A M LavenderA M Lavender writes stories about fracture and repair-about the systems that hold worlds together and the people who must decide whether those systems should endure.His epic fantasy series, beginning with The Shattered Keystone, blends mythic scope wth grounded emotional realism, exploring balance, consequence, and the cost of permanence. Across his work, he is drawn to characters who stand close enough to the cracks to see what others overlook.In addition to fantasy, A M Lavender has written a nonfiction memoir reflecting on resilience and personal reckoning, as well as children's books centered on wonder, friendship, and courage. Though the genres differ, his work shares a common thread: the search for meaning in moments of change.Originally from Texas and now living in Utah, A M Lavender writes while raising his family and sharing his home with four determined cats. Read More Read Less