Tricia Andersen

Tricia Andersen is an author with a strong academic background in English and communications, holding a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Iowa and an Associate of Arts in Communications Media/Public Relations from Kirkwood Community College. Her personal experiences in martial arts, including kickboxing and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, inform her writing, particularly in genres that explore combat sports and physical discipline.

A member of Hard Drive Performance Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Andersen has spent years training alongside fighters, gaining firsthand insight into the journey from fight camp to the cage. Though she has never competed in MMA, her participation in jiu jitsu competitions and her affiliation with Roufusport in Milwaukee provide authenticity to her work. Her writing often reflects themes of perseverance, athleticism, and personal growth, drawing from her deep connection to martial arts culture.

Andersen balances her writing career with family life, residing in Iowa with her husband and three children. Her background in both literature and combat sports positions her uniquely to craft narratives that resonate with readers interested in action-driven stories and character-driven drama.