Hi. I’m Kelsey.
I write emotionally tangled fantasy stories full of dragons, rebellion, and women who weren’t supposed to be chosen but burn the world anyway. I’m also a mostly-functioning human being with ADHD, a lot of ambition, and $130,000 in student loans I plan to wipe out one story at a time.

This site is where I document the mess and magic of building a creative life—from publishing my first book, to side-hustling like a goblin, to actually trying to buy a house without crying into my fourth cup of cold brew.

Whether you’re here for the dragons or the dopamine-driven business plans, welcome.

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Currently Working On:

• Final edits for Book 1 (A Bond of Ash and Flame)
• Building my email list (👋 that’s you)
• Figuring out how to earn $60k for a down payment with nothing but words and willpower