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First, I want to apologize for my recent absence. I’ve been away on a personal trip back to my country, and in doing so, I basically disconnected from the modern world — literally unplugged from all the technology, notifications, and constant connectivity. It was refreshing and strange at the same time, a reminder that stepping away can offer clarity and perspective. It has been six long years since I last boarded a plane. Traveling had become something I only dreamed about b

Here’s the things… When I first released my debut novel, I poured my heart into every detail — including the cover. It captured what I felt at that moment: the mystery, the vulnerability, the sense of a hidden world waiting to be discovered. But lately, I’ve been reflecting on how much I’ve grown — both as an author and as an artist. After looking at other books in the dark fantasy genre, I started to notice something I hadn’t before. My current cover, while beautiful and m

Hi, I’m ARTZ, a fantasy writer, language enthusiast, and Belgian expat living in Japan.  I write emotionally charged, character-driven stories set in magical worlds where reality blurs, secrets unravel, and nothing is ever quite as it seems.  My current work, A Hidden Past & the Magical Universe, explores identity, grief, friendship, and the invisible forces that shape who we are. Living in Japan has been both a challenge and a gift.  As a teacher at an international preschoo