Willamette Sutta

Air of Another

Fantasy Author

 

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By Willamette Sutta

Veil of Wisdom

Far Stone Cycle Book 3

Coming on May 12, 2026!

Separated from each other in dangerous Meiwen, Pergi and her companions hope to slip unnoticed to Gosan Mountain, the lofty sanctuary of the Wise Women. But best-laid plans shred in the winds of folly, misfortune, and chance.

What help can they expect? Torn but not crushed, Meiwen’s Far Stone and her stout people are about to show their mettle.

Brightness Broken revised cover
Cover for short story, Lyrics Lost, second prequel to Far Stone Cycle

Fantasy Author

Willamette Sutta

Willamette Sutta is the pen name of a former academic librarian who has always been more fascinated with the worlds of imagination than the STEM books that she curated. Now she combines her love of information and speculation to create fantastic stories that nevertheless give an air of a world truer than the one we see. Find the story beneath the story.

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Other Books in The Far Stone Cycle

Cover for Adamant in Dust

Adamant in Dust

Book 1

Cover for Rising on Song

Rising on song

Book 2

Beauty from Shards

Book 4

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To carry near the fragrance

Of the air of Another

– Song of the Air

My Writing Blog

Fair Winds

Scouring of the Shire and the End of the Adventure

Scouring of the Shire and the End of the Adventure

I’ve heard it said that reading fantasy helps us escape the harshness of reality, giving us a refreshing break. I agree it is enticing to immerse myself in an alternate reality full of thrilling action and likable characters who share their lives with me. But I do not...

Book Review: Six Moons, Seven Gods

Book Review: Six Moons, Seven Gods

For some time now, I have wanted to add book reviews to this blog. The reason for the delay is the same one that has caused me increasing frustration and mistrust when considering the next book to read. I haven’t been able to find good books. I didn’t realize how bad...

Obstacles to a Writing Career

Obstacles to a Writing Career

The new year is a time for reflection as well as resolution. As I think on the obstacles to my writing career, I have to go back to the beginning. An Inauspicious Start I walked into the narrow New York City apartment, still in a daze from the long plane ride. My...

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