Follow Drake Leitold's writing journey, explore themes of redemption and moral complexity, and discover the dark inspiration behind 'Breath of Life for the Wicked'.
Published: April 16, 2026
Eight months after releasing my debut novel, I'm thrilled to announce the Second Edition: Revised and Expanded Edition — with 24,000 brand-new words, an all-new map of Valore, a new chapter, and so much more. Thank you for making this possible.
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Published: November 17, 2025
Drake shares an exciting update on the sequel to Breath of Life for the Wicked and announces his new Reddit community page where readers can connect, share feedback, and engage in Q&A discussions.
Published: August 21, 2025
Explore the musical inspirations behind Breath of Life for the Wicked, including character-specific playlists for Donovan, Kasmira, and Thane that shaped their development throughout the series.
Published: August 17, 2025
Meet Drake Leitold, author of 'Breath of Life for the Wicked,' as he introduces himself and shares his excitement about his debut dystopian fantasy novel and the artistic journey behind The Obsidian Dahlia Chronicles.
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