I’m drawn to stories that take characters out of everything familiar and force them to rebuild who they are, what they believe, and who they choose to trust.

Whether it’s a distant world, a fractured kingdom, or the edge of known space, those settings create pressure. They strip away comfort and certainty, leaving characters to rely on their choices, their resilience, and the relationships they build along the way.

That’s where the stories I care about really begin.

I write protagonists who are capable, but not untouched. People who grow into their strength as they navigate unfamiliar ground, shifting loyalties, and evolving relationships. Because real tension doesn’t come from incompetence. It comes from what it costs to make the right decisions when the stakes are high, and when other people are involved.

For me, these worlds aren’t just about escape—they’re about transformation. About what happens when everything changes, and the only way forward is to become someone new.