J.B. Maynard

Author- J.B. Maynard

Hi, my name is Jason. I’m a 35 year old writer, originally from Miami. I’ve lived in Florida all of my life. I suppose that’s kind of limited; however, I do love it here and I am a firm believer in “wherever you go, there you are.” It’s time to do some more travelling, as soon as I get my boat.

I have always been into books for as long as I can remember, picking apart and praising them for their intricacies and atrocities. When I was in my teens I ran a small, local comic company, which I illustrated and wrote for on a monthly basis, but my writing passion wasn’t truly ignited until I got a hold of a character sheet that my wife, Noel, wrote for me.

It had been a long day, and we had a Dungeons and Dragons game the following day. Needless to say, I didn’t feel like filling out my character info and backstory. Noel offered to pick it up for me and, as much as I don’t like to pass the buck, I said sure. The next day she had completed the sheet, but Noel wrote my Attis’ backstory much in the style of a traditional novel. I loved it! From there I kept expanding on the story and branching off into other ideas. Three books and many years later, I realized my calling and I never stopped writing what I love – fiction.

My background is in writing for the Sun-Tatler. I wrote with them for many years and I received my associates in English literature in 2005. I have written several novels and over a dozen graphic novels.

I write & read: fantasy, sci-fi, young adult, and horror. There’s really no limit to what I’ll try, as far as literature goes. Some of my favorites include: The Night Circus, Odd Thomas; Sookie Stackhouse novels, House Of Night; Deadfall Hotel, Doctor Sleep; The Icewindale trilogy, and Gates Of Thorbardin.

Inspiration can come from anywhere, at any time. I am always looking, listening for that next idea. As soon as they come to me, I will happily share them with the world.