Dreamer. Explorer. Storyteller.

Artena Zima

INDIE AUTHOR

Onyx Effect series

Character-driven thriller about secrecy, survival, and the cost of choice. Each book explores a different side of the same world — one shaped by hidden power, moral pressure, and the fragile connections that form under threat.

Book order in the series: Courier, Private Eye, Heir, and Owner.

Publishing Updates

Both Courier and Private Eye are now available in eBook and paperback formats.
The third book, Heir, is scheduled for release on February 1, 2026.

Graceverse series

The Graceverse series is a character-driven speculative saga exploring personal evolution in the face of extraordinary external pressure. Set in a distant future where multiple worlds operate under the Galactic Alliance, each novel follows individuals confronted with circumstances that challenge their identity, values, and survival.

Across these interconnected stories, characters undergo profound inner transformation. What begins as a struggle to endure crisis becomes a deeper journey toward self-discovery, integrity, and purpose. While romantic connection emerges organically, it is not the objective—rather, love becomes a stabilizing force and a foundation for personal rebirth, shaping who they ultimately choose to become.

The series currently includes three novels told in chronological order:
Between duty and desire, Where we begin, and His name was Ari.

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