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Stephanie Burgis

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I grew up in America, but now I live in Wales with my husband, fellow writer Patrick Samphire, our two sons, and our sweet (and extremely vocal) tabby cat, Pebbles. I write fantasy rom-coms for adults (most recently Claws and Contrivances and Good Neighbors) and fun MG fantasy adventure novels, too (most recently The Raven Crown duology). My next series will be the adult romantasy trilogy The Queens of Villainy, published by Tor Bramble, starting in 2025 with Wooing the Witch Queen.

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Stephanie Burgis Ahhh, what a difficult (but good) question! My all-time favorite is *probably* still my first-ever dragon, Smaug, who made me fall in love-and-terror …moreAhhh, what a difficult (but good) question! My all-time favorite is *probably* still my first-ever dragon, Smaug, who made me fall in love-and-terror of dragons in the first place. But I also really adore Temeraire from Naomi Novik's books and Toothless from Cressida Cowell's books and Hank from Jerdine Nolen's Raising Dragons and, and, and...

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Stephanie Burgis What a fun question! And you will be unsurprised to hear that I have thought about it a lot. ;)

My pet dragon would be mostly a light, bright blue but…more
What a fun question! And you will be unsurprised to hear that I have thought about it a lot. ;)

My pet dragon would be mostly a light, bright blue but with streaks of purple and darker blue across her scales. How about yours?(less)
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A Honeymoon of Grave Consequence Enters the Wide World At Last

It’s here, hooray! You can find the ebook of A Honeymoon of Grave Consequence absolutely everywhere now, and you’ll find the paperback at more and more shops over the next few days. (It’s already available on Amazon, but I chose the “expanded distribution” option, so it will filter out through the distribution network!)

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“I was twelve years of age when I cut my hair short, became a highwayman, and captured husbands for both of my sisters.

I could hardly wait to find out what would happen next.”
Stephanie Burgis, Kat, Incorrigible

“I was twelve years of age when I chopped off my hair, dressed as a boy, and set off to save my family from impending ruin.

I made it almost to the end of my front garden.”
Stephanie Burgis, Kat, Incorrigible

“For me, Mama's cabinet had been full of mysteries and secrets to be puzzled out, like an adventure. For them it had been full of memories. And I had broken all of them.”
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Stephanie Fitzgerald Thanks, Stephanie!😃📚


Stephanie Liahona wrote: "i saw you are reading dragon rider i think i am to!"

Yes! I'm reading it to my 8-year-old. We're only a few chapters in so far, but it's been a lovely read-together book for us!


message 16: by Liahona

Liahona Whittle i saw you are reading dragon rider i think i am to!


message 15: by Mary

Mary Stephanie wrote: "Oh, I'm so glad you enjoyed Kat, Incorrigible!

My personal favorite Heyer novels (each of them quite different from each other) are The Talisman Ring (my top favorite!), Devil's Cub, and Faro's Daughter..."


Thank you! I've added them. I'm surprised it's taken me so long to read her, as I've heard so many good things about her writing for years. So much to read, so little time!


Stephanie Mary wrote: "Really enjoyed Kat, Incorrigible, Stephanie! I can't wait to read book two! I'm so glad Sara recommended it to me. If you have any Georgette Heyer recs, I'd love to know where to start!"

Oh, I'm so glad you enjoyed Kat, Incorrigible!

My personal favorite Heyer novels (each of them quite different from each other) are The Talisman Ring (my top favorite!), Devil's Cub, and Faro's Daughter. The nice thing is, there was so much variety in her writing, if you try different novels of hers, you're almost sure to find at least one that clicks!


message 13: by Mary

Mary Really enjoyed Kat, Incorrigible, Stephanie! I can't wait to read book two! I'm so glad Sara recommended it to me. If you have any Georgette Heyer recs, I'd love to know where to start!


Stephanie Christine wrote: "thanks for being my friend"

Thanks to you too, Christine.


Christine Hatfield thanks for being my friend


Stephanie Ivanna wrote: "Just received "A MOST IMPROPER MAGICK" in the post today.! :) I'm so excited to read it.! :) Thank you so much.! :)"

I really hope you enjoy A MOST IMPROPER MAGICK and A TANGLE OF MAGICKS! :)


Ivanna Just received "A MOST IMPROPER MAGICK" in the post today.! :) I'm so excited to read it.! :) Thank you so much.! :)


Louise Your welcome! It's a brilliant book. Hope you enjoy it =]


William O'Brien Hi Stephanie - Thank you for your friendship.

Please visit my website http://www.peteradarkenedfairytale.co.uk
to view a sample page and many other snippets about the book.
Expected release date late Jan.

Best wishes, William


Stephanie No problem, Ashley! I love trading book recommendations here (and I think we share a lot of favorite authors).


Ashley Thank you for adding me


Stephanie Thanks so much, Kate! Reading your comment made me really happy. :)


message 3: by Kate

Kate I absolutely adored A Most Improper Magick. But you already know that since I've been gushing about it on Twitter. ;)

US people, A Most Improper Magick is a book you should get next year, I highly recommend it!

UKers, it comes out in August, you have to read it!! <3


Stephanie Good to see you too, Liz! I've gotten so addicted to Goodreads... ;)



message 1: by Liz

Liz Good to see you here!
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