Who is Vesneratch?
Vesneratch is an epic fantasy author based in Salt Lake City, Utah and the creator of the Sky Viper Saga. He began writing in 2020 and has since completed multiple books (not yet published) within a growing universe.
As is the case with many fantasy authors, he was driven by a desire to explore stories he wasn’t finding elsewhere. Vesneratch focuses on worlds where mythical creatures take center stage instead of humans as the main species. He enjoys blending large-scale conflict with personal stakes, often exploring family dynamics, legacy, and the tension between who a character once was and who they are forced to become.
In addition to writing, Vesneratch runs the Indie Fantasy Club on YouTube, where he spotlights overlooked fantasy books and helps readers discover new voices in the indie space. His passion for the genre extends beyond his own work, with a focus on supporting independent authors and uncovering hidden gems.
When he’s not writing or reading, Vesneratch spends his summers backpacking throughout the western United States with his wife, family, and friends, exploring the mountains of Utah, Washington, Idaho, and Wyoming. Though naturally introverted, he enjoys connecting with others through storytelling and shared enthusiasm for fantasy.
Birth – Late 1900s –
My journey on this earth began during the last century. Two wonderful parents reared me in a home with many children. But not too many. It was in this environment in the western United States that I developed an early passion for storytelling, especially at the dinner table. If you didn’t have a good enough story, you would not be heard over the clamor of eager children.
– My youth
I was a child of many passions. I enjoyed playing and watching basketball. Mostly because I was too thin and frail for football. Video games often enticed me, though I was never much good at them. Unless we played Super Smash Bros. (Melee). In which case… beware my prowess. But above all, I enjoyed reading. So much so that my mother rewarded me with a fresh book when my marks in academia were high.
Academia –
Such a place is for the wise and dedicated members of society. Unfortunately, I was no such person. Studies of arithmetic and the sciences left me bored and begging for death. Only classes of art, theater and writing piqued my interest. Concepts that will not feed a family. Or so I was told. Somehow I managed to craft a set of skills the world deemed valuable, without the use of too many numbers and equations. One of the expendables, I suppose.
– Companionship
I’ve discovered marriage to be a wonderful institution within our culture. Highly recommended. My companion has given me constant support in my pursuit of building worlds upon blank pages. Additionally, there is no better person to venture into the woodlands and mountains with. Such can be dangerous places to travel alone.
Labor –
Ah, money. The lifeblood of modern survival. As I mentioned earlier, I was never destined to acquire much currency in the traditional fields of wealth. Engineering, Medicine… heir to the royal family… Not for me, unfortunately. Still, I found joy in my work crafting relationships and connecting people from across the world. Quite a wonderful profession. Perhaps not exactly noble, but then again, nobility is not in my blood.
– Wordsmithing
Discovering lost worlds is no easy task. One that required the utmost diligence and persistence over many years of research and discovery. But alas, I have learned of the lost worlds. Worlds without human influence (for the most part). Of course, telling such things to other humans has been met with skeptism and loathing. To which I say… leave now and enjoy your ignorance.