Patricia Briggs is an acclaimed American writer, best known for her work in the fantasy genre since 1993, and as the author of the Mercy Thompson urban fantasy series. Born on December 21, 1965, in Butte, Montana, Briggs has been weaving tales of the fantastical since a young age.

Her journey into the world of literature was influenced heavily by her childhood surroundings and her mother, a children’s librarian, who instilled in her a profound love for reading and storytelling. Growing up, Briggs found solace and inspiration in fairy tales, books about horses, and later, in folklore and history, which would come to imbue her own writing with a sense of depth and cultural resonance.

After graduating from Montana State University with degrees in history and German, Briggs embarked on a career as a substitute teacher before dedicating herself fully to writing. Her decision to craft a fantasy book as her first literary endeavor felt like a natural progression of her interests and academic background.

Today, Briggs resides in Montana with her husband, children, and six horses, continuing to captivate her fans worldwide with her storytelling prowess. Writing full-time, she remains a significant figure in the fantasy literature scene, contributing richly to the tapestry of modern fantasy.