Brandon Charles West

For more than twenty years, Brandon Charles West has served his community as a firefighter and paramedic in Virginia. Throughout those years, he has also spent countless hours creating worlds where courage, friendship, and hope still matter.

A lifelong fantasy reader, Brandon writes stories filled with unforgettable characters, talking animals, ancient kingdoms, and ordinary people who discover extraordinary strength.

His Scarlet Hopewell Series follows a young girl whose dreams of another world become reality when a mysterious blue-eyed dog named Dakota wanders into her life. Together they discover winged people who sculpt with light, talking animals, powerful magic, and a destiny that will change two worlds forever.

When he's not writing, Brandon enjoys reading, hiking, and spending time with his family as he dreams up new adventures.