Publishing a novel has always been a dream of mine. For years, I imagined the day I could finally hold my own book in my hands. When life finally gave me the time to chase that dream, I knew exactly where my story belonged—Louisville, Kentucky.

I was born and raised here, and I wanted to bring a little magic to the city I call home. But BLOODSTARVED isn't just about dragons, magic, and monsters. It's also inspired by the real struggles we see every day. Too many lives are lost to addiction, violence, and heartbreak. Behind every headline is a person with a story, and everyone is fighting battles that others may never see.

Those emotions found their way into my novel. BLOODSTARVED is dark, emotional, and full of difficult choices. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll cheer for the heroes, and you may even find yourself blaming them when they make impossible decisions.

Because in the end, not every story has a happy ending, but every story deserves to be told.

I hope BLOODSTARVED reminds readers that even in the darkest moments, there is always something worth fighting for.