What I write: Stories with strong male and female lead characters in faraway lands doing the extraordinary. I’m also a hopeless romantic, which means there’s always a little bit of romance.
Publishing: I started publishing back in 2017
Who I am: Hi, my pen name is T.S. Valmond. This alter ego wears glasses, but I don’t. I write science fiction and fantasy stories for the entire family filled with heart and soul.
A little about my past: I grew up in Minneapolis, MN where I attended the University of Minnesota and earned my degree in deaf studies, creative writing, and journalism. I chose the life of a professional sign language interpreter. I still love it, but my body doesn’t, so I write.
The first story I ever wrote: In the fourth grade, my teachers exposed me to a lot of science fiction and fantasy. I was encouraged by my teacher that year to write my first story. It was set in the distant future where an archaeologist finds the forgotten remains of the most powerful book that ever existed – the Bible. My mom read it and got so angry when I left it on a cliffhanger that I’ve been making it up to her ever since.
When I write:
My best writing time starts around 8:00 in the morning and I finish around noon.
Where I write:
I prefer coffee shops for a change of scene. I also have an office in my home where Cookie likes to sit with me while I work.
Where I call home:
I often split my time between, Nicaragua, Alberta, Canada, Minneapolis, MN, Hudson, WI, and South Florida.
