Meet the Author

A.K. Proctor was born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina and grew up amidst the kudzu and pines of eastern NC. Drawing inspiration from fairy tales, local folklore, and the imaginations of authors like Stephen King, JRR Tolkien, and Susanna Clarke, she became immersed in the world of storytelling from an early age. Proctor’s works are infused with magic and mystery at every turn, exploring the spaces between the real and the perceived to ask questions about life and humanity’s search for meaning in it.

She currently lives in Torrance, California with her husband, Sam, and spends her days writing, crafting, and walking her dogs.