Kaylie Smith is a contemporary American fantasy and fantasy-romance author, best known for the “Wicked Games” series (A Ruinous Fate, Enchantra). Her work blends gothic undertones with whimsical magic. Born in Louisiana, she now finds creative sparks even by the California shore. She haunts dusty bookstores and writes with pets nearby, turning everyday life into a story infused with enchantment.
🌙 She often writes by the ocean, where the surf whispers plotlines. 🕯️ Haunted bookstores are her sanctuaries of inspiration. 🐾 Her dog and cats sometimes “end” scenes by nudging the keyboard. 🌱 Houseplants double as tiny muses in her stories. 📚 Her debut A Ruinous Fate made a bold entrance to YA fantasy in 2023. 🔮 She created the idea of a “siphon” mage – a metaphor for untamed brightness. 🃏 Magic dice decide her characters’ destinies. 🌍 Growing up in Louisiana gave her stories a gothic southern flavor. 🖋️ She even sketches astrological charts for her characters. 😉 🐸 She keeps a quirky collection of knitted frogs by her desk. 😄 Funny fact: without stacks of coffee cups, her characters refuse to speak.