About Me

Hey there! I’m CJ Hawthorne, indie author and coffee enthusiast on a mission to produce fun, clean fiction for young people. The world above has always inspired me, and I thrive on new experiences. I was raised on the original Star Wars trilogy and read voraciously since early childhood. When I was fourteen, I decided to try my hand at writing a novel, and a love for creative writing was born! I completed my first draft in the summer of 2018. Since then I’ve continued to write, gather inspiration, and chase my dreams. 

In 2021, I self published Exodus: Book One of the New Covenant Trilogy at age 16. It was such a fun experience, and I met plenty of inspiring readers and writers in the process! However, I knew very little about successfully launching an independent novel. I still have a lot to learn, but I've come a long way. 

After extensive revision, I re-released Exodus in April of 2025. A year later, Exile: Book Two of the New Covenant Trilogy followed. Now, I look forward to continuing to write alongside whatever else life brings my way.

Thank you for being here, and happy reading!