author
W. May
A former elite high jumper who also built a successful fiction career, she brings a sense of momentum and imagination to her books. Writing as W.J. May, she is especially known for young adult fantasy and paranormal series.
1 Audiobook
The little book of British quadrupeds
by W. May
About the author
Born in Canada, she first made her name in athletics as a high jumper and represented her country at major international competitions, including the Olympics. After retiring from sport, she also became a novelist, publishing fiction under the name W.J. May.
Her books focus largely on fantasy, paranormal romance, and young adult adventure, and she has built a wide catalog of series for devoted genre readers. Public author profiles and her official site describe her as a USA Today bestselling author.
Some biographical details are easy to confirm, while others vary across public pages, so this overview sticks to the basics that are consistently supported: an accomplished Canadian athlete who successfully moved into a second career as a popular commercial novelist.