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About JL

JL is fantasy/sci-fi author, blogger and host to the YouTube Channel: Women Fantasy Authors. Her recent high fantasy novel, Cave of Whispers, was released in the spring 2026. Daughter of the Dispossessed, the prequel novella to Cave of Whispers, can be downloaded for free by signing up for her email list below. Several of her short stories have appeared in multiple anthologies. See her publications page for a complete list.

She is also the founder of Women Writing Other Worlds, an alliance of fantasy and science fiction writers. Their 2026 anthology, Remnants, is currently available as a free download at most major book distributors.

Her career has included stints as a bookseller and used/rare book buyer. She lives in northern California with her partner Diane and their ginger cat with attitude, Leo. When she’s not writing, you may find her hiking, baking, or exploring local thrift stores.

Cave of Whispers (e-book) is available — paperbacks coming soon!

It’s finally here. Cave of Whispers, which continues Alyeth’s story from Daughter of the Dispossessed, is available at all major book distributors. You’ll meet two other strong, passionate women who join in his saga of power, revenge, and justice. The dragons are waiting for you!

They all answer to the dragon’s call!

Ayleth, awakened after centuries in slumber, discovers she’s no longer fully human. The soul of a trapped dragon roars in her chest. What’s next? Revenge? Power? Redemption? The man who raised her and molded her magic needs to answer for his deception.

A young woman dies in childbirth and her daughter is abandoned to the midwife. Lysia, grows up knowing nothing about her real parents, except that her father was a Guardian of Dragonswold. Does that explain the magic that calls a wolf and bear to her side as protectors? Does a connection to dragon magic flow in her veins? How long can she resist travelling to the land of her father?

A fiery blast of magic sends Neima into hiding. She must escape the powerful men who want to punish her act of defiance. Did her mother’s clandestine affair birth Neima’s unexpected fire magic? Searching for an answer, she is called to Algowin, the home of the Ayleth, the dragon-woman. Can she claim enough power to keep herself and her love safe?

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Women Fantasy Authors YouTube Channel

Join a personal look in to the writing lives of indie and small-press authors. We discuss their current works, the writer’s life, what inspires them, favorite travel spots, and cats. Click on any of the images to go directly to the channel.

Memberships:

Broad Universe -Dedicated to promoting, encouraging and honoring and celebrating women in speculative fiction genres.

Women Writing Other Worlds – An alliance of fantasy/sci-fi writers working to promote and support women writers.

California Writers Club – Redwood Branch – The oldest and largest writer’s club in the country, with 22 branches across the state.

Writing Awards

Not a Pipe Publishing Stories Within Stories Flash Fiction Contest (2022, Second Place)