Megan Bannen is a librarian and the author of The Bird and the Blade. In her spare time, she collects graduate degrees from Kansas colleges and universities. While most of her professional career has been spent in public libraries, she has also sold luggage, written grants, and taught English at home and abroad. She lives in the Kansas City area with her husband, their two sons, and a few too many pets with literary names.
Megan is represented by Holly Root of Root Literary.
Doomsdate (2026) Laura Piper Lee "Only the delightful Laura Piper Lee could pen a romantic comedy set in the midst of a zombie apocalypse that manages to be both laugh-out-loud funny and heart-meltingly tender. This book is a real good time. Brava!"
The Art of Charming a Changeling (2026) (Pigments and Paramours, book 1) Sylvie Cathrall "Endlessly delightful and wildly inventive, The Art of Charming a Changeling is cosy fantasy at its finest."
Agnes Aubert's Mystical Cat Shelter (2026) Heather Fawcett "Reading Agnes Aubert's Mystical Cat Shelter reminded me of flying through the pages of Howl's Moving Castle for the first time--a warm and wondrous and magical experience. Fair warning: you might be tempted to add another cat (or two or three) to your home menagerie after reading this book."
City of Others (2026) (DEUS Files, book 1) Jared Poon "Urban fantasy that vibes like The X-Men meets Parks and Recreation? A send-up of government bureaucracy that is also a magnificent homage to public service? Sign me up! I love it when a book makes me think, 'I have never read anything like this before.' City of Others is that book - such a unique and refreshing read!"
Water Moon (2025) Samantha Sotto Yambao "Full of adventure and marvelous creativity, Water Moon surprises and delights with every turn of the page. I didn't want to leave this fascinating world. Samantha Sotto Yambao has written an inventive, refreshing fantasy."
This Will Be Fun (2024) E B Asher "A clever fairy tale romp for grown-ups and a comforting reminder that even heroes have to figure out this whole adulting thing. If you like stories full of voice, humor, and heart, look no further."
Sorcery and Small Magics (2024) (Wildersongs Trilogy, book 1) Maiga Doocy "Sorcery and Small Magics is nothing short of masterful. Leo Lovage could read me the phone book and I'd be delighted, and I would gladly take an arrow for either Leo or Grimm."
Nine Tailed (2024) (Realm of Four Kingdoms, book 1) Jayci Lee "Jayci Lee's Nine Tailed gives Janet-Evanovich-meets-Buffy vibes in a vibrant fantasy setting full of Korean mythology. If you're in the mood for some spicy, magical fun, this is the book for you."
Haunted Ever After (2024) (Boneyard Key, book 1) Jen DeLuca "Haunted Ever After is Jen DeLuca's best yet, and that's saying something. A deeply satisfying brew of longing, feels, and ghostly hijinks, this is a love story that delivers the goods. Plus, DeLuca's thoughtful commentary on the expectations we place on women - past and present - is cinnamon on the banana bread. Oh, my romantic, feminist heart!"
Happy Medium (2024) Sarah Adler "With voicey narration and whip-smart humor, Sarah Adler has concocted a delightfully original screwball romcom. This book had me at 'fake medium helps a goat farmer with a ghost problem' - yes, please, and thank you."
Of Light and Shadow (2023) Tanaz Bhathena "With its deep-dive world-building, complex characters, and energetic storyline, Of Light and Shadow delivers a ragingly good read. Come for the luscious, historically-inspired setting and stay for the pitch-perfect emotional journey of Roshan and Navin."
Belittled Women (2022) Amanda Sellet "With a little grit and a lot of wit and humor, Amanda Sellet dives deep into what it means for a teen to both live up to and strain against expectations, while navigating the challenges of forging one's own path in life. Jo's experiences manage to be delightfully outlandish yet perfectly authentic. Belittled Women is a pitch-perfect homage to the messy-yet-loving chaos of family life."
Notorious Sorcerer (2022) (Burnished City, book 1) Davinia Evans "If you like a healthy dollop of rollicking fun with your epic fantasy, this is the book for you."
A Treason of Thorns (2019) Laura E Weymouth "Lyrical and inventive, this story of heart and home, of love lost and found again, is sure to stay with readers long after the last page is turned."
