Shaun Strydom's Blog

November 20, 2025

Amber Glow - Audiobook

Amber Glow comes to life in a dynamic full-cast performance that pulls you into the mystery.

Audiobook available at almost all audiobook retailers

Come hear the voices of your favourite characters, Kol and Gena on Greatground and John, Sam, and Jen on the UA Starship Elpis II.
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Published on November 20, 2025 03:59 Tags: amber-glow, audiobook, sci-fi

August 27, 2025

Escaping Ishtar

New Dystopian YA novel coming soon:

Seventeen-year-old Ayris has never set foot beyond the domes of Ishtar. In this city, life isn’t measured in years — it’s measured in Points.

You’re born with 100. You lose one every birthday. Break one of the City’s absurd laws, and you’ll lose more.

There is no way to earn them back.

Ayris is about to find out what happens when the last Point falls — and what’s been waiting beyond the domes all along.
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Published on August 27, 2025 23:00 Tags: dystopian, escaping-ishtar, ya

June 22, 2025

Creatures of the fall

I am excited to announce that my second novel has launched, the name is Creatures of the fall.

I enjoyed writing my first female character, named Niki, a sixteen-year-old feisty girl who has been on her own for four years since her father died... but she has to find him.

I believe the readers will enjoy reading Niki just as much as I enjoyed writing her.

Thanks again to all the people who have read my first novel, Amber Glow.
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Published on June 22, 2025 03:12 Tags: creatures-of-the-fall, shaun-strydom