About the author

Hello bookfriends,

My name is Anthony Sudano. I’m a pharmacist by day, and an indie author by night.

I’ve always been a reader, but over these last few years I felt guilty reading fiction; I was turning thirty, a husband, a working professional, and so I spent my free time reading finance books, self-help books, and learning how to invest the 10% I was supposed to keep away every other week… man it was depressing.

So I turned back to reading—and now writing—fantasy, and I’ve never been happier 😊.

I adore my hometown of Montreal, but I also fell in love with Banff, Alberta when I spent four years there for pharmacy school. I’ve always been a fan of Harry Potter, and since I spent almost ten years in university—I love academia settings.

I grew up playing video games, especially Blizzard titles like Diablo and World of Warcraft. The squad and I still connect online over League of Legends, or in person in our basements—sipping espresso and playing Magic: The Gathering.

I draw from both my personal and professional experiences when writing. If you enjoy Blizzard games, MTG, Harry Potter, academia settings, cozy vibes, and overall YA fantasy, I invite you to check out my work.

Of note, I draw inspiration from my multicultural friend group to craft each of the characters in my story. You’ll see verbal tics that reflect the diasporic communities they come from, and I’ve had each of these friends sensitivity-read to ensure they’re accurate. The book is written in English, but you’ll see the occasional word or two in another language. The words/expressions/dialects reflect their backstories, and I hope that some of you will connect with them personally.

Finally, I have been blessed in my life to find my life partner early on. My wife and I started dating at 17 years of age, and were married in 2022. I am Italian, and she is Chinese. We enjoyed learning about each other’s cultures through the years, and we even taught each other phrases to communicate with our grandparents (before they passed). I have drawn inspiration from our romance to craft Liam’s own lovestory—it’s personal, and I hope you like it.

Thank you for reading my book(s). They are queer-normative, low/no spice YA—something I can comfortably read to my future kids. MCs are 18 years old in book 1 (LRPC). Age rating is 14+.

My inbox is open to you all: author@liamrusso.com

I’m happy to hear from readers, and hope you all have a lovely day.

Best regards,

Anthony Sudano

A young man in a burgundy suit, black shirt, and striped tie standing in a gothic-style stone arch hallway. He is wearing glasses and a watch, with a slight smile, looking at the camera.
A young man in a burgundy suit, black shirt, and striped tie standing in a gothic-style stone arch hallway. He is wearing glasses and a watch, with a slight smile, looking at the camera.