AJ OLSEN

CRIME / SUSPENSE / DARK COMEDY WRITER

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I write about fierce females in dark, coastal tales.

Inspired by my hometown, Santa Cruz, California, my work explores the messier side of beach town life and the chaotic human drama hiding behind idyllic ocean views.

I’m currently finishing my debut coming-of-rage feminist surf noir. When I’m not writing, you can find me surfing, sailing, and exploring the redwoods.

Black and white portrait of author, AJ Olsen, wearing a necklace and earrings, smiling gently, with a neutral background.

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