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
cu
-
riosity
lead
them
to
the
pages
of
my
nov
-
els.
There,
hidden
between
the
lines,
they’ll
find
me
–
or
at
least
pieces
of
me
–
in
the
characters,
the
conflicts,
and
the
resolutions.
I’ve
coined
a
term
for
my
work:
Non-
Fiction
Fiction.
It
may
sound
contradic
-
tory,
but
it’s
simply
how
I
write.
My
stories
reflect
real
life,
current
events,
and
–
more
hauntingly
–
future
events.
Subtle
shifts
in
governments,
the
unsettling
waves
of
na
-
tionalism
spreading
across
the
globe,
and
societal
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
collective
of
delegates
who
crave
a
society
built
solely
for
their
own,
free
from
what
they
view
as
corrupting
outside
influences.
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,
suspense,
ro
-
mance,
espionage,
geopolitics,
crime,
and
even history.
But
here’s
the
twist:
I
incorporate
frag
-
ments
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,
despite
the
un
-
mistakable
presence
of
Scripture
and
bib
-
lical
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
fail
-
ures.
Isn’t
that
the
essence
of
faith?
Falling
short,
picking
yourself
up,
and
moving
forward?
Interestingly,
much
of
the
wisdom
embed
-
ded
in
modern
phrases
stems
from
the
Bible
–
even
when
people
don’t
realize
it.
This
timeless
source
of
truth
is
an
integral
part
of
my
writing,
not
as
a
sermon
but
as
a
framework
for
exploring
morality,
re
-
silience,
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,
people
striving
to
achieve
their
dreams
while
making
the
world
a
better
place.
Their
love
stories
aren’t
with
-
out
its
struggles,
but
it’s
underpinned
by
shared
goals,
integrity,
and
a
determina
-
tion
to
overcome
whatever
obstacles
stand
in
their
way.
Alongside
their
personal
journey,
my
stories
delve
into
geopolitics,
family
dynamics,
historical
insights,
and
the relentless pursuit of justice.
Villains,
of
course,
play
a
crucial
role.
My
antagonists
aren’t
caricatures;
they
are
complex
and
frighteningly
believable,
re
-
flecting
the
real-world
threats
we
all
face.
Whether
they’re
neo-Nazis
plotting
global
domination
or
power-hungry
bureaucrats
manipulating
events
for
personal
gain,
my
villains
challenge
the
protagonists
at
every
turn.
These
clashes
drive
the
tension,
forc
-
ing
the
heroes
to
navigate
moral
dilem
-
mas, 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
between
what
is
easy
and
what
is
righteous,
and
how
redemption
often
comes at a cost—but one worth paying.
The Role of Relationships:
At
its
core,
every
story
I
write
is
about
con
-
nection.
Whether
it’s
the
unbreakable
bond
between
lovers,
the
tensions
of
fam
-
ily
loyalty,
or
the
quiet
strength
of
a
friendship,
relationships
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,
explor
-
ing
how
decisions
made
in
one
country
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
intentional.
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
con
-
tradictions,
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
lim
-
its—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
heroism—shine.
Their
journeys
mirror
our
own:
a
series
of
battles
and
triumphs,
set
-
backs 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,
determi
-
nation,
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
enter
-
tain
but
to
leave
a
lasting
impression,
en
-
couraging
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
waiting
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
reflection
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
read
-
ers
on
edge,
questioning
what
they
know
and
eager
to
discover
what’s
next.
Because
isn’t
that
what
life
is
all
about?
The
unex
-
pected,
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
en
-
tertaining;
it’s
about
challenging,
inspir
-
ing,
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,
be
-
tween
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.
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