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Joel Poe was born in the vibrant city of Havana, Cuba. He pursued his education in the arts at the prestigious Royal Conservatory of Madrid. His academic journey continued at Indiana University Bloomington. His talent and hard work during this period earned him several accolades such as "Premier Young Artist", "Faculty Award", and "Founder Scholars Award".
In addition to his artistic endeavors, Poe maintains an active and engaging social media presence. He uses these platforms to advocate for causes close to his heart: combating bullying, self-harm, and suicide prevention among teenagers.
Poe's name has been featured in numerous media outlets.
He has written scripts for film and TV, and is also a published author. His "Eternal Grind" series made waves in the young adult fantasy genre, ranking highly in charts upon its release.
Poe's musical journey started early, thanks to his grandmother, who taught him to play the piano at just four years old. By ten, he had already won five international competitions. He was later recognized at the Indiana University with a full academic scholarship.
Despite his success in academia, Poe chose to pursue a professional music career after his freshman year at the Jacobs School of Music.
On a personal note, Poe's Spanish heritage is reflected in his upbringing. Born in Cuba, raised in Madrid and the Canary Islands, Spain, he later moved to the US, residing in places like Bloomington, Los Angeles, and Miami, Florida. His diverse background has undoubtedly influenced his artistic and personal journey.
Reviewed by Pikasho Deka for Readers' Favorite
Hop on for an action-packed steampunk adventure ride with Joel Poe's Legend of the Phoenix Resurgence. Set in the magical world of Aelloria, the story follows Joren, a seventeen-year-old blacksmith living in the village of Hopegrove. After stumbling upon the ancient artifact of Undying Flame, Joren bonds himself with the AI Fenria, who guides him through a dangerous journey to find the Inmost Cave, where Joren will have his answers. Along the way, Joren fights monsters and men from the Ossein Guild, forming a formidable alliance, including the Rogue Lyra, Holy Paladin Anwar, Mage Kolos, and Healer Rafaela. However, a larger threat awaits as the Ossein Guild Master and warlock Malazar puts all their lives in mortal danger. Can Joren rise to become the phoenix reborn?
Legend of the Phoenix Resurgence is a gem of a book for young adult LitRPG readers and gamers alike. Fast-paced and action-packed, there is not a dull moment in the entire book as you find yourself hooked to the pages until the end. Joel Poe has built a wondrously imaginative world full of monsters, paladins, thieves, and warlocks in which you can't help becoming immersed. The narrative reminds you of the Hollywood movie Ready Player One, where a young man finds himself inside a video game and plays to win it and attain his goals. I liked all the members of Joren's team and their playful banter and interactions. All in all, a thoroughly entertaining adventure fantasy novella.
