My name is Jonathan Fernandes and I am 28 years old. I am currently a senior at ODU majoring in English. I graduated high school in 2011 and then joined the US Army for 4 years. After getting out, I enrolled at ODU. I have worked a variety of jobs during this time but I currently renovate houses for a living. I have experience dealing with people and a vast array of situations. My goals are to continue flipping houses and renting them as a means of passive income while I write a novel. I am an avid reader and I believe that novels and fiction represent the times we live in. The times we currently find ourself in have been challenging for everyone. The pandemic has heightened tensions within this country as we battle over race, culture, and the future. I stand in the middle of most things, seeking for some type of resolution to the hate and division that seems to be engulfing our society. I wish to write a story that addresses this, in the hopes that the reader will find a measure of peace and hope within the pages, while also showing a path towards reconciliation.