Meet Courtney — AKA Your Favorite Historical Troublemaker

 

History nerd. Fiction addict. Professional overthinker of character fates.

I’m Courtney A. Wright, and I write historical fiction—for the modern reader who loves their history with a little edge. Expect sharp banter, morally questionable heroes, and battle scenes that’ll leave you breathless. (Romance? Betrayal? Bad decisions? Always.)

When I’m not buried in my latest draft, you’ll find me haunting Powell’s Books, usually somewhere between the Gold and Green Rooms—because clearly, knowing how long it takes to reload a longbow is crucial research. Or I’m at my favorite coffee shop, headphones on, vibing while I type—and convincing myself that deep-diving into 14th-century plumbing absolutely counts as writing.

So, if you crave history with heart, wit with bite, and characters who linger long after the last page—you’re in the Wright place. 

📖 Tropes I Can’t Resist: (For the modern reader who loves a good trope callout)

  • ✨ Enemies with unresolved tension (and knives)
  • 🖤 Morally gray characters making morally worse decisions
  • 🫣 Forced proximity (Because sharing one bed never gets old)
  • 💔 Betrayal, but make it personal
  • 💬 Sharp banter as foreplay
  • 😈 Villains who might steal the show (and your heart)

💡 Writing Wisdom I Ignore Daily:

  • “Write every day.” (I try. I fail. I try again.)
  • “First drafts are supposed to be bad.” (They are. I still panic.)
  • “Kill your darlings.” (Okay, but... do they have to die?)
  • “Stop researching and start writing.” (Bold of you to assume I can stop Googling medieval poison remedies.)

🧠 Random Historical Facts I Probably Didn’t Need to Know (But Now You Do):

  • Medieval longbows could shoot over 250 yards... and give you nerve damage.
  • In the 1600s, people believed touching a king could cure disease. (It did not.)
  • Regency bonnets often featured feathers and dead birds. (Fashion or taxidermy project? Both.)
  • Roger Mortimer overthrew a king, became the queen’s lover, and then got hanged without trial. Messy.
  • Victorian toilets were called “thunderboxes.” (Accurate, if nothing else.)
  • Dysentery killed more soldiers than actual battles. (Sexy, right?)

                       Frequently Asked Questions

Where do you get your ideas?

From history books, deep Wikipedia rabbit holes, and sudden “what if” moments—usually at 2 a.m. when I should be sleeping. Oh, and sometimes in the shower—where all the best plot twists happen.

Is your historical fiction accurate?

I deeply research the history—then sprinkle in chaos, banter, and morally gray decisions. So yes… and no. But you’ll love every second.

What is your writing process?

Process is a strong word. Let’s call it a mix of chaos, caffeine, and ADHD-fueled hyperfixations. Some days, I’m deep in research rabbit holes (did I need to know how people survived dysentery in the 14th century? Probably not. Did I spend three hours learning anyway? Absolutely). Other days, I’m sprinting through scenes at 2 a.m. because my characters won’t shut up.

In short—organized chaos. Heavy on the chaos. But somehow, it always turns into a story worth telling.

Will you kill my favorite character?

No spoilers… but let’s just say, I believe in emotional damage.

Get in touch

Have a question, a burning book recommendation, or just want to gush about Agincourt? Fill out the form below, and your message will land straight in my inbox!

Prefer DMs over emails? Find me on Instagram @courtneywrightink—I’d love to hear from you! 📚✨

Can’t wait to chat—whether it’s about books, history, or which character I might be plotting to kill next.

“A Dance with Darkness completely swept me away—I couldn’t put it down! The chemistry, the slow burn, and Elias (swoon!) had me absolutely obsessed.”

-Amazon Reader