I was born in El Salvador in 1984 to an American father and a Salvadoran mother. As the youngest of three siblings, I developed an introverted personality but was known for my sense of humor and artistic inclinations. By the age of four, I had already shown a natural talent for music, playing the drums. My older brother played a crucial role in shaping my creativity, introducing me to the cartoons, shows, and films of the 80's, which sparked my imagination from a young age.

In 1994, my family relocated to Costa Rica, marking a major turning point in my childhood. It was there that I continued my education and professional development, eventually earning a degree in Advertising and Marketing Communications. In my early twenties, I embarked on several entrepreneurial ventures—ranging from the textile industry to tourism-related products. During this time, my love for creativity and visual arts led me to pursue photography as a hobby, which later evolved into a passion for videography. I began documenting family events, travels, and even everyday moments, using video as a way to capture life’s fleeting memories.

In 2007, I met Roselyn, who would later become my wife after seven years of courtship. In 2015, we welcomed our first daughter, Olivia, and three years later, our second daughter, Helena.

The year 2020 was a significant turning point for us. Like many, our lives were upended by the challenges of the pandemic. We juggled work, homeschooling our eldest daughter, and caring for a two-year-old. Faced with financial pressures, we made the difficult decision to sell our house in late October, achieving financial freedom but at the cost of giving up our dream house. The sale brought a sense of liberation, allowing us to design a life that aligned more closely with our values and goals as a family. However, it also came with a profound sense of loss—letting go of that picture-perfect family house was the second major experience of detachment in my life.

In the following months, we planned a year-long road trip across Costa Rica, beginning in January 2021. The experience of being immersed in nature and spending uninterrupted time as a family helped heal the emotional wounds of selling our home. During this time, I refocused on my physical and mental well-being, determined to be more present for my family. I also reignited my passion for video by creating a family YouTube channel, where I documented our travels for friends, family, and a growing public audience. As the journey progressed, we decided to extend our travels to Mexico, where we spent nearly eight months exploring the country, arriving in Mexico City in December 2021.

Our time in Mexico was enriching on many levels. For Roselyn and me, the cultural experiences left a lasting impact, with Roselyn in particular developing a deep appreciation for world cuisine. For Olivia and Helena, the journey felt like a living geography lesson, bringing their learning to life in a unique way.

Halfway through our trip in Mexico, I experienced a profound personal transformation. By that point, we had been traveling for a year and a half and had earned the nickname "Costa Rica's nomadic family" on social media. While in Oaxaca, I found myself feeling physically and emotionally exhausted from the constant moving between Airbnbs and the challenge of documenting our journey. I began to question the purpose of our travels and felt disconnected from the joy of the experience. One night, as I lay awake, feeling I’d hit rock bottom, I decided to deeply surrender my worries and strongly prayed for inner peace. The next morning, I woke up feeling as though a veil had been lifted. I could see my life more clearly, realizing that I had been too focused on meeting outside expectations rather than truly being present with my family. This shift in perspective marked a turning point in how I approached not only our travels but life as a whole. I began to see things from a broader perspective, and this internal transformation continued to shape my outlook in the months that followed.

A year later, during a trip to Argentina in South America, Roselyn and I began incorporating positive affirmations into our bedtime routine with our daughters. Inspired by neuro-linguistic programming techniques—we initially guided them in repeating the affirmations. Then, I had the idea to record their voices so they could listen to themselves before falling asleep. The immediate positive impact on their behavior piqued my interest in creating a digital platform for children’s affirmations. This concept later became the basis for one of the characters in my novel—Anne, Oliver’s mother.

One night, after returning to Costa Rica following a six-month journey through five South American countries (Colombia, Ecuador, Brazil, Argentina, and Peru), I had an epiphany. At 3:03 AM, I awoke with the clear instruction to write a children’s story in a trilogy format. Without hesitation, I grabbed my phone and began typing out the ideas. At first, I imagined the project would be a simple collection of illustrated short books. With my background in graphic design and Roselyn’s talent as a graphic artist, I thought it would be an easy endeavor. However, as soon as I started developing the story in detail, it became clear that it was far more complex and profound than I had initially envisioned—it was no longer just an illustrated short book, but a full novel.

The result was the first few paragraphs of “The Land of Muya”. As the story unfolded, I realized it was deeply influenced by my personal experiences—both from my childhood and our travels as a nomadic family. Once I had written a few pages of the first chapter, I read it aloud to my eldest daughter to gauge her reaction. Her enthusiastic response assured me I was on the right track. Our evening reading sessions became a cherished routine, where she eagerly anticipated hearing more of the story.

Today, I live with my wife and two daughters on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, writing full-time. Our connection to nature provides me with endless creative inspiration, and my daughters continue to be my greatest motivation. The Land of Muya series is dedicated to them—a reflection of our family's journey, our adventures, and the lessons we’ve learned along the way.