I.O. Scheffer

I.O. Scheffer (2000 -) is the proud parent of a small, one-eyed dog named Mr. Rogers. She spends her free time making music or crafting worlds and writing them out on her PC or in notebooks.

They have a background in forensics speech and debate, which taught them a number of valuable skills relating to public performance and research. They takes representation seriously and is a strong believer that there is no ONE WAY to be, which shows in their writing through his complex characters.

The majority of her stories are character-focused and tackle real-world issues in a fictional context. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, she showcases LGBTQ+ characters and relationships in her stories. Mental health issues, neurodivergence, and other ways of being have a place in her books. You'll find rich casts, dynamic character relationships, familiar yet unique personalities, societal and interpersonal conflict, internal challenges, and so much more when you read her work.

I.O. Scheffer graduated from Miami University of Ohio in 2022 as a Creative Writing and Italian Studies double major. Aside from writing, she also edits fiction and non-fiction, illustraits, and paints. Follow them on Instagram @i.o.scheffer for more content.