Alex Bledsoe

State: Wisconsin

Born in western Tennessee and educated at the University of Tennessee, Alex Bledsoe writes gritty, folk-tinged fantasy and urban fantasy. He is best known for the Eddie LaCrosse novels—hard-boiled urban fantasy set in a version of Tuf-Lac, Tennessee, populated by supernatural beings like faes and wraiths. Bledsoe’s prose blends noir sensibilities with Appalachian myth, crime, and dark imagination. A former editor and reporter, he draws on Tennessee’s landscapes and folklore in his immersive worldbuilding. Now based in Wisconsin, he still frequently appears at Tennessee literary events and conventions. His work stands out for its atmospheric rash with regional flavor, forging a unique path in American fantasy that resonates with fans of darkly reflective urban tales.

Genres: Fantasy, Mystery, Paranormal

Audiences: Adult, Young Adult