W.A. SimpsonWendy A. Simpson is an award‑winning fantasy and science‑fiction author who began writing at five and completed her first novel at fourteen. Inspired by Ray Bradbury, she now writes contemporary, character‑driven fantasy. Her Tales from the Riven Isls series includes Tinderbox, Tarotmancer, The Hatter’s Daughter (2025), and Steelbound (2026). Her work has drawn comparisons to N. K. Jemisin, L. Penelope, and Sarah J. Maas. Read More Read Less