Daphne Tatum
Daphne Tatum

Daphne Tatum grew up in the wild forests of her imagination, befriending mythical creatures and riding dragons.  As an adult, she hoped to become a library troll and live among the stacks of books, but the position was already filled. Instead, Daphne spends her days homeschooling her kids, writing books about magical places, and pretending that cooking and taxes don't exist.  

She lives in Texas with her husband, too many cats, and the perfect number of kids. Daphne hopes her books will create portals for a new generation of dreamers to get lost in.

  

These Tangled Roots

Into the Stained-glass Forest: Book One

Some roots anchor you.

Others entangle you.

And some weave fire through your soul.

Fifteen-year-old Destry Adams lives by one precept: stay under the radar. Only her best friend Camden knows about her alcoholic mom, deadbeat dad, and dumpster-fire life. Or so she thinks.

Then the headmistress of an arcane faerie academy appears with unwelcome news:...

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On May 5, join me on Instagram for the title reveal for my upcoming debut novel, a cozy YA portal fantasy (with a side of darkness and danger). Enter my world and find:

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