Welcome!

I’m Victoria Strauss, author of novels for adults and young adults. I’m also a freelance writer, a former book reviewer, and a publishing industry blogger.

Here you can learn about me and my books, browse the many book reviews I’ve written for speculative fiction magazines, read a selection of my articles for writers, and check out my blog.

You can also find out more about Writer Beware, the publishing industry watchdog group I co-founded with my friend and fellow novelist Ann C. Crispin.

Please feel free to get in touch with me via social media or email. I love hearing from readers and other writers!

Thanks for visiting!

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Fluidly written, with in-depth characterization and superb world building.”
–VOYA on The Burning Land (Book 1 of The Way of Arata)

“Masterly writing…a thrilling story that works supremely well as fiction while prompting thoughtful reflection on the fundamentalism and secularism complicating our world today.”
–Emerald City on The Awakened City (Book 2 of The Way of Ârata)

“Mysterious dreams, suspense-filled legends, the terror that unfolds as the dig ensues, and the fine characterizations weave together beautifully to make this adventure fantasy a winner.”
–Booklist on Guardian of the Hills (starred review)

“Riveting historical fiction…a compelling, suspenseful read, with fine accuracy and integration of historical detail.”
–School Library Journal on The Lady of Rhuddesmere