Sara J. Lilienfeld
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Sara J. Lilienfeld
@saraliliwrites.bsky.social
Urban fantasy author 🧙‍♀️ // catmom 🐈 // overall nerd 🤓
📖 Magic & Murder in the Holler - out now!

https://linktr.ee/saralilienfeld
I was recently a guest on the Book Shop Chats podcast where I got a chance to talk about my debut novel, and overall writing journey.

You can listen here: bookshopchats.buzzsprout.com/1952942/epis...
November 1, 2025 at 1:29 AM
New Character Art!

I wanted to share this wonderful piece of character art of Adeline and Jakob by @lictoria_art on IG

I feel like this piece truly captures romantic tension they share quite well. (But you’ll have to wait for Death & Destiny in the Mountains to see what happens next between them!)
October 28, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Magic & Murder in the Holler released one month ago today! And what a surreal month it’s been.

Turns out, I have readers in places I never expected
October 24, 2025 at 12:53 AM
It's #caturday, and Whiskey has a packed schedule of zoomies and naps planned.

She's also told me she wants me to read Magic & Murder in the Holler to her again. She loved the spooky atmosphere, but thought I should've made her the main character instead of Adeline.
October 18, 2025 at 3:47 PM
I’m beyond excited to announce the title for The Arcane Codex Book 2!

Adeline, Jakob, Elijah and all your other faves from Magic & Murder in the Holler will be returning in Death & Destiny in the Mountains, which will be coming in Fall 2026.
October 14, 2025 at 11:19 PM
I regret nothing
October 13, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Two out of two cats in my house wished they'd learned how to read so they can enjoy Magic & Murder in the Holler when it comes out next week.

(Don't worry, I'll read it to them)

If you want to snag your own copy, it's available for pre-order at the link in my bio.
September 17, 2025 at 2:51 AM
We're now one month away from the release of Magic & Murder in the Holler!
August 23, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Me, returning to my WIP after taking a day off of writing:
June 19, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Magic & Murder in the Holler is now on Goodreads. Use the link in my bio to add it to your "want to read" list
June 14, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Introducing the cover for Magic & Murder in the Holler, my debut novel!
Magic & Murder in the Holler is the first book in The Arcane Codex, and will be releasing on September 23, 2025

This cover was designed by the talented Ashton M. Smith.
May 23, 2025 at 4:48 PM
May 17, 2025 at 1:19 AM
I'm excited to announce the cover reveal for my debut urban fantasy novel, Magic & Murder in the Holler. I can't wait for everyone to see it!

The cover and release date will be revealed to the world on May 23rd, so keep an eye out for that!

(Newsletter subscribers will get to see it earlier)
May 16, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Looking for an urban fantasy novel with ancestral magic, a strong connection to the earth, and a haunting story set in the ancient mountains of Appalachia?

Then, Magic & Murder in the Holler, releasing this September, will be perfect for you!

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May 15, 2025 at 5:02 PM
#FantasyIndiesFebruary Day 12

Adeline isn't anti-romance but is a realist. She's old enough to know that grand gestures and dramatic love confessions only happen in movies and has love/a relationship firmly in the "nice to have, but don't need to have" category.
February 12, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Practical Magic x True Detective

A witch returns home to Kentucky and discovers a darkness has taken root. As violent deaths begin to plague her small town, she’ll have to confront her past if she hopes to uncover who’s responsible before the darkness destroys her home.

📖 #BluePit #W #A #F
January 13, 2025 at 4:00 PM
#FantasyIndiesDecember Day 5 - MCs' friends and family

Adeline doesn't have many friends because she doesn't let too many people close to her. Her family consists of her twin brother, an aunt, and some cousins.

Jakob has four older half-sisters and a few people he'd call "sort-of" friends.
December 5, 2024 at 6:03 PM
I'm a little late to starting #fantasyindiesdecember but better late than never, right?

Last Read: The Book Witchy by Melanie Karsak - a cute holiday rom com

Current Read: Winter's Haven by E.S. Scrivner - compelling so far

Next Read: The Thirteenth Child by Erin A. Craig - the blurb drew me in
December 4, 2024 at 10:16 PM