Nine days until Strange Beasts is out in the US (eleven until it’s out in the UK)! To celebrate, I’m doing a countdown: a new blurb every day until Strange Beasts releases. This one is from the amazing Troy Denning, New York Times bestselling author of more than forty science fiction and fantasy novels: “Engaging and delightful, Strange […]
Ten days until Strange Beasts is out in the US (twelve until it’s out in the UK)! To celebrate, I’m doing a countdown: a new blurb every day until Strange Beasts releases. Today’s is from the delightful Jaleigh Johnson, New York Times bestselling author of The Mark of the Dragonfly: “In Strange Beasts, Susan J. Morris gives readers a […]
I’m delighted to announce that I’ll be at World Fantasy in Niagara Falls, 17-20 October! (Right after Strange Beasts releases!!!) Come find me Thursday at 5pm in the Red Jacket room for the panel “You’re Killing Me!” Panel description: In real life, death is often harsh, accompanied by pain, fear, loneliness, and loss. Why, then, […]
Eleven days until Strange Beasts is out in the US (thirteen until it’s out in the UK)! To celebrate, I’m doing a countdown: a new blurb every day until Strange Beasts releases. The next is from the extraordinary R.A. Salvatore, New York Times bestselling author of the DemonWars and the Legend of Drizzt series: “Author Susan […]
Twelve days until Strange Beasts is out in the US (fourteen until it’s out in the UK)! To celebrate, I’m doing a countdown: a new blurb every day until Strange Beasts releases. The first is from the wonderful Ed Greenwood, creator of the Forgotten Realms: “A magnificent book . . . of gas lamps and murders, of […]
Look what arrived today! My author copies of the US edition of Strange Beasts!! (With additional assistance from Kitava, who never met a box she didn’t like, but who was particularly fond of this box.) Can I just take a moment to point out all the details on the paperback? The red endpapers! The spot […]
The way I gasped when I heard Amélie Roch read Hel’s voice! But I’m getting ahead of myself: did you know there’s a UK version of the audiobook for Strange Beasts? If the sample is any indication, it will be a sumptuous and clever rendition, and I cannot wait to listen to the rest of it. […]
Absolutely over the moon about this blurb from TJ Klune for my debut gothic historical fantasy with puzzle-box mystery STRANGE BEASTS!
I’m so incredibly thrilled by this review from Library Journal, which calls Strange Beasts delightful in three genres!! It’s always a risk when you blend a lot of genres, and I’m ridiculously pleased to see it appeal readers from mystery, horror, and fantasy—instead of just the readers who love all three 💖.
I am thrilled to announce the Exclusive Edition of STRANGE BEASTS (US)! The exclusive edition is a hardcover with sprayed edges, printed end sheets, a foil-stamped case, and a metallic jacket. Every detail takes on new meaning when you read the book, and the metallic sheen on the cover brings out the detail on Zach […]





