T.R. Oldin

T.R. Oldin is an Indie author who writes mafia, university, stalker, fantasy, and hockey romance. She loves all things dark and travels the world as she reads and writes.

In her books, you can expect mental health representation, dark themes, and a plot that will have your jaw dropping, unable to put the book down. Her goal is for readers to see pieces of themselves in each character and find their strength in themselves even after the story has ended.

T.R. currently lives in Europe and loves to travel to different beaches, learn new languages, and immerse herself in new cultures. When she isn’t writing, she is likely reading in the sand or drinking a latte at a cafe in town.

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