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Anna Stephens

Anna Stephens is the UK-based author of the Godblind trilogy, a grimdark, epic fantasy feast concerning gods, religious and political warfare, betrayal, love and the end of all things.

She has a BA (Hons) in Literature and a Diploma in Creative Writing, both from the Open University. Anna has previously been published in several small presses over the years

Anna Stephens has worked in a variety of roles over the years, the latest being in corporate communications for an international law firm. She’s currently attempting to be a full-time writer, much to her husband’s amusement. Anna loves all things speculative, from books to film to TV, but if you disagree keep it to yourself as she’s also a second Dan black belt in Shotokan Karate.

Genres: Fantasy, Science Fiction, Horror

New and upcoming books

March 2024

The Dark Feather
(Songs of the Drowned, book 3)

Series

Godblind
   1. Godblind (2017)
   2. Darksoul (2018)
   3. Bloodchild (2019)

Songs of the Drowned
   1. The Stone Knife (2020)
   2. The Jaguar Path (2023)
   3. The Dark Feather (2024)

Legends of Asgard
The Serpent & The Dead (2021)
Queen of Deception (2023)

Series contributed to

Warhammer 40,000
Inferno! Volume 5 (2020) (with others)
Thunderstrike & Other Stories (2021) (with others)

Warhammer : Age of Sigmar
   Covens of Blood (2020) (with Jamie Crisalli and Liane Merciel)
   Direchasm (2020) (with others)
   Inferno! An Age of Sigmar Collection (2021) (with others)

Warhammer Horror
Gothghul Hollow (2022)

Anna Stephens recommends

The Surviving Sky (2023)
(Rages Trilogy, book 1)
Kritika H Rao
"The Surviving Sky has some of the most intricate and inventive worldbuilding I've ever had the pleasure to lose myself in, coupled with a story that both examines exactly what it means to be human while daring to ask: what if we were more?"

A Strange and Stubborn Endurance (2022)
(Tithenai Chronicles, book 1)
Foz Meadows
"A very human story, and an unabashed love story, it nonetheless deals with issues around power, parental neglect (or at least ignorance), cruelty, and ambition in a way that never feels forced or supplemental to the main characters as they navigate arranged marriage and a traumatic past."

Man Down (2022)
James Goodhand
"An excellent look at what it means to 'be a man' amid a culture of peer pressure and toxic masculinity while navigating desire and friendship. Loved it."

The Dying Squad (2021)
(Dying Squad, book 1)
Adam Simcox
"Excellent. Funny, creepy and 'oh no he did not just throw that twist in there' compelling."

The Councillor (2021)
E J Beaton
"A sharp and insightful look at power and privilege in a magical world, and what happens when people who’ve historically had neither find themselves in possession of both."

She Who Became the Sun (2021)
(Radiant Emperor, book 1)
Shelley Parker-Chan
"Stunning, powerful and complex, there are no heroes in this tale, and people knowingly do terrible things. And you'll love them for it.... Parker-Chan is a major new voice in historical fantasy."

We Ride the Storm (2020)
(Reborn Empire, book 1)
Devin Madson
"Intricate, compelling and vividly imagined, this is the first in a new series that I am hugely excited about. Visceral battles, complex politics and fascinating worldbuilding bring Devin's words to life."

The Black Hawks (2019)
(Articles of Faith, book 1)
David Wragg
"A remarkably assured debut…I can’t wait to see what happens next."

The Lost War (2019)
(Eidyn Saga, book 1)
Justin Lee Anderson
"Genuinely surprised and delighted me, and the second book really can't come fast enough so I can find out what happens next. Bravo!"

Priest of Lies (2019)
(War for the Rose Throne, book 2)
Peter McLean
"A fresh and compelling take on grimdark fantasy ...Mashing together soldiers, gangsters, magic and war into a heady mix that is a hulking big brother to The Lies of Locke Lamora."

The Gutter Prayer (2019)
(Black Iron Legacy, book 1)
Gareth Hanrahan
"Laced with the blackest of humour and packed with magic and mayhem, this is fantasy turned up to 11."

Daughters of Forgotten Light (2018)
Sean Grigsby
"An incredibly diverse cast of villains who all just happen to be female, motorcycles that run on light and a glass prison in space, Daughters of Forgotten Light is a joyride into anarchy and out the other side."

The Traitor God (2018)
(Age of Tyranny, book 1)
Cameron Johnston
"An assured and complex debut novel with a main protagonist of questionable loyalty and morals that, despite yourself, you can’t help but love. It’s not often you come across a fresh voice and a fresh take on magic, but The Traitor God gives both. Moments of absolute horror sit cheek by jowl with humour of the blackest kind and some of the monstrous creations in this book are nauseatingly wonderful. After a slightly slow start I found it increasingly difficult to put this book down. I dearly hope we get to see more of Magus Edrin Walker in future books."

The Song of All (2018)
(Legacy of the Heavens, book 1)
Tina LeCount Myers
"A beautifully realized world, both familiar and strange, with charismatic characters and a rich tapestry of history. . . a vivid and engrossing debut."

The Rage of Dragons (2017)
(Burning , book 1)
Evan Winter
"A Xhosa-inspired world complete with magic, dragons, demons and curses, The Rage of Dragons takes classic fantasy and imbues it with a fresh and exciting twist."

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Books containing stories by Anna Stephens

Unbound II (2022)
(Unbound , book 2)
edited by
Shawn Speakman

The King Must Fall (2022)
edited by
Sarah Chorn, Adrian Collins and Mike Myers

Grimdark Magazine Issue #24 (2020)
(Grimdark Magazine, book 24)

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