Indie Author April
- jeharterauthor
- 3 days ago
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It’s Indie Author April, and this month, I’d like to highlight fellow members of the Fantasy Author Legion. I’ve featured nine of these authors in my monthly newsletter already, but some of them I haven’t gotten around to yet. To be honest, there are now over 50 authors in the Legion, and I genuinely don't even know who they all are, so forgive me if I leave out some people.
All of these fantasy authors are amazing and could use more recognition. They write in every sub-genre of fantasy: romantasy, young adult, historical, urban, paranormal, epic, cozy, dystopian, retellings, mythology, etc. Please go check out their books, and consider buying directly from them whenever possible.
And don’t forget to support Indie Bookstores this month, as well! Actually, support these authors and indie bookstores ALWAYS, not just this month.
Arcadia Rayne is the debut author of “The Rose in the Shadows.” Originally from Baltimore, MD, she now resides in Boston, MA where she is working to finish her education. As a lifelong reader and writer, she has often found imaginary worlds to be a much more exciting escape than our day-to-day lives. When she's not writing, she enjoys binging reality tv (she's a Bravo superfan!), crocheting, and learning new latte recipes.
Her romantasy books include:
“The Rose in the Shadows” Book 1 in the House of Hyrax Series
“To the Edge of Athenia” prequel novella in the House of Hyrax Series
Perfect for lovers of “From Blood and Ash” and “Red Queen” series!
S. C. Muir is a queer scientist and writer from New York. She has a B.S. in Chemistry from Binghamton University and is pursuing her M.S. in Chemistry. When she can tear herself from a book, S. C. enjoys hiking, rock climbing, and watching TV shows like Schitt's Creek and Our Flag Means Death. You can find her on instagram and TikTok as @scmuir.author
Her romantasy books include:
“Death by Fire” Book 1 in the Dual Mage Series
“Life After Death” Book 2 in the Dual Mage Series
Nicole Sanchez has been writing stories on any scrap of paper she could get her hands since before middle school. She lives in New Jersey with her high school sweetheart and love of her life along with their two quirky cats. When she isn't writing or wielding the Force, she can be found traveling the world with her husband or training for her next RunDisney Event.
The Selection meets Greek mythology in a retelling of Persephone and Hades. Her spicy romantasy books include:
“The King’s Game” Book 1 in the Game of Gods Trilogy
“The Queen’s Gamble” Book 2
“The Royal Gauntlet” Book 3
Allie Maddox lives in Massachusetts with her husband, two kids and two giant dogs. She enjoys reading fantasy, romance, dark romance and sci-fi/paranormal romance. “A Tale of Love & Bones” is her debut novel and the first in the Daughters of the Keeper trilogy.
Perfect for spicy romance lovers! Her romantasy books include:
“A Tale of Love & Bones” Book 1 in the Daughters of the Keeper Trilogy
“A Journey Through Dusk & Ember” Book 2
“A World of Terror & Wonder” Book 3
Her paranormal romance novellas include:
“Clawed by Cupid” Book 1 in the Shifters of Northpeak Series
“Bitten and Barbed” Book 2
Ashleigh Bello is a Brooklyn-based author of epic fantasy, known for creating captivating and diverse worlds. Her latest novel, A Myrmaid's Kiss, is a dark and spicy romantasy set in a realm where humans are the irresistible prey and mermaids are the spellbinding huntresses. She is also the author of the Belvedor Saga, a completed five-book epic fantasy series for young adults — all her works feature Black female protagonists and a richly diverse supporting cast. Ashleigh earned her degree in International Studies from the University of Missouri-Columbia and has lived in various countries, fueling her love for adventure. When she’s not crafting fantasy worlds, she teaches and practices vinyasa yoga and is the co-founder of Yoga Block Party, a women-owned yoga events business. In her free time, she enjoys being with family and friends or daydreaming about new stories. Her love for travel and spontaneous adventures continues to be her inspiration for future works, in the enchanting world of Olleb-Yelfra and beyond.
Her books include:
“Belvedor and the Four Corners” Book 1 in the Belvedor Saga.
“Belvedor and the King’s Curse” Book 2
“Belvedor and the Desert of Secrets” Book 3
“Belvedor and the Trail of Fire” Book 4
“Belvedor and the Golden Rule” Book 5
“A Myrmaid’s Kiss” standalone
Olivia Boothe is a contemporary romance and fantasy author. Born in Colombia and raised in New Jersey since the age of eight, Olivia always dreamed of becoming a storyteller. Now, she enjoys crafting novels with deep, layered plots because romance is not just about the first kiss and the happily ever after, it's about everything in between. In addition to writing, Olivia loves reading across all genres, binge watching her favorite TV shows, and hanging out on Tuesday nights with her girlfriends for snacks, and junk-TV therapy. Olivia lives in Northern New Jersey with her hubby, three boys, and a mini Aussie named Rosie.
Her books include:
“Afterworld” Book 1 in the Hells Angel Series
“Descension” Book 2
“Reckoning” Book 3
“A Dream of Blood and Magic” standalone
N.E. Valla is a debut fantasy writer who works as an ICU RN by day and writes by night. Born in Florida, Nadya was raised in a bilingual household with her first language being Swedish. Her Scandinavian roots heavily influenced her first fantasy series, Heirs of Fate, as Norse mythology and Viking history has always fascinated her. She moved to Pittsburgh, PA when she was 19 and now lives with her partner Nick and two cats, Nibbler and Captain Hook. When she isn't working or writing, Nadya can be found curled up with a book, exploring new spots in her city, traveling to Finland to spend time with her family and other new places (when she can), and spending time at home baking, cooking, or competing for her house champion title in Mariokart.
Her books include:
“Kingdom of Embers and Ruin” Book 1 in the Heirs of Fate Series
“Daughter of Shadows and Chaos” Book 2 (releasing June 2025)
Caitriona Drexler weaves passionate and unforgettable stories, igniting the spark of romance in every reader. By day, she applies her analytical mind as a data-driven art historian. This keen eye for detail and narrative translates seamlessly into her writing, where she crafts epic love stories brimming with spice and emotional depth. A lifelong reader and dreamer, Caitriona found her true calling in the wake of a traumatic breakup, embracing the power of storytelling to create worlds that resonate with the heart. She lives in New Jersey with her husband, son, and two feline companions. She describes her series as “Outlander” meets “Merlin.”
Her books include:
“The White Enchantress” Book 1 in the Songs of Another Time Series
“The White Knight” Book 2
“The Prince of Camelot” Book 3
Elle Backenstoe writes fantasy and romance. Her first book, a standalone Beauty and the Beast retelling titled “Of Curses and Beauty” released in March 2023. Elle lives in Eastern Pennsylvania with her husband, son, and two dogs. When she’s not writing or reading, you can find her at her home away from home, the dance studio.
Her books include:
“A Vow of Shadows” Book 1 in A Year With the Ferrier Series
“Of Curses and Beauty”
“As the Last Petal Falls” Prequel
“The Sacrifice and the Spare” Novella
Taylor Lynn- "Essence and Runes"
Rebecca Hefner- Etherya's Earth Series
Meredith Kasian- “The Wielder’s Discovery”
Alyssa Green- "Of Flesh and Steel" Akrani Gods Series
Kristin Jacques- “Ragnarok Unwound” & “Marrow Charm”
Laurel Karsyn- “The Witching Hour”
Jean Estelle- “Hope”
Kaytalin Platt- "The Living God" Equitas Series & "Of Silver & Sin"
Elizabeth Skarpnes- “To the Gallows”
Dorian Moore- “Battle of Loinnir”
Ashley Adams- “Tides of Floral Dreams”
Ally Kelly- “Thorns Among Shadows”
Elle Thrasher- "The Fae of the Fjord" Nordic Fae Series
D. L. Houpt- "The Shadow of Polaris" Heir of Darkness Series
David Decker- "Kyra of the North"
Amanda Sinatra- "Hollow" & "Deck of Scarlets"
Maddox Grey- Lost Legacies Series
Emma Hamm- Deep Waters Series, Seven Deadly Demons Series, & The Otherworld Series
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