**Meet Ivy: The Heart Behind the Stories**
Lucky are those who know from the start that they are destined to be writers. Ivy's journey, however, took a different path. With a postgraduate degree in Human Resources, she ventured into the corporate world for a decade, culminating in her role as head of HR at a media company. It was there that Ivy rekindled her passion for writing.
Her debut novel, *Broken*, tells the tale of a young woman facing a dragon without the aid of a prince—an empowering narrative that Ivy herself yearned to read. Thus, *Broken* was born.
Ivy's passion for storytelling is evident in both her writing and her reading. She specializes in weaving fractured fairy tales and dark fantasy, always infused with love and light. Ivy's stories feature strong, imperfect women and girls who embody resilience. They love, cry, hurt, and heal, embracing family, friendship, and sacrifice. Her characters are authentic, fragile, and vulnerable, yet strong as you and I. Ivy is dedicated to integrating real-life issues into her narratives, whether it’s a country ravaged by blood diamonds, a teen's life destroyed by bullying, or a child struggling with dyscalculia. She pours her empathy into her characters, making their pain her own, and drawing readers into their world.
Ivy also crafts male characters who support the women in their lives, valuing trust and friendship above all. Her worlds, be they fantastical or grounded in reality, are inhabited by real, relatable characters who rise from their falls.
Don't expect a guaranteed happy ending in Ivy's stories; she loves to surprise her readers. The ending is always a new beginning, even if it's not a happy one. A fan of thrillers, Ivy's works—be they YA, fantasy, or women's fiction—always carry an element of mystery. Isn’t the best kind of writing the one that seamlessly blends genres?
Discover more by diving into Ivy's books.
