J. L. Koontz wasn't always an author, but was always a storyteller.

Born in the 1980s, with a creative streak that blossomed from long days chasing friends, swimming in creeks, and pretending to be any number of fantastical characters, J.L.Koontz spends countless hours daydreaming of worlds full of less strife and more humor.

When not lost in the art of storytelling, he can be found giving guitar lessons, laying down tracks in the studio with friends, or simply daydreaming new ideas for almost anything.

An avid consumer of audiobooks, Koontz looks forward to the day characters from these pages might find their voice through sound. A deep love for cozy mysteries, action-packed novels, courtroom dramas, and sprawling fantasies has shaped the author's narrative style, drawing inspiration from his favorite authors such as Kel Kade, Janet Evanovich, John Grisham, Nora Roberts, and J.K. Rowling.