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.
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...
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:
I'm headed to Provo, Utah for the Storymakers 2025 writing conference! I attended in-person for the first time last year and am looking forward to several days of classes, keynotes, and connecting with other writers.
Join my mailing list
Be the first to hear about new events and exclusive content.
