A.J. Alford
FUN FACTS
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I have a B.A. in Psychology and a MS.Ed.
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I love medieval history and hope to see more of Europe than I already have.
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I write in various genres across the spectrum, which can be a bit jarring at times.
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A.J. Alford is my Pen Name for MG & YA! I also write under E.J. Tavanni.
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Writing has been my greatest escape and I can't wait to share it with the world!
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My debut novel, The Book of Adjórde: Akasha, is available online everywhere.
Welcome to my page, and thank you so much for stopping by.
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I’ve been writing for as long as I can remember, but only recently began actively pursuing my dream of becoming a full time author. Growing up, I spent much of my time alone, losing myself in thought and escaping to fantastical worlds filled with magic and mayhem. These were the worlds I built in my imagination, piece by piece.
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As a teen, I became deeply introspective. I started to reflect on how my actions impacted the people around me. It was during that time that I adopted the mantra: Do No Harm to Others. I’ve carried that belief into adulthood, knowing that our actions, words, tone, and body language all carry weight.
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Today, I’m a full time author. I absolutely love what I do. I love reaching and connecting with people through stories and shared interests.
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I came of age during the Harry Potter era. The first book changed everything for me. It was the first series I ever read from beginning to end. I discovered it in middle school, long before the movies were released. (Yes, I’m that old!) To this day, I’m still a Ravenclaw at heart. While I don’t align with the author’s personal views on certain social matters, I can’t deny the impact her stories had on me as a reader and dreamer.
My goal as a writer is to give voice to the characters, worlds, and stories that have lived only in my mind until now.
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I write Middle Grade and Young Adult fiction, mostly in the Fantasy, Sci-Fi, and Contemporary genres.
