My name is Riven Stellan, and I'm from a small coastal town in South Africa. Life wasn't easy growing up—I left school early and faced the harsh realities of poverty. Despite the challenges, I built a career in the automotive industry, earning international certification through determination and hard work. 

Writing has always been a passion of mine. In my youth, I expressed my emotions through poems and short stories, using them as an outlet to make sense of the world around me. Over time, the pressures of life dulled that creative spark, but not too long ago, something inside me changed. I felt an overwhelming need to channel my personal feelings and frustrations into stories—stories that could connect with others who might be going through similar struggles. 

I love crafting gripping narratives, ones that pull you in and make you live in the moment. When a story touches something deep inside, when it strikes a nerve or feels relatable—that's when it truly matters to me. My writing focuses on emotion, on creating characters and experiences that feel real. I aim to craft moments that help readers step into someone else's shoes, to feel what they feel, and to maybe find strength in those connections. 

For me, writing is more than just storytelling—it's a way to inspire, to offer understanding, and to remind us all, that we're not alone in our struggles.