Noir Fatale

Larry Correia is a name that rings out in the world of action-packed fantasy and horror, known for his fast-paced, high-stakes stories that blend the supernatural with the everyman’s fight for survival. Whether it’s monsters lurking in the dark or forbidden magic changing the course of history, Correia brings his readers along for a wild, unrelenting ride.

Born in the heart of the United States, Larry was a fan of genre fiction from a young age, developing a particular love for action-oriented fantasy and science fiction. He found his voice early, crafting stories that allowed him to mix his lifelong love of thrilling narratives with his fascination for alternate worlds. With his background in business and a deep appreciation for firearms and military history, Larry’s writing is often steeped in practical, gritty details that add an authenticity to his characters and the worlds they navigate.

He burst onto the literary scene with his Monster Hunter International series, a perfect showcase of his ability to write characters that are both tough and relatable, while throwing them into extraordinary, often absurd situations. The series captivated readers with its mix of humor, gunfire, and monster-slaying action—everything a fan of urban fantasy could want, and more.

Larry’s works often explore themes of duty, honor, and the grey areas of morality. His protagonists aren’t flawless heroes, but people driven by a sense of justice and a relentless desire to protect those who can’t protect themselves. This combination of realism and fantastical elements makes his work stand out in a genre full of larger-than-life characters. His books don’t just offer action—they delve into the personal stakes of those who find themselves in extraordinary circumstances, giving readers a chance to connect with characters in ways that feel visceral and honest.

Beyond his Monster Hunter International series, Larry has also worked in the Grimnoir Chronicles and The Saga of the Forgotten Warrior series, further solidifying his place as a go-to author for fans of urban fantasy and science fiction.

Whether he’s writing about a team of misfits fighting to save the world from supernatural threats or exploring darker, more nuanced themes of power and corruption, Larry’s books are known for one thing: they never let up. They pull readers into fast-paced worlds where danger lurks at every turn, and the only way out is to fight like hell.

For Larry, writing is a chance to create worlds where readers can escape into action and adventure, while also getting a glimpse of what it takes to survive the battles that aren’t always so clear-cut. It’s a journey that’s just as thrilling as it is thought-provoking—one that keeps readers coming back for more.

Kacey Ezell was born in South Dakota in 1977. Her parents joined the US Air Force in 1984, and she grew up around the world on various military bases. When she was seven, her mother gave her a copy of Anne McCaffrey's Dragondrums, and shortly thereafter, Kacey decided that she wanted to be a dragonrider when she grew up. In 1999, she followed her parents into the "family business" and graduated from the United States Air Force Academy before going to pilot training. As dragons were in short supply at the time, she reasoned that flying aircraft was the next best thing. She earned her wings in 2001, and has over 2500 hours in the UH-1N and Mi-17 helicopters.

From the time she was a small child, Kacey made up stories to tell to her friends and family. In 2009, while deployed to Iraq, she wrote the military-themed supernatural story "Light", which was accepted for publication in the Baen Books anthology Citizens. She was asked to consult on John Ringo's 2015 novel Strands of Sorrow, and wrote the cover story for the Black Tide Rising anthology set in Ringo's zombie apocalypse universe. That story, "Not in Vain" was selected for inclusion in the "Year's Best Military SF and Adventure Fiction" anthology produced by Baen Books.

In addition, she's written a story for each of the bestselling Four Horsemen Universe anthologies, and her story "Family Over Blood" is included in the national bestseller "Forged In Blood" set in Michael Z. Williamson's Freehold Universe. It, too, was selected for inclusion in the "Year's Best Military SF and Adventure Fiction" anthology in 2018, and ended up winning the Baen Reader's choice award at DragonCon that year!

She and Christopher L. Smith are currently collaborating with John Ringo on a new post-apocalyptic steampunk trilogy from Baen, and her first solo novel, "Minds of Men" was released by Theogony Press on 10 November 2017. "Minds of Men" was a 2018 Dragon Award Finalist for Best Alternate History.

Kacey returned to the Four Horseman Universe to collaborate with Marisa Wolf on "Assassin", a novel about an alien race of felinoid killers-for-hire. "Assassin" is available now from Seventh Seal Press, as is "Weaver", a collaboration with Mark Wandrey.

Kacey writes science fiction, fantasy, horror, noir, romance... etc. fiction. She lives with her husband, two daughters, and two cats.