Arnel Benito Conde Pili

Arnel Benito Conde Pili is a home cook dad and adventurous author from Tarlac City, Philippines, with a deep-rooted passion for storytelling and hands-on living. Growing up in a family of talented cooks, he inherited a love for food and travel that fuels his culinary explorations, from crafting inventive cookbooks to exploring foraged flavors in the wild. Raised by a farmer father and a teacher mother, Arnel's curiosity and imagination blossomed early, compelling him to explore life's hidden corners—whether it’s through a hearty recipe, a heartfelt love story, or a thought-provoking conspiracy. An avid outdoorsman with a knack for survival, he’s equally at home in a kitchen or a forest, combining his knowledge of gardening, fishing, and foraging to inspire readers looking to live close to nature. With military training from his college days and a self-described "jack of all trades" mindset, he thrives in new environments and crafts stories that challenge conventional reality, from alternative history to comedic tales that bring levity to the everyday. Now a father of two, Arnel channels his boundless creativity into writing, finding peace and purpose in crafting stories across genres. For him, each book is a way of sharing his world—a blend of practical wisdom, relentless curiosity, and a belief that adventure, whether on a plate or on the page, is always within reach.