Emily Krempholtz

1 universe Last reviewed 2026-08-20

Emily Krempholtz is an American author of cozy fantasy romance based in Colorado, bringing more than a decade of professional publishing experience to her fiction career, having previously worked as an editor, book coach, and ghostwriter for other authors before launching her own novels. She is an active advocate for literary freedom, serving as a state co-leader for Authors Against Book Bans, reflecting her broader engagement with the publishing and library community beyond her own creative work. Krempholtz's debut novel, Violet Thistlewaite Is Not a Villain Anymore, achieved bestseller status and was selected as a notable debut by several major book-discovery programs, including recognition as a Science Fiction and Fantasy Debut of the Month by Library Journal in November 2025. The novel exemplifies her signature style, which she describes as "cozy fantasy romance full of heart, whimsy, wordplay, and stabby sentient houseplants," blending comedic worldbuilding with warm, character-driven romance narratives. A sequel, Prudence Marsh Is Not a Nobody Anymore, is scheduled for release in November 2026, continuing the loosely connected world established in her debut. Outside her writing career, Krempholtz enjoys baking, board games, and Renaissance Faire activities, and lives with her partner and a collection of houseplants, including one she has named Bartleby—details that reflect the whimsical, plant-filled sensibility recurring throughout her fiction. Her rapid emergence as a bestselling voice marks her as one of the notable newer contributors to the growing cozy fantasy subgenre.

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• Violet Thistlewaite Is Not a Villain Anymore (2025) · Violet Thistlewaite Is Not a Villain Anymore Core Canon

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• Total Core Canon books across all universes: 1 book
• Award recognitions across all universes: 0 (None recorded)

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