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Hi, fantasy fiction enthusiasts! I published my first novel in 2006, the stand-alone adventure The Noble Rogues. I never thought I would pen another story…
Until 2012. On an otherwise insignificant day, I stumbled upon a new hero: a girl in an azure cloak standing on a cliff, staring out across a moonlit river. The girl wrestled with her decision to leave her home, to face an adversary she suspected might defeat her. Despite her uncertainty, the girl took the risk.
And so I decided to take my own.
Ten years later, I published The Obsidian Staff, the first novel in The Lost Legacy Series. In 2025, I released The First Conquest, Part One: Departure, the sequel. My novels are inspired by experiences living overseas, with characters shaped by diverse cultures, familial relationships, and inner struggles and revelations. The menagerie of talking animals is inspired by years of observing cats lazing in the sun and wondering what in Ilian’s name they were thinking.
When I'm not writing, I spend time with my partner and family, volunteer with rescue dogs, and visit my favorite steeds. I also am the founder of An Independent Flame LLC, a coaching and mentoring practice (for more information, read below).
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An Independent Flame LLC helps aspiring writers and anyone dealing with life changes. If you're interested in honing your craft as an author, receiving copyediting and feedback on your writing, or looking to better understand and improve yourself overall, coaching and mentoring might be for you! Contact me for more information.
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