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J.C. Wade

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STAY WEIRD.

Award-winning historical fiction, fantasy, romance & magical mischief.

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Get lost in history

 Thistle & Sword

  •  Medieval Scotland

  •  Slow-burn, Fade-to-gray romance

  •  Protective heroes & fierce heroines

  •  Castles, battles & political intrigue

  •  Prophecy, visions & touches of magic

  •  “Touch her and die” energy

  •  Royal intrigue & divided loyalties

  •  Knights, warriors & reluctant heroes

  •  Love tested by war and duty

  •  History woven with legend

  •  High stakes without explicit spice

  •  Scotland’s first Wars of Independence

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Celtic Faerie Tales

  • Celtic folklore & ancient legends

  • Standalone fairy-tale retellings

  • Dangerous bargains & old magic

  • Curses, prophecy & impossible choices

  • Fierce heroines & morally gray heroes

  • Romance woven through myth

  • Dark forests, faerie realms & forgotten gods

  • Magic always has a price

  • Award-winning fantasy

  • YA Appropriate

J.C. Wade is her hometown’s resident weirdo. She gets excited about archeological finds, loves folklore, and would spend all her time holed away reading books and petting cats if her family didn’t need her. She currently resides in Northern Virginia with her husband, three sons, and (only) two cats. She wishes she had more feline friends, but her husband might divorce her if she dared.

Married to a military man, she has had the great opportunity to move often and fall in love with people of all walks of life. Her works merge multiple genres, featuring elements of historical fiction, romance, fantasy, and adventure, all deemed “clean.” She has been a public educator—specifically a Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing—for most of her career but has dabbled in creative writing her entire life. You are likely to find her out and about on book tours along the eastern coast of the U.S.

J.C. Wade's works have  been nominated for and have won several awards.

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Thistle & Sword Series
Historical Fantasy • Medieval Scotland • Romance

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      Stone Mountain
      Sep 10, 2026, 9:00 AM – Sep 13, 2026, 5:00 PM
      Stone Mountain, Stone Mountain, GA, USA
      Voted one of the top arts & crafts shows in the nation by Sunshine Artist Magazine, a Southeast Tourism Society Top 20 Event, and winner of multiple awards by the Southeast Festival and Events Association. Sept 10 – 13, 2026 Thursday & Sunday | 9 AM – 5 PM Friday & Saturday | 9 AM – 6 PM
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      1821 Crownsville Rd, 1821 Crownsville Rd, Annapolis, MD 21401, USA
      Come get your REVEL on and stop by the Author's Lair on September 26th between 10-5. I'll be there signing books (books for purchase instore). Special editions available. Limited quantitates. This is a ticketed event (must be purchased online). https://rennfest.com/tickets/
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      Sam Michael's Park
      Oct 03, 2026, 9:00 AM – Oct 04, 2026, 6:00 PM
      Sam Michael's Park, 235 Sam Michael's Lane, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425, USA
      Harpers Ferry Celtic Cultural Society is a nonprofit organization dedicated to celebrating and preserving Celtic culture through education, community events, and the annual Harpers Ferry Highland Games. I'll have a booth there, selling my books. Stop by and see me.
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      With over 125 Fine Artists and Contemporary Craft Artisans exhibiting from around the country, the Crozet Arts and Crafts Festivals are Central Virginia's premier juried Arts and Crafts event. Come see me October 10th and 11th. https://www.crozetfestival.com/
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