If you’ve been browsing book recommendations lately, you’ve likely seen a fast-growing acronym taking over the charts: PWF.
But what exactly is Paranormal Women’s Fiction anyway?
Think of it as taking Urban Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, Supernatural Cozy Mystery, and traditional Women’s Fiction, tossing them all into a crockpot together, and letting the flavors blend and harmonize until they turn into something completely amazing, fresh, and new.
It is the ultimate genre mashup for readers who want all the magical world-building of fantasy, but with the grounded, relatable reality of everyday life.
A Tale as Old as Time (Muffin-Topping Out of Its Skinny Jeans)
In standard fantasy, the heroines are almost always in their late teens or early twenties. They are chosen ones who seamlessly save the world without a single back ache.
PWF flips the script. It’s a tale as old as time, but our heroines are muffin-topping out of their skinny jeans and needing an extra cup of coffee just to make it through the day. It’s about a woman who loves the hell out of her family, but craves adventure, romance, and all the magical fixings.
It turns out, your life doesn’t end when you hit middle age—in fact, that’s exactly when the real magic begins.
The Deeply Personal Why Behind the Magic
For me, writing Paranormal Women’s Fiction was a lifeline. It became my reason to get out of bed in the morning after my beloved beagle died. Sharing Joey and Robin’s story gave me something to look forward to during a time of deep grief.
But more than that, it became a way to tell stories about—and for—a group of people who are far too often taken for granted: women over the age of 40 (a demographic I am proud to belong to).
The midlife woman is so often expected to be the chef, the chauffeur, and the coordinator of endless doctor’s appointments, all while scrubbing the toilet without a single thank you. PWF is a celebration of that woman. It takes the everyday hero who keeps the household running and gives her a sword, a coven, or an ancient magical lineage.
Why Readers are Trading Urban Fantasy for PWF
If you are tired of standard young adult tropes and want a mature, witty escape, Paranormal Women’s Fiction hits the perfect sweet spot. It is a way to add a touch of magic into the ordinary and a dose of badly needed fun into the world.
If you are ready for a binge-worthy escape featuring sharp-witted heroines who know exactly who they are, deep female friendships, and a healthy dose of supernatural mystery, it’s time to dive into the world of PWF.
Check out my starter PWF Bundle featuring Joey and Robin in the Magical Midlife Misadventures.
