Hi! I'm Ava Knightly
I write LitRPG novels where heroes level up by solving problems, not just slaying monsters. Across three series, I explore different flavors of progression fantasy -- from cozy workshop crafting to code-powered dungeon crawling to high-stakes neural combat arenas.
Why LitRPG?
I've been a gamer since I could hold a controller. I love stories where characters grow measurably stronger, where systems have rules and logic, and where strategy matters as much as strength.
But I also love cozy narratives, found family, and protagonists who fix things instead of breaking them.
That tension -- between system mastery and human connection -- drives everything I write. The Workshop Republic is a cozy crafting LitRPG about an artificer saving her city. Epic Expanse follows a programmer trapped inside the game she built. Synapse Siege drops you into a cyberpunk neural battlefield where your brain is both the controller and the weapon.
Different worlds, same philosophy: the best stories happen when smart characters push clever systems to their limits.
The Books
- The Workshop Republic Chronicles -- Cozy crafting LitRPG. Book 1: Charter of Gears and Water (available on Amazon)
- Epic Expanse -- Portal fantasy with code magic. Book 1: Rise of the Runemaster (available on Amazon)
- Synapse Siege -- Cyberpunk neural combat. Book 1: Rookie's Gambit (available on Amazon) • Book 2: Neural Bootcamp (available on Amazon)
What You Can Expect
- Detailed magic systems with clear rules you can follow along with
- Thoughtful progression where level-ups feel earned
- Civic and community focus alongside personal growth
- Cozy-but-epic adventures where crafting and strategy shine
- Found family dynamics and relationships that matter
- Genre range from warm and cozy to dark and thrilling
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Ava Knightly?
Ava Knightly is a LitRPG and progression fantasy author who writes across three series: The Workshop Republic Chronicles (cozy crafting LitRPG), Epic Expanse (portal fantasy with code magic), and Synapse Siege (cyberpunk neural combat). She writes adventures featuring detailed game systems, found family dynamics, and heroes who solve problems creatively.
What genre does Ava Knightly write?
Ava writes LitRPG and progression fantasy across a range of sub-genres: cozy crafting GameLit, portal fantasy adventure, and cyberpunk thriller. Her books feature detailed magic systems and are perfect for fans of The Wandering Inn, Beware of Chicken, and Legends & Lattes.
What books has Ava Knightly published?
Ava has published Charter of Gears and Water (The Workshop Republic Chronicles Book 1), Rise of the Runemaster (Epic Expanse Book 1), Rookie's Gambit (Synapse Siege Book 1), and Neural Bootcamp (Synapse Siege Book 2), all available on Amazon.
What is The Workshop Republic Chronicles about?
The Workshop Republic Chronicles follows Marin Kestrel, an artificer who discovers that saving her city means mastering both her craft and the mysterious Lattice system. It's a cozy LitRPG series where crafting, strategy, and community matter as much as combat.
Where can I buy Ava Knightly's books?
Ava Knightly's books are available on Amazon. Visit the books page for direct links to all titles including The Workshop Republic Chronicles, Epic Expanse, and Synapse Siege.