Being first and foremost a lover of history, Stephanie Churchill writes stories that draw on her knowledge of history even while they are set in purely fictional places existing only in her imagination. Inspired by gothic romance novels like Jane Eyre, epic fantasy stories like The Lord of the Rings and The Game of Thrones, as well as classic historical fiction from the likes of Sharon Kay Penman, Stephanie’s books are filled with action and romance, loyalty and betrayal. Her writing takes on a cadence that is sometimes literary, sometimes genre fiction, relying on deeply-drawn and complex characters while exploring the subtleties of imperfect people living in a gritty, sometimes dark world. Her unique blend of historical-feeling fantasy fiction combined with elements of romance ensures that her books are sure to please of historical fiction and epic fantasy literature alike.