Welcome, darlings.

I’m Helena—an author, wife, and mom of two. I write sci-fi, fantasy, and romantasy. I’m sharing my YA virtual reality sci-fi serial here on Substack. I’m an introvert who loves yoga, the beach, strong coffee, and a well-organized space. I’m here to connect with fellow readers and writers and share the stories in my head that I can’t stop thinking about.

My novel, The Viridis Survival Guide, will be published here, one chapter at a time, each Monday. Here is the premise:

To save her dying brother, people-pleasing Ava agrees to work inside a virtual world that activates while she sleeps. But when she’s trapped in a brutal academy designed to break its recruits, she must survive a ruthless competition for escape before hackers force the contestants into permanent comas.

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And when you’re ready to begin reading, head to the Start Here page or dive right into Chapter 1.

Thanks for supporting a debut author!

Helena xx