Lela Markham

Lela Markham is the pen name of an Alaskan novelist raised in a home built of books. Alaska is a grand adventure like none other with a culture that embraces summer adventure and winter artistic pursuits.

A multi-genre writer, Lela has published tales of fantasy, alternate history, apocalyptic, new adult, and political satire, and has works in progress for literary fiction and mystery. In every genre, she strives to depict real life and people who could live next door to any of us.

"Empire of Dirt" (Book 5 of What If...Wasn't series) published in Fall 2025. Look for "Interesting Times" (Book 10 of Transformation Projectt) in Spring 2026.