About Natalie Wright, Author
Epic Fantasy & Sci-Fi Author
Transporting you to worlds of magic, myth, and lovable misfits.
Natalie is the author of Season of the Dragon (2023), which Ingram and BookShop.org named a Top 10 Indie Epic Fantasy, and the Sci-Fi series H.A.L.F. Natalie also co-hosts the popular SFF podcast Tipsy Nerds Book Club, which features author guests such as Hugh Howey, Martha Wells, Gareth Powell, and others. Natalie is a full member of SFWA and a judge for the NYC Midnight international short story competition.
Natalie frequently appears on writer panels at conferences such as the Nebula Conference and BookLife’s Indie Author forum, as well as at book festivals and comic cons across the western United States. She has won multiple accolades for her fiction, including a Silver Medal in the Readers’ Favorite awards, the Wishing Shelf Awards, inclusion in Library Journal’s curated eBook collection, and others. Her first fantasy novel, written for young adults, has over 2.1 million reads on Wattpad.
When not writing, editing, or podcasting, Natalie enjoys international travel, Fantasy RPGs for Xbox, and cooking French food. She lives in Arizona with her husband and two cat overlords, and visits her college-age son frequently in NYC.
Known for your immersive world-building and in-depth character creation, Natalie is available for writer’s workshops at libraries, small groups, and community groups. Natalie is also available to speak to bookclubs. Use the form on the Contact page to reach out and learn more, including how your group can receive a discount on her books.
“There are some books you wish you could read forever. Natalie Wright’s Season of the Dragon is one of them.”
“Libraries looking for fantasy titles that open with a bang of psychological and political allure will find that few can equal the force of Season of the Dragon.”
“Quen is an amazing female protagonist. She is bold and strong yet kind, loving, and intuitive. I recommend Season of the Dragon by Natalie Wright to fantasy readers who enjoy a gripping coming-of-age story that takes them on an exciting adventure. I already look forward to the sequels.”
“This dazzling fantasy series starter seizes attention from the start, balancing bravura worldbuilding with compelling characters, urgent storytelling, and a welcome sense of clarity.”
“If you’re looking to get lost in a staggering world filled with magic, folklore, drama and dragons, Season of the Dragon is a perfect escape! Prepare for a fantastical journey of grand proportions helmed by an impressive, female-dominated cast in Season of the Dragon.”
“Wright’s powers of description are first-class, and her worldbuilding impressive. She presents her world with great clarity, and it’s impossible to not believe in such a place: a fabulous work.”