You’ve reached the website of Tui T. Sutherland, author of the #1 New York Times best-selling series Wings of Fire, the Menagerie trilogy (with my sister Kari), and a few other books. Hopefully you’ve stopped by because you’ve read one of my books, or would like to (please do!). Click around to learn more about the Wings of Fire dragons, find out what’s coming next, join one of my upcoming events, or visit my blog or Instagram feed (which is probably full of dog and snail photos, if you like that kind of thing!).
Pretty much all the beautiful Wings of Fire art on this website was created by the amazingly talented Joy Ang, who does many other things besides draw the most glorious dragons ever–if you love our covers, check out her other artwork and books!
Umber was never supposed to be a hero . . . . As the youngest sibling of his MudWing hatching, Umber doesn’t have the responsibilities of his bigwings, Reed, nor the heroic destiny prophesied for his brother, Clay. He’s always been content with his role as the cheerful, goofy, little brother. But when his sister, Sora, causes a tragedy at . . .
Hi lovely everyone! Just a quick post to let you know that FanWing Fest 2026 has been officially announced and tickets are now on sale! Eeeee yay! Click here for all the information, locations, and ticket links in one place! And here’s everywhere we’re going!: April 18: Asheville, NCin partnership with Malaprop’s Bookstore May 2: St. Louis, MOin partnership with St. Louis . . .
Hello lovely everyone! I’ve been deep in my writing cave since FanWing Fest last year (I have written you so many things! but none of those things were blogs! and I have so many more things still to write ack!) — but I’m popping out for a minute because I have a couple of quick time-sensitive things to share! 😊 . . .
Tui? What kind of name is that? Is it short for something?
Nope. Among the many great things to come out of New Zealand (the Lord of the Rings movies, cats that paint, my mom) is a bird called the tui—not as well known as the kiwi, but a heck of a lot noisier!
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