Albert Scales III

Dr. Albert Scales III is a mental health coach, veteran, and Southern Gothic author who believes healing happens through honest story and genuine connection.

He is the founder of Rooted in Grace Coaching, serving individuals through faith-informed care.

As a storyteller, he writes immersive fiction rooted in African American oral tradition, Gullah Geechee folklore, and ancestral memory. He is the creator of Roots and Haints and the author of the Haunts of Willow's Crossing series, The Ashwater Trilogy, and The Memory Worker series.