ABOUT | Kristen Vale | Author of Mirth & Magic

Kristen Vale writes queer cozy fantasy romcoms filled with sweetness & spice. When not reading or writing, she can usually be found thrifting, playing D&D, or staring lovingly at trees. She lives in Chicago with her partner and her frenemy black cat, Opal. A Tale of Mirth & Magic is her first novel.

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Photo credit: Collin Quinn Rice

What are your pronouns?

She/her
How do you identify?

I am a white cis bi/queer woman.
Where do you live?

I've been a proud Chicagoan for over a decade now. Greatest city in the world. (Though London is a close second.)
What are you working on at the moment?

I was lucky enough to get a two book deal with my fabulous publisher, Forever. So I'm deep in writing goblin mode on the mysterious Book 2. I can't tell you much yet, but I CAN promise it will be another spicy cozy fantasy romcom set in the same world as A Tale of Mirth & Magic. Can't wait to share more!
Is it okay if I contact you?

Of course! Please visit my contact page for more info.
Why is this FAQs section so abysmally short?

Because I don't know what you need from me yet! I am just a wee bebe author in the woods. As we get closer to the pub date (August 5, 2025!) and I discover what readers and everyone else wants to know, I promise to add more info on here.