C William Tressler

C. William Tressler is a science fiction author who writes character-driven space adventure novels, best known for the Kash and Calynn series.

The Kash and Calynn series is a character-driven science fiction adventure saga following a spacefaring former legionnaire, known for his ability to acquire anything, and his stunningly brilliant pilot as they navigate dangerous jobs, moral gray areas, and the growing consequences of their choices.

C. William Tressler writes fast-paced science fiction stories that focus on character, found family, and the unintended consequences of doing the “right” thing in a dangerous galaxy.

Readers new to the series should begin with Poncia Problems.

I grew up in a small town in south-central Pennsylvania. My family was — and still is — a bunch of goofballs. We didn’t have much, but we had plenty of laughter. I was never as avid a reader as my mom, but when a book drew me in, it felt like I was living it. In hindsight, I wish I’d recognized that as the spark to start writing earlier, but alas, I was young and dumb.

I do remember struggling in grade school to keep short stories short. My teacher thought my writing showed promise, and that stuck with me even when writing was the furthest thing from my life goals. It’s funny how something like that can linger for decades.

I tried writing a novel about ten years ago, but I wasn’t ready. Let’s just say I am not very good at sitting still. Several surgeries later, slowing down became much easier — and I suppose turning fifty helps with that too. I learned to embrace downtime and turn it into something I enjoy, letting my imagination run rampant. Writing stories is genuinely a lot of fun, and I sincerely hope you have as much fun reading them as I do writing them.