Andrew D.H. Moore’s Children of Solo Joins The Arcanist

It isn’t every day that Bloomington, Indiana, hosts a book signing. Our city boasts a rich artistic community fueled by longtime residents and Indiana University students—even a writer’s guild of our own—but compared to the literary scenes of Indianapolis, Louisville, and Chicago, we’re still small.

That’s why it was such a thrill for me, as a small press publisher, to attend a recent signing for Andrew D.H. Moore’s debut steampunk science-fantasy novel, Children of Solo. Moore spoke to a full room, sharing his expertise on the nuts and bolts philosophy of Steampunk and why he believes character-driven narrative improves the Fantasy genre.

Children of Solo: An Award-Nominated Steampunk Fantasy

Moore’s novel has already made waves. Children of Solo was long-listed for the Chanticleer International Book Awards, placing in the Top 50 Fantasy Books and Top 40 Fiction Cover Designs.

I first met Moore through a mutual friend here in Bloomington (shoutout to TechOn BTown, the best electronics repair shop in town). Though Moore now lives in Colorado, he was born and raised right here. That local connection made it even more exciting to interview him on my YouTube channel and dive into his debut novel.

And I loved it. This chunky, character-driven space fantasy instantly transported me back to my Spelljammer days. It also just so happened to perfectly fill a gap in The Arcanist’s upcoming novel lineup.

Big News: Moore Joins The Arcanist

I’m thrilled to announce that Andrew D.H. Moore is officially joining The Arcanist: Fantasy Publishing! Together, we'll bring Steam and Stars: Book 2 to life.

Starting October 2, 2025, The Arcanist will republish and sell: Paperbacks and DRM-free eBooks of Children of Solo. The follow-up novel is already slated for release in 2026.

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