It would be pretty hard to not have heard of T Kingfisher. With her March release of Wolf Worm, she has been everywhere lately, including a wonderful interview in the NY Times.
She is a prolific writer, in recent years releasing three adult titles a year. Kingfisher is an alias for the multitalented Ursula Vernon, who pens middle grade graphic novels. She claims somebody told her when looking for a penname always choice a bird, thus T Kingfisher was born.
Let me start by talking about how I discovered Kingfisher. My first Kingfisher book was A Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking. Despite having book contracts with a few imprints, none of them wanted to publish this title. Kingfisher had to self-publish and it went on to win many awards. I love this book, it is simply a delight for readers from middle school through adult.
Next, was a close encounter with Kingfisher at the Tucson Festival of Books. She was part of a panel that was unquestionably the funniest author panel I have ever attended. Being a bit of an author groupie, I did see her again at a local bookstore, and she was once again so funny.
I am currently in catch up mode trying to make it through all her titles, a difficult task as she keeps publishing more. Kingfisher’s range is broad, including gothic horror, fairy tale retellings, fantasy, and graphic novels – written for a wide range of ages. She has an uncanny knack for mixing horror and humor and a way of subtly dropping in social commentary,
For this spoilers allowed thread, tell us about your favorite Kingfisher book, how you discovered her, which of her future titles you are most looking forward to, etc.
