Tyrean Martinson – författare

Light Reflections is a reflective poetry collection that follows the movement of the seasons and the inner life that unfolds alongside them.Through short poems, haiku, narrative verse, and meditative reflections, Tyrean Martinson explores everyday moments—rain and snow, writing and waiting, family life, marriage, loss, joy, and faith—with clarity and restraint. The collection is structured around seasonal transitions, inviting readers to pause, notice, and reflect as life shifts from spring through winter.Rather than offering answers, these poems create space: for stillness, for gratitude, for memory, and for light that arrives quietly through reflection rather than force.Ideal for readers of contemporary poetry, faith-adjacent reflection, and nature-rooted verse, Light Reflections offers a gentle companion for slow reading and return.

An old movie theater welcomes Amaya in and wraps her up in the smell of popcorn and licorice. But one sunny afternoon during a matinee, the movie screen goes dark. The theater rumbles.A spaceship in disguise,An Earth girl searching for a sense of home,And a Thousand Years' War between alien races of The Great GalaxyAll collide on a summer afternoon.When the spaceship rumbles to life, it traps Amaya in the middle of an ancient alien conflict. Angry and frightened, Amaya entangles herself in a life-changing cultural misunderstanding with Sol, a young alien who keeps omitting key information, even while they're on the run from his enemies.What will it take to survive a battle between alien races involved in an ancient war?Liftoff is an action-packed science fiction novella for teen/YA book lovers who enjoy space battles, fistfights, and a hint of romance.Written by the author as pure escapist fiction during April 2020, this book embodies entertainment, leans into tropes, and is meant for readers who like popcorn movie type fiction. It's really just for fun.

Flicker is an eclectic collection of short stories and poetry spanning the full range of human experience — from whimsical fairy tales and speculative fiction to quiet moments of grief, humor, and unexpected grace. Gathered from the years 2013–2015, these ninety works range from haiku and hint fiction to flash fiction and longer short stories, many of which were previously published in literary magazines.Within these pages you'll find a boy with the gift of making things grow, a teenage girl navigating an alien-occupied Earth, a medieval schoolteacher who handles her worst students with a warrior's ingenuity, a teenage boy who learns that the rarest gift a visitor can bring is simply seeing you, and dozens more voices and worlds — light and heavy, real and speculative, earthbound and otherworldly.Forty-eight works in this collection were previously published. Forty-two appear here for the first time. Each piece is accompanied by an author's note.For readers who love short fiction, poetry, and stories that linger.

5 . . . 4 . . . 3 . . . 2 . . . 1 . . . Write!25 Speculative Fiction Prompts within these pages will help new and old authors alike to fight the dark nemesis of the blank page. This book is broken into five sections for five different types of prompts: scenario, quote, question, book title, and simple. These prompts will help the writer defeat the blank page and write into new horizons!

Held for crimes against the Neutral Zone, Amaya's team may fall apart while she wrestles with her powers.Amaya is supposed to bring peace to the galaxy. Which is tough when she's being held for crimes against the Neutral Zone. Her imprisonment is on her own ship with her own crew. But close quarters create tension.Honestly, her role as Rayatana is a mess.She may never get to use her powers for anything good. Not if her teacher continues to keep secrets, and not if her powers keep harming others. Putting her mother in a coma should put her in prison, but she has a mission. She wants to bring peace to her people. She needs to become the Rayatana.In this second installment of The Rayatana Series, the people groups of the Neutral Zone come together to see if they believe Amaya is truly the Rayatana, a prophesied figure who will bring either peace or war to the galaxy. Amaya's adventures delve into her internal struggle with fear and her need to understand her past so she can choose the direction of her future. Alien people groups, fast and furious world-building, and unexpected twists take readers on a page-turning ride while keeping the descriptions light for reluctant teen readers.What readers are saying about LIFTOFF: Rayatana, Book 1"e;This is a fast-paced story for teens...Throw in some misunderstandings, space battles, alien races locked in an ancient war, and we have a great escapist mix."e; -Elle Cardy, YA Fantasy Author"e;I love the diversity of the characters, and not just because some are alien. This series has the potential to become a new-classic, space opera series."e; - Toi Thomas, AuthorI enjoyed this lively adventure, a quick read that begins with a movie theater transforming into a spaceship. What a great premise!"e; - Carol Riggs, YA Speculative Fiction Author

When your voices feels more embers than flame... To Speak is a poetry collection about courage, creativity, and learning to find your voice—especially when it feels quiet, fragile, or unsure. Through lyrical reflections, narrative moments, and gentle faith-filled poems, To Speak explores identity, vulnerability, and the grace that meets us in our imperfections. These poems offer companionship for writers, artists, and anyone longing to express their truth with hope and honesty. If you're searching for encouragement to step into your calling, this book invites you to breathe, believe, and speak again. And if you've ever held back your words because they felt too small or too fragile, these pages offer a gentle reminder: Your voice matters.Your story matters.And even an ember can light the dark.

When nobility hides its darkest secrets, some blades are forged in fire. Others are born in shadow. When Dan makes the bold choice to escape his corrupt family legacy by joining the Watch Guard, he's searching for a way to bring justice to Septily. Instead, he discovers a mysteriously shadowed blade of legend—and a destiny that will test not just his sword arm, but his soul. As Dan and his newfound allies—Alex, a prince wrestling with his conscience, and Farrald, a Shepherd guided by unwavering faith—begin to uncover the truth, they find themselves facing the Red Hand, a shadowy organization trafficking in human lives. The conspiracy's tendrils stretch both within and beyond Septily's borders, threatening to unleash darkness across all of Aramatir. Readers praise the strong, fascinating world-building and the masterfully woven narrative that shares multiple characters' journeys and perspectives. With each step deeper into darkness, Dan must confront his own thirst for vengeance. In a world where power corrupts and nobility holds terrible secrets, the line between justice and revenge blurs with every choice. Dark Blade Forged launches The Dark Blade Trilogy, a Christian Fantasy series that dares to explore the true price of power and the strength required to choose justice over vengeance. Perfect for fans of The Book of the Infinite Series by RJ Larson and The Staff and the Sword by Patrick W. Carr, this gripping adventure will challenge everything you believe about justice and faith. Some destinies are written in shadow. Others are forged in faith.

In the kingdom of Septily, ancient magic and political intrigue collide as four young lives are thrust into a world of danger and destiny. Dan Torren, a nobleman's son, longs to escape his family's machinations. Prince Alex chafes under the weight of royal expectations. Leandra Torren discovers a talent for espionage in a court rife with secrets. And Farrald, a merchant's son with a shepherd's heart, seeks his true calling. When a sinister plot threatens to ensnare them all, these unlikely allies must navigate treacherous waters. The Red Hand, a shadowy organization of merchants, mercenaries, and sorceresses, weaves a web of corruption that reaches the highest echelons of power. With the fate of the kingdom hanging in the balance, each must decide where their loyalties lie and what they're willing to sacrifice for the greater good. Dark Secrets is a prequel novella for The Dark Blade Trilogy.