Natalie Wright writes epic fantasy, science fiction, and young adult novels and short stories. She is the author of the H.A.L.F. series and the Akasha Chronicles series. Her debut epic fantasy novel, Season of the Dragon, is forthcoming in Spring, 2023.Natalie is also the co-host of the popular podcast, Tipsy Nerds Book Club: The best in Science Fiction and Fantasy, with a twist. She is also a judge for the NYC Midnight international short story and microfiction contest, and Chief Acquisitions Editor at Singularity Press, publisher of themed SFF anthologies.When not writing or reading, Natalie enjoys international travel, cooking, desert hiking, and playing fantasy RPGs for Xbox. She has one adult child and lives in Arizona with her husband and two cats.