A single book changed my life.
When I was eight, a teacher gave me The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Within weeks, I'd devoured Narnia, discovered The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, and knew exactly what I wanted to do: write epic fantasy.
That dream led me first to journalism, where a stint as a film critic became an unexpected masterclass in storytelling. Watching Hollywood's biggest films taught me the power of unforgettable characters, high stakes, and endings that stay with you long after the credits roll. My reviews are still on Rotten Tomatoes.
Today, I write The Marian Chronicles, an epic fantasy series of warrior queens, dangerous magic, rebellion, and impossible choices. The latest novel, Crown of Wood, follows an audacious heist that ignites a revolution, unleashes long-buried secrets, and tips the balance of a war between three queens.
When I'm not writing, I'm plotting the next twist in The Marian Chronicles and the adventures still to come in its companion series, Dragon Woman.
