When you seek the truth, be sure you are prepared to find it.
“Part Epic Fantasy, part Murder Mystery, dripping with Jane Austin vibes.”
“C.J. has a gift for creating rich worlds and dynamic characters with a writing style that’s sure to delight readers.”
"A delightful twist on the Cinderella story."
“Sometimes, writing simply serves as the delivery method for plot, characters, etc. (like a chip carries dip)... However, this prose style is a chip worth eating on its own.”
"Posing as a combination of fantasy, novel of manners, and detective story, this book examines conceptions of race and class and explores the nature of cognition—all in a really great read. Thoroughly unique and completely engrossing, The First Whisper of Fate needs to be on your to-be-read list!"
My name is Christopher Nolen. I’m an American writer and video game designer living in Bordeaux, France.
My name is a letter away from a certain famous director, so I publish under my childhood nickname C.J. to appease the algorithm gods.
I write fiction that blends literary and genre vibes. My first novel is a fantasy murder mystery masquerading as a novel of manners. Somehow, that’s getting a sequel.
The Talavara Prophecy is a YA Literary Fantasy Series. Other projects are in the pipeline.
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