Ava Milns

Hi, I’m Ava Milns. Welcome to my literary world.

How did I get here? I’m an introvert and a recluse, often seen as weak and lacking courage. But I am also dark and complex, with a mind that has been conjuring up worlds and stories since an early age. These realms, populated by real people and places from my life, became my sanctuary, offering comfort, protection, and a sense of belonging.

In these imaginative worlds, I found my true home. They helped me function in reality. As I grew up, I began to create these worlds intentionally, seeking refuge in the elaborate and vivid stories that consumed me.

I laugh, cry, fight, rejoice, and mourn with my characters. I love some and hate others. My own doppelgänger in these stories amazes, pleases, tortures, and terrifies me. Attempts to be that person in the real world led me deeper into my imaginative realms.

In reality, I am a lonely person in a family that views me as emotionless, reserved, and slow. Yet, in my stories, I am alive, my emotions raw and real. I converse with my characters more than I do with others. I write to memorialize these worlds and characters, hoping to share them with readers.

I hope you explore these worlds, meet the characters, and experience their stories. I hope you find meaning, warmth, and impact. I hope you laugh, cry, hate, love, forgive, and punish alongside them. I seek company as I relive and explore these worlds anew.

I am based in Cincinnati, Ohio, with roots in New Jersey and New York, where many of my worlds and stories were conceived. My day job has taken me to various countries, infusing my stories with diverse flavors, colors, and characters from these beautiful places.

Love, Ava :)

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