Steven Templar

Hey there. I'm Steven Templar! My first novel, "Memoirs of a Lyrical Man," released in 2023 after bouncing around in my head for decades. Since then, I've released its sequel, It's Now or Never, another action packed urban fantasy.

In 2025, I released my first cozy mystery, Killer Deals at Mayview Mall. Fans of whodunnits and pop culture nostalgia- this is the book for you.

When I'm not writing, I enjoy nature, a good coffee, reading, and classic sitcoms.

Some of my fav authors are Robert Ludlum, Anne Rice, Jack Kerley, the Expanse authors, and Jim Butcher.

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