About the Author

Welcome to the dark corners, where shadows stretch long and every street corner has a story to tell.

I write dark speculative fiction, cyberpunk, and hardboiled noir—stories forged in moral ambiguity, high tension, and atmospheric dread. My work explores wounded characters navigating corrupt systems, psychological trauma, and the thin, frayed line between survival and redemption.

Whether tracking down a lead through the rain-slicked, neon-drenched alleys of a near-future metropolis or trailing a killer through the fog-heavy streets of post-war Los Angeles, my goal is simple: to write fast-paced, immersive fiction that hooks you by the throat and doesn't let go.

Works & Worlds

My stories inhabit interconnected spaces of grit, intrigue, and relentless momentum, often brought to life under the Pulp Thrills Press banner:

• The Jack Delaney Universe: Anchored in late-1940s Los Angeles, this hardboiled noir series follows Jack Delaney—a cynical, war-weary Pacific theater veteran turned private investigator. It's a world of systemic corruption, post-war trauma, and dark mystery, headlined by the novella Smoke and Bourbon.

• Neon Los Angeles: A sharp turn into cyberpunk noir, weaving classic detective tropes into a high-tech, dark speculative mystery where digital phantoms and physical danger collide.

The Craft & The Passion: 

Preserving the Pulp Tradition

Beyond crafting original fiction, I am deeply committed to the art of curating and preserving pulp fiction.

The mid-century pulp magazines were the original engine of American thrillers—unapologetic, visceral, and packed with relentless energy. They didn't linger on flowery prose; they focused on raw stakes, iconic archetypes, and unforgettable atmosphere.

My work is both an homage to and a continuation of that legacy. By pulling the timeless pulse of classic pulp—the crackling dialogue, the existential dread, the dangerous antiheroes—and infusing it with modern speculative and cyberpunk elements, I aim to ensure that the spirit of low-light, high-stakes storytelling stays alive for a new generation of readers.

Stay Connected

When I’m not lost in character outlines or digging through forgotten pulp archives, you can find me sharing writing insights, lore deep-dives, and behind-the-scenes teasers across social media.

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