Anna McCluskey: Urban Fantasy for Weirdos

Hi! I'm Anna and I'm an indie author

Being indie is very important to me. It’s important to me that I write for you, my audience, my readers, and not for the distributor, the publisher, the big money people.

I love having a community of readers, being a part of something bigger than myself. I love that my books reflect who I am, and that I can write straight from my heart and not feel like I’m just churning out content that reflects what’s popular in the moment.

No shade on authors who have chosen to work with publishers or who study what’s hot and write to that! We’re all out here hustling to make a living doing what we love, and I believe that all authors should do that in the way that makes the most sense, that speaks to our needs and our souls.

What makes my soul sing is connecting with readers, telling my stories straight to you, and giving you an immersive experience into my worlds. 

Where to Find my Work

You can find my books on all the standard retailers like Amazon, Kobo, Barnes & Noble, and more — but those platforms aren’t where I put the bulk of my focus or energy.

What lights me up is in-person events, where I can meet you, hang out, talk stories, and hand you a signed book or a piece of merch that connects directly to the worlds I build.

On Substack, you’ll find both my travel blog The Neurodivergent Nomad and my author newsletter, where I share updates about what I’m writing, where I’m going, and what’s happening behind the scenes of my very weird creative life.

I sometimes use crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter and BackerKit to launch special book editions directly to readers and fund limited projects.

And finally, there’s YouTube: home to my delightfully unhinged ramblings — solo and with other authors — where we talk about life, the universe, publishing, creativity, and what it’s actually like to make art for a living.

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Check Out My YouTube Channel

On my channel, you’ll find candid conversations about writing, creativity, and the chaos of author life — sometimes solo, sometimes with other authors — always honest, curious, and a little unhinged.

Upcoming Events

Albany Pride                                                                                        June 28                                                     Albany, OR

Fantasy Fest                                                                                        September 13                                           Portland, OR

Getting Witchy With It                                                                       October 10                                                Salem, MA

Just Looking for Books?

Do you love ass-kicking urban fantasy books with diverse characters, a healthy dose of humor, and a hint of intrigue?
Magic Today by Anna McCluskey

Or would you prefer a comedy series with plenty of shenanigans, found family, and people getting turned into badgers?

A Curse, A Key, & A Corkscrew by Anna McCluskey

Then again, maybe you’d be more into a darker epic urban fantasy with cryptids fighting over the future of humanity?

Blood Falls by Anna McCluskey