Patti Murphy is the author of the Stafford Falls series, and her newest release, <em>Deep Fried Evil</em> is an urban fantasy set in an Ottawa diner where supernatural threats are handled alongside the lunch rush. Patti writes character-driven fiction about complicated women making questionable decisions under pressure — often with magic involved.<br>Her work has been described as emotionally sharp, darkly funny, and deeply invested in the consequences of love, loyalty, and the choices made in their name.<br>She spends most of her time making things up, and occasionally leaves her desk to talk about how stories work.