What would it be like to be human?
This is the question that excites Ethera’s curiosity.
Ethera is a Mistbeing, one who is made entirely of the mists that dwell in the forest. One fateful night, her question is answered—just not in a way she would ever have expected.
A human boy has been visiting her woods as of late. Frustrated with his everyday responsibilities and the rules that come with them, he makes a wish that seals both of their fates forever.
A young adult coming of age fantasy that might leave you wishing for such a twist of fate.
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In Mistbound, Ethera, a Mistbeing, dreams about what it would be like to be human—when one shows up.
What would it be like to be human?
This is the question that excites Ethera’s curiosity.
Ethera is a Mistbeing, one who is made entirely of the mists that dwell in the forest. One fateful night, her question is answered—just not in a way she would ever have expected.
A human boy has been visiting her woods as of late. Frustrated with his everyday responsibilities and the rules that come with them, he makes a wish that seals both of their fates forever.
A young adult coming of age fantasy that might leave you wishing for such a twist of fate.
Eric Beaty began his entrepreneurial career as a well-known guitar instructor on YouTube and performing artist in the Bluegrass guitar circuit. Before dedicating greater focus to his writing career, Eric created and authored several guitar instructional courses and companion books.
In the years since pursuing writing as a career in addition to his music, Eric has authored many books, stories, poems, essays, blog posts, and songs. The basis for much of Eric’s writing comes from a great many notebooks and journals that he fills with his experiences, ideas, and stories. In fact, as an additional resource in 2023, Eric created his own Substack, Gleaning Words, to host the best of these "gleaned" journal entries. He later created his fiction newsletter 🦁 The Fiction Tamer.
Eric has also participated in—and thrice won—the popular writing competition National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) in the years 2009, 2015, and 2018. He was also a shortlist winner for the "Art of the Title" competition hosted by the Self-Publishing Advice Conference (SelfPubCon) in 2023. In January of 2026, Eric achieved bestselling status with his SMART FOCUS series.
Originally from Monterey, Tennessee, Eric now lives with his wife, Melissa, and their son, DJ, in the ever-growing city of Crossville, Tennessee. He is currently at work on yet another one of his many creative projects.
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Imagine a world where the very essence of existence is wrapped in swirling mists, and a curious being longs to experience the life of a human. Ethera, a Mistbeing, embodies this enchanting premise as she explores her yearning for connection, freedom, and the unknown. When a human boy stumbles into her ethereal realm, both their lives are forever altered by a single wish, leading to unexpected adventures and profound revelations.
Mistbound invites you to delve into a beautifully crafted narrative that captures the magic of self-discovery and the consequences of our desires. As Ethera navigates the challenges of humanity, you’ll find yourself immersed in her journey, questioning what it truly means to be alive and connected to others.
