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Karen Lucia | Author

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Author of Blackburn Station, Landbringer, and the Warriors of Helsvern series. SFF. Fan of video games, eating snacks, and doodling. 💙📚🌈📚 (She/Her) KarenLuciaAuthor.com https://linktr.ee/karenluciawrites

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Karen Lucia | Author @karenlucia.bsky.social · Dec 13

You ever ask your author friend "How did you think up this story?" Well, the welcome sequence of my newsletter is all about how I found my stories. Plus, signing up comes with a free short story! Sign up on my website: KarenLuciaAuthor.com

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Karen Lucia | Author @karenlucia.bsky.social · 4d

Read more indie fantasy!

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On the left is the cover of The Rarkyn's Familiar by Nikky Lee and on the right is a burb that reads: I listened to the audiobook for this one and I really enjoyed the narration (a little rasp in a voice is always nice). I’m always a fan of a good FMC and was hooked in the story from the start. The world is expansive and there is so much left to explore after the conclusion of this book. The magic is interesting and I loved all the many different creatures that fill the world (and the ‘other world’). If you are looking for a grand adventure with no romance but plenty of magic, check this one out!

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Read Indie Fantasy.com @blog.readindiefantasy.com · 17d

We're once again taking part in the judging effort for the Speculative Fiction Indie Novella Championship (SFINCS).

Today, we introduce our team for the year and show you the list of books we'll be reading.

www.readindiefantasy.com/sfincs3-team...

#SFINCS #BookSky #ReadIndieFantasy #WriteSky

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Karen Lucia | Author @karenlucia.bsky.social · 14d

Today and tomorrow only A Second Life Worth Living is free on the Zon. If you like dark dystopian fantasy, check this one out. It also happens to be my #SFINCS entry this year!

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Divination Hollow Reviews @divinationhollow.bsky.social · 21d

For one day - Queer Your eReader! Grab some books from multiple genres - Fantasy, Horror, Romance, Sci-Fi & Mystery/Thriller!

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Queer Your eReader — Divination Hollow Reviews

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Karen Lucia | Author @karenlucia.bsky.social · 21d

The Queer Your eReader event is live today! Tons of free books for scifi, fantasy, horror, mystery, and romance readers. Check it out! September 20th only!

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Karen Lucia | Author @karenlucia.bsky.social · 21d

Some summertime indie reads

A green background with the cover of A Necomancy Called Gam Gam on the right and the words: "Cozy necromancy? Zombies and skeletons in knitted goods? Hmmmm... I was skeptical too, but yep, it works. This was a fun, short read with the unique vibe of a grandmotherly necromancer. In a short number of pages, it managed to build a complexity into the magic system, get some emotions going, and get your rooting for Gam Gam, Mina, and friends, and leave you satisfied with the conclusion."

Karen Lucia | Author @karenlucia.bsky.social · Sep 6

SFINCS3 submissions are open! Get your speculative fiction novellas in now!

www.sfincscompetition.com

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Karen Lucia | Author @karenlucia.bsky.social · Sep 3

Save the date! Queer Your eReader is September 20! Check out this list of participating authors

Divination Hollow Reviews @divinationhollow.bsky.social · Sep 3

In case you missed it, our Queer Your eReader authors have been announced! Don't forget to check the website on 20th September for some great queer books!

divinationhollowreviews.substack.com/p/queer-your...

Queer Your eReader: Author Announcement

A special announcement today, as we reveal the authors taking part in this month's Queer Your eReader

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Karen Lucia | Author @karenlucia.bsky.social · Aug 21

Just walking around

Karen Lucia | Author @karenlucia.bsky.social · Aug 7

Sometimes I post about things that arent mushrooms I found. This time its a post about me recklessly reading in a kayak on a windy day.

Me holding the book Unbound by JA Vodvarka in a purple kayak on a lake

Karen Lucia | Author @karenlucia.bsky.social · Aug 5

Thats a good point

Karen Lucia | Author @karenlucia.bsky.social · Aug 5

I think I need to watch Firefly again.

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Karen Lucia | Author @karenlucia.bsky.social · Aug 4

Just some turkey tail

Karen Lucia | Author @karenlucia.bsky.social · Jul 30

I was about to make some book marketing content then remembered I still dont have any copies of my books after selling out at the Book Fair for Grown-Ups. There are worse problems to have I suppose

Karen Lucia | Author @karenlucia.bsky.social · Jul 29

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Karen Lucia | Author @karenlucia.bsky.social · Jul 29

Looking for a dystopian novella to read this hot soupy summer? Like supporting indie authors? Want to read about not the hero of the story?

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Blue background with white lettering. Centered is the cover of A Second Life Worth Living.
Reads: "Ben has already died once and is so over it, dark & dystopian, Second chances, found family, finding purpose"

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Karen Lucia | Author @karenlucia.bsky.social · Jul 25

Because why not post a picture of a mushroom

Karen Lucia | Author @karenlucia.bsky.social · Jul 24

Thank you! I'm a big fan of Jemisin. You might also like Ann Leckie

Karen Lucia | Author @karenlucia.bsky.social · Jul 14

Tabled at my first book fair this weekend. Sold out! Woot woot!

Picture of a large room centering a table with a black table cloth with a line up of trope maps and a banner that reads "Karen Lucia Science Fiction and Fantasy"

Karen Lucia | Author @karenlucia.bsky.social · Jul 2

A little reading accountability post. Because why not.

Blue background with white text.
Reads: "Evidence I still know how to read. www.KarenLuciaWrites.com"
Book Covers: Annie Bot, People Collide, To Catch A Firefly, Brighter Than Scale, Swifter than Flam, Wool, The Fimmel Test

Karen Lucia | Author @karenlucia.bsky.social · Jul 2

Just a little basket of oysters

Karen Lucia | Author @karenlucia.bsky.social · Jul 1

Day 1 down!

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Karen Lucia | Author @karenlucia.bsky.social · Jul 1

Yay for the start of the month. Im recommitting to the gym. Let's see how long that lasts...

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Karen Lucia | Author @karenlucia.bsky.social · Jun 23

Giveaway time!

Some great sapphic books in this batch including my own!

Readers have until June 24 to enter today's giveaway. A winner will be randomly selected on June 25.

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iheartsapphfic.com/2025/06/23/g...

The cover of Landbringer centered over a grayed out background.
"A fascinating unique read that kept me flipping pages" Mahir Wanchoo
Sapphic
Gods and Conspiracy
Ballgowns, Adventure, and a Forgotten Past
Standalone
Ghosts and Magic
Relucant Hero

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Karen Lucia | Author @karenlucia.bsky.social · Jun 21

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