Kalyn Josephson writes the kind of fantasy that feels like a secret whispered between worlds. Her stories balance quiet magic with fierce emotion, bringing readers into places where ancient creatures breathe, libraries hide dangerous truths, and families are bound together by something stronger than blood. A New York Times bestselling author, Josephson is best known for The Storm Crow duology, the Ravenfall series, and her upcoming adult fantasy debut, The Library of Amorlin—the first book in The Age of Beasts series.
Raised on California’s central coast, Josephson grew up surrounded by ocean fog and untamed hills, the sort of landscape that begs for myths to take root. She studied biology and creative writing at Santa Clara University, an unusual combination that shaped the way she builds her worlds: logical enough to feel real, yet full of wonder and unpredictability. Before publishing her debut, she worked in technical writing, honing a precision that still threads through her prose even when dragons and ghosts take the stage.
Her work often explores grief, identity, and the beauty found in broken things. In The Storm Crow, she wrote of a princess reclaiming her power through rebellion and the bond between human and creature. Ravenfall invited younger readers into a mysterious inn that straddles the line between the living and the dead, offering comfort and danger in equal measure. And in The Library of Amorlin, Josephson steps into the realm of adult fantasy with a tale of a con artist, a magical library, and a kingdom where knowledge itself might bite back.
What ties her stories together is a belief that magic isn’t just spectacle—it’s a reflection of the human heart. Her writing has been described as atmospheric, emotionally grounded, and layered with folklore that feels both familiar and strange.
Now living in California with two black cats who seem perfectly suited to her line of work, Josephson spends her days crafting worlds filled with creatures, conspiracies, and quiet hope. Whether she’s conjuring cursed libraries or haunted inns, her stories remind readers that courage often begins in the smallest moments—and that the truest kind of magic is the one we make for ourselves.
