About the Author C. K. Farrell
I have been drawn to stories for as long as I can remember. Growing up in Sri Lanka, imagination was both refuge and adventure—a way to make sense of a world full of uncertainty. Writing my first story for my mother while she recovered from surgery was a small, instinctive act, but it revealed something lasting: storytelling was how I made sense of the world, quietly sealing my love for writing.
My journey eventually led through engineering and marketing—fields that sharpened my attention to detail, both technical and creative—but storytelling never let go. I returned to writing with intention, determined to bring the worlds I carried inside me fully to life.
I’m naturally introverted, endlessly curious, and deeply drawn to systems, strategy, and the architecture of worlds. I find joy in adventures —traveling, playing intricate board and video games, and learning something new whenever I can.
My fiction explores the spaces between light and darkness, life and death, memory and transformation. While my current work centers on speculative fiction, including dark fantasy, my storytelling continues to evolve—guided by curiosity, craft, and a lifelong love of stories.
At heart, my goal is simple: to offer readers the same refuge stories once gave me—worlds to escape into, questions to sit with, and journeys that linger long after the final page.
What inspired you to become an author?
I’ve always been drawn to the spaces between things — memory and imagination, silence and story, what’s said and what’s felt. Writing became a way to explore those spaces and to make sense of the worlds we carry inside us. I didn’t so much decide to become an author as realize, over time, that storytelling was the language I returned to again and again.
What genres do you write in?
My work often blends genres rather than fitting neatly into one. I write stories rooted in speculative and literary traditions, with an emphasis on atmosphere, interiority, and emotional truth. I’m interested less in rigid categories and more in how stories feel—and what lingers after the last page.
How can I stay updated on your new releases?
The best way to stay informed is through this website, where updates and reflections are shared as they’re ready. A newsletter is available for those who would like occasional, thoughtful updates—sent only when there is something meaningful to share.
Do you have any upcoming events or book signings?
At this time, I don’t have public events or signings scheduled. Any future appearances or readings will be announced here when they align naturally with the work and the moment.
What is your writing process like?
My process is quiet and layered. It often begins with fragments—an image, a line, a question—and unfolds slowly through reflection and revision. I tend to work in seasons rather than sprints, allowing stories the time they need to take shape before they’re shared.
Where can I purchase your books?
When available, my books can be found through major retailers and selected independent bookstores. Direct links will be provided on the Books page as releases become available.
If you have a question not answered here, you’re welcome to reach out through the Contact page.