She/Her | 20+
Call me Uyen or Keikaru!

Do not repost, translate, or use my work without my permission. Do not feed my writing into AI.

Hi, I'm Keikaru! (。•̀ᴗ-)✧

Writer & professional starry-eyed extraordinaire with a penchant for egg tarts.
Check out my free web novel, Bride of the Crow Tengu, on NamiComi!


About me

Born to write fanfic, forced to cosplay as a functioning adult.Anyhoo!! I have written fics for 20+ zines (for-profit & charity), acted as a beta-reader for passion projects, and posted fanfic since 2010! Outside of fandom, my original works have been published in an academic journal and literary & art magazines.If you like my fics, please consider checking my original web novel, Bride of the Crow Tengu, on NamiComi for free! BOTCT was featured as a Weekly Editor's Choice on NamiComi! 🥹

MobagesGamesAnimanga & Donghua
Fire Emblem Heroes, Fate/Grand Order, Honkai: Star Rail, Twisted Wonderland, ArknightsFire Emblem series, P3, Collar x Malice, Stardew Valley, Pokémon, FOM, FFXIV, otome gamesD.Gray-Man, Banana Fish, Kuroshitsuji, GSKN, HNKNA, Blue Period, TGCF, Link Click, TBHX, The Apothecary Diaries, Yona of the Dawn, Bleach, Mushishi, Houseki no Kuni

Zine work

ZineFandomTitleRoleTypeStatus
Leokumi Stories (tentative name)Fire EmblemWIPWriterFreeIn-progress
Twisted Refraction ZineTwisted WonderlandSilver MapleWriterFreeIn-progress
Winter Wonderland Zine Vol. IIIPokémonWIPWriterFreeIn-progress
Guiding Gales: A Wind Waker Trilogy ZineLegend of ZeldaA Study in CuccosWriterCharityFormatting
Zines no Kuni no Alice Vol 3Heart no Kuni no AlicePlum Blossom TeaWriterCharityProduction
Mystic MemoriesMystic MessengerThe Return OfferWriterCharityProduction
Spring Festival Zine 2026MultifandomWinter's SunshineWriterPWYW✔️ | PDF
Good Enough: An anti-perfectionism speedrun ZineMultifandomMoonflowerWriterFree✔️ | PDF
Black N White: An N Harmonia FanzinePokémonBring Low the StarsWriterCharityLeftovers
Naruto Calendar 2026NarutoRed BalsamWriterFree✔️ | Calendar
Connect: A Madoka Magica Franchise ZineMadoka MagicaSea FairyWriterFree✔️ | PDF
Noblesse ObligeFire EmblemSeason of SmilesWriterCharity✔️
Fate, RefractedFire EmblemPetals of ForsythiaWriterCharity✔️
Spring Festival Speedrun Zine 2025MultifandomThe Nameless BlossomWriterFree✔️ | PDF
Fairy Stories: A Pokémon Fairy Tale ZinePokémonOne Thousand Lights and a Sunless SkyWriterCharity✔️
Winter Wonderland Zine Vol. IIPokémonPermafrost HeartWriterFree✔️ | PDF
Light Screen: A Pokémon x Color Speed Run ZinePokémonSnow SparrowWriterFree✔️ | PDF
Enchanted: A FE3H Fantasy ZineFire EmblemKing's RitesWriterFree✔️ | PDF
Adventure Never EndsAdventure TimeHeart of the FireflyWriterProfit✔️
For the Love of HensStardew ValleySea BloomsWriterCharity✔️ | PDF
Chaldea MonthlyFate/Grand OrderA Chariot of StarlightWriterProfit✔️
CHOP: Community of Hatchet-Operating PersonsFire EmblemIn Quiet PietyWriterCharity✔️ | PDF
Bronze Ravens: FE3H OC FanzineFire EmblemCrimson SkylarkWriter-✔️

Mod experience

RoleZineFandom
Writing ModWinter Wonderland Zine Vol. IIIPokémon
Writing ModTwisted RefractionTwisted Wonderland
Writing ModBlack N White: An N Harmonia FanzinePokémon
Beta ReaderSeasons of ChangeFire Emblem
Beta ReaderSpring Festival Speedrun ZineMultifandom, OC
Beta ReaderFairy Stories: A Pokémon Fairy Tale ZinePokémon

Relevant experience

  • I'm a technical writer who also performs technical editing duties.

Writing commissions

All payment is made through Kofi and is nonrefundable.STATUS: Open | [1/2] slots filledRead my TOS before commissioning me.You can also request a pricing quote. Fill out the form and message me ([email protected]).Please do not pay until I have confirmed your commission form. This applies to ALL commission option types.After reading my TOS, fill out the commission form here.You must pay the nonrefundable deposit before I begin working on your commission.


Option 1: Donation | Líf

Don’t have any ideas but want to see more Líf fics in general? Choose this option for a lovingly written fic of my choosing!What to expect from Option 1:
• You will be OK with me writing a story of my own choosing. You do not see the final fic until it is posted (within a few weeks to 1 month).
• Story length depends on the amount donated. The higher the donated amount, the lengthier it will be. I am motivated by a generous tip to write about our ghostie king Líf~
• You can choose this option if you want to see a drabble continued. If you liked a drabble from my Tumblr or in the Millenium Butterfly collection, and you want to see an idea continued, donate a minimum of $10 and it can happen! Fill out the form and tell me which story to continue.
• OR, if you donate $30, I'll write a tasty Líf fic of my choosing and it will be available within the month. 😊
You will see more pricing options when you fill out the Option 1 section of the commission form.


Option 2: Regular commission | Líf

Love our ghostie king and want to commission a custom fic of your Líf idea or yumeship? Choose this option!At any given time, this option will only have 2 slots open for commissions. For Líf comms, you can request for any fic length (see the Prices table).Examples of what I can write for Líf:
• Cute/suggestive shippy scenes with your OC, Summoner, Yumeship, or FE character
• A fic from Líf’s point of view; Líf pining for OC/Summoner; your OC's POV, similar setups
• Minor injury/violence is OK; implied sexual content is OK
• Angsty/pining/romantic fics are my strengths but you can request for fluffier/lighter tone!
• AUs or crossovers are OK! But I will charge research fees for unfamiliar fandoms.

Completed commissions: Flower of the Sun | Dark Sun | Ghost Light
Longer samples: Lost Light | Medicinal | Chasing Phantoms | A Crown of Stars
Shorter samples: Demurely | Yours | crossing the rubicon | roses in the snow


Option 3: Regular commission | Non-Líf & Any Fandom

Enjoy my writing and want to see your other yumeships or characters from the Fire Emblem franchise or other fandoms written? Consider this option! Slots are very limited and this is not a first-come first-serve basis.Submit a form and I will choose which commission to accept based on comfort-level and idea. ദ്ദി(˵ •̀ ᴗ - ˵ ) ✧ DM me if you want to be on a waitlist if this option is closed.What to expect from Option 3:
• You can only request for a Medium Fic (500-1,000 words) or Standard Fic (1,000-2,000 words) for Option 3.
• I will only write 2 characters max.
• I may decline the commission because I’m not confident enough to write it.
• Fire Emblem fics get higher priority because I’m more familiar with the characters and settings.
• Other fandoms OK; please check my AO3 or zine work for fandoms/media I'm familiar with.
What I can write for Fire Emblem:
• 🟩 OK: Awakening, Fates, Echoes, FE Heroes-verse, Shadow Dragon, New Mystery of the Emblem
• 🟨 MAYBE: Fortune’s Weave* (depends; currently playing Leda’s route), Sacred Stones* (currently playing); Three Houses (depends on the characters/ships); Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE; we can discuss if your game is not listed
Depending on the idea and characters, I may charge additional fees due to researching the lore/characters/fandom for unfamiliar media.Examples of what you can request for: A rarepair Niles/Laslow fic. Alfonse/Summoner yumeship. Dimileth swanmaiden AU. Character study of your niche FE blorbo (hi Wolf and Etzel). In general, yumeships, character studies, FE support chains, and similar ideas are OK! DM me if you have questions or an idea that's not listed here.

FE samples: Petals of Forsythia (Fates) | Diamond Rose (FEFW) | Season of Smiles (Fates) | Crimson Skylark (FE3H) | In Quiet Piety (FEA)
Other fandom samples: Heart of the Firefly (Adventure Time) | To Cinders (TWST) | A Sword of Flowers (Yona of the Dawn) | Bring Low the Stars (Pokémon) | The Season of Rain (HNKNA)


PRICES

My prices may change, so always check here first before you commission me!

Payment is in USD and through Kofi. See the table below for prices. These prices apply to all commission option types. You must pay half of the nonrefundable deposit before I work on your commission. For example, if you request a Standard Fic ($36), you pay $18 upfront. Additional fees may apply. See the TOS for fee details. Returning customers may receive discounts~!If you are commissioning a longer and/or complex fic, we can discuss payment plans. You can also ask for a pricing quote for your idea!*For Option 3 commissions, you can only request a Medium or Standard fic length. Everything will be listed on the commission form you fill out.

TypeWordcountPrice
Short0-500 words$6
Medium500-1,000 words$24
Standard1,000-2,000 words$36
Long2,000+ words$60 base price + depends on idea + length

See the following table for additional fees that may incur. You can also request an itemized bill and I will break down all costs for you.

Additional feesPrice
Revisions (2 minor free fixes BEFORE Final Draft stage)+$5 per every revision at Final Draft
Additional characters (more than 2; minor chara mention is OK & free)+$5 per character
Rush fees$20; however, I have the right to refuse
Research fees (unfamiliar fandoms)Depends; we can discuss
Story complexity + length feesDepends on the idea and wordcount; we can discuss

COMMISSION FORM

Regardless of what commission option you choose, you must fill out the commission form.

I will reach out to confirm within 1 week. If you do not hear back from me, follow up via email or one of my socials. It may be possible that the message ended up as spam.IMPORTANT: Please do not pay until I have confirmed your request via message and that you filled out the commission form.
If you have questions, contact me via Discord (keikaruyen) or email ([email protected]).


TERMS OF SERVICE
By agreeing to commission me, you have read the TOS.

If anything is unclear, please don't hesitate to reach out and I will clarify!

RIGHT TO REFUSE
I reserve the right to decline a commission without disclosing why or if it falls outside my current abilities to write it.
You must be 18 years or older to commission me. Or you have a legal guardian to make this agreement on your behalf.
NO AI POLICY
While the commission is yours to keep, do NOT feed my writing into AI. Doing so will get you blacklisted and blocked. My writing is 100% written by a human being with an English degree (and a professional writing day job) who loves Líf.
NONREFUNDABLE DEPOSIT
IMPORTANT: You must pay half of the nonrefundable deposit upfront. For example, if you request a Short Fic ($6), you will pay $3 upfront. After you approve the final draft, I will ask you to pay the rest of the commission.
If, for any reason, you paid a deposit and I am unable to complete your request within a reasonable timeframe, I will give you the fic in its current state. I will polish it up a bit but will not write any further. You do not need to pay the full price, but the deposit is nonrefundable.If you paid a deposit but change your mind afterwards, the deposit is nonrefundable. If I already wrote an outline or draft at that point, it is yours to keep.COMMUNICATION POLICY
I will give you weekly updates on your commission. Please extend the same courtesy to me. If you do not respond in a timely manner (within 1 week) or repeatedly ghost me when I try to confirm details with you, I will cancel the commission. Deposits are nonrefundable. Because money is involved, this is a professional transaction and please treat it as such. With that said, I am a very understanding person so please communicate with me!
STORY SPECS
My stories are written in third person point of view or first person. (I don't have much experience writing second person, but we can discuss this.) If you do not specify a POV, I will choose for you.
✅ What I WILL write:
• Cute/suggestive shippy scenes
• Character studies, general fics, yumeships; DM me if you're not sure
• Minor injury/violence is OK; implied sexual content is OK
• Angsty/pining/romantic fics are my strengths but you can request for fluffier/lighter fics
❌ What I will NOT write:
• NSFW/explicit scenes, fetishes, gore; contact me if you are uncertain
• Anything offensive or problematic (this includes racism, transphobia, incest, pedophilia, etc.; NOTE: Fiction is a safe place to explore these topics and themes. However, I am just not comfortable writing about it commission-wise.)
RESEARCH FEES
If you have an AU or fandom I am unfamiliar with, I charge additional research fees. We can discuss this. Research automatically adds 1-2 weeks to the deliverable timeframe. If you want me to read the original source material, I charge extra and we can discuss timelines depending how long the media in question is.
COMPLEXITY & STORY LENGTH FEES
If you choose a Long Fic and I determine that your story/idea is complex, I charge complexity and story length fees. This will most likely become a long-term project to complete and I will give you an itemized bill of all fees. We can also discuss payment options if I give you a pricing quote over $100.
OR if you choose a Medium or Standard Length Fic and I determine your idea to be longer, I will ask if you want to increase the wordcount and price to have a fully developed fic. However, I will strive to honor your initial and desired commission length first.FINAL DELIVERABLE
The final delivery is a non-tangible, digital work.
After I receive complete payment, I will provide the final, edited draft to you via a Google Doc link. Please download and save a personal copy. I will delete the link after 2 weeks.I will also post the fic on AO3/Tumblr. You will remain anonymous unless you want the fic to be gifted to you on AO3. If you do not want me to post it anywhere, let me know.REVISIONS POLICY
I will provide you updates at every stage of the creation process. You can provide minor changes and feedback throughout every stage (for example changing/adding dialogue, scenes you want to include, etc).
However, you can only request two major revisions (such as story direction, scenes you want to modify completely, adding an additional character, etc. I will review this on a case-by-case basis and we can discuss additional prices) BEFORE the final draft stage.If I make any errors (such as forgetting a character detail or you had a different ending in mind) at the final draft, I will fix it ONCE without charging. Major revisions automatically add 1 week to the timeline.After 2 major revisions, I will charge +$5 for each correction. It takes longer for me to rewrite and edit content at final draft stage.PLEASE don’t hesitate to let me know what you want. I am open to suggestions and feedback! I want you to be satisfied with the piece.RUSH FEES
Commissions with a short turnaround time will be charged rush fees. I automatically charge $20 USD for a rush free. I have a right to refuse a commission depending on my current workload.
ESTIMATED TIMELINE
This is a rough timeline of my creation process and updates I will provide.
• For donation option fics, timeline will vary. The higher amount donated, the faster the turnaround time.
• Additional revisions at the final draft stage automatically adds 1 week to the timeline.

DeliverableShort (0-500)Medium (500-1k)Standard (1k-2k)Long (2k+)
Outline2-3 days1-2 weeks1-2 weeks1-2 weeks
Draft 1-1-2 weeks*1-2 weeks*Depends**
Draft 2--1-2 weeksDepends**
Final draft + edits1-2 days2-3 days2-3 days1-2 weeks
ETA timeline1-2 weeks2-3 weeks2-4 weeks5-12 weeks**

*Medium/Standard Fics: I might show you 1-2 drafts to review, but I will strive to give you a near complete draft.
**Long Fics: The timeline depends on the idea, characters, story complexity/length, and research time. We'll discuss a reasonable timeframe.