C. L. Polk

Chelsea L. Polk is a Canadian author of fantasy fiction. Polk currently resides in Calgary, Alberta and was listed by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation as "one of 19 Canadian writers to watch in 2019".
Literary career.
Polk's first novel, "Witchmark", was published in 2018 and was nominated for multiple awards including the Nebula Award, Locus Award and Lambda Literary. In 2019, they won the World Fantasy Award for Best Novel.
Notable Influences.
Polk's work has been influenced by women in the fantasy fiction field, including Elizabeth Bear, Tanith Lee, and Barbara Hambly.
"CBC Books" listed Polk's 2020 novel "Stormsong" on its list of Canadian fiction to watch for in spring 2020.