A.E. HOWLAND

About the author

A.E. Howland writes to challenge, to unearth, and to empower. As a reader, thinker, and storyteller, A.E. embraces complexity and pursues clarity, believing that growth begins at the edge of discomfort and curiosity. His journey has led him through myriad inspirations—from the historical insights of Holy Blood, Holy Grail to Orwell’s haunting vision of the future in 1984, and Nietzsche’s stark explorations of truth and self in Thus Spoke Zarathustra. Through his writing, he invites others to dive deeper, question further, and embrace the uncomfortable spaces where true growth lies.

The Path to Truth

Growing up in a world of conflicting narratives, A.E. Howland learned to question everything. Influenced by the open-ended mysteries in Graham Hancock’s Fingerprints of the Gods and Zecharia Sitchin’s The 12th Planet, he became fascinated by the power of perspective—how our understanding of truth is shaped by the stories we accept and those we choose to challenge. This questioning spirit is woven through his writing, whether it’s mythopoeic fiction or profound explorations of self-discovery.

As an author, A.E. weaves his love of historical insight, philosophical musings, and human potential, crafting works that provoke thought and stir introspection.

Foundational Philosophies

Books like F.A. Hayek’s The Road to Serfdom and Sun Tzu’s The Art of War have profoundly shaped A.E.’s views on personal agency and strategic thinking. In exploring topics of power, belief, and human resilience, he bridges the worlds of philosophy and actionable insight. Just as Douglas Murray’s The Madness of Crowds tackles modern societal challenges, A.E. tackles internal battles of perception and self-awareness in his work, particularly in The Untruth of Kindness and Perception vs. Intention.

His approach draws from thinkers across time—Kant’s rigorous questioning in Critique of Judgment, the unapologetic curiosity of Annaka Harris’ Conscious, and the critical insights of Jonathan Haidt. A.E. frames his books around a central, driving question: “What are we willing to confront about ourselves to see the world more clearly?”

Beyond the Page

Beyond writing, A.E. is also a husband, father, friend, advisor, and an advocate for personal growth, who approaches his consulting and writing with a similar mission: to help others live and lead with purpose. Inspired by thinkers like Brené Brown in Dare to Lead and Simon Sinek’s message to “Start With Why,” A.E. believes in connecting people to their values and inviting them to be vulnerable in the pursuit of truth.

This is more than a writing journey; it’s a movement toward self-actualization, a call for clarity, and a push to reach the highest potential. For those seeking to go beyond mere knowledge, to challenge their mental programming and discover a life of meaning—welcome. This is where it begins.