J.A. Vodvarka is an adult fantasy author, combining action, humor, romance, and unique world-building to create epic sapphic fantasy stories with a ton of heart. The Blacksea Odyssey trilogy features strong, sensitive, kick-butt women in a semi-modern setting. Originally from Illinois and a UIUC alum, J.A. currently resides in Houston, Texas with a surly French bulldog, Emmitt.