Johann van Molendorff – Author of Raven and Redemption
Welcome to Dark Vale Creations, the official home of South African author Johann van Molendorff. Discover Raven, an emotional story of survival, healing and hope, and Redemption, a compelling journey through hardship, courage and second chances. Read the book descriptions, meet the author and order your ebook or paperback directly online.
About: Johann Van Molendorff
About me
Born and bred in South Africa and currently resides in a quiet suburb in Pretoria. I was born in 1975 and turned fifty on 1 Nov 2025. I started my journey into fantasy with masters such as Tolkien, Eddings and Pratchett when I was about 11 years old. I was hooked. I read every fantasy novel I could get my hands on. In 1990 when I was 14 I was introduced to Dungeons and Dragons and my world just opened up. I could actually now portray and experience what I have been reading, at a table surrounded with friends. It wasn't long before I wrote my first campaign and my friends loved it. About 15 years ago I started Redemption. I procrastinated on it. Life got in the way, work, kids, divorce, mental issues I had to work through.I've always wanted to immortalize myself with the written word, just never felt the confidence to put my story out there. At the end of 2025 I decided it was time. I needed to publish my book. It is done and I'm super proud of this accomplishment. Already working on my second and hope to publish it at the end of 2026.
