Kris Branham is a Southern writer, designer, and storyteller who crafts emotionally rich tales where magic lingers in the shadows and the past is never quite done with us. Writing under the name Evangeline Peyton for her witchy fantasy and romantic gothic fiction, she explores themes of legacy, identity, and the power of chosen family in books like The Everburning City and The Witches of Willow’s Bend series.

When not writing, Kris designs book covers, illustrates under the banner Ink and Stardust Creatives, and co-hosts the podcast What the F Were We Thinking?—where she dives into beloved and bizarre books with a blend of humor and heart. A proud ally and lifelong lover of myth, magic, and emotionally messy characters, she lives for the stories that haunt you—in the best way.

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