D.G. Woods
DG Woods has been haunted by nightmares and sleep paralysis since childhood. But instead of letting them scare her, she's turned them into stories. She writes what she calls "dark and just real enough for you to question — what if it's true?" tales, mixing her dreams, folklore, and real events in ways that make readers wonder about what's really out there in the dark.
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Rocio Carranza
Rocio Carranza, a multi-genre writer from Austin, TX, spent most of her youth with a book in her hand, consuming stories of fantasy and horror as if her life depended on it.
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Ryan Reid is a seasoned investigator turned author, whose work in law enforcement informs the dark, psychological depth of his fiction. Drawing from years of experience unraveling human motives and hidden truths, Reid crafts chilling thrillers that explore the fractured psyche, moral ambiguity, and the weight of buried secrets. When he's not writing, he can be found drinking black coffee and plotting his next twist. -
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Isabel Cañas
Isabel Cañas is a Mexican American speculative fiction writer. After having lived in Mexico, Scotland, Egypt, Turkey, and New York City, among other places, she has settled in the Pacific Northwest. She holds a doctorate in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations and writes fiction inspired by her research and her heritage.
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Nikki St. Crowe
Nikki St. Crowe is a USA Today and No. 1 Amazon Bestselling Author specializing in dark, spicy romantasy where the villain gets the girl and the girl gets the power.
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Nikki considers the start of her professional career to be in the 4th grade when she placed 2nd in a Young Author’s Competition. Back then she crafted stories about magical mansions and lost treasure. She’s since ditched the treasure hunts, but she'll never give up on the magical mansions (or the morally grey men who inhabit them).
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Lexie Janson
Lexie Janson is a fantasy author born in Poland, where she spent her days getting lost in the forests and stories of old. She is currently living in Ireland, where the landscapes and folklore took her heart. Lexie is crafting intricate worlds and complex characters, often exploring themes of political intrigue and morally grey choices. Her stories are rooted in a childhood immersed in folklore and history. This upbringing fostered a love for ancient traditions and a fascination with the hidden depths of human nature, both of which find their way into her writing. When not lost in the realms of Logarain and Thurait, Lexie can be found delving into history, dabbling in witchcraft, or twirling across the dance floor at a fantasy ball.
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Dana LeeAnn
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S.F. Baumgartner
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Hazel St. Lewis
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De Elizabeth
De Elizabeth is a dark fantasy and horror author, writing both YA and adult. She is passionate about creating emotionally resonant stories featuring bisexual representation, genre blends, unhinged villains, chaotic third acts, and characters with big feelings. Her debut YA novel, THIS RAGING SEA, will be released in Fall 2025 from Holiday House, and her first adult book, SHE HAUNTS ME STILL, will be published in Summer 2026 from Dutton. You can follow her on Instagram @WordsByDe.
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V.L. Bovalino
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I.V. Ophelia
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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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Gretchen Powell Fox
Gretchen Powell Fox spent her childhood in far-off places—figuratively and literally. She grew up with her nose buried in books and her feet on foreign soil. Both, she found, were essential in forming her deep fascination with stories.
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Now, she crafts fantastical and futuristic worlds—along with the fiery heroines destined to change them for the better.
Her creative process involves copious amounts of Sour Patch Kids and sleeping fitfully. Her many interests include Taylor Swift, polka dots, reading fantasy novels, and playing the ukulele.
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She resides in the mitten state with the real-life book boyfriend she married, their three amazing kids, and an aging Samoyed who's afraid of his own shadow. When she's not writing whatever her characters tell her to, you can find her cursing over crochet, learning how to let go and cry during movies, eating spicy food, and daydreaming about long, tropical vacations.
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Lexie Janson
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