W.A. Simpson

About The Author

Wendy 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 Isles 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.

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Tales from the Riven Isles

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Steelbound

By W.A. Simpson

Book #4

In this powerful combination of dark romance and epic fantasy an exiled princess and a chronomancer must unite, finally saving the Riven Isles. A beautiful hardcover edition with sprayed edges,

An “expansive magical adventure” – Publishers Weekly on Tinderbox, Book 1 of ‘Tale...

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