Richard Slone is the author of 4 books, including The Prophet and Kinder World. In addition to writing, they enjoy spending time on the beach. You can sign up to get updates about their writing here.
Happily married to his radiant Filipina wife, Rodelyn, and a proud dad to three (with a fourth plotting their debut), Richard writes from his Floridia, Kentucky and Alaskan roots, feverishly scribbling to snag that elusive next sailboat. His novels—Arcana Complete, A Kinder World, Soul of Stone, and Prophet—deliver heart-pounding adventure and raw emotional depth, hooking readers who crave stories with soul.
Richard Slone is a disabled Army veteran whose powerful storytelling weaves emotional depth and resilience into character-driven fantasy and sci-fi narratives. A Cum Laude graduate in music education from Berea College, Richard briefly pursued theological studies at AGTS seminary in Springfield, Missouri, before serving in the military, an experience that left him with PTSD. At the urging of his therapist, he turned to writing as a means of healing, crafting stories that explore overcoming trauma and feelings of inadequacy, wrapped in vivid, genre-driven worlds.
With a mischievous grin, Richard laces his tales with a bold mix of libertarian and Christian vibes, championing freedom and faith in worlds where heroes defy control and seek redemption. His snarky, upbeat narratives challenge conventions while keeping readers glued to the page, proving you can blend rugged individualism with divine grit and still have a blast.
Richard Slone is the author of 4 books, including The Prophet and Kinder World. In addition to writing, they enjoy spending time on the beach. You can sign up to get updates about their writing here.
Happily married to his radiant Filipina wife, Rodelyn, and a proud dad to three (with a fourth plotting their debut), Richard writes from his Floridia, Kentucky and Alaskan roots, feverishly scribbling to snag that elusive next sailboat. His novels...
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In March 2025, America bows to the W.I.S.E. Act, a draconian law banning religion and enforcing Wisdom, Inclusion, Solidarity, and Equity under a surveillance state’s unblinking owl emblem. Eli Elijahson, a rugged Ohio laborer fond of beer and wrestling, scorns his brother Micah’s outlawed Christian rallies—until W.I.S.E. enforcers raid their...
Soul of Stone
Soul of Stone
In a world scarred by the ancient horrors of the Magisterium, a forgotten golem awakens to a forest alive with beauty—and a body he can’t move. Once a soulless weapon forged by soul-ripping tyrants, he’s now a relic of stone and runes, his past a blank slate save for flickers of destruction he can’t escape. Rescued by Emily, a...
Arcanea complete
Arcanea Complete: A 5 Book Cycle
Unravel the Secrets of a Magical Underworld
In the neon-lit labyrinth of Arcanea—a city where magic pulses through cobblestone veins and shadows hide more than secrets—half-elven detective Elridar "El" Moonwhisper hunts truths in a world of lies. From stolen amulets to ancient ciphers, each case drags him deeper...