She Writes

The Lion and the Deathless Dark is the penultimate book in the Crowns of Nyaxia series, which is surreal to write after so many books! The series is divided up into three duets, and Lion is the first book in the Bloodborn Duet.

Rhys Bowen is the New York Times bestselling author of more than sixty novels, including Mrs. Endicott’s Splendid Adventure, The Rose Arbor, The Paris Assignment, Where the Sky Begins, The Venice Sketchbook, Above the Bay of Angels, The Victory Garden, The Tuscan Child, and In Farleigh Field, the winner of the Lefty Award for Best Historical Mystery Novel and the Agatha Award for Best Historical Novel.

Peabody and Emmy award-winning documentary filmmaker Larkin McPhee brings the same penetrating curiosity and emotional depth that have defined her acclaimed film career to her debut memoir I’ll See You in My Dreams: A Sister’s Memoir (June 10, Köehler Books).

Meredith Lavender has spent more than two decades working as a television writer. She served as Showrunner/Executive Producer on Max's The Flight Attendant as well as an Executive Producer on Nashville (ABC), among other shows. Currently, she's in development on multiple TV projects and adaptations.

Samantha Chase is a New York Times and USA Today bestseller of contemporary romance that’s hotter than sweet, sweeter than hot.

Christina Lauren is the bestselling writing duo behind some of today’s most popular contemporary romances. Christina Hobbs and Lauren Billings captivated readers with novels including The Unhoneymooners, Love & Other Words, and The Paradise Problem. We spoke with the two about their latest release, The Romance Revival, their collaborative writing process, and what they have planned next.

Kat Hillis is an author of queer speculative fiction full of silly jokes and twisty plots. A southerner now living in Alabama, she’s a lifelong fan of vampires, murder, and puns. When she’s not writing or reading, she’s gaming, drawing, or making handcrafted soaps. Rosiee Thor began their career as a storyteller by demanding to tell their mother bedtime stories instead of the other way around.

Authors Krista and Becca Ritchie are a twin sister writing duo who became TikTok sensations with their Addicted to You series. Now, fans also adore the Webs We Weave trilogy, especially this epic finale. Our latest release, Dangerously Ours, was a true collaboration. Before we even sit down to write we have a writer’s room style discussion to really unpack character arcs and the central plot.

Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka met and fell in love in high school. Austin went on to graduate from Harvard, while Emily graduated from Princeton. Together, they are the authors of several novels about romance for teens and adults. Now married, they live in Los Angeles, where they continue to take daily inspiration from their own love story.

In May of 2025 literary icon Roxane Gay and renowned designer, Debbie Millman of Design Matters acquired the beloved publication The Rumpus. Since the acquisition, they’ve led the new visual and editorial direction with the aim to bridge the online literary community with real-world engagement. Recently, their initiative has brought community-sourced stories to readers and is striving to build connection and deliver boundary-pushing editorial with an emphasis on bold perspectives and voices.