Tracy Leonard Nakatani
In the shadowed corners of Tracy Leonard Nakatani’s fantasy worlds, werewolves walk among men, heroes bear the scars of villains, and morality is never just black or white. Drawn to low magic, ancient curses, and the tangled depths of humanity, she crafts stories of loyalty, found family, and the fragile line between hero and monster. When she’s not weaving her tales, you’ll find her with a cup of coffee in hand, making art, or traveling with her family—quietly passing as human.
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Rebecca Ferrier
Rebecca Ferrier is an award-winning writer based in Edinburgh. In 2022, she was awarded a place on the RSE-funded Death Writes network, supported by The University of Glasgow Arts Lab.
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Martin Edwards
Martin Edwards has been described by Richard Osman as ‘a true master of British crime writing.’ He has published twenty-three novels, which include the eight Lake District Mysteries, one of which was shortlisted for the Theakston’s Prize for best crime novel of the year and four books featuring Rachel Savernake, including the Dagger-nominated Gallows Court and Blackstone Fell, while Gallows Court and Sepulchre Street were shortlisted for the eDunnit award for best crime novel of the year. He is also the author of two multi-award-winning histories of crime fiction, The Life of Crime and The Golden Age of Murder. He has received three Daggers from the Crime Writers’ Association and two Edgars from the Mystery Writers of America and has also b
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Brigid Kemmerer
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Sharon Lynn Fisher
Sharon Lynn Fisher writes mash-ups of fantasy, mystery, and slow-burn romance set in lush and atmospheric worlds. Her current series of stand-alone novels (which began with Salt & Broom) features cozy gothic fantasies set in Victorian England.
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Sharon's books have been published by Tor, Random House, Blackstone, and 47North. They've been praised and recommended by Booklist, Kirkus, Publishers Weekly, the Historical Novel Society, and RT Book Reviews, among others.
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Elise Kova
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ELISE KOVA is a USA Today bestselling author. She enjoys telling stories of fantasy worlds filled with magic and deep emotions. She lives in Florida and, when not writing, can be found playing video games, drawing, chatting with readers on social media, or daydreaming about her next story.
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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.
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Scarlett St. Clair
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Kathryn Ann Kingsley
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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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Cait Jacobs
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Jaclyn Rodriguez
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When she’s not writing, she can be found devouring novels (especially fantasy and romance), indulging in dark chocolate, or traveling and enjoying the magic of the real world.
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I'm Ligia de Wit, author of the Bradaís Pledge series—a fantasy romance adventure with a unique twist on pirates and a touch of twisted Peter Pan vibes.
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K.J. Altair
K.J. Altair is the author of Feathers of Ash and Hope, a New Adult Fantasy Romance filled with slow-burn sizzle, high-stakes adventure, and forbidden love. Ever since she learned to read, books have been her constant companions and —apart from her husband and kids— she loves nothing more than getting lost in another world.
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Rachael Wright
Rachael Wright is a Colorado native with degrees in History and Political Science from Colorado Mesa University and writes for several political newspapers. She is a devoted tea drinker, Manchester United fan, and Scotland history buff. Rachael lives in Colorado with her two children and is available to speak at book clubs and events and can be reached on her website http://www.authorrachaelwright.com
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Kristen Illarmo
Kristen Illarmo is a young adult, science fiction author driven to write stories with strong female characters in the backdrop of crumbling societies.
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She proudly calls New Orleans home, a fact that may only change if the perfect beach town reveals itself. When she’s not toiling to improve efficiency in local government in her day job, she’s writing about dark possible futures and thinking about the importance of the choices we make.
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Jesse Sprague
Hi. My name is Jesse and I’m a compulsive writer
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I can’t help it. I write prolifically. I write because I must! And luckily for you, my dear reader, the stories never stop.
What do I write?
I write fantasy because the world we live in can feel like a trap.
I write sci-fi because I like to toy with worlds, universes, and cultures. I like to play god. I write horror as a kind of decadence. I mean, who doesn’t like writing that bleeds?
Regardless of what type of speculative fiction I write, you can expect that it will be dark. Whether my inspiration comes from a shiver crawling up my spine while darting across a dark parking lot, a fascination with Gothic heroines and their delightful kidnappability, or a desire to build a world to suit a spiffy MM