L. Jagi Lamplighter

L. Jagi Lamplighter is a prominent figure in modern fantasy literature. Based in the United States, she is known for her extensive writing in the fantasy and children's genres. After graduating from St. John's College in Annapolis, Lamplighter embarked on a successful career as an author.

In addition to her work as an author, Lamplighter is a loving mother of four children and lives in Centreville, VA, with her husband, John C. Wright, who is also a writer. When she is not writing, Lamplighter embraces her secret identity as a stay-home mom, where she experiences fairytale-like happiness with her family.

Lamplighter is best known for her works, including The Unexpected Enlightenment of Rachel Griffin and the Prospero's Daughter Trilogy, which includes Prospero Lost, Prospero In Hell, and Prospero Regained. Her writing also extends to a number of short stories, articles on anime, and contributions to the BaddAss Faeries series as an author and assistant editor.

In her essays, Prospero Lost: A Writer's Odyssey and All About The Wonder: Why I Write Fantasy, Lamplighter shares her personal experiences and insights into the writing life, the publishing world, and the power of wonder and magic in literature. These essays offer a unique perspective into Lamplighter's creative process and her passion for storytelling.
Books of Unexpected Enlightenment Books
# Title Year
1 The Unexpected Enlightenment of Rachel Griffin 2013
2 The Raven, the Elf, and Rachel 2014
3 Rachel and the Many-Splendored Dreamland 2016
4 The Awful Truth About Forgetting 2017
5 The Unbearable Heaviness of Remembering 2020
6 Guardians of the Twilight Lands 2023
Prospero's Daughter Books
# Title Year
1 Prospero Lost 2009
2 Prospero in Hell 2010
3 Prospero Regained 2011
Short Story Collections
# Title Year
1 In the Lamplight 2016
The Complete Guide to Writing Fantasy Books
# Title Year
1 The Complete Guide to Writing Fantasy: Alchemy with Words 2002
2 The Complete Guide to Writing Fantasy: The Opus Magnus 2004
3 The Complete Guide to Writing Fantasy: The Author's Grimoire 2007
L. Jagi Lamplighter Anthologies
# Title Year
1 Just Plain Bad 2008
2 In All Their Glory 2010
3 Bad-Ass Faeries: It's Elemental 2014
4 God, Robot 2016
5 Forbidden Thoughts 2017
6 The Best of Bad-Ass Faeries 2017
7 Mercury: Planetary Anthology 2018
8 Luna: Planetary Anthology 2020
9 Fantastic Schools: Volume One 2020
10 Fantastic Schools, Volume 3 2021
11 Fantastic Middle Schools 2021
12 Swords and Maidens 2023
13 Shoot the Devil 2: Dark Matter 2023