David Cleofas Avila is a YA fantasy author and multidisciplinary artist whose work braids schizophrenia, travel, and hope into stories, songs, and images.
He is the author of Lightward Home, an epic YA fantasy about sea journeys, dragons, and found family in a dragon‑scorched world.
A former peer support specialist with a B.A. in psychology and a diagnosis of schizophrenia, he makes art, music, and fiction to better square away the sequelae of life.
On this site you can read about his books, explore his art and music, and get in touch for interviews, readings, or collaborations.