Heather Walter

Heather Walter is an American author best known for her dark fantasy romance series, Malice. Her debut novel "Malice" reimagines the Sleeping Beauty fairy tale with a queer twist, featuring a powerful dark sorceress. The sequel, "Misrule," continues the story of Alyce and Aurora. Walter followed with "The Crimson Crown," further establishing her reputation for subversive fairy tale retellings with complex, morally gray characters. Her work combines lush, atmospheric world-building with LGBTQ+ representation and explores themes of power, identity, and belonging. Walter's evocative prose and fresh takes on classic stories have earned her a devoted following in contemporary fantasy.