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Seanan McGuire Books

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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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