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When can we expect to see Oarthecan Star Saga, #3?

James Siewert HI Cliff,

Progress is slow-going on Captains of Oartheca, but I am working to get the book published this year. I'm around 60% done with the first draf…moreHI Cliff,

Progress is slow-going on Captains of Oartheca, but I am working to get the book published this year. I'm around 60% done with the first draft, so while there's still a lot to go, I try and get a little done every day. It's a big story so far - the most hefty of the series! Thank you SO much for your interest in my stories and keep an eye out on my blog for further updates.

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hello! reading the series has got my creative juices flowing and has got me wanting to draw some fanart for it. if possible, could you give me a rundown of how Rowland and Toar look like? it would be an amazing help!

James Siewert Hello there!

Apologies for the delay in replying and thank you so much for your question. How awesome it is that you'd like to create some fan art for …moreHello there!

Apologies for the delay in replying and thank you so much for your question. How awesome it is that you'd like to create some fan art for Rowland and Toar! To help you get a better idea of what they look like, here is a description of each character:

Rowland
He's a tall, heavyset, muscular fellow with a bit of a curve to him; think the archetypical 'gay bear' dude and that's what he essentially is, except he's clean shaven or has slight stubble. Basically, he works out but still enjoys a good meal or two. He's got short, light brown hair and hazel-green eyes, and people would describe him as honestly handsome in the classical masculine sense. His attire, outside of his scarlet and gold CAPS uniform, would be considered casual and lowkey, with complementary colours combined with practical functionality and form. He doesn't carry a weapon (except for his brain) unless he's in uniform, in which case he'd have a standard coil pistol.

Toar
Well, in Rowland's own words, Toar is best described as a gigantic werebear, leaning more on the 'were' side. Basically, an anthropomorphic ursine with charming, human-like expressions. He's quite muscular, but a little overweight (especially at the start of the series). He's very tall - easily a full half-metre taller than Rowland - and many humans would find him to be quite physically imposing. He's got pewter grey fur, kept short and well maintained, and his eyes are a bright cobalt blue that reflect his curiosity and intelligence. As of Captains of Oartheca, he's typically dressed in an Oarthecan Star Service Navy (OSSN) uniform, which is navy blue but with lighter blue scratch-mark-like lettering/symbols which reflect his rank and numerous military accomplishments. When in uniform, he carries his bespoke plasma sabre and would be armed with a plasma gun for good measure. Outside of uniform, he's dressed quite smartly and sharply, reflecting his father's immense wealth and status.

Well, that sums up the basic appearance for Rowland and Toar, at least in my head. Everyone has their own view of what the characters look like though, and that's exactly the way it should be - it's imagination that determines how they look, especially in Toar's case. I'm sincerely looking forward to how you see the characters! Thank you for your interest in my stories and I am thrilled that they've inspired you to create your own artwork - it's such a compliment that these characters mean something for you. (less)

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	Allure of Oartheca (Oarthecan Star Saga, #1) 4.39 avg rating — 128 ratings — published 2021 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	Sparks in the Dark (Buzz & Cutter: Episode 1) 4.54 avg rating — 46 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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ARC CALL! Captains of Oartheca

Hello, fine readers!

I’m thrilled to announce that the third instalment of the Oarthecan Star Saga, Captains of Oartheca , will launch this November 2025!

But for all of you eager souls who’ve been so patient during its creation, I have something special: an Advance Reader Copy (ARC) giveaway right here on Goodreads.

Here’s the deal:
The first 10 fans of the Saga to message me on Goodreads will rec Read more of this blog post »

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James Siewert answered GabrielInooo's question: hello! reading the series has got my creative juices flowing and has got me wanting to draw some fanart for it. if possible, could you give me a rundown of how Rowland and Toar look like? it would be an amazing help! Hello there! Apologies for the delay in replying and thank you so much for your question. How awesome it is that you'd like to create some fan art for Rowland and Toar! To help you get a better idea of what they look like, here is a description of eac See Full Answer
Sep 28, 2026 09:04AM · 3 likes · like GabrielInooo Ay! Thanks a bunch~ I can also let you know when it's ready if you want to see it! ...more Oct 04, 2026 01:53AM · flag James Siewert By all means, I would love to see what you come up with! Keep me posted, I'm very interested in what you're going to come up with! ...more Oct 04, 2026 05:52PM · flag
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