ABOUT
MADIGAN THOMPSON is a founding graduate of the Author Conservatory. Crafting YA folklore-focused fantasy and sci-fi, Madigan loves to weave stories of found family, hope, and perseverance through life’s trials that focus on the weight of expectations and perfectionism. ​
Growing up near the majestic mountains of Utah, with its snowy peaks and mysterious waterfalls, Madigan was inspired to write about the epic adventures of mighty heroes and their fantastical lands. When she is not writing, you can find Madigan bringing her imagination to life through her artwork, binging anime with her dad, or adding more books—especially by Tolkien, Lewis, and Andrew Peterson—to already overflowing shelves.
WHAT MADIGAN WRITES
I write epic fantasy inspired by folklore from around the world. I grew up reading The Lord of the Rings, How to Train Your Dragon, and Grimm’s Fairytales, which are the inspirations for all my stories. As such, be prepared for a rollercoaster of laughter, heart-racing battles, terrifying monsters, and heartfelt tears!​
​My worlds might be vast, the adventures long, and the battles epic, but the core of each of my stories examines the humanity of the characters, with a particular focus on the weight of expectations and perfectionism, as well as the blessings of found family.
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MADIGAN'S ACHIEVEMENTS
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ALUM OF THE AUTHOR CONSERVATORY
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EIGHT FULL-LENGTH NOVELS & TWO NOVELLAS DRAFTED
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VOICES OF THE FUTURE MADE 1,000 SALES WITHIN ITS FIRST MONTHS​
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WON THE YOUNG WRITERS WORKSHOP SHORT STORY COMPETITION​​
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CERTIFIED IN BOTH BUSINESS & MARKETING
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