Books by Aiki Flinthart

This little book is not about how to be a perfect writer, or a perfect martial artist. Nor is it yet another "How to Write" type instruction manual. Instead, it's about transferring the life-lessons learned in one passion, into another. Using the strengths of one art to overcome the difficulties of another. Learning the mindsets that enable success in more than one aspect of life.Having trained for 20 years in martial arts, Aiki Flinthart noticed behaviour and thought patterns were applicable to her other love: writing. She went on to apply these, and to help, mentor, and teach many other authors.Every author-whether a famous veteran, a part-time hobbyist, or an eager new writer determined to build a career-will find ideas of value in this work. From thoughts on determination and strength, to respect and collaboration, to adaptability, proving yourself, fear, self-control, prioritising, and even to facing your inner darkness. From tips on where to start your journey if you're a new writer, to how to push through times of uncertainty and worry. For the newer author, there are recommendations on where to start your journey and what skills you need to learn. For all authors there are helpful suggestions on how to enrich your writing abilities.Whatever you're looking for in your writing career, this book will give you something profound to think about.Perhaps even ideas that will impact your life outside of writing.Review quote"Both a call to arms and a comfort, How to get a Blackbelt in Writing is a practical, easy-to-read guide for navigating the writer's journey. Learn what it takes to get started - more importantly - keep going. From Aiki Flinthart: a woman who's kicked arse as a martial artist and an author."Geneve Flynn, editor, author and writers workshop facilitator.

Young midwife, Heather, has reached breaking point. Too many years of giving everything to save babies and women who can't afford USA health care. Too little love left, when all men do is take strength from her. Too much hiding and running.But when she discovers O'Conner Inc private investigator, Kade Miller, is tracking her, the only choice is to face him. A disastrous decision. Unprepared for her attraction to Kade, she cannot hide all her secrets.Secrets which could be devastating for both of them if she can't keep him at arm's length.Kade Miller is forced to take on a PI job he'd rather avoid: hunting down another baby-killing illegal midwife. But when Kade finally catches the woman, he is drawn not only to her, but also into a world of intrigue and danger. For she has strange abilities that influence him in disturbing ways. Reminding him of losses he's tried to forget.She's also beautiful, frightened, and hiding something important.The only thing Kade knows for sure is that he needs to get Heather back to New York and uncover her truths.Can he do that and still protect his own heart?

Rascals and rogues, thieves and pirates, scammers and scoundrels. Sixteen tales by sixteen fabulous Australian authors. Once more the Springfield Writers Group has delivered a rip-roaring array of short stories to keep you glued to the page.What's your poison?Fantasy action? Steampunk pirates? Wild west science fiction? Or maybe you prefer heart-wrenching family drama; LGBTQ; murders and detectives; laugh-out-loud comedy.The mix of genres means every reader will find something to enjoy.This collection features works by award-winning Scottish thriller author, Jan-Andrew Henderson, Aurealis short-listed science fiction author Pamela Jeffs, and Aurealis-award shortlisted and Amazon best-selling author, Aiki Flinthart.If you're looking for your next page-turner, look no further. Dive into Rogues' Gallery today."Such a lot of fun to read. So many great authors and excellent stories. Don't wait. Get it now." Neil Damonn

Emma doesn't want to get out of bed in the morning to tame her hair for school. But what happens when Emma's parents stop helping her get ready?Your purchase of this book supports Library For All in its mission to make knowledge available to all, equally.

Women are not men with mammaries. They don't approach, handle, or react to violence in the same way.Aiki Flinthart is a long-time martial artist, archer, knife-thrower, assault-survivor, and author of 11+ novels - all with kick-ass heroines and heroes.In Fight Like a Girl, she brings her own experience, plus the results of extensive research and interviews, to the table for fellow authors.You should come away with an excellent understanding of the differences between males and females, how they fight, react, and think. What weapons and techniques work well for smaller physiques. How it feels to be involved in a fight.You'll also get a deep understanding of how to apply that knowledge to an actual fight scene. A step by step guide to how to write and pace your fight scene, word choices, foreshadowing, character arcs, and how to pack an emotional punch.Make sure your readers devour your fight scenes. Pick up a copy of Fight Like a Girl.

Even steel can be broken.Mamlakah is once again on the brink of war, this time over who sits on the throne. Alere, Jarran, and Mina race toward Madina to claim Jarran's inheritance as Jun First. And with a Weishi House kill-contract on her head, Alere must unlock new yanstone powers - which lead her further down a destructive path Mina cannot condone.But Nasra Connor and Jun Fourth Hassan Wen-Gates reach Madina first, and they pave the city's streets with blood to secure the throne. Xintou House's students and Bonded Xintou are murdered. Mistress Li, the two Jun Seconds, and Jarran's daughters are imprisoned and slated for execution.Even if Alere can reach Madina in time to prevent the executions, her fighting skills are no use against Nasra and Rohne - the two most powerful Xintou in existence. Her only chance is if she and a reluctant Mina can master the yanstones. But Mina is unwilling to use the yanstones' brutal powers against her old friends.So Alere will gamble her mind, her life, and the sanity of everyone she loves on one, dubious, chance of victory. If she can't prevail, Kalima will be subjugated beneath the steel will of the strongest xintou in history.All chance of freedom… lost. "The Kalima Chronicles will delight lovers of epic fantasy" - Juliet Marillier, author of Blackthorn and Grim series.

Alere Connor may have just started the first war in Kalima's 700 year history. As a failed xintou-telepath but skilled swordswoman, Alere wants only to be freed from duty to Xintou House. Instead, she finds herself the pawn of politics when she is sent to act as mistress to the ruling Jun First, Radan Zah-Hill. Kalima, an Earth-colony world with little iron ore and no fossil fuels, is entrenched in a peaceful feudal society ruled by the Jun families and by Xintou House. But Kalima's peace is precarious at best.On his deathbed, Radan reveals the existence of old lies and a hidden iron deposit that would tip the balance of power. Alere is accused of the Jun First's murder and flees for her life. In doing so, she unwittingly triggers a revolution against the Xintou House and against the Jun.To discover truths and the iron, she must reach and warn the Jun Second, Rafi Koh-Lin, on whose lands the iron ore lies. If she fails, all-out war is inevitable. On the way, Alere will uncover the old and bloody secret of her own existence; the reason for her failure as a xintou-telepath; and unlock and even darker future for herself and her companions.But only if she survives.