About Me

Hi, I’m Andrea! I write fantasy novels, make videos to share on YouTube, drink a lot of coffee, and spend most of my free time spoiling my cats. Though I grew up in the Midwest of the United States, I’ve spent most of my adult life living in cities around the world, including Bristol (UK), Paris, and New York City, and I’m currently based in the Netherlands.

I believe that the most magical thing in the world is a well-told story. Since I was little, I’ve loved to write fiction and even made mini-films with original scripts and a cast starring my dolls. I went on to study literature and creative writing in university and earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree in English Literature. While pursuing a career that utilizes my editorial and digital marketing skills, I have never stopped writing books—with a special place in my heart for fantasy. My goal is to publish novels one day, but until then you can learn more about my works-in-progress here.

I also channel my creativity into another outlet: making videos and sharing them on YouTube. I posted my first video in January 2013—over a decade ago now! Starting out, I made book reviews and short skits about the life of a reader and amateur gamer. My content evolved as I began to travel more, become a fluent speaker of French, and explore other creative interests with my subscribers. In 2020, I decided to separate my videos into two homes: my original channel has continued to feature my travel vlogs, life experiences and observations, and discussions about my many creative hobbies, while my second channel is dedicated solely to writing and other bookish fun.

On my other social media platforms, I like to share about my creative interests and day-to-day experiences: from books, writing, and travel to music, videos games, vegetarian food, and of course my two cats, Hamlet and Bingley (as well as my love for animals of all kinds). You can see what I’m up to here on Instagram!