Scarlet Tempest is an adult fantasy and romantasy author who combines thrilling action, love, passion and healing. Nearly legless but never hopeless, survivors are at the center of Scarlet's life, purpose and writing. The Manacles of Ice and Blood series follows several strong heroines who break generational cycles of trauma as they fight the patriarchy forced upon them. Whether they wield magic or use their claws to fight, their hearts shine through in all they do.

As an autistic child, Scarlet escaped into fantasy worlds of her own making to connect with the world around her. After a childhood spent working on the farm by day and learning why the caged bird sings by night, Scarlet is a blend of qualities most people don’t consider compatible. You’re as likely to find her dancing to Dolly as you are giving a lecture on calculus.

Scarlet lives in the wilds of the West Coast, where phone signals go to die and she can take her children up into the mountains to play pretend.