Who is Cassie?

Cassie Sanchez is the award-winning author behind the Darkness Trilogy–a whirlwind of fast-paced fantasy romance where danger dances with desire and magic always has a price. Based in the enchanting Southwest, she lives with her husband and two crazy labs named Bullet and Scout, who have more personality than most side characters.

Writing a novel had swirled in the back of Cassie’s mind since she was young, but she didn’t pursue it until the empty nest loomed in front of her and vacant bedrooms had her asking “now what.” She ferociously learned the craft of writing and more than a year of characters arguing in her head, she finished her debut novel, Chasing the Darkness, which has won nine awards.

When she’s not writing happily-ever-afters with sharp edges, she can be found wielding a Pickleball paddle, sipping strong coffee, or stealing a nap like it’s a plot twist. Her first love of all that’s magical is Harry Potter, however, she’s still surprised the Sorting Hat put her in Slytherin, even though her family is not. Other favorite series include The Throne of Glass, A Court of Thorns and Roses, The Lunar Chronicles, and The Mortal Instruments.

At the heart of Cassie’s stories are characters who stumble, fall, and rise again—wrestling with forgiveness and searching for redemption. She believes that even in worlds filled with magic and danger, everyone deserves a second chance, and that hope and healing can be just as powerful as any spell.

Her trilogy, Chasing the Darkness, Embracing the Darkness, and Conquering the Darkness, has garnered awards and reader devotion alike. Cassie has now ventured into the modern realm with her debut urban fantasy, Battle Beyond the Veil, releasing Spring 2026. Step into her world, where every story casts a spell and love conquers all, even the shadows.