Writing

Since high school, I’ve been writing various works, primarily science fiction, fantasy, and superhero stories, alongside non-fiction. I recently earned an honorable mention from Writers of the Future, a significant milestone in my writing journey. I’ve only submitted work once before, as part of an assignment, but I’m now focused on sharing more of my writing.

Below are my current projects, with monthly updates to keep this page fresh. I also plan to write an article detailing my writing tools, process, and habits.

Current Projects

Last update: October 19, 2025

The Manticore’s Shadow

One-word summary: Redemption

Single sentence description: A fantasy thriller about an elven soldier defying orders to battle a magician controlling manticores and redeem his family’s honor.

• First draft:
• First edit:

First draft completed; preparing for initial editorial pass.

Faultline

Single sentence description: A sci-fi thriller about ex-Ranger Cole McKnight using ley line powers to battle a corporate conspiracy involving portal attacks on an alien realm.

• First draft:
• First edit:

First draft completed in October 2025; preparing for initial editorial pass. Submitted to ARK Press for consideration.

MBA Essentials

Single sentence description: Sketchnotes with commentary on lessons learned during my MBA.

• First draft:

Currently reviewing images, with three classes from the first semester completed. Three semesters remain for editing. Sign up for a sample chapter.

Remaining tasks: Update 2 more images and write text descriptions for all classes.

Rift Walker

Single sentence description: A sci-fi/fantasy thriller about a twenty-something man teaming up with dimension-hopping vigilantes to rescue his brother’s abducted newborn.

• First draft:
• First edit:

Editing is progressing; aiming to complete the first editorial pass soon.

Growing in Faith

Single sentence description: A gospel-centered guide on practical ways to strengthen faith in Jesus Christ.

• First draft:
• First edit:

Received feedback from the editor and started revisions.

SOLID Finances

Single sentence description: A principle-based guide to organizing finances to withstand life’s challenges.

• First draft:
• First edit:

Awaiting completion of Rift Walker edits before starting this.

Past Projects

Imperial Champion

Single sentence description: A fantasy thriller about a young man framed for the emperor’s murder, fighting to prove his innocence.

Started in Brandon Sanderson’s 2013 BYU writing class. Wrote 50% but hit a plot snag. Plan to revisit after Rift Walker’s first edit, reassess, and continue drafting.

Change Reaction

Single sentence description: A sci-fi/superhero story about a college freshman entangled in corporate suppression and human augmentation.

Conceived with friends in high school, co-wrote chapters, and later revisited for NaNoWriMo 2004. Needs significant revision, with summarized sections requiring full scenes. Will tackle after Rift Walker and Imperial Champion, targeting ~80,000 words.

Project Ideas

• Idiot IoT: A book teaching how to use Nerves for simple, practical hardware projects with Raspberry Pi and Beagle Boards.