Kelley Armstrong

Frequently asked questions

• What is Kelley Armstrong best known for?

  Kelley Armstrong is widely recognized for her Women of the Otherworld series, which features a diverse cast of supernatural characters including werewolves, witches, and vampires. This series established her as a prominent voice in urban fantasy.

• Where should a new reader start with Kelley Armstrong?

  New readers interested in her urban fantasy work should begin with "Bitten," the first book in the Women of the Otherworld series. For those preferring young adult fantasy, "The Summoning" is the starting point for The Darkest Powers trilogy.

• Does Kelley Armstrong write under any other names?

  Kelley Armstrong also writes crime and thriller novels under her own name, distinct from her fantasy work. She does not use a separate pen name for these different genres.

• Are any of Kelley Armstrong's books adapted for TV or film?

  Her novel "Bitten" from the Women of the Otherworld series was adapted into a television series that aired for three seasons.

• Has Kelley Armstrong won any major awards?

  In 2026, Kelley Armstrong was inducted into the Canadian Science Fiction and Fantasy Association (CSFFA) Hall of Fame, alongside James Alan Gardner and Mike Glicksohn, in recognition of her career as a bestselling author of over fifty books. She has also won a book-level Aurora Award for Best YA Novel (for The Rising, 2014).