Urban fantasy is often associated with American cities and European mythologies—but Canada has quietly developed a strong and distinctive voice in the genre. Known for its blend of folklore, multicultural influences, and grounded characters, Canadian urban fantasy offers stories that feel both familiar and refreshingly unique. Kelley Armstrong is perhaps the most recognizable name inContinue reading “Canadian Urban Fantasy: Voices, Landscapes, and the Supernatural”
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Hunter Betrayed Excerpt
Here is Book 2 of The Clans’ Ward series, featuring Ellie, accompanied by the Faoladh and Karl. Several other supernatural creatures will make an appearance: a midnight washerwoman, the thunderbird, and will-o’-the-wisps, to name just a few. The release is scheduled for July 16, 2026. Here’s a short excerpt to tide you over! The windContinue reading “Hunter Betrayed Excerpt”
Folklore, Fear, and Finding Your Place
When I started writing The Clans’ Ward, I wanted a story that grew from the ground beneath my feet—one shaped by Quebec landscapes, local legends, and the uncomfortable feeling of living between worlds. Hunter Betrayed is rooted in folklore, but it’s also driven by questions of identity, autonomy, and survival in a world where powerContinue reading “Folklore, Fear, and Finding Your Place”
Power Couples in Urban Fantasy: Stronger Together
Urban fantasy thrives on tension—between worlds, between identities, and often, between two people who are far stronger together than apart. The best “power couples” don’t just fall in love—they challenge each other, grow together, and stand side by side against forces that would break them individually. Here are some of the most compelling power couplesContinue reading “Power Couples in Urban Fantasy: Stronger Together”
Hunter Bound Excerpt
Hunter Bound is the first book of an urban fantasy trilogy set in a contemporary Quebec where humans and supernatural creatures coexist—often in tension. The story features werewolves, vampires, fae, mages, and legendary monsters, all woven into a world of political intrigue, fragile loyalties, and impossible choices. At the heart of the trilogy is Ellie,Continue reading “Hunter Bound Excerpt”
Yes or No? Check One.
Every project starts with a simple idea—or sometimes a downright strange one. The spark behind The Clans’ Ward series caught me a bit off guard, but in the end, the idea was far too tempting to let slip away: What if supernatural creatures were separatists too? Like half of Quebec’s population? People who know meContinue reading “Yes or No? Check One.”
Hunter Bound Deleted Prologue
It’s a well‑known truth among writers: even scenes written with passion sometimes have to be cut from the final draft. This prologue was dark, intense, and emotionally charged. It set the tone perfectly for Hunter Bound. Unfortunately, a prologue is also a promise—a promise the author makes to the reader. And in this case, itContinue reading “Hunter Bound Deleted Prologue”
Welcome to My Worlds
An Author’s Note Stories have always been my way of making sense of the world. I am a fantasy and science‑fiction author from Québec, Canada, and I write about worlds that are broken, hopeful, strange, and resilient—much like our own. My novels explore what happens when ordinary people are pushed into extraordinary circumstances, when societiesContinue reading “Welcome to My Worlds”
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