Daniel Sheley is the author of Heartcoil, Lux Mendacium, and the mythic fantasy Vaeritas Saga. His upcoming works include For Scales Alone and The Soul-Sung, which was named a finalist in the Writers’ League of Texas Manuscript Contest.
He was born in Bradenton, Florida, where he grew up on the rough side of the city. Each day brought a new struggle. Later he moved to Westfield, New York — the first place he could truly call home. There he became involved in community and sports and discovered a love for music. That rhythm and cadence would later shape his prose.
After high school, Daniel attended college and then joined the U.S. Navy, serving in both technical and leadership roles. Today he lives in Midland, Texas with his wife and their blended family.
When he is not writing, Daniel is often chasing children, managing four dogs, painting, or dreaming of lakes and rivers. He continues to pursue storytelling not only through words but also through art and music, always searching for the resonance between myth, memory, and meaning.
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