is a science fiction and fantasy author with a passion for reading and writing books that explore the gritty complexities of character development without gratuitous depictions of language, sex, and violence. A. C. admires the likes of Dan Wells, Brandon Sanderson, Kevin J. Anderson, Andy Weir, and David Farland, striving to echo their storytelling prowess using her own voice and writing style. She also writes non-fiction, maintains a blog, and shares writing advice as Aisley Oliphant.