Story has always been the way I understand people.

I’ve worked on more than 30 books as an author and ghostwriter, and hundreds of books as a book coach and publisher, but the work itself always starts long before the writing. It starts with listening—paying attention to what’s said, what’s avoided, and what’s been carried quietly for years. Somewhere in that space, the real story emerges. When it does, the writing becomes honest, embodied, and unmistakably the author’s own. My aim is for readers to feel the story, not admire the craft.

Burning Soul Ventures grew out of years of sitting across from people who knew their experiences mattered but weren’t sure how to shape them. Through careful questions and deep collaboration, I help people make sense of their stories, see meaning where things once felt fractured, and articulate what their lives have been pointing toward all along. Often, the most powerful insights come from the moments they once believed disqualified them.

That work frequently extends beyond the page. I guide clients through authorship and help them clarify the deeper purpose within their story—whether that becomes a book, a message, or the foundation for a mission-driven brand or company. When story and mission align, communication becomes clearer, trust deepens, and the work reaches people in a way that feels genuine and lasting.

At the heart of it, I help people find their voice and learn to stand behind it. When someone understands their story and shares it with intention, it creates movement—within themselves and outward into the world. Those stories become bridges of connection, meaning, and hope.

I believe our stories matter. When they’re told with honesty and care, they have the power to heal, to restore, and to remind us that nothing in our lives is wasted.