N.M. Cotton

N. M. Cotton was raised in Merseyside and holds a Bachelor of

Science in Evolutionary Anthropology. Her fascination with

genetics, human evolution, and resilience informs her fiction,

where science and storytelling merge in raw, character-driven

narratives.

A neurodiverse writer with a strong awareness of mental health,

she brings authenticity and empathy to her work—particularly in

exploring the hidden struggles of men and the resilience that

emerges from them. Her debut series, Warborn, blends academic

depth with a love of found-family bonds, loyalty under fire, and

the fierce, fragile ways people survive love and loss. Grounded in

Liverpool’s grit and humour, her stories are visceral yet tender,

cinematic yet intimate. When she isn’t writing, she’s lost in

music, tracing her Celtic roots, or enjoying family life—usually

with a book in one hand and strong coffee in the other.