YA Writer | Dark Fantasy and Psychological Horror
Crafting YA Fantasy Stories That Resonate
YA Writer | Dark Fantasy and Psychological Horror
Crafting YA Fantasy Stories That Resonate
Meet Aaron Reno: Storyteller
A Journey of Storytelling
To me, writing YA Fantasy is both craft and calling. I don’t outline—I write forward until I’m boxed in, then puzzle my way out. It’s not a method I chose; it’s how I’m wired. I can’t leave a puzzle unsolved. And often, the best ideas come not when I’m staring at the screen, but when I’m walking the dog, taking a shower, or lying in bed trying not to think about the damn story.
It’s my greatest hope that someday, I’ll be someone’s favorite author.
My debut novel, Lumora: A New Beginning, goes on submission soon.
Lumora: A New Beginning is a YA dark fantasy and psychological horror about four teens bound by grief who are pulled into Lumora—a land of beauty and abundance. But perfection never stays buried for long.
Meet the Cast
Jess Ho–"Heart" (18)
Alex Miller–"Fire" (19)
Alex Miller–"Fire" (19)
Forced to move back in with her abusive mother, Jess learned early that survival meant keeping her head down—until Lumora forced her to stand up. Now she’s the heart of the group, sarcastic and fiercely protective.
Alex Miller–"Fire" (19)
Alex Miller–"Fire" (19)
Alex Miller–"Fire" (19)
Haunted by the “Crazy Miller” reputation, Alex’s craving for control turns combustible in Lumora—where elemental fire obeys his every thought. Now he must decide whether to own his legacy or run from it.
Devon Damon–"Grief" (18)
Carlos Rivera–"Edge" (16)
Carlos Rivera–"Edge" (16)
After watching his mother slip away under the glare of fluorescent hospital lights, Devon vowed never to feel helpless again. In Lumora, that desperation for control becomes a dark weapon—until grief itself threatens to consume him.
Carlos Rivera–"Edge" (16)
Carlos Rivera–"Edge" (16)
Carlos Rivera–"Edge" (16)
Cast out by the only “family” he had, Carlos learned to trust no one—until Lumora’s shadows showed him where loyalty really lies. Tough‑talking and street‑wise, he’ll fight for the friends who finally saw him.