My name is Jesse, but I most often go by my pen name, Aridwen Irthen. I’m a writer from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

I have an undying love for the outdoors, and if I’m not holed up writing out story ideas or reading a book, chances are my soulmate & I are off exploring somewhere. I also enjoy playing video games and watching anime. I have a bachelor’s degree in English/Creative Writing from Point Park University, as well as a minor in Psychology. I hope to one day have my own works published, and I’m currently working on a collection of short stories.

In my spare time, I plan on using this blog to give you a peak into my world!

Thank you for delving into The Mystic Haven.

By the way, the name “The Mystic Haven” comes from a fictional bar & inn where my best friend and I used to hold our fantasy role play (on Gaia Online). Those times made a big impact on my life, my writing, and my inspiration. Because of that, the name has wiggled its way into many of my stories. In a way, it is a connecting point between many facets of my writing career.