Author of The Nightbound Crown
S. B. Collins
Dark magic. Defiant women. Beautifully complicated stories.
Welcome to a world where crowns are earned in blood, magic always has a price, and the women at the centre of the story have absolutely no intention of behaving themselves.
WitchFire · The Nightbound Crown, Book One
Stories from the shadows
The magic is old.The secrets are dangerous.
The Nightbound Crown is a dark fantasy series by S. B. Collins. Each book is another chapter in a much larger mythology.
01Available now
Book One · The Nightbound Crown · Dark Fantasy
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My debut novel and the first book in The Nightbound Crown, where the magic is old, the secrets are dangerous, and absolutely nobody seems capable of making a sensible decision when it matters most. I would apologize for what I put my characters through, but we all know I'd be lying.
Amazon
Paperback & eBook
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Paperback · Oromocto, New Brunswick
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02In development
Book Two · The Nightbound Crown
The next chapter
The second book in the series is currently being written. The crows are watching. So is the author's coffee, going cold.
Title & release date to be revealed
Book Two
Cover coming soon
A word of warning
“Pull up a chair. Bring coffee. Mind the crows.”
If you like your fantasy dark, your heroines defiant, and your characters complicated, you've come to the right place.
The Shop
Books & curiosities
Paperbacks, eBooks, and a few crow-and-crown treasures for your desk, laptop, and cold coffee.
Merchandise
Merchandise and prices are samples pending client approval.
The woman behind the chaos
S. B. Collins
Author · Psychotherapist · Mom · Military spouse · General wrangler of chaos
Hi, I'm S. B. Collins, and I write books about dangerous magic, complicated people, ancient secrets, and women who have absolutely no intention of behaving themselves.
Which, now that I think about it, probably says something about me.
I'm an author, psychotherapist, mom, military spouse, and general wrangler of chaos. I survive on caffeine, sarcasm, an unreasonable number of creative projects, and the increasingly delusional belief that one day my life might actually be organized. It's adorable that I keep thinking that, really.
I've always loved stories, particularly the ones that aren't afraid to get a little dark. Give me morally grey characters, ancient mythology, dangerous bargains, complicated relationships, and a heroine who would rather burn the whole damn system down than politely accept her place in it. I want magic with consequences, love that isn't always easy, and characters who are gloriously, painfully human, even when they aren't technically human at all.
Fair warning
A Few Things You Should Probably Know About Me
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I have an unreasonable number of creative projects on the go, and I keep discovering new hobbies I absolutely do not have time for.
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I survive on caffeine and sarcasm. The coffee is probably cold.
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Ancient Celtic mythology one minute, baseball the next. My brain has range.
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My household is run by an assortment of furry creatures who are convinced they're in charge. They're not wrong.
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I get emotionally attached to fictional people, then put them through absolute hell. I'd apologize, but I'd be lying.
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By day I'm a psychotherapist, so yes, I'm fully aware my characters need therapy. Most of them do.
Blog & updates
The Crow's Nest
Writing progress, behind-the-scenes glimpses, mythology and folklore, book recommendations, and the occasional bout of chaos. Some posts will be thoughtful. Others will be a little ridiculous.
Behind the Stories
Why I Love Writing Morally Grey Characters
Perfect heroes are lovely. But give me someone with questionable judgment, complicated loyalties, and a spectacular talent for making everything worse.
Mythology & Folklore
Ancient Myths, Dark Magic, and Other Perfectly Normal Obsessions
Some people collect shoes. I collect mythological rabbit holes, ancient legends, and enough story ideas to guarantee I'll never have a normal sleep schedule.
Life Behind the Keyboard
Coffee, Chaos, and the Completely Reasonable Life of a Writer
Between writing, family life, furry household supervisors, and approximately a thousand creative ideas, organization remains a beautiful and entirely fictional concept.
Beyond the pages
For readers who want to go deeper.
Exclusive extras and event announcements will live here. Organizers, bookstores, and fellow authors are always welcome to reach out.
Send a Raven- 01Book signings & eventsSignings, book fairs, conventions, and appearances · Coming soon
- 02Bonus contentCharacter profiles, maps, mythology notes, deleted scenes, playlists · Coming soon
- 03MerchStickers and mugs now, clothing later · Coming soon
- 04Bookstores & reviewersStock WitchFire or request a review copy · Coming soon
Questions, asked
Frequently asked
Can't find your answer? Send a raven. I answer eventually, usually with coffee in hand.
Where can I get WitchFire?
WitchFire is available in paperback and eBook on Amazon and in paperback at Dog Earned Books in Oromocto, New Brunswick. This site's paperback and eBook checkout is currently a demonstration.
Is there going to be a Book Two?
Yes. The second book in The Nightbound Crown is currently in development. Title and release details will be shared here (and loudly on social media) when they're ready.
What kind of books do you write?
Dark fantasy about dangerous magic, complicated people, ancient secrets, and women who have absolutely no intention of behaving themselves. Other genres, including romance, may wander in later.
Can I order a paperback directly from you?
Send a raven through the contact form below to ask about ordering a paperback. The cart and checkout shown here are a demonstration, not a live ordering service.
Will there be merch?
Stickers, potentially mugs, and later clothing are planned. The merchandise shown in the shop is demonstration content pending approval, not confirmed inventory.
I run a bookstore, event, or review blog. Can we work together?
Please do get in touch. Event organizers, reviewers, bookstores, and fellow authors are all welcome.
Contact
Send a Raven.
Readers, event organizers, reviewers, bookstores, and fellow authors: the crows will deliver your message.