Patricia Briggs – American author of the 20th–21st centuries, best known for her Mercy Thompson and Alpha and Omega series, which gained global acclaim in urban fantasy. She began in epic fantasy but found her breakthrough in supernatural modern settings. Her work blends myth and reality, with heroines who embody both strength and vulnerability.
📚 Debuted in 1993 with Masques, which remained obscure for years. 🦅 Grew up in Montana, fascinated by nature and Native American lore. 👩🏫 Worked as a teacher, writing late at night. 🐺 Mercy Thompson uniquely mixes auto-repair shops with werewolves and vampires. 🌍 Her novels have been translated into 20+ languages. 📖 Creates heroines who are stubborn, resilient, and don’t need rescuing. 🎨 Drew maps and illustrations for some of her early books. 🖋 Says family and community are as vital in her fiction as magic. 🎶 Always writes to music, tailoring playlists to each book. 😮 Admitted her debut nearly vanished until fans revived it. 😄 Jokes that her characters argue in her head louder than real neighbours.