I’m JK—a writer, editor, and ghostwriter who helps people tell the stories that matter most: memoirs, biographies, historical accounts, and the kind of roman à clef novels that draw from real life but read like literature. What I bring isn’t just the craft of writing, but the breadth of a life lived across many worlds—different cities, industries, and cultures—that’s given me a feel for people and the human condition.

I started out as an engineer and have since called London, Berlin, Munich, Shanghai, Beverly Hills, Asheville, and Washington, D.C., home. I’ve also spent time learning languages along the way—English, German, Urdu, Mandarin, and Arabic—which has opened up even more perspectives. My path has wound through national security, management consulting, journalism, music, nonprofits, and yes—plenty of odd jobs too. Like George Orwell did in Down and Out in Paris and London, I made it a point to step into everyday life and see it from the ground up.

Each stop along the way has sharpened my empathy and my ear for voice. Today, through The Sentient Pen, I draw on those experiences to help clients shape their lives into stories that endure. My goal is simple—to listen closely, write honestly, and make sure every page feels true to the person behind it, shaping lived experience into lasting narratives of truth and legacy.