At a Glance:
Most
people
revel
in
the
chance
to
talk
about
themselves.
Me?
Not
so
much.
I’ve
always
been
far
too
private
to
lay
myself
bare
for
the
world.
If
someone
truly
wants
to
know
who
I
am,
I’d
rather
let
their
curiosity
lead
them
to
the
pages
of
my
novels.
There,
hidden
between
the
lines,
they’ll
find
me
–
or
at
least
pieces
of
me
–
in
the
characters,
the
con
-
flicts, and the resolutions.
I’ve
coined
a
term
for
my
work:
Non-Fiction
Fiction.
It
may
sound
contradictory,
but
it’s
simply
how
I
write.
My
stories
reflect
real
life,
current
events,
and
–
more
hauntingly
–
fu
-
ture
events.
Subtle
shifts
in
governments,
the
unsettling
waves
of
nationalism
spreading
across
the
globe,
and
soci
-
etal
changes
often
find
their
way
into
my
narratives.
These
themes
ripple
through
The
Killing
Game
series,
where
Ives
Andrich
is
tasked
with
creating
a
new
country
for
a
collec
-
tive
of
delegates
who
crave
a
society
built
solely
for
their
own,
free
from
what
they
view
as
corrupting
outside
influ
-
ences.
It’s
an
examination
of
camaraderie
and
belonging
–
the
kind
we
all
desire
–
but
also
a
cautionary
tale
of
what
happens when that desire turns into exclusion and division.
Sometimes,
it
feels
almost
prophetic
to
watch
aspects
of
my
stories
begin
to
unfold
in
reality.
Is
it
a
reflection
of
our
times
or
an
instinctive
connection
to
some
distant
thread
of
truth?
Either
way,
I
weave
these
insights
into
my
stories,
layering
fiction with an unnerving sense of realism.
Genres:
Readers
often
ask
what
genre
my
books
fall
under,
and
honestly,
I
resist
labels.
They’re
confining,
inadequate.
If
I
must
define
my
work,
I’d
say
it’s
about
life
–
raw,
complex,
and
unfiltered.
My
stories
blend
elements
of
thrillers,
sus
-
pense,
romance,
espionage,
geopolitics,
crime,
and
even
history.
But
here’s
the
twist:
I
incorporate
fragments
of
my
own
past
into
my
characters’
lives.
It’s
a
form
of
therapy,
allowing
me
to
reflect
on
my
own
journey
without
directly
exposing
it.
It’s
also
why
I
can’t
simply
call
my
books
Christian
fiction,
de
-
spite
the
unmistakable
presence
of
Scripture
and
biblical
themes.
My
faith
–
imperfect
though
it
may
be
–
permeates
every
story.
I’m
a
disciple
of
Jesus,
striving
to
live
by
His
teachings
while
acknowledging
my
failures.
Isn’t
that
the
essence
of
faith?
Falling
short,
picking
yourself
up,
and
mov
-
ing forward?
Interestingly,
much
of
the
wisdom
embedded
in
modern
phrases
stems
from
the
Bible
–
even
when
people
don’t
re
-
alize
it.
This
timeless
source
of
truth
is
an
integral
part
of
my
writing,
not
as
a
sermon
but
as
a
framework
for
exploring
morality,
resilience,
and
the
unshakable
hope
that
emerges
even in life’s darkest corners.
Themes and Focus:
At
the
heart
of
my
novels
are
the
heroes
and
heroines,
peo
-
ple
striving
to
achieve
their
dreams
while
making
the
world
a
better
place.
Their
love
stories
aren’t
without
its
struggles,
but
it’s
underpinned
by
shared
goals,
integrity,
and
a
deter
-
mination
to
overcome
whatever
obstacles
stand
in
their
way.
Alongside
their
personal
journey,
my
stories
delve
into
geopolitics,
family
dynamics,
historical
insights,
and
the
re
-
lentless pursuit of justice.
Villains,
of
course,
play
a
crucial
role.
My
antagonists
aren’t
caricatures;
they
are
complex
and
frighteningly
believable,
reflecting
the
real-world
threats
we
all
face.
Whether
they’re
neo-Nazis
plotting
global
domination
or
power-hun
-
gry
bureaucrats
manipulating
events
for
personal
gain,
my
villains
challenge
the
protagonists
at
every
turn.
These
clashes
drive
the
tension,
forcing
the
heroes
to
navigate
moral dilemmas, danger, and even betrayal.
Moral Complexity and Redemption:
My
characters
aren’t
perfect,
nor
are
they
meant
to
be.
They
stumble,
question,
and
sometimes
falter
in
their
faith,
but
through
it
all,
they
strive
for
redemption.
This
mirrors
the
human
experience,
where
the
path
to
doing
what
is
right
is
rarely
straightforward.
My
stories
explore
the
tension
be
-
tween
what
is
easy
and
what
is
righteous,
and
how
re
-
demption often comes at a cost—but one worth paying.
The Role of Relationships:
At
its
core,
every
story
I
write
is
about
connection.
Whether
it’s
the
unbreakable
bond
between
lovers,
the
tensions
of
family
loyalty,
or
the
quiet
strength
of
a
friendship,
relation
-
ships
are
the
threads
that
hold
my
characters—and
their
worlds—together.
These
connections
shape
their
choices,
drive their conflicts, and, ultimately, lead to their triumphs.
Faith in Action:
Faith
in
my
stories
isn’t
confined
to
churches
or
prayer;
it’s
in
the
decisions
my
characters
make,
the
risks
they
take,
and
the
love
they
extend
to
others,
even
when
it’s
undeserved.
It’s
less
about
words
and
more
about
the
quiet,
persistent
actions
that
define
a
life
lived
for
something
greater.
This
perspective
brings
a
grounded
and
realistic
dimension
to
faith
in
my
narratives,
showing
it
as
a
force
that
shapes
lives in unexpected ways.
Global Perspectives:
The
world
is
both
vast
and
interconnected.
My
stories
reflect
this
complexity,
exploring
how
decisions
made
in
one
coun
-
try
ripple
across
the
globe.
From
the
corridors
of
power
to
the
streets
where
ordinary
people
live
their
lives,
I
aim
to
show
the
intricate
dance
between
personal
choices
and
global
consequences.
This
global
lens
adds
depth
to
my
plots and challenges readers to think beyond borders.
My Unique Narrative Voice:
My
writing
doesn’t
fit
neatly
into
a
box—and
that’s
inten
-
tional.
I
write
not
to
conform
to
trends
but
to
tell
stories
that
challenge,
resonate,
and
linger
long
after
the
last
page
is
turned.
If
my
characters
feel
real,
it’s
because
they
reflect
the
contradictions,
struggles,
and
triumphs
of
life
itself.
My
voice
is
my
signature,
blending
raw
emotion
with
a
touch
of
mystery and hope.
The Hero’s Journey and Challenges:
My
heroes
don’t
have
it
easy.
They’re
thrust
into
situations
that
test
their
limits—not
just
physically,
but
emotionally
and
spiritually.
Every
challenge
they
face
forces
them
to
grow,
adapt,
and
discover
new
facets
of
themselves.
It’s
through
these
trials
that
their
humanity—and
their
hero
-
ism—shine.
Their
journeys
mirror
our
own:
a
series
of
bat
-
tles and triumphs, setbacks and breakthroughs.
Legacy and Impact:
If
there’s
one
thing
I
hope
readers
take
from
my
stories,
it’s
the
courage
to
face
their
own
challenges
with
faith,
deter
-
mination,
and
love.
Life
is
full
of
trials,
but
it’s
also
full
of
beauty
and
meaning.
That’s
the
balance
I
strive
to
capture
in
every
story
I
write.
My
goal
is
not
just
to
entertain
but
to
leave
a
lasting
impression,
encouraging
readers
to
reflect
on
their own lives and choices.
Plot Twists:
Ah,
plot
twists.
They’re
the
lifeblood
of
my
stories.
Just
like
life,
my
novels
are
full
of
unexpected
turns
and
secrets
wait
-
ing
to
be
uncovered.
I
relish
the
moment
when
readers
think
they’ve
figured
it
all
out,
only
to
realize
they’ve
missed
something
crucial.
It’s
not
just
a
narrative
device;
it’s
a
re
-
flection
of
reality.
How
often
do
we
stumble
upon
the
full
truth, long after we thought we had all the answers?
The
twists
in
my
stories
mirror
this
human
experience.
They’re
designed
to
keep
readers
on
edge,
questioning
what
they
know
and
eager
to
discover
what’s
next.
Because
isn’t
that
what
life
is
all
about?
The
unexpected,
the
unknown,
and
the
moments
that
force
us
to
confront
our beliefs and choose our path forward?
In
the
end,
my
writing
isn’t
just
about
entertaining;
it’s
about
challenging,
inspiring,
and
resonating
with
readers
on
a
deeply
personal
level.
So,
if
you’re
curious
about
who
I
am,
don’t
ask
me
to
explain
myself.
Instead,
open
a
book.
There,
between
the
intrigue
and
the
action,
you’ll
find
the
answers
you seek.
Truth and imagination, when
intertwined with faith, reveal the
strength of the human spirit and
the beauty of redemption in even
the darkest moments.
—Elion