Dan Bonser writes emotionally raw, character-driven fantasy about survival, scars, and the quiet power of women who refuse to break. Their debut series, Ballad of the Emerald Bard, follows Deeya—an elven bard, spy, mother, and trauma survivor—through a world of magic, music, and complicated love. Dan’s work centers sapphic relationships, found family, and healing without revenge. If you’re looking for fantasy where the music matters and the characters feel real, you’re in the right place.