Natania Barron is an award-winning fantasy author long preoccupied with mythology, monsters, and magic. Her often historically-inspired novels are filled with lush description and vibrant characters. Publications include her 2011 debut, Pilgrim of the Sky, as well as These Marvelous Beasts, a collection of novellas. In 2020, Barron's Queen of None was hailed as ""a captivating look at the intriguing figures in King Arthur’s golden realm"" by Kirkus, and won the Manly Wade Wellman award the following year. Her shorter works have appeared in Weird Tales, EscapePod, and various anthologies, RPG, and game settings. In addition, she's also known for her ThreadTalks, which dive deep into the unseen, and often forgotten, world of fashion history. Barron lives in North Carolina, USA, with her family and two dogs. When she's not writing, you can find her wandering the woods, tending her garden, and collecting rocks.
“Barron’s take will leave readers with entirely new insights into Arthurian legend.” – Booklist on Queen of None “A captivating look at the intriguing figures in King Arthur’s golden realm.” – Kirkus on Queen of None “Readers feel as though they could slip from the mundane to the fantastical at any moment...” – Library Journal on Queen of None “A layered, engaging retelling, sure to please fans of the Arthurian tales.” – Publishers Weekly on Queen of None