Whit McClendon

Whit McClendon is the author of the GrimFaerie Chronicles urban fantasy series and the Fire of the Jidaan epic fantasy series. A lifelong martial artist, he spent 22 years teaching full-time before retiring in 2025 to pursue writing full-time. His background in Mantis Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Krav Maga, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and lacrosse inspires the fast-paced action and dynamic combat found throughout his novels.

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Born on Halloween in Freeport, Texas, Whit grew up in Angleton before earning a degree in Engineering Design Graphics from Brazosport College. After years working in the petrochemical industry as a CAD drafter, he left to found Jade Mountain Martial Arts in Katy, Texas, where he spent more than two decades helping students discover confidence, discipline, and a love of martial arts.

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Today, Whit writes the kinds of fantasy novels he has always loved to read—fast-paced adventures filled with dangerous magic, unforgettable monsters, memorable heroes, and just enough humor to keep things interesting. When he's not writing, he's usually practicing martial arts, playing lacrosse, spending time with his fiancée Kathryn, or entertaining their three delightfully opinionated pugs.