William Beltre

William Beltre is a first-generation Dominican-American and the son

of immigrants. Growing up in a household without the traditional

academic roadmap, he initially viewed reading as a chore-until the

day he discovered Tolkien. That encounter sparked a lifelong fascina-

tion with the transformative power of storytelling.

While studying Computer Animation at UMass Amherst, a

Comparative Literature course titled "Brave New World" introduced

him to the visionary works of Orwell, Stephenson, Atwood, and

Butler. This exposure to iconic speculative fiction didn’t just expand

his library; it blew his world open, fueling an insatiable appetite for

narratives that challenge the status quo.

What began as a hobby, trading late-night "doom-scrolling" for

creative output, has evolved into a vital passion. For William, writing

has become as necessary as breathing-a way to kindle for others the

same spark that redefined his own life years ago.

Above all, William considers his family his greatest success. This

journey is shared with his wife, Jo, and their children, Marley and

Javi, who reflect the blended values he holds dear. He lives in New

Hampshire with his family and a chaotic menagerie of two dogs,

three cats, and one remarkably misbehaving bunny.