Steven W. Truelove has loved storytelling from a young age, developing his passion through books and role-playing games. He's been building fantasy worlds for over thirty years in tabletop RPGs. Outside of writing, Steven has channeled his creativity into a 35-year IT career, finding inventive solutions for clients. A sommelier, he also loves cooking and hosting wine-pairing dinners. Whether writing, gardening, or sharing wine and food, Steven is driven to create something from nothing.

The Shadow Codex is his first book in the Nexus of Arcanus trilogy, with more stories on the way. He lives in Perth, Ontario, Canada, with his wife.