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- Janelle Lynn Mayo

Janelle Lynn Mayo
About
Hi, I’m Janelle Lynn Mayo. I’m currently working on the second draft of my debut light novel, a gothic romantic fantasy.
I’ve been writing since elementary school, but the seed for this story first came to me in high school. Back then, I was playing The Sims 2 and became fascinated by the alien lore, an idea that stuck with me for years, even though I didn’t yet know how to use it. Later, an anime series called Bleach helped me develop my world and characters further. Over the past year, I got serious, finished the first draft, and the second draft just recently.
The story follows Lia, a twenty-two-year-old who is diagnosed with terminal cancer and given only one month to live. She discovers hope and love in the most unexpected form: a mysterious alien from another world who offers her a cure—on the condition that she returns with him to his planet.
Outside of writing, I practice kendo (I hold my sho-dan), snowboard in the winter (CASI 1 certified), and love diving into games like Baldur’s Gate 3, Final Fantasy, and Kingdom Hearts. I’m also studying Japanese with the dream of translating my own novel someday.
I’m excited to connect with you all! Thank you for joining me on this journey toward publication—it truly means the world. 💜