D.A. Pascal

Don is a passionate author with a burning desire to share captivating stories with the world. Proudly of Filipino descent, Don embraces rich cultural heritage, drawing inspiration from it to infuse depth and diversity into their writing. As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, Don celebrates the power of love, acceptance, and the vibrant spectrum of human experiences. With an unending love for great stories that transport readers to different worlds, provoke thought, and stir emotions, Don is driven by this passion to create stories that will resonate with readers.

Follow Don on TikTok @dapascal and on IG @dapascalbooks for more about their work.

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