The Ink of My Soul and the Fire in My Bones is a thoughtful and vividly descriptive story depicting a young man's battle with his quarter-life crisis. The story begins with a sense of urgency and panic as Ethan realizes he is about to graduate from college with a degree but finds no joy in his work. He questions what happened to his passion and starts reflecting on his most intimate memories and experiences to understand how he reached this point. While sifting through his feelings, he is confronted with the deep emotional trauma of his past. He comes to realize that his current sense of identity has been limited by unwittingly allowing events from his past to define him. When he gathers the courage to confront the aspects of himself that he once felt ashamed of, he discovers the strength to forgive both himself and those who have hurt him.
The author possesses a unique voice that blends elements from poetry, philosophy, and personal enrichment books. He sidesteps the typical clichs of personal development by allowing readers to draw their own conclusions about life, rather than rigidly outlining another 'thirty-two step plan to be a millionaire by the time you are thirty-two' kind of book. His narratives immerse the reader deep into the landscape of his mind and initiate a conversation about change.