J. Allan MacDonald
J. Allan MacDonald writes fiction that blends the familiar with the strange—stories where the uncanny hides in plain sight and ordinary people stumble into worlds they weren't supposed to find.
The Writing
His debut novel Pointless Magical Relics begins in a quiet Seattle bookstore, where an unremarkable old book draws the attention of two very different strangers. What unfolds is an urban fantasy with wry humour, creeping suspense, and a hidden world of relics, secrets, and subtle magic.
More stories are on the way.
The Journey
When not writing, he's exploring the world with his partner M.E. MacDonald—trading calendars for curiosity. Starting from Los Angeles, they're heading westbound through the Pacific Northwest, Cebu, and wherever the map makes room next. The places they visit often find their way into the stories.
Follow along at The Long Way Mac.