poetry Archives - Kristina Kelly Author

Upcoming Events, Award Votes, and Book Sales

Posted onApril 1, 2025April 4, 2025Leave a comment

Hello April! I can’t wait to see spring officially be here. It’s been hot and then cold, rainy and frosty, windy and threats of tornados. Meanwhile my rose bush is begging to get green. Beyond garden updates, I have several upcoming book sales, book events, and in person events to share. (I’ll have a March update email soon as well! Read More …

Exploring Poetry – Finding Your Voice

Posted onFebruary 19, 2025February 19, 2025Leave a comment

Welcome to another poetry focused post! Today’s topic features Natasha K and how poetry can help find your voice. I have a guest come and post on my blog each month talking about poetry so be sure to check out all the Exploring Poetry posts in the series and follow for more! Natasha is a poet, writer, and host of Read More …

Exploring Poetry – Healing and Connection

Posted onDecember 30, 2024December 30, 2024Leave a comment

Welcome to the last poetry-focused post of 2024! Today’s topic features Stacy Hinojos talking about poetry as healing and connection. I have a guest come and post on my blog each month talking about poetry so be sure to check out all the Exploring Poetry posts in the series and follow for more! Stacy Hinojos, a Central Wisconsin writer, has Read More …

Exploring Poetry – Poetry As A Refuge And A Mirror

Posted onDecember 3, 2024December 3, 2024Leave a comment

Welcome to another poetry-focused post. Today’s topic features Dominique talking about what poetry means to her. I have a guest come and post on my blog each month talking about poetry so be sure to check out all the Exploring Poetry posts in the series and follow for more! Dominique, known by her pen name words_by_rose, is a poet and Read More …

Title: Imaginari

Release Date: 2024-10-23

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Step into lyrics of science, science fiction, and fantasy where robots fight for their autonomy, fairies wage war against goblins, and humanity reaches for what awaits them in the stars. Paired with original color photography, this collection of poetry holds a glimpse of the human experience disguised in fairytales and stardust. You will encounter themes that resonate with our reality, such as motherhood, growth, feminism, hope, and nature. Whether you are a fan of epic sagas, whimsical tales, or lyrical reflections, you will find something to spark the imagination in this anthology. Prepare to be enchanted by an invitation to dreams of the fantastical. Universal Buy Links

Title: Tavern Tale

Release Date: 2025-01-07

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What if the side quest is really the main quest? Divine, a healer of the Goddess of Souls, has chased the thief who stole her talisman across half of Trelvania. The talisman is the key to accessing her magic well, and without it, she is powerless. While chasing her betrayer, former girlfriend, and servant of the Goddess of Condemnation, Divine meets Saph, a flirty tavern owner with an eyepatch and a proposition. Saph will help Divine locate her talisman if Divine helps her complete a mysterious quest in a chest. Inspired by RPGs and set in scenic autumn, prepare for an adventure with gods and goddesses, deceitful exes, axe throwing, and fantastical creatures. Can Divine learn to trust again and find romance in the middle of finding her magic? Fantasy / Cozy / LGBT / Sapphic / Lesbian Universal Buy Now! Read this fun interview with Saph, the main love interest. Learn more about the magic system at John Scalzi's blog. Discover Divine's favorite book and what's behind her name at iheartsappfic. Learn about the RPG influences at Mary Robinette Kowal's blog. View the map! (Click to enlarge)

Title: The Lady’s Crownbearer

Release Date: 2023-12-01

Summary: It’s like Christmas and May Day fused together in this cozy fantasy adventure short story. As the finishing winds blow and the weather turns colder, Kilahym the bard arrives at his hometown to perform for the Day of Laphrim celebration. His friend and peer, Ansgar, is there to make sure everything goes according to plan—but Ansgar has a nose for trouble. Amidst the scent of honeyed nuts and revelers weaving ribbons around a tree, a plot is afoot. When Kilahym’s performance doesn’t go as planned, Ansgar seizes the moment and leads him in pursuit of a legendary creature. Will they find something magical in the forest, or will something find them instead? Step into the world of Etherea in a winter holiday short story set before the events of the novel Trials of the Innermost. Readers of the Etherea Cycle will see the character Kilahym before he was chosen for the Trials, and the loveable rogue Ansgar. This winter fantasy adventure is packed with sass, charm, and magic. If you enjoy the cozy feel of Legends and Lattes, and the winter holiday vibes in The Lion, The Witch, And The Wardrobe then this story is for you!