Stories with mechanics. Worlds with progression.
Every Wild Flint book features mechanical progression that allows characters to develop tangible, measurable skills. These systems are more than narrative devices—they're the backbone of character development, carefully balanced to reward strategic thinking without overwhelming the story.
Game mechanics in fiction should do more than provide statistical noise. Each system in my books creates genuine tension through meaningful choices with lasting consequences. The mechanical elements aren't just window dressing—they drive the plot forward and shape character development.
Even with robust game systems, compelling characters remain the heart of every story. Wild Flint books balance mechanical progression with emotional development, creating protagonists who grow not just in power but in wisdom, relationships, and understanding.
Each of my worlds is constructed with multiple layers of detail—geographical, historical, cultural, and mechanical. The progression systems don't exist in a vacuum but are deeply integrated with the world's history, technology, and social structures.
Stories shouldn't be confined to a single medium. The Wild Flint ecosystem extends beyond books into companion games, digital tools, and interactive content that allow readers to engage with the worlds from different angles and with varying levels of involvement.
Characters in Wild Flint books don't become godlike overnight. Their progression follows believable curves with genuine setbacks and limitations. Power comes with trade-offs, and the greatest growth often happens at the edges of character ability rather than through sudden leaps.
An excerpt from the upcoming Weathervane's Revenge
Common questions about Wild Flint Books and the writing process
LitRPG and Progression Fantasy are related subgenres of fantasy fiction that focus on character advancement through explicit, measurable systems. LitRPG typically includes game-like elements such as character sheets, skill trees, and statistical progression. Progression Fantasy focuses on characters growing stronger throughout the narrative, whether through martial arts, magic systems, or other quantifiable means.
Wild Flint Books often sits at the intersection of these genres, creating stories with clear progression systems but embedding them in rich, narrative-focused worlds where the mechanics serve the story rather than the other way around.
My approach is to develop the mechanics and the narrative side-by-side, ensuring they enhance rather than obstruct each other. The progression systems are designed to create interesting decision points and moments of tension that drive character development and plot progression.
Rather than stopping the story to explain mechanics, I try to integrate them organically through character actions and natural consequences. The most technical aspects are often moved to appendices or companion materials for readers who want that deeper level of engagement.
Absolutely not. While Wild Flint Books incorporate game elements, they're written to be accessible to any reader who enjoys character-driven fantasy and science fiction. All mechanics are explained within the narrative context, and you don't need any prior gaming knowledge to understand and enjoy the stories.
That said, readers with gaming experience might recognize some familiar concepts and appreciate the way these systems are adapted to narrative fiction.
I typically start by developing the world and its underlying systems—the technologies, magic, or skills that will form the backbone of the progression mechanics. Once those foundations are solid, I create characters whose goals and personalities will interact interestingly with those systems.
For the actual writing, I work from a detailed outline but leave room for organic character development. The most important part of my process is ensuring that every advancement in power or skill feels earned through character choices and experiences rather than arbitrary level-ups.
While I don't announce specific release dates until a manuscript is complete, I generally aim to release two major novels each year. Current projects include the next installment in the ToxNet Chronicles series, with Factory Protocol and GunBullet releases planned for later in the year.
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