About Me

My creative journey began in visual art. I earned a degree in Graphic Design from The Art Institute before eventually finding my way into writing. Today, the two are inseparable—whether I’m building a fictional world, sketching one of its characters, or photographing the night sky.

Writing & Education

I’ve published works for both adults and children, beginning with books rooted in personal experience, family, and advocacy. Today, my work focuses primarily on fiction and imaginative storytelling.

I’m currently pursuing my B.S. in English & Writing: Creative Writing at Liberty University, developing my craft across fiction, fantasy, and playwriting, with plans to continue at the graduate level.

My current projects include Aurenveil: The Quest of the Northern Lights, a middle-grade fantasy adventure inspired by my son, Kazim, along with new fiction and theatrical works.

Art & Creative Work

Before I was an author, I was an artist—and that part of me never went anywhere.

With a background in graphic design, I work in graphite, watercolor, digital media, and astronomical photography. My art draws heavily from nature, fantasy, and the night sky and often grows alongside the worlds I create.

I don’t just want to write worlds. I want to see them, draw them, and invite other people into them.

Leadership & Advocacy

I’m the Founder, President, and Program Director of the Richmond Retrievers, an adaptive ice hockey program creating opportunities for athletes with disabilities.

Years of advocacy, community leadership, and motherhood have shaped my interest in stories about belonging, autonomy, overlooked voices, and finding one’s place in the world.

Beyond the Page

I’m a momma and wife, and family remains at the heart of my life. My son, Kazim, inspired the hero of Aurenveil and much of the way I think about communication, imagination, autonomy, and adventure.

When I’m not writing or making art, I’m usually photographing the night sky, near an ice rink, wandering a convention, reading, playing D&D, collecting entirely too many dice, disappearing into anime or fictional worlds, or enjoying a quiet cup of coffee.

May the stories we love lead to a million adventures!

Warm wishes,
Randi-Lyn