The Aspiring Life

The Aspiring Life

Author Interview: Orin Steele, Fantasy Author

What she has learned from her writing process and why asking for help is important

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Katrina Couch
Jan 30, 2026
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Fantasy author, Orin Steele

What has inspired you to write?


I’ve always gravitated towards writing to process trauma in my life. I was adopted and have pretty turbulent relationships with my biological parents. When I was younger I wrote a lot about that pain. In a way I’m grateful I didn’t keep those journals because they were pretty dark and I don’t wa…

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