author
W. J.
A former Canadian high jumper turned bestselling fantasy author, this writer brings speed, energy, and a love of big stories to paranormal and fantasy fiction. She is especially known for the long-running Chronicles of Kerrigan series and other fast-paced, twisty adventures.
1 Audiobook
A Collection of Seven and Fifty approved Receipts Good against the Plague
by W. J., Piemontese Alessio
About the author
Growing up in St. Catharines, Ontario, she was the youngest of six children and has described her childhood as lively and imaginative. Before becoming known for fiction, she built an impressive athletics career in high jump, representing Canada and studying at the University of Toronto and Kansas State University.
She has said that after her father died in 2009 following a long battle with cancer, she returned to writing with new urgency. That led to Rae of Hope, the first book in the Chronicles of Kerrigan series, which became an international success and helped launch a large body of fantasy and paranormal fiction.
Her books often mix magic, danger, romance, and quick-moving plots, making them an easy fit for listeners who enjoy immersive series fiction. The combination of competitive drive, vivid imagination, and a clear love of storytelling gives her work an energetic, page-turning feel.