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A Lesson in Patience When I first started working on Desire Withheld at the end of May, I had a very specific goal in mind: finish the book and release it by the end of July. Looking back, I realize I was a little naïve. As a brand-new author, I underestimated just how much there was to learn—not only about writing a novel, but about plotting, pacing, character development, revisions, and the countless other pieces that go into creating a story readers will love. While that o

There is a huge debate happening right now about AI-generated content and its impact on creative industries. Authors, artists, musicians, filmmakers, designers, and countless others are discussing where AI fits into the future of creativity. Like many debates, there are strong opinions on both sides. I believe everyone has the right to their own opinion and the right to make their own choices. If a reader chooses not to support books with AI-generated covers, that is their de

If you've visited my website recently, you may have noticed things changing a little. And by "a little," I mean I may have spent an embarrassing amount of time moving pages around, reorganizing content, changing menus, and staring at my screen wondering why everything suddenly felt... crowded. The more I worked on Riley L. Kaine's author website, the more I realized something important. The Empire Chronicles has become much bigger than a single book. What started as a story a