The Throne of Glass series is the reason I am alive today.

I first encountered Sarah J. Maas’s Throne of Glass series when I was in my early teens. I struggled with a few things back then, including my ability to read aloud. Back then, I could barely string a sentence together, and reading felt like an insurmountable challenge. Throne of Glass was the first full book series I ever finished, and it marked a turning point in my life. Through Sarah’s writing, I was able to overcome so many personal hurdles—her characters, their journeys, and the themes of abuse, trauma, love, loss, healing, and triumph over darkness resonated with me in profound ways.
For over a decade now, these stories have stayed with me. They’ve become companions through some of the hardest and most transformative chapters of my life. I’ve carried them with me like armor, a compass. And I truly believe that so much of my personal growth—my voice, my confidence, my healing—is because of the world Sarah built and the truths she told through her characters.
To honor that, I began work on a fan-based audio drama—a love letter to the series that shaped me.

Sam taught me to love with all I have.
Ancel taught me how my rage can hurt others.
Lysandra taught me to hold my head up with nobility and dignity.
Arobynn showed me what manipulation looks like.
Nehimia taught me to stand up for what I believe in, no matter the danger.
Manon taught me to embrace who I am, even the dark parts.
The 13 showed me what true companionship and loyalty is.

Rowan showed me I can be loved.
Dorian and Chaol showed me how to stand my ground against persecutors.
And Celeana showed me that no matter how dark things get, no matter the trauma, the pain, the loss, fear, and the darkness.
Your story doesn’t end because of it.
You are built for something more, and your story is yours to tell.

Throne of Glass isn’t just a story I read. It is a story that rewrote my own.
“You do not yield. To whatever end”

The Assassin’s Blade is a collection of novellas that serves as a prequel to Sarah J. Maas’s Throne of Glass series, and it is within these stories that my journey into self-produced audio dramas truly began.
During the challenging days of the 2020 pandemic, while I was still working as an essential worker, I started narrating and voicing all the characters in the first novella, The Assassin and the Pirate Lord. What began as a solitary effort evolved into something I could have never expected. As we progressed into the other novellas, I expanded the roster to include a talented group of voice actors, all generously volunteering their time and talent to bring these remarkable characters to life.
Looking back on this project, it has become a time capsule of both my growth as a voice actor and my development in audio production. It’s been an incredible journey—one that has allowed me to hone my skills while staying connected to the stories that have meant so much to me. Throughout the years, this project has remained a constant companion, and I’m proud to see it continue to grow and evolve.