Rod Van Blake

Author | Actor | Podcaster

If you like adventures in a galaxy far far away or going where no man has gone before, try my space opera right here in the milky way!

Short Bio

Rod is a Marine veteran–turned–science‑fiction and fantasy author whose work blends cosmic adventure, ancient mysteries, and rich world‑building. His writing career centers on the acclaimed Ancient Illumination series, which spans literary and graphic novels.

Services

Book sales and signings
Motivational speaking
Author coaching
Kickstarter consulting
Convention paneling
Voice acting and recording
Writing and world-building
Podcast moderating
Cross marketing
Theatre and film acting
Indie publishing Q/A

Publishing Timeline

Publishing Timeline

2016

Ancient Illumination (debut literary novel)

2018

Ancient Illumination II Kuongoza Mwanga: The Leading Light (literary novel)

2020

Ancient Illumination III Godhood (literary novel)
Ancient Illumination volume 1: Remembrance and Revolt (debut graphic novel)

2021

Ancient Illumination volume 2: A Quest for Truth and Redemption (graphic novel)
Nyumbani Chronicles: The Return Home (literary novel)

2022

Nyumbani Chronicles Genesis of a Chaos Master (debut comic book)

2023

Nyumbani Chronicles: Draconian Tribunal (literary novel)

2024

Nyumbani Chronicles: Inyoka Encinane (comic book)

Coming soon

literary novel #6
comic book #3