About Me

Speculative Fiction Author

J. L. Riegel

I’m a speculative fiction author who enjoys weaving Christian themes into imaginative stories that challenge and inspire. Additionally, I love working with writers to help them finish their work! When I’m not writing, you’ll likely find me immersed in a good book, exploring new places, or spending quality time with my family and our dogs.

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My Story

Discover My Journey So Far

Like so many writers, I carried a story inside me for years but never managed to put it on the page. I had the idea, the spark, but life made it so easy to find excuses. The hardest part wasn’t imagining the story—it was finding the words to actually tell it. For a long time, I let those unwritten words linger in my head, waiting for “the right time” to begin.

It started with an idea…

Soul Collector, my debut novel, was born not from one single thought but from the crossroads of many. Different concepts I had been reflecting on slowly started weaving together until they formed something whole. It wasn’t a lightning-bolt moment—it was the layering of ideas, the consideration of themes, and the realization that they could merge into one powerful story. Through reflection and persistence, that initial spark transformed into a manuscript.

Where my writing is going…

Now, my passion isn’t just about writing my own books—it’s about encouraging others to do the same. I know what it feels like to stare at a blank page, stuck between excuses and self-doubt, and I also know the joy of finally pushing through and finishing. That’s why I’m committed to helping other writers find the words to bring their stories to life. If you’re ready to stop waiting and start writing, I’d love for you to join me in the Stuck to Storyteller Society on Skool, where writers come together to finish their manuscripts and finally tell the stories they were meant to write.

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My Writing Journey & How it Can Help You

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