M. K. Lobb is a fantasy writer with a love of all things dark, be it literature, humour, or general aesthetic. She grew up in small-town Ontario and studied political science at both the University of Western Ontario and the University of Ottawa. She now lives by the lake with her partner and their cats. When not reading or writing, she can be found at the gym or contemplating the harsh realities of existence. Her first young adult novel, SEVEN FACELESS SAINTS (Little, Brown) released in 2023. It was a Kids' Indie Next Pick and was shortlisted for the Barnes & Noble Children's & YA Book Awards. The sequel, DISCIPLES OF CHAOS, followed in 2024. Her third novel, TO STEAL FROM THIEVES, released in 2025, with the sequel, TO DEAL WITH KINGS, arriving in March 2026. Her first adult romantasy, THE DARK IN HER VEINS, was published in August 2026 and became a USA Today bestseller. M. K. is represented by Claire Friedman at InkWell Management.Photo: Rob Boyce, 2025