Shawn Spencer is a U.S. military veteran, martial artist, and storyteller who currently lives in the Buckeye State with his beloved wife, Amanda, their two amazing children, and a small army of pets—two dogs, a rabbit, and a cat.

A lifelong lover of discipline and adventure, he spent his early years immersed in baseball and martial arts before enlisting in the military, where he served honorably during the Iraq War. After his service, he studied auto body and paint in Texas, where he rediscovered his passion for martial arts at the Rising Sun Karate dojo under Kyoshi Frank.

Now working as an elementary school custodian by day, he channels his rich life experiences into stories that blend action, heart, and the shadows that often linger behind both. Whether on the page or on the mat, he believes in perseverance, purpose, and never backing down from a fight worth taking.