Finding Wildfire: The only cage that matters is the one you believe is locked

by Babs Rudlin

402 pages, Kindle Edition

Expected publication July 30, 2026

About the author

Babs Rudlin is an award-winning fantasy author (small awards, but awards nonetheless) dedicated to crafting immersive, low-spice worlds filled with deep mystery, captivating mythical creatures, and rich, character-driven stakes. She is the author of the ebook The Weaver's Gambit and of her highly anticipated debut fantasy novel, Finding Wildfire, scheduled for release on 30 July 2026.

Babs’s short fiction has achieved critical acclaim, earning third place in the Station Books Writing Contest and first place in the PING Anthology, where she was incredibly proud to win ARC reader accolades for 'Creepiest Story' and 'Personal Favourite' for Early Access. Her work is also featured in the upcoming autumn 2026 anthology, The Queen Arrayed in Gold and Other Myths and Legends.

When she isn't weaving intricate plots or building fantastical worlds, Babs can be found writing from her home in Essex, UK, usually accompanied by her two miniature schnauzers, who serve as excellent (if occasionally distracting) writing assistants.

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