Hello, I’m Kestral.
I’m an author who loves to tell stories about how people relate to one another, and what binds us all as strange creatures living together on this equally strange planet.
Whether through novels, plays, or the occasional stray poem, I explore the threads of connection, conflict, humour, and hope that run through everyday life. My work is often rooted in questions about identity, belonging, memory, and the absurdity of existence. I’m fascinated by the moments where the mundane tips into the surreal, and where even the smallest interaction can echo with meaning.
In previous careers I committed to building a world that prioritises digital privacy, open infrastructure, and technology that enhances people’s lives. I still care deeply about, and advocate for, kinder and more privacy-respecting technology, believing that the tools we create should enhance society rather than distance us from it.
These themes of connection, care, and how we build the systems around us often find their way into my creative work as well. I believe the personal is political, and the stories we tell can shape not just how we see the world, but how we choose to live in it.
On we go!
