Master of the Story

JD is a bestselling novelist, award-winning screenwriter, and dynamic educator who brings a wealth of experience from multiple worlds. He's consulted on a variety of high-profile entertainment projects, including an Emmy®-nominated series and a groundbreaking video game that won 14 awards in its debut year. But JD's talents don't stop at the page or the screen. With a decade of service as a psychological operations officer and deception expert in the intelligence community, he earned a reputation for his leadership on high-stakes missions. After surviving a devastating attack that changed the course of his life and his team’s future, he pivoted to become a successful private contractor, working with international law firms and solving complex operations for some of the world’s most influential clients. A personal tragedy in 2005, the loss of his beloved wife and two girls, profoundly shaped JD’s work and inspired the creation of a character that honors her memory. Today, JD channels his diverse experiences—both triumphs and heartbreaks—into every story he tells, weaving depth, complexity, and heart into every page.