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,…
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 me…
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, it…
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 societies…
About Me
Mel Dufresne is a Sci-Fi and Fantasy Canadian author. Originally from Montreal, she lives in Quebec City with her husband, two children and their dog. Her guilty pleasures are paranormal romance and chocolate.
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