Books Archives - Kristina Kelly Author

Tavern Tale – a new book inspired by RPGs

Posted onJanuary 7, 2025January 10, 2025Leave a comment

It’s release day! Tavern Tale is my new book from Space Wizard Science Fantasy. Inspired by my love of RPGs, and doing the side quests before the main quest, I created this fantasy romance. Within the book, a TTRPG scene is featured in the Sultry Sapphire, the tavern of Tavern Tale. The characters play Crossroads George, a game like Settlers of Read More …

A Merry Fantasy Book Christmas

Posted onDecember 25, 2024December 25, 2024Leave a comment

Merry Christmas! I did a guest blog post about my favorite winter scenes in fantasy books! Head on over to LASReviews and comment on that blog for a chance at a free ebook! Read the post and find out why Lord of the Rings made the list and what a dark elf named Drizzt has to do with favorite winter Read More …

June 2024 Author Updates

Posted onJuly 5, 2024July 29, 2024Leave a comment

It’s time for a recap of June. Reading and writing updates, Instagram interviews, and poetry updates. This month I was: Writing Updates and Book Progress I received 2nd place in the 2024 Poe-it-like-Poe poetry contest for my poem The Moth ! I modeled the meter and rhyming pattern for this poem off of The Raven, which is one of my all-time Read More …

May 2024 Author Updates

Posted onJune 7, 2024June 24, 2024Leave a comment

May has gone away so it’s time for a recap. Reading and writing updates, Kingdom Hearts, mini vacation, book reviews and Instagram interviews. This month I was: Writing Progress and Updates You probably saw my post from the other day – I have two preorders up! One for my science, scifi, and fantasy poetry collection and the other for my Read More …

Title: Imaginari

Release Date: 2024-10-23

Summary: Order here to get a signed copy!! 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

Summary: 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. 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!