Blake Gallows
Blake lives in the Pacific Northwest and while she's not writing or reading she's typically living the lavish life of a domestic goddess. Caring for her energy leeches aka her three children, husband, and two Rottweilers.
Blake loves nature, camping, riding dirt bikes with the family, and all forms of art. She dabbles in photography, watercolor painting, and loves music.
2024 has been a whirlwind of a debut year with three books and a short story being published. What comes next? Blake has plans for 2025, stick around to find out what she is up to.
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Amanda Casey
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Ever King
Ever King is an author renowned for her enchanting stories that blend dark fantasy, magic, mythology, and romance into rich narratives. She is the architect of the Everkingdom, an interconnected fantasy universe where each series is a gateway to a new world. Her stories explore fated love, where magic thrives, romance blossoms, and villains often steal the heart of the heroine. Learn more at www.everkingdom.com
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Sephyrra
Sephyrra juggles the lively bustle of family life with her passion for writing. She's a fan of all types of romance - from spicy love stories to intense dark romances. When she's not busy with her family or stirring pots in the kitchen, she's crafting stories about plus-size characters over 35. Her writing is a blend of humor, heart, and a wide spectrum of emotions, reflecting her love for diverse romance genres. In her world, every free moment is a chance to explore the many flavors of romantic storytelling.
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Nela Mičková
[EN] Nela Mičková is a Czech author who recently began publishing in English. Writing has been her lifelong love—she completed her first novel at thirteen, and at just seventeen, she published her official debut, The Kingdom in the Stone, in 2023. Its sequel, Cracks in the Stone, followed in 2024—both released in her home country, where the duology quickly found success. The series now marks a rare step for Czech YA fiction into the global market—bringing a blend of dark fantasy, emotional depth, and fairytale vibes to a wider audience.
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Jessica Lyn
Jessica Lyn is a dark romance author who loves hockey, the mountains, and snow. She lives on the Oregon Coast with her family and a never-ending list of pets. Her stories, initially chart-topping Kindle Vella serials, are influenced by a decade-long career in psych triage. Outside of writing, she's into reading, traveling, crime docs, and a strong cup of tea.
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Everly Claire
Everly Claire is living the dream as a full-time writer with her partner and two cats on a palm-fringed, white-sand beach on a Caribbean island (really, you should try it!) When she’s not writing, she spends her time on a boat or on a beach (always with a fruity cocktail in hand), getting nerdy (and winning big!) at trivia night, and/or dreaming up more hot scenarios and dark twists involving protective, wounded, clever boys with a bad habit of getting chained up — the ones you aren’t allowed to touch but that we all know you will, anyway.
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Amanda Carnahan
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Katherine Whiteheart
Katherine Whiteheart was raised in the mountains of North Carolina listening to stories of local haunts and lore. She always had a fearful attraction towards the supernatural and eventually found her niche in it—developing a love for the odd, the fae, and the mildly disturbing.
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D.J. Birch
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H.M. Wolfe
My name is Hallah Mikaela Wolfe and I am a writer based in Central Florida.
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I am excited to announce that my debut novel, The Book Of Cin, will be released on September 14th, 2024.
When I am not writing, I spend time with my amazing husband and our two furry babies.
All my life I have written stories.
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Sarah Lee Wohn
Sarah Lee Wohn has been obsessed with books and all things fantasy since her childhood. Driven by endless curiosity and a vivid imagination, she has traveled the world always in search of adventure. Darkness Births the Stars is the first book in her debut adult fantasy romance series, combining an epic, magical plot with a forbidden romance that will steal your heart.
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Poppy L. Roberts
Poppy Roberts has always been a passionate lover of stories and has finally decided it was time to tell one of her own.
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As a child she always enjoyed playing pretend, inventing stories, and immersing herself in imaginary worlds. Now, as an adult, she still gets excited about fairy rings, magical creatures, and discovering entirely new worlds. Her mother encouraged her love of reading at a young age, and Poppy's search for that magical feeling has only grown stronger over time. -
M.K. Ahearn
MK Ahearn grew up in Massachusetts as one of three sisters. She now lives in Maryland with her husband and their three cats. She received her bachelor of arts in international relations and is now completing a master of professional studies in homeland security. When not writing or studying she can be found planning her next travel adventure.
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Abbey Fox
Abbey Fox loves to write action packed Fantasy Romance stories, with ass-kicking heroines, swoon-worthy heroes and a healthy dose of spice. Sometimes, when she should be crafting new worlds and putting her characters' lives in danger, she is tending to her indoor jungle and painting colorful watercolor pieces instead.
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Tori Anne Martin
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Misti Wilds
Just a smut-lover listening to angsty love songs on repeat.
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Misti Wilds loves watching characters pine after one another from afar--until a tall, dark, and brooding alpha male says f*ck this and claims his woman. But one man isn't enough these days--Misti's got her hands full when it comes to writing multiple dark and delicious men with violence in their hearts and a declaration of love etched on the barrel of their guns.
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Tara N Gabrys is a romantic fantasy author who gravitates toward retellings with a hint of spice. She is represented by Josi Beck at Beck Literary Agency.
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If you love immersive stories, lyrical writing, and books that feel like dark fairytales, you’re in the right place.
She was born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois, and graduated from Elmhurst University. She was raised with a passion for telling story through dance all the way into her adulthood. She has since found that telling story through writing is much like a dance of words.
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Nicholas Wolfe
Nicholas Wolfe’s path to authorship is as gripping as the story he tells. Wrongly accused and imprisoned, Wolfe was cut off from the world—but not from his imagination. With no access to computers or traditional writing tools, he saved what little he had to buy notebooks and pencils, crafting Shatter entirely by hand, page by page. Fantasy became both his escape and his way of reclaiming identity. What started as a lifeline in confinement evolved into a raw, personal exploration of fate, power, and self-worth. Shatter isn’t just a novel—it’s a bold testament to the power of storytelling, born from injustice and transformed into art. Now free, Wolfe is dedicated to sharing his voice and world, proving that even in the darkest places, creativ
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Angela Franklin
Angela Franklin is a practicing dental hygienist with degrees in biological clinical science and finance. When she’s not spending family time with her husband and three sons, she can be found writing her next best-selling novel, painting the landscape of her dreams, or letting loose as many arrows as it takes to hit the bullseye; a woman of various talents and interests, which can best be described as research for her creative outlets. She resides in The Ozarks of Missouri.
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A.M. Kay
A.M. Kay grew up in the Midwest where she spent countless hours on horseback, daydreaming about epic fantasy battles and studying archaeology. She has always had a profound love for reading and all things fantasy. She found her passion for writing in 2023 and believes it's never too late to chase your dreams.
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Belle Walker
Belle Walker grew up on the west coast of beautiful Vancouver Island where fantastical worlds with romance and otherworldly creatures quickly became her obsession from a young age. With a penchant for heart stopping romance in everything she writes, Belle loves anything magical. When not creating epic worlds, you can find her enjoying the beautiful outdoors with her husband, pair of wildling children, and their two golden retrievers.
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Brianna Remus
Brianna Remus is a Florida-based author who lives with her husband, three pups, and terrorizing cat. She started her writing journey in 2016 to ward off the woes of graduate school. The light-hearted hobby quickly turned into a passion filled dream that consistently distracts her from the real world.
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When Brianna isn't working as a psychology resident or writing books, you can find her getting lost in the worlds created by others (through writing and movies), spending a day at the ocean, or taking a walk in the forest. She loves to spend her days outdoors surrounded by the beauties of nature.
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Taryn Knightly
Taryn Knightly was born and raised in Colorado but has spent much of her life traveling and moving around. She's been a fan of reading since she could pick up a book. Her favorite genre is fantasy, though she dabbles all over and loves sinking her teeth into a good mystery thriller. She met the love of her life in Washington and now spends her time letting her sense of adventure fuel her creativity. IMMORTAL ORIGINS is her debut dark fantasy and the first installment in the Chronicles of the Immortal Trials. Welcome and happy reading!
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Dari A. Malaunt
Dari A. Malaunt weaves fantasy romance with a dark twist, exploring the complex struggles of love, power, and redemption in her characters' journeys. She’s the mind behind "Horns Unveiled" duology, "Unrequited Love" series, and the upcoming "Divine Destinies" series. When she's not writing, you can find her balancing life as a student and office worker, often dreaming of the worlds she creates, where magic and passion collide.
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B. Green
B. Green is a paranormal romance author based in the mystical landscapes of the United Kingdom. With a flair for the supernatural and a passion for all things otherworldly, B. Green spins spellbinding tales of love, passion, and the unknown. Transporting readers to realms where vampires, werewolves, and witches roam. Drawing inspiration from the rich folklore and haunting legends of the UK, B. Green weaves captivating stories that will ignite your imagination and awaken your desire for the extraordinary. Prepare to be transported to a world where love knows no boundaries and where the paranormal and passion collide in B. Green's mesmerizing tales of love and enchantment.
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Allison Paige
Allison Paige’s dark fantasy novels are inspired by her nightmares and dreams. Her stories shed light on villains and the darker side of what it takes to make a hero.
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Her debut novel After the Bees was derived from the important message that without bees we have no future. This inspired the continuance of Raum and Leah's story that has now become the Revelation Trilogy where each book has an underlying environmental message.
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Jenna Collett
Author of paranormal romance with a fairytale twist. I'm currently writing a spin-off to the Ever Dark, Ever Deadly series that will release spring of 2025.
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I also write paranormal rom-coms with the third book in the Witching You series coming out November 2025!
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As a reader, I enjoy all things romance, especially paranormal and fantasy. My all-time favorite series is the Immortals After Dark by Kresley Cole. I also binge mysteries and thrillers, the spookier the better!
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Rhiannon Hargadon
There was a willow I loved by a creek; sometimes I slept there. I was never afraid, alone in the dark. There was nothing to fear from water and trees and fairytales.
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The real monsters were always people.
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Can we forgive injustice?
Do we accept the fate forced upon us?
Should we fight, no matter the cost?
How do we move on from great loss?
What would you trade to relive one moment?
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Chelsey Ann Tompkins
Chelsey Ann Tompkins writes romance in a fantasy setting with some good twists and spice along the way. Though she grew up in a small town in the desert, she found her true home near Seattle where she loves to read on the rainiest days with a good cup of coffee. She lives with her husband and two wildly imaginative children.
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Emilia Jae
Emilia is an author of dark, epic, and romantic fantasy stories, and has been in love with disassociating through fantasy realms her entire life. She was born and raised in scenic New England, and when she isn't cuddled up with a good book, or writing her own, you can find her playing with her dog, or being the chaotic human that she is with her loved ones. Emilia is a Pisces and INFJ.
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Nyte Roze
Nyte Roze has been obsessed with all things creepy since childhood—especially the kind of horror that sneaks into your head and refuses to leave. But for her, monsters, ghosts, and curses just weren’t complete without a little romance (and preferably a fantasy world where the rules are deliciously unfair). Since books like that were hard to find, she decided to write her own. When she isn’t spinning tales of love and terror, she can be found daydreaming elaborate plot twists, typing furiously, or procrastinating by doom-scrolling.
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Leena Kazak
Leena Kazak has been spinning stories since she was ten years old, when she wrote her first short story and never looked back. A lifelong reader, she’s devoured everything from fantasy and thrillers to historical fiction and contemporary romance—but these days, she’s happily tumbled down the romantasy staircase and shows no sign of climbing out. (Send help).
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She writes low-spice fantasy romance with fierce heroines, impossible choices, and immersive worldbuilding. When she’s in the thick of drafting, Leena wakes up between 4:30 and 5 a.m. to chase that magical, half-asleep window when words flow freely and the world is still quiet.
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Laura M. Drake
My name is Laura M. Drake, and I'm the youngest of five kids. I grew up in Arkansas and moved to Utah to attend Brigham Young University. After spending three summers abroad in France, Japan, and China, I graduated with a degree in Elementary Education and began teaching 4th grade near Salt Lake City. A few years later I moved back to Japan to fulfill a life-long dream of living there. When Covid got bad, I came back to America and have been living in Arkansas and writing full-time ever since. I'll soon be moving to UT and look forward to the new adventures that await me there. When I'm not writing (which isn't very often--I should probably get a life haha) I love playing ultimate frisbee, board games, writing in my journal, and spending ti
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Beth Ball
Beth Ball is a weaver of words and worlds spinning stories of druidic magic and the power of nature that span the epic fantasy realms of Azuria and Eldura. If you enjoy lyrical tales of action and adventure, dragons, werewolves, fae, wily foxes, and more, then grab your enchanted amulet, flaming longsword, poisoned dagger, or other mystical accessory of choice, and let’s start our adventure!
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When she’s not writing fantasy fiction, Beth is a tabletop RPG designer creating adventures and campaigns with her husband Jonathan as part of their work at Grove Guardian Press. She’s also working on her first foray into the LitRPG space with an epic story based on their home duet game. As you might imagine, her ttRPG adventures incorporate lots of drui -
Jaclyn Kot
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About the Author
Jaclyn Kot is a prairie girl, an avid reader, occasional Netflix binger and a total foodie. She is a proud mama of many chickens, two fabulous kitties and a good doggo. She lives on a farm in Saskatchewan, Canada with her husband.
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Amarah Calderini
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Bea Northwick
Bea Northwick is a lover of magical, spooky, and romantic things. She owns too much perfume, can’t pick an aesthetic, and loves 80s movies. She lives with her husband, children, dogs, and a black cat in the sunny American South where she dreams daily of Irish cottages and rain swept Scottish castles.
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Praise for THE CRUEL DARK
"Northwick presents a dark love story that sparkles with elements of gothic horror and more modern romance as Millie explores the dark secrets hidden in Willowfield’s shadows..." - Kirkus Reviews
"This gothic is sumptuous, jolting, and occasionally—like Willowfield’s gardens—blooming with hope." BookLife
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Ciara Hartford
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Liesl West
When Liesl West was a child, she desperately wanted to be the little mermaid. Maybe it’s because she grew up in rural Ohio, USA, with not an ocean in sight, but something about the ocean has always called to her. It’s just too bad she can’t swim. She can, however, write dark fantasy mermaid romance stories that feature strong female leads and wounded cinnamon roll love interests. And for now, that’ll have to be close enough.
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Evette Davis
Evette Davis is a science fiction and fantasy writer. She is most recently the author of 48 States, which Kirkus named one of the Best Indie Books of 2022. The book was also a quarter-finalist for the BookLife Prize 2023 and longlisted in the 2023 Indie Book Awards.
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Davis is also the author of The Others and The Gift, the first two installments of The Council Trilogy, which Spark Press will publish beginning in September 2024.
Davis is a member of the Board of Directors for Litquake, San Francisco’s annual literary festival. In 2023 and 2017, Friends of the San Francisco Public Library honored Davis as a Library Laureate. Her work has also been published in the San Francisco Chronicle.
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Ivy Cliffwater
Ivy is a romantasy author based in Auckland, New Zealand. Combining her love for romance and fantasy, Ivy writes captivating stories that transport readers to hidden lands brimming with magic and passion. When she’s not weaving tales, Ivy can often be found at the local beach, taking in the coastal beauty with her husband and their well-loved border collie, Poppy.
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K.D. Stark
K. D. Stark is an author based in the southern United States where she lives with her husband, three little boys, and too many chickens. After spending years in a career that didn’t quite fit, she turned to writing—a lifelong love. In writing, she discovered a passion for storytelling and crafting new worlds and vibrant characters, as well as an outlet for her lifelong obsession with Greek mythology.
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Nicolette Elzie
Nicolette is an international-selling author known for her grimdark poetry book Babydoll. Her stories range from folklore to dark fantasy, but the root of all her novels is fierce love. When she’s not writing, you can find her curled up with a good book, spending time with her family, or exploring the National Capital.
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Noelle Parker
Noelle Parker is a debut indie author from rural Michigan. She's a huge fan of fantasy and romantasy, and when she isn't writing, you can usually find her around her farm listening to an audio book.
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D.L. Houpt
As a mom of two littles, D.L. Houpt is used to the daily chaos. From a young age, she found herself escaping in the pages of novels. She loves writing stories, dreaming up magical worlds, and doom scrolling astrophysics videos that send her into an existential crisis. When she isn’t found typing up her new idea (most likely ignoring her husband to write), she’s in the garden with her daughter or enjoying a book with her son.
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Karolina Wilde
Karolina Wilde is an author of House of Pain, the first book in a seductive dark fantasy romance trilogy, and a sex-positive freelance writer who worked with some of the biggest brands in the world. She has a serious obsession with chocolate (dark or milk, never white, and always with salted caramel), and when she's not writing another book or another client article, she can be found playing World of Warcraft or trying to conquer her never-ending TBR pile. Find her on social media @karolinawilde or on her website at www.karolinawilde.com.
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Mickey Schoonover
Hey, it’s me ….
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I’ve been making up fictional stories for most of my life, writing fantastical tales in the margins of my days as a reporter and public relations professional. My debut dystopian romantic fantasy Fount and Fortune will published on Aug. 27, and the sequel is completed and being revised. When I’m not writing, I can be found reading, hiking, taking way too many photographs of nature and faraway places, and going on adventures with the people I love. -
Zela Bedrick
Zela Bedrick is the author of the epic fantasy duology Sorcery’s Reign.
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Zela Bedrick left a successful career in media and marketing to pursue a more creatively fulfilling path. After honing her skills in interactive storytelling for video games and apps, she turned to long-form fiction—where her love of immersive worlds and layered characters could truly take root.
Today, she brings that same sense of immersion and emotional depth to her sweeping fantasy novels, crafting tales of courtly intrigue, ancient magic, and characters whose destinies are earned, not given.
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Olena Nikitin
Olena Nikitin is the pen name of a writing power couple who share a love of fantasy, paranormal romance, rich, vivid worlds and exciting storylines. In their books and out, they love down-to-earth humour, a visceral approach to life, striving to write realistic romances filled with the passion and steam people always dream of experiencing.
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Meet the two halves of this Truro UK-based dynamic duo!
Olga, a Polish woman, has a wicked sense of humour with a dash of Slavic pessimism. She’s been writing since she was a small child, but life led her to work as an emergency physician. While this work means she always has stories to share, it often means she’s too busy to actually write. She’s proud to be a crazy cat lady, and together with Mark, they -
Shay Laurent
Shay is a fantasy author who lives in south-western Sydney with her partner, three young princesses, and two pretty kitties. Aside from getting all the cuddles, her life mostly involves psychology, writing, and photography—not necessarily in that order.
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Long before Shay started writing, she fell in love with all things fantasy. She thrives on escaping into the magic and mayhem of other authors, and spinning the tales that run wild in her mind in her own books.
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Alexandra M. Tran
Alexandra M. Tran is an emerging Vietnamese-American author of epic fantasy romance. In addition to writing, Alexandra is a registered nurse. She enjoys spending time with her husband and two cuddly cats. You can find her daydreaming about what to write next or catch her captivated by a fantasy book beside a sunlit window.
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B.L. Lewis
B. L. Lewis has one foot in a faery portal and one out. She has a soft spot for happy endings, animals, riddles, and monsters.
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J.F. Johns
J.F.Johns is 32 years old and was born and raised in Spain. She studied English Literature Creative Writing at ARU in Cambridge, UK.
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In 2017, her novel “Eternal Darkness” won the “Indie Book Awards”. It was also a finalist for best cover.
She is an animal lover and spends her free time playing with her adopted dogs and cats, drinking too much coffee and reading.
She believes in the art of dramatic sighing and eye rolling. She works as a ninja at night, but has been told several times that she’s not very good at her job.
You can follow her on Instagram or Tiktok; @jfjohnsbooks
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Brea Lamb
Brea has been obsessively reading since she was six years old, consuming any and all books she could get her hands on. Thus sparked the dream of creating something similar – a book that would make readers cry and laugh and smile and feel all those big emotions that she did. At nine-years-old, she wrote her first book. Over the years she would write many more, but it was not until Of Night and Blood that she finally felt the book she dreamed of writing had come to life. Since then, she has poured her soul into many more stories and has found herself in the process.
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She spends her time advocating for human rights, drinking too much coffee, chasing around her children, and ordering new books for her endless TBR. She lives in the United States w -
Felicity Heaton
Felicity Heaton is a New York Times, USA Today and international best-selling author writing passionate paranormal romance books. In her books she creates detailed worlds, twisting plots, mind-blowing action, intense emotion and heart-stopping romances with leading men that vary from dark deadly vampires to sexy shape-shifters and wicked werewolves, to sinful angels and hot demons!
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If you're a fan of paranormal romance authors Lara Adrian, J R Ward, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Gena Showalter and Christine Feehan then you will enjoy her books too.
If you love your angels a little dark and wicked, the best-selling Her Angel series is for you. If you like strong, powerful, and dark vampires then try the Vampires Realm series or any of her stand-alone vamp -
Kathryn Ann Kingsley
Kathryn has always been a storyteller. Years of scriptwriting for performances on stage and for tourism in Boston led her to writing romantically dark, fantastical tales, which was an obsession of hers that began once seeing The Phantom of the Opera at a young age.
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When she isn’t penning new villainous leads, she works in video game development. There, she has been everything from Creative Director to Chief of Staff, Design Manager, Executive Producer, and Principal Writer for various companies in the industry.
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Brianna Remus
Brianna Remus is a Florida-based author who lives with her husband, three pups, and terrorizing cat. She started her writing journey in 2016 to ward off the woes of graduate school. The light-hearted hobby quickly turned into a passion filled dream that consistently distracts her from the real world.
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When Brianna isn't working as a psychology resident or writing books, you can find her getting lost in the worlds created by others (through writing and movies), spending a day at the ocean, or taking a walk in the forest. She loves to spend her days outdoors surrounded by the beauties of nature.
A true Tolkien nerd, she also spends a lot of her time immersed in Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, as well as praying that Amazon doesn't complete -
Abbey Fox
Abbey Fox loves to write action packed Fantasy Romance stories, with ass-kicking heroines, swoon-worthy heroes and a healthy dose of spice. Sometimes, when she should be crafting new worlds and putting her characters' lives in danger, she is tending to her indoor jungle and painting colorful watercolor pieces instead.
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Amarah Calderini
Amarah Calderini grew up in the Rocky Mountains, and spent her time imagining magic living in the shadows of the peaks. She writes fantasy imbued with equal parts magic, angst, and steam, featuring strong yet flawed heroines and the fierce-hearted men who love them. When not writing, she can be found soaking up the sun and singing along to the same dramatic songs she’s listened to since high school. She currently lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado with her husband, two children, and their geriatric German Shepherd.
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K.M. Moronova
K. M. Moronova has enjoyed telling dreary stories as far as she can remember. She adores reading and writing dark-themed, romantic books with plot twists and emotional turns. Often, she is found drying flowers in her study or drinking tea while relaxing in her garden. She loves spending time with her partner, exploring the forest, and envisioning more devastating stories to tell.
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Brea Lamb
Brea has been obsessively reading since she was six years old, consuming any and all books she could get her hands on. Thus sparked the dream of creating something similar – a book that would make readers cry and laugh and smile and feel all those big emotions that she did. At nine-years-old, she wrote her first book. Over the years she would write many more, but it was not until Of Night and Blood that she finally felt the book she dreamed of writing had come to life. Since then, she has poured her soul into many more stories and has found herself in the process.
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She spends her time advocating for human rights, drinking too much coffee, chasing around her children, and ordering new books for her endless TBR. She lives in the United States w -
Bea Northwick
Bea Northwick is a lover of magical, spooky, and romantic things. She owns too much perfume, can’t pick an aesthetic, and loves 80s movies. She lives with her husband, children, dogs, and a black cat in the sunny American South where she dreams daily of Irish cottages and rain swept Scottish castles.
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Praise for THE CRUEL DARK
"Northwick presents a dark love story that sparkles with elements of gothic horror and more modern romance as Millie explores the dark secrets hidden in Willowfield’s shadows..." - Kirkus Reviews
"This gothic is sumptuous, jolting, and occasionally—like Willowfield’s gardens—blooming with hope." BookLife
Praise for BLACKWICKET
This dark, eerie fantasy makes it clear from the start that it’s impossible to hide from your des -
Rhiannon Hargadon
There was a willow I loved by a creek; sometimes I slept there. I was never afraid, alone in the dark. There was nothing to fear from water and trees and fairytales.
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The real monsters were always people.
...
Can we forgive injustice?
Do we accept the fate forced upon us?
Should we fight, no matter the cost?
How do we move on from great loss?
What would you trade to relive one moment?
I write folklore and mythology inspired dark fantasy. Emphasis on dark. I don't shy away from serious issues and emotions: suicide, depression, mental illness, abuse, death, infertility, and assault are all in my books. These are not for pleasure or shock value, but because I want to write about authentic pain and suffering, and how we heal ourselves through the bad th -
Emilia Jae
Emilia is an author of dark, epic, and romantic fantasy stories, and has been in love with disassociating through fantasy realms her entire life. She was born and raised in scenic New England, and when she isn't cuddled up with a good book, or writing her own, you can find her playing with her dog, or being the chaotic human that she is with her loved ones. Emilia is a Pisces and INFJ.
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K.T. Maddan
Katie has always possessed a talent for crafting captivating stories. She loves crafting characters with profound depth and is passionate about narrating their stories. When she's not busy creating your next literary delight, she enjoys indulging in PC gaming sessions with her partner or showering affection on her beloved fur babies.
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C.J. Holmes
CJ Holmes lives in England, where it's cold and damp, and it's always raining - which provides her with enough time to write stories about magic, fantasy and romance. She'd like to escape to somewhere warm but that might mean that she spends too much time sunbathing and not enough time writing books.
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She lives in a quaint English cottage which would have one of those idyllic gardens if her fingers weren't the opposite of green. Fortunately, her husband and children don't seem to mind that almost everything she tries to grow ends up dead. She enjoys drinking wine and gin, which conveniently coincides with her love of reading and writing, as well as running and watching bad TV shows. You have been warned....
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Ciara Hartford
Ciara (Keara) is a Romantic Fantasy and Romantasy writer of character driven love stories full of magic, heartache, bloody action, flawed characters, and brutal cliffhangers. When she's not writing she's working on illustration and graphic design freelance, as well as reading every fantasy book she can get her hands on. She lives near Cleveland, Ohio with her mad scientist husband and amazingly talented daughter.
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Leena Kazak
Leena Kazak has been spinning stories since she was ten years old, when she wrote her first short story and never looked back. A lifelong reader, she’s devoured everything from fantasy and thrillers to historical fiction and contemporary romance—but these days, she’s happily tumbled down the romantasy staircase and shows no sign of climbing out. (Send help).
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She writes low-spice fantasy romance with fierce heroines, impossible choices, and immersive worldbuilding. When she’s in the thick of drafting, Leena wakes up between 4:30 and 5 a.m. to chase that magical, half-asleep window when words flow freely and the world is still quiet.
Leena lives in the frigid Northeast with her brooding, handsome husband and their two adorable, half-feral sidek -
B. Green
B. Green is a paranormal romance author based in the mystical landscapes of the United Kingdom. With a flair for the supernatural and a passion for all things otherworldly, B. Green spins spellbinding tales of love, passion, and the unknown. Transporting readers to realms where vampires, werewolves, and witches roam. Drawing inspiration from the rich folklore and haunting legends of the UK, B. Green weaves captivating stories that will ignite your imagination and awaken your desire for the extraordinary. Prepare to be transported to a world where love knows no boundaries and where the paranormal and passion collide in B. Green's mesmerizing tales of love and enchantment.
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Alexandra M. Tran
Alexandra M. Tran is an emerging Vietnamese-American author of epic fantasy romance. In addition to writing, Alexandra is a registered nurse. She enjoys spending time with her husband and two cuddly cats. You can find her daydreaming about what to write next or catch her captivated by a fantasy book beside a sunlit window.
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B.L. Lewis
B. L. Lewis has one foot in a faery portal and one out. She has a soft spot for happy endings, animals, riddles, and monsters.
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Her writing is inspired by Ali Hazelwood, Holly Black, and Emily Dickinson, crafting darker themes into lighter concepts. -
Jenny Grimes
Jenny Grimes writes fantasy romance novels that focus on the blurred lines between worlds, the darkness you’ll find in all of them, and the love that resides there too. She creates her characters and spins her stories from her home in the human realm, where she raises her three little book dragons with her husband, and spends a healthy amount of time reading, travelling, and creating art.
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Sarah Lee Wohn
Sarah Lee Wohn has been obsessed with books and all things fantasy since her childhood. Driven by endless curiosity and a vivid imagination, she has traveled the world always in search of adventure. Darkness Births the Stars is the first book in her debut adult fantasy romance series, combining an epic, magical plot with a forbidden romance that will steal your heart.
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When not creating captivating fantasy worlds and unforgettable characters, you can find Sarah cooking dishes from around the globe, enjoying the idyllic forests near her home with her husband, and trying in vain to contain her two very own little lords of chaos. -
Lily Anh Nam
Lily Anh Nam is an Asian American contemporary romance author. She lives in a quiet New England town with her family and her feline writing companions. Her cats are often featured in her stories. Though she grew up on a tropical island, her favorite season is fall. Caramel lattes and mint chocolates keep her running. When not writing, Lily likes to spend time with her family. She rarely leaves the house without bribery.
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Megan Bowen
I write stories with a lot of heart and a little heat. My books range from cozy slice of life tales to paranormal romance with a touch of murder mystery.
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A.J. Wynn
AJ Wynn is a Southern California-based author who works in marketing professionally, but whose true passion lies in writing. Weaving captivating stories with romance, mystery, fantasy, and much more allows AJ to express her creativity and serves as a canvas for her boundless imagination. When not immersed in the world of words, AJ is an avid reader, book dragon, and interior decorating enthusiast. Her favorite cozy days are accompanied by a fresh cup of coffee and her faithful canine sidekick.
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M.N. Lash
M.N. Lash, despite having a bachelors degree in biology and minors in chemistry/psychology, is a stay-at-home mom from Alabama. When she isn’t reading or writing you can find her crocheting or attending to her many pets. Royally Divine is her first book. You can find her on Instagram for updates on future works @m.n._lash
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M. Maldonado
M. Maldonado (she/her) is an introvert at heart. When she’s not writing, she’s likely lost in a book or spending an arguably unhealthy amount of time scrolling through social media. She enjoys reading fiction across genres, as well as nonfiction on neuroscience, astrophysics, social issues, and anything that helps her become a better human.
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Her love for storytelling began in childhood, when she would imagine alternate endings to her favorite TV shows, movies, and books. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, M. Maldonado draws inspiration from her culture and travels. Exploring new places and cultures has deeply influenced her world-building and character development in Whispers of Emberstones. She enjoys traveling, spending time with friends and f -
Y. Maria
While I wasn’t born with a pen or book in my hand, it feels as if I’ve loved to write and read since forever. Now that I live in Texas, my favorite place to do either is in front of my fireplace. When I’m not reading or writing, you can find me hiking or exploring small towns with my husband and kids.
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I love anything romance. Seriously, give me all the kissing books. But there’s something magical about diving deep into my imagination where dragons and fae exist. So, I guess you can say I’m in my romantasy era -
A.M. Eno
Originally from Howell, Michigan, A.M. Eno travels full-time with her husband and two cats. In 2017, she earned her Bachelor of Science from Black Hills State University, majoring in Psychology and a minor in Sociology. As a lifelong avid reader, she hopes to create worlds and characters that invite readers to fall in love and feel at home. She strives to write high fantasy series that are a safe space for people of all backgrounds.
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Tara Nolan
Tara was born and raised sandwiched between the Great Lakes, where she has dwelled in the Mitten state ever since. She occupies a house with her three gremlins, a husband she's known since the first grade, and various creatures. As an avid reader, Tara always knew she wanted to write a story. She started a fantasy trilogy that she put on hold while writing and publishing Back to You. She is writing the sequel to Back to You and her fantasy--When Darkness Calls--in the Fallen Kingdoms Trilogy.
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D. Kathleen McAteer
As an author, D. Kathleen combines her love of high fantasy, dark romance, and mental health awareness.
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An only child, from a young age D. Kathleen always felt more at home with her nose in a book, preferably something with magic, mythical beasts, and a badass female protagonist. Combined with far too many times watching movies like Beauty and the Beast, Labyrinth, and Bram Stoker's Dracula, it was always a foregone conclusion that she would end up falling for the morally grey villain.
D. Kathleen currently resides in Southwest Washington with her husband, two cats, and a plethora of wild birds demanding offerings. When not working, writing, or reading, she can be found outside in her gardens, marveling at the beauty of nature. -
A.J. Vrana
A. J. Vrana is a Serbian-Canadian academic and writer from Toronto, Canada. She lives with her rescue cats, Moonstone and Peanut Butter, who nest in her window-side bookshelf and cast judgmental stares at nearby pigeons. She holds a PhD from the University of Toronto, and her doctoral research examines the supernatural in Japanese and former Yugoslavian literature and its relationship to modern nation-building and historiography. A. J. Vrana's published works include the Indie Author Project-winning Chaos Cycle Duology: The Hollow Gods (2020) and The Echoed Realm (2021), the companion novel Wildblood (2024) from Parliament House Press, and the romantic short story collection, Stray Feathers: Extras from The Chaos Cycle (2022). Her short fic
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Marcel M. du Plessis
Marcel M du Plessis is an author of literary fiction, horror, fantasy, and satire. He has worked as an editor, teacher, and content creator. He adores all things classical (music and movies) and all things nerdy (something with a controller or something with a set of dice). Good stories mean everything to him and he hopes to entertain and surprise you.
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He is the author of The Silent Symphony, The Curse of Balar, and The Bright Report, with many more to come... -
N.E. Valla
Nadya (pen name: N.E. Valla) is a debut fantasy writer who works as an ICU RN by day and writes by night.
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Born in Florida, Nadya was raised in a bilingual household with her first language being Swedish. Her Scandinavian roots heavily influenced her first fantasy series, Heirs of Fate, as Norse mythology and Viking history has always fascinated her. She moved to Pittsburgh, PA when she was 19 and now lives with her partner Nick and two cats, Nibbler and Captain Hook.
When she isn't working or writing, Nadya can be found curled up with a book, exploring new spots in her city, traveling to Finland to spend time with her family and other new places (when she can), and spending time at home baking, cooking, or competing for her house champion t -
Kelly Crumpley
Kelly Crumpley writes adult fantasy romance steeped in ancient esoteric lore, myth, and prophecy. Her stories explore the tension between fate and free will, often led by fierce heroines, brooding warriors, and enemies-to-lovers chemistry. As a watercolorist, artist, and lifelong romantic, she blends lush worldbuilding with poetic language and emotional depth. When she’s not writing, you’ll find her painting or wandering the woods with her two yorkies Maple and Mochi. Moon Gate Prophecies, her debut novel, is the first book in the Monarch Empirium series.
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May Freighter
May Freighter is an award-winning, internationally bestselling author from Ireland. She writes Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, and Sci-Fi Mysteries that will keep you entertained, mystified, and hopefully craving more. Currently, she's attempting to parent two little monsters and hasn't slept in over 4 years.
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Who needs sleep these days, anyway?
On days when May can join her fictional characters on an adventure, stars must align in the sky and meteors will probably rain down. So keep an eye out.
Her hobbies are photography, drawing, plotting different ways of characters' demise, and picking up toys after her kids. Not exactly in that order, either.
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Louve -ch
Louve- is a queer author with her debut poetry book released in July 2018, she is now bringing her poetic purple prose to the romantic fantasy world with her debut Dark Romantasy: Awakening of the Starborne (Book one in the series: The Game of Endings and Beginnings.)
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Holding fierce FMCs and slow burn romance close to her heart. -
Briar Somerset
Briar Somerset is the author of The A Lay of Ruinous Reign series (a Vampire Romantic Fantasy steeped in Breton folklore and Arthurian legend), and My Darling Malady—a collection of Victorian Gothic Paranormal Romance novellas following the unfortunate adventures of a reluctant investigator and seamstress through the shadowed byways of Victorian society.
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Somerset is an enthusiastic enjoyer of fantasy RPGs/TTRPGs, scalding cups of tea, and finding whimsy in the macabre.
In all facets of her craft, Somerset enjoys exploring the—disenchanting, if you will—undertones of history, romance, and the arcane. -
E.L. Lyons
Reader and writer of SFF, employee of several cats, feeder of raccoons and opossums.
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If you've finished Starlight Jewel and are wondering when the sequel, Austringer's Wrath, comes out, it's sometime this year (2024). I'm doing line edits and waiting on the cover art now, but the edits do take some time.
If you want updates, you can contact me through my website to get my only-when-I-publish-a-book newsletter and/or follow me on Twitter. -
Jessica Ann Disciacca
Hailing from Kansas City, Missouri, Jessica, an Italian American and dedicated teacher with a Master's in Educational Leadership, brings a diverse background, having also graduated with a Bachelors in Fine Art, English, Business, Education, and Communications from Park University in 2015.
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Beyond her professional life, Jessica is a passionate creator, finding joy in art and family time. A lifelong reader, she began writing at 16, making authorship a dream now realized at Dark Flame Publishing. Stay tuned for the enchanting worlds she'll unfold in her upcoming literary books! -
Cidney Mayes
Cidney Mayes is a teacher librarian and writer of speculative fiction from Portland, Maine. She is currently earning her MFA from Southern New Hampshire University. With over a decade of book review experience, she decided to write the stories she’s always wanted to read. Her work explores themes of feminism and power amidst lush, dark, and often magical settings. When not writing, you can find her playing board games and video games, walking in the woods, or watching reality TV with her husband and cats.
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Loren Huxley
Loren Huxley is a full-time author who loves all things dark—dark fantasy, dark romance, dark chocolate (you get the point!). By seventh grade, she was listening to heavy metal, playing RPGs with her older siblings, and writing horror-themed short stories. By high school, she was sneaking dark romances from her aunt’s favorite bookshelves. When Loren isn’t writing something brutal, she’s playing tabletop games with her husband or cuddling with her two giant dogs.
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Emily Scotto
Hi, I’m Emily! I’m a South Carolina romance author who believes in small towns, second chances, and happily ever afters. When I’m not writing, you can usually find me in the garden, curled up with a good book, or hanging out with my husband. My debut novel, Pages of Our Past, is releasing October 1st!
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S.T. Fernandez
S.T. Fernandez (a.k.a. Stephanie) is a Latinx, award-winning author originally from Orlando, Florida. She now lives in the charming beach town of Ventura, California, with her husband and their two spirited wiener dogs.
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Stephanie holds a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Saint Leo University and has been a lifelong fan of romantic fiction, particularly fantasy and paranormal romance. As a proud BookFest Award winner, she crafts immersive stories that transport readers to vivid, emotional worlds filled with magic, passion, and heart.
When she’s not writing or marketing like a mad woman, you’ll likely find her on the patio soaking up the California sun, a glass of red wine in one hand and a book in the other—probably one with a swoon