Autumnal Migration

Summer aged elegantly into a colorful harvest
The descent of fall leaves, aurulent and crimson, caressing
The grace of humanity, animal, and churned earth

Walking upon the vast enchantment of forest
Facing the brilliance of cerulean sky spanning
The journey of light upon us

The promise of winter is subtle within the aria of wind
The persistence of verdant pine will
Anchor the promise of life renewed

Adrift upon this pathless pilgrimage
The measure of a day brings the majesty of amethyst and ruby settling
The ardor of life.

Biography:

Josh is a proud Aims alumnus who has returned home to the college after receiving a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in sociology from UNC and gaining experience within several other organizations. His writing is more than a craft; the paper, pen, computer screen, and keyboard have served as vital counseling roles throughout his life. There is a specific magic found when he is truly in the moment, allowing the words to flow freely from mind to hand. It is when he is in “the zone” he finds a unique blend of comfort and excitement, especially as he begins to truly get to know the characters he has created.

An avid gamer, Josh often uses Dungeons & Dragons as a creative laboratory. He is known to build his fictional characters through gameplay first, playing them out at the table to get a feel for their voices and motivations before translating them into his novels. This passion for storytelling was deeply rooted in his developmental years, inspired by his grandmother’s love of writing. His primary goal is to create works of fiction and poetry that center on LGBTQ+ characters because he wants to have younger readers who identify within the community a safe space to relate to characters that make them feel seen. He draws additional inspiration from a diverse range of authors, including TJ Klune, Nicky James, Jay Bell, Holly Black, Mercedes Lackey, and Laurell K. Hamilton.