Hi! I’m Liselle
YA Author
About

Liselle Sambury is the Trinidadian-Canadian author of the Governor General’s Literary Awards Finalist, Blood Like Magic. Her work spans multiple genres, from fantasy to sci-fi, horror, and more. In her free time, she shares helpful tips for upcoming writers and details of her publishing journey through a YouTube channel dedicated to demystifying the sometimes complicated business of being an author. She’s represented by Kristy Hunter at The Knight Agency.
Books
Blood Like Magic
Available Now
Sixteen-year-old Voya Thomas is given the impossible task of either killing her first love or losing her family’s magic forever.
Blood Like Fate
Available August 9, 2022
Voya Thomas may have passed her Calling to become a full-fledged witch, but the cost was higher than she’d ever imagined.
Butcherbirds
(Cover TBA)
Coming out in Spring 2023
Seventeen-year-old Daisy Odlin must confront the figurative and literal ghosts of her mother’s past when they inherit a mansion in northern Ontario.
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Upcoming Events
wednesday, june 8th @ 10 am
Interview with Lawrence Hill • Virtual
Join us for a fun and interactive event with Lawrence Hill, one of Canada’s most celebrated authors. We’ll explore the magic of Beatrice and Croc Harry, his debut novel for middle grade readers, about a brave and resilient Black girl’s search for identity and healing after she arrives in the magical forest of Argilia. An event for schools. Liselle Sambury will host.
saturday, july 16th @ TBA
WriteOnCon Live Panel • Virtual
More details to come! This will be a free event to attend.