Deandre Kralevic is a an Army veteran who cherishes his roles as a devoted husband and father to three boys. His hobbies are as diverse as his life experiences, ranging from immersive gaming sessions to the tranquil pleasure of fishing. Books have been Deandre’s lifelong companions, offering him gateways to other worlds and fueling his imagination. While he once jokingly attributed his reading habit to vocabulary expansion, he now candidly admits that it’s his portal to alternate realities — realms he not only explores but also crafts with his own storytelling.