Gabrielle Mathieu—historically inspired fantasy with a dash of romance and a dollop of adventure.
I moved to Europe before moving to Europe became a thing. The indie concerts and all-night diners of Austin, Texas were fun, but I longed for cobbled lanes, high Alpine passes, and centuries of history. Immersed in Europe’s diverse cultures and ancient cities, I discovered a rich history. The intricate interplay of volatile royalty, prosperous traders, and the omnipresent Church offered endless story inspiration. I prioritise plot and the tangled politics of powerful factions over magical kerfuffle.
I also am the cohost of the New Books Network in Fantasy podcast channel.
Coming Soon
The Windowmaker’s Daughter
In a city where doctrine outweighs mercy and fortunes shape justice, Lumina leads a sheltered existence as the daughter of the Glazier’s Guildmaster, respected for his expertise in creating cathedral windows. Her world shatters when her father is accused of witchcraft by his own benefactors, the Hallowed. A secret confrontation with their witch-finder, a young psychic kept in isolation, ends with the shocking revelation of Lumina’s own power. Overwhelmed and frightened, Lumina must master her magic—not only to save her father, but herself as well.
Past Work
Here’s a look at my previous books, all published by Five Directions Press.
My Falcon series follows Peppa, a chemist in the 1950s who becomes the unwitting subject of a hallucinogenic experiment in a remote village. Her search for answers turns into a battle of wits with a manipulative anthropologist and his ruthless lover.
Girl of Fire tells the story of a young woman hunted by an ancient entity, the Water Demon. Nothing in her life so far—working stony fields and herding stubborn goats—has prepared her for this threat. Forced to learn the ways of combat, she must face a question no blade can easily answer: can steel defeat something ageless?
