From the moment he first picked up a pen, J.C. Alexandre has dedicated himself to the craft of the written word. That early spark carried him to Pensacola Christian College, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in English with a minor in Journalism.
For over fifteen years, he has built a distinguished career as a freelance content creator, producing feature articles, editing videos, and developing podcasts for publications across Central Florida. His commitment to journalistic excellence earned him two awards from the Better Weekly Newspaper Contest hosted by the Florida Press Association.
By day, he writes nonfiction as a journalist; by night, he explores the imaginative frontiers of fantasy fiction. His work is shaped by the timeless influence of C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, and Madeleine L’Engle, as well as the pulpy adventure of Edgar Rice Burroughs and Robert E. Howard.
His lifelong dream of publishing a fantasy novel became reality with The Light Prince: Grail. Since then, he has expanded his mythos through several novellas, including his prequel series Prelude to Destiny, continuing to build the worlds and characters that define his unique storytelling voice.
His Favorites
Favorite Books: Lord of the Rings, Chronicles of Narnia
Favorite Movies: Anything Disney, Marvel, or Star Wars (specifically Lion King, The Last Jedi, and Guardians of the Galaxy)
Favorite Television Shows: Netflix’s One Piece, Once Upon A Time, The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance
Favorite Animated Shows: Avatar: The Last Airbender, Steven Universe, Amphibia
Favorite Anime: Delicious in Dungeon, Fullmetal Alchemist, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure
Favorite Video Games: Legend of Zelda, Kingdom Hearts
Favorite Musicians: Jonathan Young, Caleb Hyles, Nathan Sharp
Favorite Song: Whatever’s currently stuck in his head
Favorite Place: Walt Disney World
Favorite Food: Anything spicy
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What Have You Been Up To Lately?
A: The past few years have been challenging—losses in my family, financial instability, a forced move, and ongoing mental‑health struggles all took a toll on me. Thankfully, things have been improving. With support from loved ones, therapy, medication, steady work, and a renewed focus on physical health, I’m in a much better place than I was. I credit that progress to perseverance, good people around me, and the grace of God. My hope now is to keep moving forward and continue healing.
Q: Are You Working On Any New Books?
A: Yes and no. While I’m always developing new story ideas, I no longer treat publishing as a race or a career goal. Writing is a hobby for me: something I do because I enjoy creating worlds, not because I’m chasing bestseller status. I’ve already achieved my dream of publishing a fantasy novel, and anything else will come in its own time. I do have a larger follow‑up project in mind, but I’m in no rush. The work will be finished—and published—when it’s truly ready.
Q: Are You Making New Videos on YouTube?
A: Sort of. Like with writing, I treat YouTube as a hobby rather than a full‑time pursuit. Professional creators often produce content daily or weekly, and that simply isn’t realistic when I already have a day job—and when video production itself is so time‑consuming. My rural internet doesn’t help either; uploading large files on a 10 MBPS connection is a real doozy. Even with faster internet on the horizon, I don’t plan to post consistently. Like my stories, any videos I make will be released when they’re truly ready.
Q: Are You on Social Media?
A: I’m on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. That’s about it. While that may sound counter-intuitive for a self-published author, having a large follower count doesn’t automatically translate to book sales. And constant social media engagement isn’t great for my well‑being. The modern platforms tend to amplify misinformation, fake news, outrage, and anxiety, and I’d rather not waste my time in that environment. So I stay mostly offline and focus on writing, real life, and the things that actually make me feel grounded.
Q: What is Your Stance on Generative AI?
A: AI should only be used as a tool, not as a replacement. I detest so-called “authors” who publish AI-generated novels, especially those produced to mimic another writer’s style. They’re an absolute disgrace to the craft. I’ve never used AI to write my books; my work predates the technology. At most, I’ve used AI to enhance my writing: Suno to set song lyrics to music, ElevenLabs to put words to speech, and programs like Grammarly, ProWritingAid, and Microsoft Copilot to revise anything I’ve already written. But the writing itself is always mine. I take too much pride in my writing to allow a computer to do all the work for me.
Q: What Happened to Your Other Books?
A: Tyler’s Journey and Christmas Conundrum were removed from publication because, in hindsight, they included elements I no longer feel represent my work. They were side stories, so pulling them doesn’t affect the main arc of my series, and one was a seasonal release that didn’t make sense to keep available year‑round. For now, I’m focused on the core books. If those two titles ever return, it will only be after substantial revisions to bring them in line with the quality and direction of my current writing.
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