Seattle Filmmaker Maikaru Launches Mainasty Press with Ambitious "21 Novels in 21 Months" Initiative

SEATTLE - April 17, 2026 - PRLog -- Mainasty Press is proud to announce its official launch and its flagship literary project: the release of 21 contemporary romance novels over the next 21 months. Founded by award-winning indie filmmaker and director Maikaru, the press aims to bridge the gap between cinema and literature by adapting a massive catalog of original screenplays into a cohesive, high-stakes literary universe.

The initiative begins on June 2, 2026, with the publication of The Lost Years, a cinematic romance set against the atmospheric backdrop of Seattle. Adapted from an original screenplay, the novel brings a "studio-quality" visual intensity to the page, mirroring the emotional depth found in Maikaru's previous film work, including the award-winning PBS documentary Maikaru.

"This project is the realization of a vision to bring high-concept, visual narratives directly to the reader," says Maikaru. "By applying a disciplined production mindset to independent publishing, we are proving that a single creator can build a world as vast as any Hollywood studio".

Drawing from a childhood defined by navigating complex family dynamics, Maikaru brings a unique emotional depth to his narratives, exploring themes of chosen family that are central to The Lost Years.

The Lost Years is currently available for pre-order at www.maikaru.com and major digital retailers. Readers can find the release schedule and exclusive media assets by visiting the Mainasty Press official website.

Please feel free to contact us at press@maikaru.com or follow us on our social media channels to learn more.

High resolution and print-ready images are available in the press kit here (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/13MuC3DLmJAoD_tLcb...)

Contact Information:

• Company Name: Mainasty Press and Mainasty Productions
• Contact Name: Maikaru
• Email Address: press@maikaru.com
• https://www.instagram.com/mainastyp/
• https://www.tiktok.com/@mainasty_productions
• Website: https://www.maikaru.com

SOURCE: Mainasty Press