Stephen R. Marriott

Stephen R. Marriott is an Amazon bestselling author of literary fiction exploring self-discovery, coming of age, and the paths that change us.

His books are for readers who believe the best stories happen when you leave the map behind. Think transformative journeys through unfamiliar territory, where strangers become guides and detours become destiny.

Marriott's own detour started in 2012 when he walked away from London stockbroking to spend a month crossing Spain on the Camino de Santiago. That pilgrimage inspired his debut novella Candyfloss Guitar and changed everything about how he saw the world.

Since then, he's travelled to 50+ countries, collecting stories the way some people collect postcards. His books—from The Reluctant Pilgrim trilogy to his upcoming folklore-driven tale—are inspirational fiction that readers describe as 'armchair travel with soul.'

If you loved The Alchemist, Wild, The Salt Path, or Siddhartha, Marriott's books will feel like home.