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Timeslayers Artbook – An illustrated Companion to the 3 Novels in the Steampunk Fantasy Adventure Trilogy

Book over of Timeslayers Artbook showing one of the characters from the story
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Discover the world of Timeslayers in the Timeslayers Artbook which illustrates the fantasy characters and worldbuilding from the Timeslayers trilogy novels.

The Artbook features some commentary by the author and artist giving details of how the characters were developed. It illustrates the cosmos and the fantastic gods, demons and wizards that ihabit this world. It shows original costume designs and drawings of the cities and mystical places that are written about in the novels. It is a peep into the mind of the author through his pencils and renderings, illustrating distinctive characters and concepts. You can see how early sketches developed in to final character design and finished image. The art uses a variety of media – pencil sketches, inks, watercolours and digital art. It is a a record of how Timeslayers came to be created and brings all the characters to life as the author intended. 

It is the ultimate gift for any fans of the Timeslayers trilogy or fanatsy concept art.

Find Out More About Timeslayers Book 1 in The Trilogy

Find Out More About Shadowslayers Book 2 in The Trilogy

Fresh Off the Press: My Latest Blogs

  • Dune: The Ancient Mysticism and Philosophy Behind Frank Herbert’s Modern Mythology Part 2November 8, 2026
  • Dune: The Ancient Mysticism and Philosophy Behind Frank Herbert’s Modern Mythology Part 1October 31, 2026
  • The Emerald Tablet: The Myth, the Mystery and the Secrets of the UniverseOctober 25, 2026
  • Sacred Rings, Amulets and Talismans: Why Small Objects Possess Enormous PowerOctober 18, 2026
  • The Philosophy of the Sword and the SoulOctober 11, 2026
  • From the Book of Dzyan to TimeslayersOctober 4, 2026

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I believe we are missing something from today’s fantasy literature. So I have written a speculative fiction trilogy, the Chronicles of the Charon, Timeslayers, Shadowslayers & Soulslayers, that is a cosmic adventure and an exploration of consciousness, time, identity, and free will. My two heroes travel the cosmos to battle Demons and gods and along the way discover the nature of reality, their true selves and they embark on a journey of the soul. If this appeals to you then please read it. Go on, give it a go! #timeslayers #speculativefiction #fantasy #goldenage #souljourney IS THE FORCE A GOD? What exactly is the Force? In Star Wars, it connects all living things and permeates the universe. But its underlying idea has interesting parallels with ancient Eastern philosophy. Consider Brahman in Hindu philosophy, the ultimate reality underlying existence. Or the Tao in Taoism, the fundamental principle underlying the natural order of the universe. These aren’t identical concepts, but they raise fascinating questions about the nature of reality, consciousness and our place within the cosmos. Perhaps this is one reason Star Wars has become more than a science-fiction saga. It has become a modern mythology. This is territory I explore in my own fantasy trilogy, The Chronicles of the Charon, where consciousness, creation and the underlying structure of reality are central to the mythology. I’m interested in how ancient philosophical ideas can inspire entirely new worlds and stories. Do you think the Force is closer to a god, a universal energy, or something beyond both? Discover more about modern mythology and the philosophy behind my novels through my website - sephtonart.com. I explore these ideas in my blog and essays, so if you’re interested, sign up and follow me for more Myth Making Monday! #timeslayers #starwars #mythology #modernmyth #philosophy On the blog today. Dune: The Ancient Mysticism and Philosophy Behind Frank Herbert’s Modern Mythology Part 2. Check out my website sephtonart.com. #timeslayers #modernmythology #dune #frankherbert #ontheblogtoday Are you the main character of YOUR novel, or series? I didn’t realise until I’d finished writing my trilogy, The Chronicles of the Charon (Timeslayers, Shadowslayers & Soulslayers), that the main characters all have traits inherited from me! I guess that may be natural, I don’t know. But it did come as a bit of a shock to me when I realised! What do YOU think? Please let me know in the comments! For more info about my novels visit my website, sephtonart.com. #timeslayers #fantasynovel #authorlife #authorgram #authorjourney Are Good and Evil Absolute? We often talk about good and evil as though they are fundamental properties of the universe. But are they? Philosophers have debated this for centuries. Moral realists argue that certain things are objectively right or wrong, regardless of what anyone believes. Moral relativists argue that our understanding of morality is shaped, at least partly, by culture, history and society. But here’s an interesting thought: if there were no human beings, would morality still exist? Would cruelty still be wrong? Would compassion still be good? Or are these concepts meaningful only because conscious beings exist to experience them? I find these questions particularly interesting when exploring the nature of good and evil in fantasy. In The Chronicles of the Charon, morality, power, consciousness and the nature of existence are all interconnected. For me, fantasy offers a way to explore philosophical questions on a cosmic scale. Do you believe good and evil are universal truths, or are they human inventions? Let me know what YOU think in the comments. Follow and join me next week for more. And check out my website - sephtonart.com. #timeslayers #philosophicalfriday #philosophy #moralphilosophy #speculativefiction Welcome to another World Building Wednesday. Instead of looking at some of my art I thought this week I’d do an overview of my trilogy the Chronicles of the Charon. I write speculative fiction/fantasy. It’s not a simple fantasy story. It’s a journey through the minds of my heroes, Ignatius and Indigo to examine how they manage knowledge about the cosmos and consciousness and how they navigate their relationship which may just be love as a result of shared trauma. It’s also a journey of the soul as they obtain deeper understanding of the mechanisms that bind us and the cosmos together. If you haven’t read my trilogy yet, then go on, give it a go! For more information visit my website sephtonart.com, and subscribe to my blog which will be sent to you once a week. #timeslayers #speculativefiction #souljourney #cosmicadventure #fantasylovers A shout out to all readers of SPECULATIVE FICTION. I’ve created a world for you to enjoy. Two protagonists, a logical, methodical hero and a strong spiritual heroine. There some magic, gothic horror (just a bit), a struggling, cool love relationship, ancient wisdom, secret societies, a soul journey and forbidden knowledge. If you haven’t read the Chronicles of the Charon, go on, give it a go! #timeslayers #speculativefiction #darkfantasy #makeyouthink #fantasyreader DUNE: THE MOST DANGEROUS WEAPON IS A MYTH. Frank Herbert’s Dune is much more than a science-fiction adventure. It’s a fascinating exploration of mythology, religion, prophecy and political power. One of the most intriguing ideas in the novels is the Bene Gesserit’s Missionaria Protectiva: a programme that plants religious beliefs and prophecies among different populations, creating expectations that can later be exploited. Paul Atreides finds himself caught up in a prophecy that was deliberately manufactured long before his birth. It’s a brilliant idea because it raises an uncomfortable question: Do we create our myths, or do our myths end up controlling us? This is one of the reasons I consider Dune an example of modern mythology. Mythology isn’t simply about ancient gods and forgotten civilisations. It’s also about how stories shape our understanding of reality, influence societies and give meaning to human existence. These are ideas I explore in my own fantasy trilogy, The Chronicles of the Charon, where mythology, consciousness, philosophy and cosmology come together to create an entirely new fictional mythology. I believe we can still create myths today. What other fictional story do you think has the power of an ancient myth? Let me know in the comments.

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