Theresa Leyes is an international multi-award-winning author, illustrator, and former graphic design teacher and art director who crafts sweeping, high-stakes young adult fantasy from her writing studio in Guelph, Ontario.

Her acclaimed series, The Calinore Chronicles, has achieved widespread global industry recognition, seamlessly transporting readers from real-world locations like the shores of Lake Huron into the meticulously built, mythical realm of Calinore.

An accomplished visual creator, Theresa brings a rare combination of literary and visual talent to her work, conceptualizing and creating her own striking book covers. This unique creative edge has led to an impressive sweep across major global book competitions. The Calinore Chronicles won "Best Book Cover Design" and secured a Finalist position at the Next Generation Indie Book Awards, earned a Bronze Medal at the Readers' Favorite Book Awards, won a Finalist Medal at the Storytrade Book Awards, and achieved Distinguished Favorite titles at the New York City Big Book Awards. Additionally, both books in the series are officially Shortlisted for the global Chanticleer International Book Awards (CIBA) OZMA Fantasy Fiction division, alongside honors from the Wishing Shelf Book Awards.

When she isn't mapping out new fantastical worlds or drafting the next installment of her 6-part series, Theresa coordinates high-profile bookstore events and partners with independent retailers to support the expansion of contemporary Canadian fantasy literature on the international stage. Learn more and discover the award-winning series at https://theresaleyes.com.