Patti Murphy is the author of the Stafford Falls series, and her newest release, Deep Fried Evil 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. 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. She spends most of her time making things up, and occasionally leaves her desk to talk about how stories work.