About the Author

Welcome to the online home of author Ron Randall, creator of the Rise of the New Arcana urban fantasy series.  Thank you so much for being interested enough in me, to take the time to get to know me better

Um, I’m frightfully boring, sorry about that.

However, if you an interest in magic, fantasy, the supernatural, mystic swords and even mythical martial artists, a few Fae, and more witches, wizards and fantastical creatures that you can count, there may be just enough to keep you enthralled for the length of a commercial, because, hey, that’s what this, right?  You have the time to learn a little more about the sponsor—me.

I won’t bore you with a life spent in college, a little service to my country courtesy of the US Army, and a career in sales, management, marketing and merchandising all of your favorite products for the home—because no one reading this really cares about that.  We all have to make a living.  I am still active in that part of my life, so I can afford the opportunity to flesh out this part of my life.  The fun part.  Creating worlds, and characters, creatures, systems of magic and combat.

Like so many other authors, and yes, it took a while to come to grips with that term for myself, without my inner smart-ass scoffing at me from the balcony over there, you see it, high up and on the left.  If the muse is living in your head and you don’t put it on paper, in song, in dance, in some sort of medium where it can be released and breathe into itself a little life, both you and muse will end up in an eight by eight with padded walls, and lovely white jackets with especially long sleeves.  Um, so here I am.

My site may be a wee bit different from some other author sites—some of you may love it and some may hate it, but as the all-knowing says, it is what it is.

I love reading, writing, gaming, art, acting, song, dance, cooking…almost any creative outlet.  What I wanted to do with my fiction was create an environment where readers could find a magical adventure to discover, artists could find characters they wanted to draw, paint, or digitally design their interpretation of the characters, and where cosplayers could bring their favorite character to life.  I also wanted to create a framework that would lend itself to role-playing games, where those with the flame could turn my framework world into an experience which they could be a part of, dwell in, and enjoy the ride. 

My first series, the Rise of the New Arcana, is composed of five novels, and as they release don’t be surprised as you see fan art submissions, cosplays, and videos of characters reenacting their favorite scene pop up here on the site.  Also, I wouldn’t be too surprised to see character collector cards, a tabletop game, and even a full-fledged RPG turn up over the next three years as the series comes to life.

Come on in, pull up a chair, grab your favorite beverage, and share the ride with everyone that wants to immerse themselves in a one of a kind fantasy experience.  It might be wise to tip your hat to the lady next to you, since in my world, the fairer sex is often the fiercer one.

Respects,

Ron Randall