Skye and her team are left with more questions than answers. Now ranked among the elite within the Agency, they’re thrust back into the chaos of a world in peril. Rogue Cerberus members and terrifying new Risen threaten the fragile balance of the Realm.

To uncover the truth and halt the Typhons’ destructive plans, Star Strike must venture into the treacherous Labyrinth. As battles rage and secrets come to light, the young Agents face new foes, forge unexpected alliances, and grapple with the cost of their mission.

With the Realm’s survival at stake, the team must confront their greatest fears and darkest truths. The war between Mortals grows ever more desperate, and the clock is ticking.

Queen of Blades, the electrifying sequel to Realm of Hope, cranks up the action, drama, and stakes in a battle for the fate of the Realm. Packed with epic fights, unforgettable characters, and jaw-dropping twists, it’s a must-read for fans of video games, Dungeons & Dragons, and adrenaline-fueled fantasy adventures. Don’t miss this next chapter in the fight against darkness!

Links:

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPJLWCWK

Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/queen-of-blades-e-l-li/1146891663?ean=9798341869066

Instagram Posts

Here is one of the main protagonists, Skye Hikari in a more realistic art style! Big thanks to marinaczygir on Fiverr for going above and beyond for this stunning portait! Each of the main cast will receive an illustration in this art style! Please stay tuned for more beautoful artwork! #art #conceptart #amwriting #WritingCommunity #characterart #character #characterdesign #design #draw #drawing #illustration #fantasy #scifi #amwritingfantasy #writer #author

Excalibur is a famous blade in my book series. It's named after the Arthurian legend and in my universe, Skye wields it. The sword was passed down from her mother. As you can see, there is a circular symbol on the hilt which belongs to the Farien Bloodline- people who have special abilities within the Light element. What makes Excalibur unique is that it can change forms depending on if Skye is using purely aura or purely Spiritual Power when she fights. This form is the latter case. Art credit: mogliarts on Fiverr #author #book #amwriting #WritingCommunity #amwritingfantasy #fantasy #amediting #art #conceptart #drawing #writing #draw #excalibur #sword #legendary

First Character Art Reveal: Skye Hikari! Drawn by: @erdjie I've been interested in concept art thanks to video games. I drew the earliest sketches of Skye ten years ago and revisions were made over the years. Eventually, I decided to solely focused on writing instead of artwork. I always wanted professionally drawn artwork and knew there were millions of artists who could do it digitally and make it better than I could! Big thanks to erdjie for being the first artist I've ever commissioned and for creating what I've envisioned! Stay tuned for more artwork of Skye and other characters! #art #WritingCommunity #amwritingfantasy #fantasy #scifi #artwork #conceptart #writing #amwriting #writer #author #conceptart #book #character #oc #draw #drawing

Big thanks to @heartportrait for drawing this beautiful official author portrait and logo! #author #amwriting #amwritingfantasy #amwritingfiction #sciencefiction #indieauthor #scifi #portrait #portraitdrawing #art #artwork #cartoon #artofinstagram #logo #characterlogo

The final set of moodboards for our cast of characters! We have: Blaze- The strong, silent type who can provide calm, measured input that everyone listens to. Loves nature. Desires peace, but has grown cynical, similar to Luna. He is an Animorph- a person who can shift into a Beast with the use of special crystals that react to his DNA. Blaze is a defensive unit like Shadow, designed to protect his more vulnerable teammates. Stream- Skilled in the art of tech and responsible for helping build a lot of their organization's devices. She is shy, timid, but motherly around those she's close to, often keeping Glacieus in line. Unlike the others, her family is not associated with the Agency. When the time calls for it, she can fight quickly like Leif, with retractable claws and is more of a support unit. Glacieus- Master of Recon and Intel gathering. He's the only one out of his family who is not a medic and prefers to disassociate from it. He is energetic, a jokester, and has childish mannerisms. On the job, he has a more serious persona. In battle, he wields tonfas that can also become guns and is a skilled marksman. #moodboard #character #concept #amwriting #WritingCommunity #amwritingfantasy #fantasy #concept #scifi #sciencefiction #indieauthor #author #book

Three more character reveals! We have: Aurora- Another old family friend of the twins and Zephyr. Her great-grandmother was the one of the most powerful mages of all time. Her family loves to compare everyone's abilities, leading Aurora to have an inferiority complex. She is a formidable mage and medic and doesn't see it. Leif- Rival of Spark. He was gifted in his youth and known to be able to pick up new techniques and fighting styles with little effort, leading him to be carefree and lazy. Loves sports, competitions, and gaming. Is incredibly fast in battle, able to fight long or short range. Spark- Her family and Leif's run a weapon shop together and the two have competed over nearly everything in their lives. Often works hard for everything she has and is training to become a Lightning Master. She is a versatile combatant and protector in battle. #amwriting #WritingCommunity #amwritingfantasy #character #moodboard #fantasy #writing #scifi #youngadult

The final character we get a POV from: Luna! She is Zephyr's cousin and the second-in-command when it comes to leading their team of Specialists. Due to not having specific characteristics in her and Zephyr's bloodline, she's more of a jack-of-all trades unit, being trained in the art of Intel gathering, Leadership, Tech, and Recon. Like Skye, she's been a Specialist for longer than the others and both serve to help mentor their teammates. Most of the less experienced will eventually surpass her when it comes to combat. However, this doesn't bother her- there are bigger pressing issues to worry about when it comes to the state of the world(s). #writing #amwritingfantasy #WritingCommunity #moodboard #character #indieauthor #maincharacter #author #amwriting #fantasy #amwritingfiction #scifi #youngadult

Another POV/main character in my debut novel, Shadow! He is the twin brother of Skye, and is Zephyr's best friend. Their great-grandparents fought alongside each other to save one of the worlds within the Mortal Realm. Their families had been close ever since and the trio once had a romanticized view of heroes and powerful bloodlines, hoping to follow in their footsteps. However, not all of their dreams went according to plan... #writing #amwritingfantasy #amwritingfiction #WritingCommunity #fantasy #indieauthor #character #moodboard #maincharacter #scifi #youngadult

Another main character from my debut novel, Zephyr! The book is a planned trilogy that will help build an entire universe for other future trilogies and duologies taking place in different time periods. In addition, there are four POV's for this novel, all in third-person limited save for the prologue. #writing #amwritingfantasy #WritingCommunity #fiction #youngadult #maincharacter #moodboard #character #amwriting #amwritingfiction