A smiling woman with blonde hair and glasses holding a book titled 'Redemption Flames' against a plain light background.

Author Kaelyn Nelson

A smiling woman with blonde hair and glasses holding a book titled "Redemption's Flame".

Who am I?

My name is Kaelyn Nelson, and I am here to tell stories that reflect real life and give hope through writing and illustration.

I am a digital portrait artist and new adult fantasy writer. My debut novel, Redemption’s Flame, released May 27th, 2025.

Writing Projects

Book cover titled "Redemption's Flame" by Kaelyn E. Nelson, featuring a dark mountainous landscape with fiery flames at the bottom and a starry night sky background.

Redemption’s Flame

Redemption’s Flame is a new-adult, clean fantasy book that follows Bren Ociere, a fire-weilding fugitive, on her journey to find redemption and freedom from the man that stole everything from her.

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Praise for Redemption’s Flame:

“Kaelyn E. Nelson crafts a beautiful image of the messy reality of humanity in her debut, Redemption's Flame. Filled with intricate world-building and stunning imagery, joy and heartache, devastation and hope, readers are sure to find themselves wrapped up in the reminder that no matter who we are—hero, villain, or both—we're never too far from the gift of salvation. So join in on this daring rescue mission that so wonderfully reflects how far our own Savior is willing to go to save us.”

— S.L. Klein, author of Waves of Redemption

Digital Art Projects

  • An image of an elven princess wearing a blue dress with red hair, green eyes, and a red sash.

    OC - Princess Krisya

  • OC - Nephira

    OC- Nephira

  • Digital painting of a young woman with dark wavy hair, wearing a sleeveless top and a green jacket slipped off her shoulder, with a tattoo on her upper arm, holding a cigarette, against an orange gradient background.

    OC - Iowyn

  • A historical map of Norrantus, showing the Pilani River, surrounding mountains, and nearby towns including Perskovia, Selsin, Grendelthorne, Krentha, and Ordis. Features the Norrantus area with prominent landscape and settlement details.

    Map of Norrantus

  • A woman with short blonde hair and closed eyes, wearing a black and white vest over a turtleneck, and grasping a piece of paper with handwritten text that says "I'm a child of God".

    Self-Portrait

  • A black-and-white sketch portrait of a woman with short, curly hair, high cheekbones, and a confident expression, wearing a turtleneck and a small earring.

    Black and White - Bren Ociere

  • A digital illustration of a woman with short blonde hair, green eyes, and wearing a pink turtleneck sweater, seen from the shoulders up, looking slightly to her left against a plain beige background.

    90s Dream

  • A woman with curly brown hair in profile, eyes closed, wearing a green military-style jacket, with soft lighting highlighting her face.

    Bren Ociere - Full Color

  • Digital illustration of a woman with short purple hair, blue eyes, and dark lipstick, wearing a purple and white outfit with a purple gemstone necklace, against a neon pink background with sketchy writing.

    Inner Conflict

  • Black and White - Oryn Niels

    Black and White - Oryn Niels

  • A woman dressed in winter clothing with a green cape, brown and beige outfit, and boots, standing in a snowy landscape with snowy mountains in the background. She has curly brown hair and is casting fiery, glowing magic with sparks around her. The sky is dark with stars and a full moon visible.

    Full-Body Portrait of Bren

  • Digital portrait of a woman with short curly brown hair, medium skin tone, golden eyes, wearing gold hoop earrings, a blue dress, and a gold necklace with a heart-shaped pendant, smiling at the camera.

    Shoulders-up full-color portrait of Bren

  • Digital illustration of a woman with silver hair styled in a messy bun, wearing purple lipstick, a black off-shoulder top, and white pants. She has tattoos on her left shoulder, layered necklaces, and a choker. The background features a pink wall with a green pattern and a neon sign that says "lovely" in cursive. The woman is sitting on a green couch.

    Full-background, full color portrait

  • Two women, one with dark hair and one with reddish hair, stand close facing each other in the snow outside a log cabin at night, with tall trees and mountains in the background. They appear to be having an intense conversation.

    Bren and Eltora - Best Frenemies

  • A romantic cartoon scene of a woman with brown hair styled in braids and a green dress, and a man with dark hair in a military uniform, gazing into each other's eyes by a window with a view of green bushes outside.

    Bren and Oryn

  • Bren and Oryn's Pic-Nic

  • Musical Mode Personified - Ionian

  • Bren and Oryn Re-Unite

My Products and Services

  • Bring your fantasy world to life with professional digital art commissions designed for authors wanting to bring their worlds to life without using generative AI. Whether you need detailed character portraits, fantasy maps, or scene illustrations, I work closely with you to create stunning, high-quality artwork that captures the heart of your story. This service is perfect for:

    • Fantasy book covers and interior art

    • Character development and promotion

    • World maps, settings, and custom landscapes

    • Marketing visuals, posters, and bonus content for readers

    Let’s craft visuals your readers will never forget.

  • Work with me to create the perfect fantasy book cover that captures the magic of your story. I’ll design a professional, eye-catching cover that resonates with your readers.

    • When you hire me, you’ll receive:
      A custom-designed hardcover, paperback, and ebook cover

    • A collaborative design process tailored to your vision

    • A cover that stands out on Amazon, Kindle, and bookshelves alike

  • Big fan of Redemption’s Flame, or wanting to support my writing journey? Check out fun merch and prints like stickers, tote bags, and character portraits.

  • Order signed copies of my new adult, clean fantasy books. Ordering directly from my site supports me as royalties go directly to me and not to Amazon. Plus, you’ll get some fun merch with your order, so don’t miss out!

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