Who am I?
Ted Atchley, fueled by faith, family, and a love for fantasy (especially Star Wars!), writes clean, Noblebright fantasy—think epic adventures filled with hope, heroism, and the triumph of good. If you’ve ever felt like the last pick on the playground, like you didn’t quite fit, or if you’ve struggled with self-doubt, you’re in the right place. His stories are for you.
He creates worlds where heroes discover their true worth, a journey he’s personally walked. You see, like many of his characters, he has battled his inner demons and found his identity, meaning, and purpose through his faith.
His debut novel, The Key to Reality, a portal fantasy/Isekai, became an Amazon #1 New Release. He is currently working on a YA medieval fantasy that he looks forward to sharing with readers.
His short story, The Last Cat Herder will feature in the upcoming Eon City: Burnout steampunk anthology. The Preponderance of the Evidence a flash fiction piece published by Havok Publishing, is available on their site right now.
His writing journey has been filled with amazing experiences, including graduating from Jerry Jenkins’ Your Novel Blueprint course and chatting with fellow geeks on podcasts like Geeky Dads talk about Geeky Things and Author Culture. He has also had the privilege of connecting with readers through interviews with the TTS Christian Book Club.
Ted lives in beautiful Charleston, SC, with his family and two very opinionated cats.
When not writing, Ted enjoys hanging with his amazing wife and schooling his teenage son at video games (though the tables are starting to turn). In the fall, you’ll find him rooting for his beloved Carolina Panthers. As a child of the 80s, you can expect a few movie quotes to slip into conversations.
“Come escape into fantastical worlds where outcasts, oddballs, and the overlooked become heroes and awaken to their divine worth,” is more than just a phrase; it’s a heartfelt invitation. He invites you into stories that inspire hope and remind you that you are valuable and worthy of an epic adventure.