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Katherine Arden Books

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Katherine Arden, born in 1987 in Austin, Texas, is an acclaimed American author best known for her Winternight trilogy, which intricately weaves fantasy elements into the rich tapestry of medieval Russia. After spending a year in Moscow following high school, she graduated from Middlebury College in 2011 with degrees in Russian and French. Arden’s writing journey began during a stint working on a farm in Hawaii, where boredom led her to pen her first novel inspired by her experiences and the folklore of Russia. Her debut, The Bear and the Nightingale, was published in 2017 and received critical acclaim, earning nominations for prestigious awards like the Hugo and Locus Awards. In addition to her fantasy works, she has authored the Small Spaces series for middle-grade readers, with the first book winning the Vermont Golden Dome Book Award in 2020. Currently residing in Vermont, Arden continues to create captivating stories that resonate with readers of all ages.

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Christopher Golden is a prolific and versatile American author born on July 15, 1967, in Massachusetts. He is best known for his work in horror, fantasy, and suspense genres, writing novels for both adults and young adults. Golden’s career has been marked by numerous New York Times bestsellers and he has received critical acclaim, including winning the Bram Stoker Award. Some of his most popular works include “Road of Bones,” “Ararat,” “Snowblind,” and “Of Saints and Shadows.”

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Kelley Armstrong, born on December 14, 1968, in Sudbury, Ontario, is a renowned Canadian author primarily known for her contributions to the fantasy genre. She gained prominence with her debut novel, Bitten, published in 2001, which launched the popular Women of the Otherworld series. Armstrong’s work spans various subgenres, including urban fantasy, paranormal romance, and young adult fiction, with over thirty-one novels to her name. Her series include Cainsville, Rockton, and Darkest Powers, showcasing her ability to blend supernatural elements with intricate character development.

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Charlaine Harris, born on November 25, 1951, in Tunica, Mississippi, is a celebrated American author best known for her contributions to the mystery and urban fantasy genres. She gained widespread acclaim with her Southern Vampire Mysteries series, which features telepathic waitress Sookie Stackhouse and was adapted into the successful HBO series True Blood, running from 2008 to 2014. Harris began her writing career at a young age and has since published numerous novels and short stories across various series, including the Aurora Teagarden and Harper Connelly mysteries.

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Seanan McGuire, born on January 5, 1978, in Martinez, California, is a prolific American author known for her work in urban fantasy and speculative fiction. She gained prominence with her October Daye series, starting with Rosemary and Rue, published in 2009, which features a half-fae private investigator navigating the complexities of both the human and faerie worlds. In addition to her urban fantasy novels, McGuire writes science fiction and horror under the pseudonym Mira Grant, with notable works including the Newsflesh trilogy. She also writes children’s literature as A. Deborah Baker.

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Ursula Vernon, born on May 28, 1977, is an acclaimed American author and illustrator known for her contributions to children’s literature and fantasy. Growing up in various locations including Oregon and Arizona, she studied anthropology at Macalester College in Minnesota, where she also began taking art classes. Vernon’s notable works include the Dragonbreath series and Hamster Princess, as well as the award-winning graphic novel Digger, which earned her multiple Hugo Awards. She also writes for an older audience under the pseudonym T. Kingfisher, producing acclaimed titles such as A Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking and Nettle & Bone.

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