My name is Ulana Dabbs, and I write epic fantasy stories that explore the relationship between the human and the divine, set in magical worlds inhabited by characters who discover the value of friendship, the power of love, and the pain of loss while learning how to embrace their abilities and limitations.  

 

My fascination with stories started even before I learned how to read. My earliest memory is of me holding a book with a dragon on the cover and ‘reading’ it to my mum. I fell in love with the fantasy genre after playing Final Fantasy VIII. The game took me on an emotional journey like no other, filled with magic, romance, friendship, and adventure—themes that shape my writing to this day.

 

After years of working in the microbiology lab, I learned how individual microorganisms live, grow, and interact with their environment. I apply this approach to my characters by exploring their place in the world, the relationships they form, and the choices they make when faced with challenges.  
I live in the south of England with my dog, Yuffie (a name that will resonate with Final Fantasy VII fans). Autumn is my favourite season, and I love nothing more than to curl up with a blanket and get lost in a good book or a video game. In the early hours, when the world is still asleep, I practice the craft of writing by joining my characters on their quests and adding to their problems.

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