William Brinkman

In William Brinkman’s world, suburban sidewalks lead to secret conspiracies, emotional reckonings, and the occasional enraged weredeer. He writes urban fantasy with a blend of satire and heart, offering humanistic views of the real world through a supernatural lens. Since 1999, he’s published the Bolingbrook Babbler blog, which inspired—but remains separate from—his fiction. His novella, A Fire in the Shadows, was shortlisted for a 2024 Indieverse Award. Revenge of the Phantom Press was a finalist for the 2025 American Writing Awards for Best Fantasy. A former Bolingbrook resident, William now lives in suburban Chicagoland with his wife and two cats.