Orin writes character-driven stories rooted in magic, transformation, and resilience. Her work focuses on strong, complex women, vivid settings, and the quiet but powerful moments that shape who we become. With a background in branding and marketing, Orin has always been drawn to creative work and storytelling, but it wasn’t until her late twenties that she began pursuing creative writing more seriously. What started as a love of reading fantasy became a commitment to crafting her own stories—stories that ask questions about identity, strength, and the cost of becoming who we’re meant to be.

D.L. Jennings is an epic fantasy author and U.S. Air Force veteran whose work is shaped by years of global experience and storytelling developed during active duty. Best known for the Highglade series, including Gift of the Shaper, Jennings crafts immersive worlds filled with magic, conflict, and deeply human emotion, drawing on both imagination and lived experience to bring his stories to life.

J.R. Cathers is the debut author of Child of Shivay, a romantic fantasy that weaves together ancient magic, forbidden love, and the journey of self-discovery. A lifelong lover of fantasy, J.R. has spent years crafting immersive worlds and complex characters that delve into themes of identity, power, and belonging. When not writing, J.R. is often found hiking trails, rock climbing, or chasing inspiration in wild, untamed landscapes that fuel the imagination.

I am a passionate storyteller who weaves intricate tales in the realms of Sci-Fi and Fantasy. My debut novel, Creonex, is a fantastical sci-fi epic that transports readers to vividly imagined worlds filled with complex characters and compelling narratives. With a love for serious world-building, I absolutely delight in creating detailed descriptions of the unique civilizations and landscapes that populate my stories. This meticulous attention to detail invites readers to immerse themselves fully in the narrative and prompts them to reflect on the intricacies of the human experience.

Just like any other millennial, escapism and delusion fuel my stress relief tactics—cue my obsession with Fantasy and Romance novels. I want my readers to feel like they've found new best friends within my books, connecting with characters who are as flawed and real as they are. You'll always find found family, powerful women, and cozy fictional creatures (including a certain cat-inspired companion) in my stories.

Lindsey Sparks is a bestselling indie author from the Pacific Northwest, known for immersive fantasy and science fiction novels rooted in mythology, layered with romance, and laced with adventure. Her stories explore complex themes like motherhood, found family, identity, and power—through deeply emotional journeys led by strong, realistic characters.

Dana Evyn is a romantasy author who has been lost in her daydreams for as long as she can remember, though she only recently started writing them down. When she’s not writing, she’s usually reading a good book—especially one with an indomitable female lead, a unique magical world, and a dark twist you don’t see coming. She lives in Kirkland, WA with her two tiny humans, ever-supportive husband, and giant golden retriever.

Morgan Gauthier graduated from Louisiana State University with a BA in Theatre and writes fierce romantasy featuring flawed characters and whimsical worlds. She currently lives in East Tennessee with her husband, three children and three dogs. When she's not reading or writing, Morgan enjoys playing disc golf, drinking lots of coffee, and binge-watching shows with a big, cozy blanket.

Noëlle Alexandria has been writing since early childhood, first spinning stories about mermaids and fairy-princesses, and now about mobsters and showgirls. When not writing, Noëlle can be found flying planes and traveling…with a laptop to write, of course. It is more than a passion to her. It is a way of life that will continue as long as there are stories to tell, and there will always, always be more stories to tell. Originally from California, she and her family now call Vancouver, Washington home.

Chelsey Ann Tompkins writes romance in a fantasy setting with some good twists and spice along the way. A Conduit of Light Series is her first series and A Realm of Revelry is her ongoing series of standalone spicy fairytales. She lives near Seattle with her family where she loves to read on the rainiest days with a good cup of coffee.

Enna Hawthorn is a self-published author of fantasy romance. Born and raised in the United States’ beautiful Pacific Northwest, it was as a young adult that writing became a major part of her life through fanfiction and text-based role-playing games. That experience and those characters are what propelled her back into writing as an adult.

T. L. Tyner is a queer fantasy author and librarian based in Washington State. By day, she works in libraries helping readers discover the stories they need; by night, she writes epic, character-driven fantasy rooted in folklore, emotional depth, and quiet resilience. Growing up among misty forests, stormy coastlines, and moss-covered mountains—from the Ho Rainforest to the slopes of Mount Rainier—deeply shaped Tyner’s imaginative landscapes. These environments inspired a lifelong fascination with ancient magic, lost histories, and the strength found in unlikely heroes.

Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, I have a deep love for forests, rainy weather, and the perfect iced coffee. A Taurus down right to my bones, I am an incredibly grounded individual who values the family we decide for ourselves, kindness & acceptance above all else, and… a fun tattoo every now and then ;) My debut Fantasy Romance book, The Cave of Swords, is releasing Summer 2025 and I cannot be more excited! I dreamed of being an author (and at one point, an editor) as a child and it is the best thing ever that I get to finally high-five my younger self and say, “we did it!”.

Katie Skye is an urban fantasy author. She's been crafting stories for as long as she can remember. When she's not thinking up new, magical stories you can find her lost in a book, curled up with her furbaby, Bella. At the ripe age of eight she won a local writing contest and was published in the local newspaper, that’s when she knew she wanted to be a writer. She lives in California and loves escaping to the beach or the mountains whenever she can. She has a bachelor's in English and Creative Writing and is currently working on her master's degree.

Jes is a multi-award winning Fae Romantasy, Dystopian Punk Lit, and Historical Fantasy writer, a mom of three nerdlets, a faeriecore and elfpunk geek, tree hugger, nature photographer, and a helpless romantic who married her insta-love high school sweetheart. In addition to her family, she shares her home in Seattle, Washington with a rambunctious husky-chi and a collection of Doc Martens boots. She is addicted to coffee, GIFs, memes, potatoes, cheese, kilts, mossy forests, eyeliner on men, and artsy indie alt rock.

R.K. Devon has dreamed of being a writer since she was a little girl. In 2023, she made the jump and is now the proud writer of a fantasy romance series debuting early 2025. You can also find her work in “The Tongue is Sharp: An Anthology of Feminine Rage”

Stephanie K Clemens is known for many things: an author, photographer, dog mom, instagrammer, adventurer, teacher, lawyer, and more. When she’s not sitting behind her laptop she can be found on some adventure. Most of the time it’s a road trip with her two doggos, but recently it has been in the pages of a book.

Reader. Writer. Exes-to-Lovers Advocate. Jaime writes fantasy romance featuring competent heroines of color, secondary world settings with modern touches, and plenty of spice. There’s usually angst involved, but it always comes with a happy ending. She is a Korean American transracial adoptee living in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and two cats. When she isn’t writing, if she’s sitting then she’s probably knitting (or spinning yarn. Actual yarn, not tales). She loves fountain pens, collecting notebooks, and wishes her enthusiasm for gardening was reflected in the actual results. Jaime acknowledges and thanks the Coast Salish peoples, particularly the Snoqualmie Tribe, for their ongoing guardianship of the lands and waters where she lives and creates her stories.

I’m Rebecca Enzor, an environmental chemist on Whidbey Island, WA, where I live with my husband, three dogs, two cats, and three chickens. I love mythology, wine, and My Little Pony (although I pre-date “Bronies” by a number of years). Obsessed with everything ocean, I studied fisheries biology in college and electrocuted myself collecting fish in a river, which inspired several key scenes in Speak The Ocean. My debut novel, SPEAK THE OCEAN (Blackfish meets The Little Mermaid) originally published in July 2019. After receiving the rights to the book back, I have re-debuted as a self-published author.

Ashley lives in the lush and green Pacific Northwest with her husband, their dog, and the house ghost that sometimes makes appearances in her charming, old home. When she’s not writing fantasy novels she enjoys traveling the world, reading, kicking butt at board games (she recommends Splendor and Dominion), and frequenting taquerias. For all the latest releases and updates, subscribe to Ashley’s newsletter, The Coven, today!

K.M. Mohr is an indie fantasy author known for weaving lyrical prose with immersive, emotionally driven storytelling. Their work often explores the pull between destiny and desire, crafting richly layered worlds where magic, love, and identity collide. In Of Sea and Sky, Mohr invites readers into a sweeping romantasy filled with atmospheric settings, complex characters, and the kind of slow-burn tension that lingers long after the final page. When not writing, they can be found dreaming up new worlds and connecting with readers who crave stories as vast and untamed as the sea.

Five years ago, I had a pile of business books on my bedside table that I was never going to finish. I used to love reading, but somewhere along the way it had turned into a chore. This year, I’m on track to read 100+ books, and I’ve rediscovered what I lost: reading for pure joy. The unlock for me was this genre of “romantasy” (I kind of hate that label). It’s fantasy that centers women, friendship, love, found family. Stories that transport you instead of lecturing at you. Books that make you stay up too late because you just have to turn the page. I’ve spent 15+ years leading B2B SaaS marketing teams: product marketing, brand, events, partnerships, content, demand gen, you name it. I’ve written dozens of white papers and strategy docs, but safe to say none of them kept folks reading all night for the joy of it.

S.M Jinx is an indie author who first published her ‘A Mafias Seduction’ series in 2024 under the pen name Shay Jinx. Less than 12-months later, her contemporary era began and so did the rebrand, thus, S.M Jinx was born. S.M Jinx lives with her partner of 5 years, together with their 3 dogs. She is an avid reader, makeup artist, model and car enthusiast

Hazel St. Lewis is a Romantasy and Dark Romance author. Diagnosed with dyslexia at a young age, she struggled to read and write, but fantasy stories inspired her to start storytelling. Unfortunately, now, she is a little too obsessed with morally gray characters. When she isn’t writing, she can be found playing with her hoard of cats (too many to count…it’s a problem), singing songs to said cats, or painting character art.

Zara Castle is a dark fantasy and contemporary romance author from the Pacific Northwest. While she’s been reading all her life, she started writing her first novel in 2024. As an avid consumer of romantic fiction, she has read everything from fluffy fantasy to alien adventures. Her favorite color is the rainbow and she has a concerning obsession with quippy stickers.

Jade Austin is the author of the dark romantasy novel I'm Still Alive, the first in a gripping trilogy that blends vampires, mystery, and forbidden romance. Known for her atmospheric storytelling and emotionally raw characters, Jade explores themes of memory, trauma, and inner strength through her writing. When she’s not crafting hauntingly beautiful tales, she’s connecting with readers who crave fantasy laced with heartache, resilience, and just the right touch of danger.

Baley Noal is a PNW native who writes gritty contemporary romance. She’s all about those Lifetime over Hallmark vibes with her books. All her novels are PNW-coded, include besties that’ll make you feel like you’re part of the crew, open door swoony spice, banter that hits, dogs with MC energy, and of course, a happily ever after.

Ainsley Vale writes dark romances meant to steal your breath and keep you turning pages late into the night. When she isn’t tucked away writing until the early hours, you can usually find her curled up with her Kindle, devouring every kind of romance book she can get her hands on. She’s a firm believer that every love story, whether sweet, messy, or dangerously addictive, deserves to be told. She lives in sunny Florida with her husband and two sons, where her days are filled with baseball games, theme park adventures, and everything in between. No matter where life takes her, Ainsley is always chasing stories, creating, and dreaming of the next world she’ll pull readers into.

Leslie Bates currently resides in New England, where she spends her days coordinating weddings and her nights creating stories that make readers fall in love with the villain and their happily ever afters. When Leslie is not writing, she can be found exploring the world one passport stamp at a time, watching reruns of her favorite shows or curled up on her couch with a good book.

Shana Collins is an author of sinfully dangerous romances. She enjoys crafting and reading captivating stories about strong women who embrace the beauty of moral complexity. Each of her books is filled with unexpected twists that will leave readers eager for more. She is an Army veteran from Hawaii and now calls the Pacific Northwest her home. Her two daughters are her best friends, and you can often find them at a local Starbucks, sipping vanilla lattes and working on their laptops.

Howdy! I'm J.C. Murphey, lover and writer of dark romance and dark fantasy. Collectively, I have been writing for 20 years and stockpiling all sorts of spooky, gory projects that I am slowly (very slowly, sometimes) putting out into the world. I live in Texas with my husband, daughter, two cats and a dog. So while I seem heartless ruthlessly torturing my poor characters, I assure you I do have some semblance of a heart somewhere

Patricia D. Eddy writes romance for the beautifully broken. Fueled by coffee, wine, and Doctor Who episodes on repeat, she brings damaged heroes and heroines together to find their happy ever afters in many different worlds. From military to paranormal to BDSM, her characters are unstoppable forces colliding with such heat, sparks always fly.

Zoe Shae has always been fascinated by stories. Whether she was creating them with her father, or reading them, they have always been a constant. One of her favorite memories is of receiving a pre-ordered book at midnight in high school and hiding under the covers until the sun came up to finish it. Zoe spends her time pretty much the same way each day. Writing, reading, singing, and spending time with her family. She hopes to show her daughters that they can follow their dreams

Bethany Maines is the author of romantic action-adventure and fantasy tales that focus on women who know when to apply lipstick and when to apply a foot to someone’s hind end. Whether you like modern-day tales of daring-do, or far-flung speculative fiction, you’ll find each story contains a heroine who will fight for truth and true love.

Kay Zempel writes paranormal romance, fantasy romance, and erotic fantasy. Moon Dance is her debut novel. Kay is a former academic, educator, and technical writer, but she remained a world-builder at heart. A Southern California native, she now lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and the world’s laziest husky. They are living out their own happy ever after.

Hi, I'm Alexa Shay (she/her), an author and giant nerd from the Pacific Northwestern part of the USA. Batman is my favorite superhero and yes, he can beat Superman. I'm vegan because I found out that cows have best friends and I feel like that tells you a lot about me.​

Alex Gordon/A. Gordon writes YA/NA PNR and Romantasy. She's a bit of a wanderer having lived in Washington, Montana, Germany, Alaska, and Tennessee where she currently resides with her husband and two rescued German shepherds. When not writing you can probably find her hiking, or if she's lucky--fishing, though she's not opposed to camping out on the couch with dessert and bingeing murder mysteries.

K. L. Parsons writes about her obsessions, which is why her romances are steeped in humor, adventure, and PNW vibes. When she isn’t crafting swoony stories, she can be found hiking, climbing, cross-stitching snarky patterns, playing the nerdiest of board games, reading (90% romance with a few thrillers thrown in), and scurrying from room to room trying to figure out why the hell she walked in there to begin with. She lives in Washington State among the lush evergreens with her husband, son, and doodle named Frank.

Stephanie Pass is an award-winning romance author writing swoony contemporary love with a shimmer of magical realism and romantasy. Texas-born and blissfully married, she’s raising kids (her eldest just flew the nest) and a Boxer who refuses to use his inside voice. Over the past year she faced multiple myeloma with grit and glitter, completing a stem cell transplant in summer 2025—and kept writing through the storm.

Lia Duchaine is an indie romance author known for her heartwarming, feel-good stories filled with humor, charm, and just the right touch of swoon. Drawing inspiration from small-town life and everyday moments, her books often explore love, friendship, and personal growth through relatable characters and uplifting narratives.

Jillian Marie writes slow-burn romance with emotional depth, flawed characters, and stories that linger. Her books explore love in all its messy, meaningful forms—especially the kind that doesn’t follow the rules. She’s a mom of three girls and finds joy in baking, reading, Pilates, and winding down with a cup of tea and honey. She writes at home—or in her car while her daughters are at dance—and finds inspiration in the quiet in-between moments of everyday life. She lives with her husband and daughters in Southern California.

Author of more than twenty published books, Laurie Ryan has been published in sensual contemporary romance for over fifteen years and her writing has been said to feel like a warm hug. Laurie lives in the Pacific Northwest with her “he can fix anything” hubby, but is always willing to travel to visit their children and grandchildren. Her creativity isn’t limited to writing. She also scrap books and, when she really needs to disappear, she paints rocks and shells found on the beaches she walks

Runa Sato is a queer okinawan-american romance author dabbling in monsters, aliens, and more. Originally born and raised in Hawaii, she now lives in the evergreen forests of wa state alongside a partner, two corgi twins, and more than a few creepy crawlies. Entering the community first through the monster romance art scene, she now enjoys writing stories about the monsters she loves and commissioning friends to create art of the characters floating in her head. Runa supports human creativity and is strongly against AI.

Jennie Bryant is an award-winning romance and romantic-thriller author known for emotionally intense, high-stakes stories where love is tested under pressure. Her books feature protective heroes, resilient heroines, and fast-paced plots blending romance, suspense, and danger.

Leslie O’Sullivan is an award-winning romantasy author celebrated for her imaginative storytelling and genre-blending worlds. She is the creator of multiple series, including Rockin’ Fairy Tales—a bold collection of Shakespeare and fairy tale mashups set against a glamorous Hollywood music scene—and the Fae Destiny series, where the human and fae realms collide in high-stakes, emotionally rich narratives.

You probably know me best for my urban fantasy, I Am Armageddon, but guess what? I write more than angels. I am a Labor and Delivery nurse and a mother of three girls from Washington state. My love of writing started in second grade and never stopped. In college, I competed in slam poetry while studying Anthropology, and then fell into the comfortable habits of an avid reader as I started my family. It took surviving Covid as a nurse for me to realize life is too short not to do what I love. So, I dove into the writing community head first and haven’t come up for air yet.

A queer fantasy author and New England native now floundering on the west coast of the US with her void cat and little queer commune. She’s been writing fiction for over twenty years, with a degree in Creative Writing and a passion for history. Her biggest weakness (derogatory) is her own perfectionism and (affectionate) reader comments.

Olivia Tildon is a twin mom and lifelong storyteller who turned to writing during a season of personal upheaval. What began as a quiet act of survival grew into a mission: to write stories where readers can see themselves in characters that could be powerful, vulnerable, and still worthy of epic destinies. She writes emotionally rich, character-driven fantasy that explores identity, rebellion, and the many forms of love.

E.S. Brandon is the pen name of married writing team Elizabeth and Stephen Brandon, who bring their love of science fiction, fantasy, and romance to every page. With over twenty years together, they write characters with authentic intimacy and emotional depth, believing the greatest adventures are the ones that stir the heart. Their writing journey began over late-night chats about favorite romantasy novels, which soon sparked a shared passion for crafting their own tales of love set against the extraordinary. From interstellar adventures to magical realms, their stories explore the fight to save worlds and the courage it takes to risk everything.

Audrey Lynn is an indie romantasy author known for crafting magical worlds filled with unexpected heroines and swoon-worthy heroes. As the writer behind The Lost Realm Series—including Quartz Mountain and Sapphire Falls—she blends portal fantasy, fae lore, and romance into immersive, escapist stories designed to sweep readers away.