Diana Pharaoh Francis

Diana Pharaoh Francis is a USA Today bestselling author, known for her popular fantasy series. She grew up on a cattle ranch in Northern California, where she learned to ride horses and developed a love for books. After high school, she attended several colleges, eventually earning a BA, MA, and Ph.D. in creative writing and literature. She now teaches at the University of Montana-Western and is a dedicated writer.

Pharaoh Francis has a fascination for the Victorians, weather, geology, horses, plants, and mythology. She has written several successful fantasy series, including The Path trilogy, the Crosspointe Chronicles, the Horngate Witches series, and the Diamond City Magic books. Her writing is known for its intricate plotlines, well-developed characters, and immersive worlds. She has been nominated for several awards, including the Mary Roberts Rinehart Award and the RT Best Urban Fantasy Heroine.

In addition to her love of writing, Pharaoh Francis enjoys spicy food, chocolate, and cheesecake. She has an odd sense of humor and is proud of her British heritage, as evidenced by her unique last name. She is also a fan of corgis, sparkly things, yarn, crochet, and knitting. She dresses almost entirely in Woot tee-shirts and is active on social media, with a presence on Facebook and Twitter. She also maintains a website, where readers can find more information about her and her books.
Crosspointe Chronicles Books
# Title Year
1 The Cipher 2007
2 The Black Ship 2008
3 The Turning Tide 2009
4 The Hollow Crown 2010
Diamond City Magic Books
# Title Year
1 Trace of Magic 2014
2 Edge of Dreams 2015
3 Whisper of Shadows 2016
4 Shades of Memory 2017
5 Scatter of Light 2022
Everyday Disasters Books
# Title Year
1 Putting the Fun in Funeral 2018
2 Putting the Chic in Psychic 2023
3 Putting the Ice in Nice 2023
Horngate Witches Books
# Title Year
1 Bitter Night 2009
2 Crimson Wind 2010
3 Shadow City 2011
4 Blood Winter 2012
Magicfall Books
# Title Year
1 The Witchkin Murders 2019
Mission: Magic Books
# Title Year
1 The Incubus Job 2016
2 The Elf Job 2021
3 The Pixie Job 2021
Path Books
# Title Year
1 Path of Fate 2003
2 Path of Honor 2004
3 Path of Blood 2006
Diana Pharaoh Francis Anthologies
# Title Year
1 Dirty Deeds 2021
2 Dirty Deeds 2 2022