A personal, chapter-by-chapter audiobook reading of Dynasty Codes 1: Origin Curse, shared for free. Hosted by indie author Sarah Kate Ishii, with future episodes on writing, publishing, and the world of books.
Gora likes his quiet life on the edge of the mountain forest. So when a young noble girl appears out of nowhere and asks for his help, he's immediately suspicious about what she'd want his help with, of all people. And it doesn't help that he's a little bitter about how she could even sneak up on him in the first place! But there's a part of Gora that's just too curious not to go and see what she wants, and to find out more about the hidden tunnels behind that plum tree in the park.
13 Jun 2025
Finding a Hunter | Origin Curse Audiobook Ch 12
Yoshiko searches for an ally in restaurants and saké houses, hoping to convince him to join her cause, revealing her grit and dangerous dream in this audiobook chapter.
6 Jun 2025
Alone | Origin Curse Audiobook Ch 11
Yoshiko navigates uncertainty and loss as she plans to reclaim her domain alone, haunted by a shopkeeper's words about a helpful foreign man.
26 May 2025
The Forest Shrine | Origin Curse Audiobook Ch 10 | From the Author’s Chair Ep 10
The author reflects on the creative process as a parent, highlighting how small moments contribute to meaningful work, before diving into Chapter 10 of Origin Curse, exploring themes of grief and survival.
17 May 2025
Hunted | Origin Curse Audiobook Ch 9 | From the Author’s Chair Ep 9
Something’s wrong—and Yoshiko knows it. In Chapter 9 of Origin Curse, we follow her as instinct turns to urgency, and urgency to devastation. There are signs: dogs, soldiers, broken branches... and something stranger still—white fire and a shimmering tear in the sky. This is the turning point. A moment that changes everything. And for the first time, Yoshiko sees what her mother has been up against—all while it may already be too late. In the intro, I also share updates on my upcoming book Ir...
11 May 2025
The Farm | Origin Curse Audiobook Ch 8 | From the Author’s Chair Ep 8
What makes a character feel real? In this episode of From the Author’s Chair, we chat about the little things that add up to big emotional depth in storytelling—like hobbies, quirks, and real-life flaws. I talk about why your characters need lives before the plot starts, and how allergies, nervous habits, and sleepwalking belong in fantasy just as much as swords and spells do. The reading today is Chapter 8 of Origin Curse—where Yoshiko works undercover on low-level supply duties while A...
6 May 2025
The Man and The Shadow | Origin Curse Fantasy Audiobook Ch 7 | From the Author’s Chair Ep 7
In this episode of From the Author’s Chair, I talk about creative energy and when you write best—morning, night, or sneaky pockets of time in between? I share how switching from night writing to early mornings changed everything for me, and why giving your dreams your best energy first is a game-changer. Today's chapter reading features Chapter 7 of Origin Curse—a big moment in the book, where we get the very first subtle glimpse of a second POV character who’s going to become very important ...
2 May 2025
Training a Dragon 🐉 | Origin Curse Audiobook Ch 6 | From the Author’s Chair Ep 6
Dragon-tier discipline, 3 am recording, and a big milestone—Chapter 6 is here! In this episode of From the Author’s Chair, I share a major writing update—I've officially submitted the manuscript for my next novel Iron Angels to my developmental editor! 🎉 Plus, I talk about what it’s really like working with a dev editor and how it can transform your story. Then we head straight on into Chapter 6 of Origin Curse, titled Training a Dragon—where Yoshiko faces brutal, elegant, and survival-option...
14 Apr 2025
A Family Heritage | Origin Curse Fantasy Audiobook Ch 5 | From The Authors Chair Podcast Ep 5
Secrets in the dark. A cursed bloodline. And the moment Yoshiko's world begins to change forever... In this episode of From the Author’s Chair, I share some exciting progress on my upcoming noblebright fantasy novel, Iron Angels—featuring Celyn, a former prison guard-turned royal guardian, who finds herself caught in the middle of a rebellion against the very people she’s sworn to protect. I'm deep in the self-editing stage right now, with a developmental edit set to begin in just a week—and...
28 Mar 2025
A Historical Place | Origin Curse Fantasy Audiobook Ch 4 | From the Author’s Chair Podcast
🎧 Chapter 4: A Historical Place | Origin Curse Fantasy Audiobook From the Author’s Chair Author Podcast – Episode 4 Escape, legend, and the edge of everything she knew... Lady Yoshiko and her mother, the formidable daimyō Asumi, have reached the bridge—the final barrier between the palace walls and the freedom of the town beyond. But cursed waters, whispered legends, and watchful guards are only the beginning. In this episode of From the Author’s Chair, we read Chapter 4 of Dynasty Codes: ...
20 Mar 2025
When Safety Becomes the Cage | Origin Curse Audiobook Ch 3 | From the Author’s Chair Ep 3
A sound in the night. A shadow at the window. A desperate escape. Yoshiko is still mourning her father’s death when she hears someone climbing the outer walls of her bedroom. Her instincts scream danger, but when she raises her blade to strike—she comes face to face with someone unexpected. Now, she must make an impossible choice: stay where she’s safe… or flee into the unknown. Because sometimes, the place that protects you can also become your cage. Welcome to Episode 3 of From the Autho...
14 Mar 2025
Omens | Origin Curse Audiobook Ch 2 | From the Author’s Chair Podcast Ep 2
A gift to prepare. A strange noise on the wind. An entourage of horses approaching the castle… and something Yoshiko never expected. The suspense is building in Chapter 2 of Origin Curse! What approaches the castle gates? Welcome to Episode 2 of From the Author’s Chair, where I’ll be narrating the free audiobook for my epic fantasy novel, Origin Curse. But that’s not all! Each episode also gives you a behind-the-scenes look into indie author life—complete with insights, surprises, and less...
4 Mar 2025
The Beginning | Origin Curse Audiobook Ch 1 | From the Author’s Chair Ep 1
Welcome to From the Author’s Chair! This is the beginning of something special. As an indie author, I want to make my stories as accessible as possible—including an audiobook version of Dynasty Codes 1: Origin Curse. Since professional audiobooks are expensive to produce, I’m recording it myself in a more raw, personal, and immersive way—so more people can enjoy it, no matter how they read (or listen!). This is my first time doing this, so I’m learning as I go, but that’s all part of the indi...
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