From Beyond the Skyglass: Welcome to My Corner of the Myth

Who is Ravenna Vale?

I am an author living with a disability, but that does not define who I am. I’m also a dreamer, a builder of worlds. One, specifically, for now — a world I’ve been shaping for nearly three decades. And it’s time to tell its story.

What inspired you to write these stories?

I grew up reading the classics — books so large they barely fit into my backpack among my school things. I adored them, but I also longed for something more. More myth. More love. More heat. More inclusivity. In a world where only powerful heroes and perfect maidens were glorified, I wanted to see flawed characters who looked a little more like me — people scarred, tender, complex, and trying anyway.

That’s how Nine Rivers began: not just as a story, but as a promise. A promise that fantasy could be vast and intimate at once — that love, divinity, and defiance could share the same breath.

What is the purpose of this blog?

This blog, From Beyond the Skyglass, is here to offer connection and glimpses into the fantastical world of Elendria. You’ll find behind-the-scenes reflections, fragments of lore, notes from my writing process, and updates on Breath of Starlight — my debut epic fantasy currently in the querying stage.

Those who linger here will always be the first to know when new things stir: publishing updates, bonus content, artwork, and more.

A note from the author:

Thank you for finding your way to this corner of the myth. May what you read here remind you that even from beyond the glass, light still finds a way through.