Austin R. Powell is a debut author launching his framed narrative fantasy series The Fantastic Journals of Periantus Brightsail. In this collection of planned epic fantasy novels, Austin Powell steps into the role of Periantus Brightsail, a retired monster hunter from the world of Aphara as he describes his elaborate adventurers. Beginning with The Phoenix of Light and Flame, Periantus Brightsail recounts his tale of becoming an adventurer with all the exciting happenings he experiences.

How did he begin? Austin Powell has always enjoyed creative writing has a passion for science fiction and fantasy literature. While in High School in Denver, Colorado he began a creative writing club and wrote many short stories lost in time. He finished his first novel as part of a writing contest.