Emily Hayse is the award-winning author of seven books, a lover of log cabins, strong coffee, NASCAR, and the smell of old books. Her writing is fueled by good characters and a lifelong passion for storytelling. When she is not busy turning words into worlds, she can often be found baking, singing, or caring for one of the many dogs and horses in her life. She lives with her family in Michigan.

Fantasy author Emily Hayse

Emily Hayse is the award-winning author of seven books, a lover of log cabins, strong coffee, NASCAR, and the smell of old books. Her writing is fueled by good characters and a lifelong passion for storytelling.

Alissa J. Zavalianos grew up in New Hampshire and currently lives there with her wonderful husband and their adorable cat Moo. As a child, she always had a love for nature, books, and fairy tales, and as she grew older, that love bloomed all the more. Alissa loves Jesus and is inspired by birds, mountains, castles, Tolkien, Lewis, and the way a cold breath of wind feels on her bare toes.

Fantasy author Alissa J. Zavalianos

Alissa J. Zavalianos has always had a love for nature, books, and fairy tales, and as she grew older, that love bloomed all the more. Alissa loves Jesus and is inspired by birds, mountains, castles, Tolkien, Lewis, and the way a cold breath of wind feels on her bare toes.

Tor Thibeaux writes fiction full of magic, excitement, technology, talking animals, and happy endings.  She is an editor for the speculative fiction e-zine Worlds of Adventure and is author of the action-packed underwater sci-fi series Rebel Wave. When not busy world-building or planning her next getaway, she enjoys reading and spending time with her family.

Fantasy author Tor Thibeaux

Tor Thibeaux writes fiction full of magic, excitement, technology, talking animals, and happy endings. She is an editor for the speculative fiction e-zine Worlds of Adventure and is author of the action-packed underwater sci-fi series Rebel Wave.

Rosie Grymm is a Christian writer who grew up traveling the world as a military kid. She developed her love of fairytales and mythology while taking family field trips to German castles and exploring Korean folk villages. Storytelling has always been a prominent part of her life. And when not writing, she can be found reading from her ever-growing pile of books or planning her next travel adventure. She currently lives in Northern IL with her family and dog, Cinder(ella). 

Fantasy author Rosie Grymm

Rosie Grymm is a Christian writer who grew up traveling the world as a military kid. She developed her love of fairytales and mythology while taking family field trips to German castles and exploring Korean folk villages.

Emily Golus is an award-winning fantasy author with nearly 20 years of professional writing experience. Golus aims to engage, inspire, and show how small acts of courage and love can create meaningful change. Her books feature diverse cultures, authentic characters, and cinematic fantasy settings. 

Golus lives in Greenville, SC with her husband, Mike, who is her greatest supporter. They have two active little boys and enjoy hiking, making Thai food, and exploring small towns in the Carolinas. 

Fantasy author Emily Golus

Emily Golus is an award-winning fantasy author with nearly 20 years of professional writing experience. Her books feature diverse cultures, authentic characters, and cinematic fantasy settings.

When she’s not writing stories or thinking up stories or reading other people’s stories Nina likes to paint pictures, get taken for long walks by her adorable dogs, and cook all things plant-based. She lives in rural Cornwall, England with her family. 

Fantasy author Nina Clare

When she’s not writing stories or thinking up stories or reading other people’s stories Nina Clare likes to paint pictures, get taken for long walks by her adorable dogs, and cook all things plant-based. She lives in rural Cornwall, England with her family.

Hannah Kaye is a professional daydreamer, homeschool mama, drama teacher, and lover of stories in all forms. She is the author of The Sadie and Clyde Adventures, a series of humorous and heartfelt Westerns for middle grade readers. Her stories are largely inspired by her sisters, her Christian faith, and her passion for weaving Truth into fiction. When not spinning tales, Hannah enjoys being outside, especially near water, where she’s dabbled in kayaking, sailing, and SCUBA diving. She lives in northeast Oklahoma with her nerdy husband, two young hobbits, a long-legged dog, and several aquariums of tropical fish. She can often be found lurking near a coffee pot, baking elaborate desserts, or playing jigs on the Irish tinwhistle in improbable locations. You can connect with Hannah online at www.hannahkaye.blog or follow her on Instagram @hkayewrites.

Fantasy author Hannah Kaye

Hannah Kaye is a professional daydreamer, homeschool mama, drama teacher, and lover of stories in all forms. She is the author of The Sadie and Clyde Adventures, a series of humorous and heartfelt Westerns for middle grade readers.

Allison Tebo is a Christian writer committed to creating magical stories full of larger-than-life characters, a dash of grit, and plenty of laughs. She is the author of the Tales of Ambia, a series of romantic comedy retellings of popular fairy tales. Allison graduated with merit from London Art College after studying cartooning and children’s illustration and, when not creating new worlds with words or paint, she enjoys reading, baking, and making lists.

Fantasy author Allison Tebo

Allison Tebo is a Christian writer committed to creating magical stories full of larger-than-life characters, a dash of grit, and plenty of laughs.

Jenelle first fell in love with stories through her father’s voice reading books aloud each night. A relentless opener-of-doors in hopes of someday finding a passage to Narnia, it was only natural that she soon began making up fantastical realms of her own. Jenelle currently resides in the wintry tundra of Wisconsin —which she maintains is almost as good as Narnia — with her knight-in-shining armor and their four hobbits. She homeschools said hobbits and helps them along on their daily adventures... which she says makes her a wizard.

Fantasy author Jenelle Leanne Schmidt

Jenelle first fell in love with stories through her father’s voice reading books aloud each night. A relentless opener-of-doors in hopes of someday finding a passage to Narnia, it was only natural that she soon began making up fantastical realms of her own.

A Classic Retold - Meet the Authors

A Classic Retold is made up of books from nine indie fantasy authors, including Emily Hayse, Nina Clare, Jenelle Leanne Schmidt, and Allison Tebo. All of them write clean fantasy full of hope and adventures.