Karissa Laurel

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Karissa lives in North Carolina with her kid, her husband, the occasional in-law, and a very hairy husky. Some of her favorite things, other than reading books and writing them, are super heroes, Star Wars, Southern cuisine & Hindi cinema. She loves summertime and is happiest when she's at the lake.

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Unbound: Stories of Transformation, Love, and Monsters Feb 15, 2021

by Emily Colin, Madeline Dyer, Heidi Ayarbe, Lisa Amowitz, S.E. Anderson, John Klekamp, Kaye Hart, Fiona McLaren, Angela Sierra, Rishi Mohan, Hrishika Muthukrishnan

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A dull AP English assignment interrupted by the resurrection of a 5,000-year-old mummy. A “boy meets boy meets time travel” tale. An ancient evil summoned from the Scottish moors. A sentient garden turned matchmaker. A troubled teen who rehabilitates monsters. A sinister society where love is punishable by death. A medieval pirate queen in love with a ghost. A demon who rebels against her birthright. A mysterious Power that turns people to stone. A girl who guards the secret behind her best friend’s disappearance. A violinist on the brink who learns to listen to her heart.

The stories in this anthology have one common theme: Transformation. They include international ownvoices perspectives; a New York Times-bestselling author; Emmy, SIBA, and ILA award-winning writers; and emerging, independent voices in YA fiction. The collection’s authors, like its stories, are UNBOUND—diverse voices exploring identity, love, betrayal, and becoming. They give us a glimpse into what can be: stories of possibility, love, friendship, the monsters around us and within us.

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Advance Praise for UNBOUND

"In his story 'Over Time,' John Klekamp weaves a beguilingly sweet and impactful queer take on The Prince and the Pauper that sees two very different young men from very different times swapping lives and confronting what exactly it means to be gay. Its inclusion in the UNBOUND anthology only strengthens a beautiful, challenging, and mind-dazzling collection!"
Adam Sass, author of SURRENDER YOUR SONS

"Angela Sierra elevates teen angst by examining the unique struggles of a third culture kid. The reader celebrates with her protagonist as she is unbound by her own choices."
- Stacy Christopher Zaghloul, author of LADY COLOMBIA

"Imaginative, intriguing, and sometimes haunting -- this eclectic collection of short stories is full of the unexpected and thoroughly entertaining, whether you're zipping through the entire anthology in one go or savoring the stories one by one."
Mary Fan, co-editor of BRAVE NEW GIRLS and author of STRONGER THAN A BRONZE DRAGON

Other Formats: Hardcover , Paperback

Midnight Burning (The Norse Chronicles Book 1) Jul 7, 2015

by Karissa Laurel

( 129 )

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"Grab your mittens, the hot chocolate and get ready to enter the world of fantasy, told by a new and impressive author with an imagination as big as Alaska!" TomeTender

"I highly recommend this book for those of you who enjoy a well written modern day Fantasy with a mythology you certainly haven't read much of before." So I Read this Book Today

When the police notify Solina Mundy that her twin brother, Mani, is dead, she heads for Alaska. Once there, she begins to suspect Mani’s friends know more about his death than they’ve let on. Skyla, an ex-Marine, is the only one willing to help her.

As Solina and Skyla delve into the mystery surrounding Mani’s death, Solina is stunned to learn that her own life is tied to Mani’s friends, his death, and the fate of the entire world. If she can’t learn to control her newfound gifts and keep her friends safe, a long-lost dominion over mortals will rise again, and everything she knows will fall into darkness.

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Arctic Dawn (The Norse Chronicles Book 2) Jul 5, 2016

by Karissa Laurel

( 39 )

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"Norse deities battling in modern day North America, ancient myths coming to life, the end of everything is at hand, and in the midst of all of this awesomeness you find the best part of this story: Solina." Red Star Reviews

Alone and exhausted after her month-long sojourn as a shooting star, Solina Mundy flees to southern California to lie low, recuperate, and plot a survival strategy. The one person she trusts to watch her back is her best friend, Skyla Ramirez. But Skyla has been missing for weeks.

The arrival of a dangerous stranger and the discovery of a legendary weapon of mass destruction force Solina out of hiding and back into the fight for her life. Solina knows she won’t last long on her own. She must find out what happened to Skyla and unite her contentious allies if she hopes to track down this devastating weapon before her enemies use it to burn the world to ash.

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Crown of Thunder: A Young Adult Steampunk Fantasy (Stormbourne Chronicles Book 3) Dec 3, 2018

by Karissa Laurel, Sue Fairchild

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Lightning, espionage, and magic—Inselgrau’s fate lies in the hands of one thunder goddess with a heart of iron, one exiled spy, and one Magician haunted by chronic pain.

Evelyn Stormbourne’s dominion over the skies has grown formidable, but she receives word from her spymaster that an old and powerful enemy has taken her throne by lethal force. To get her country back, she must free her greatest nemesis from an ancient Magical prison, and offer him as ransom for the release of Inselgrau.

EVOLVED PUBLISHING PRESENTS the third book in the “Stormbourne Chronicles” series of young adult fantasies, where you’ll discover an extraordinary new world, epic adventure, and memorable characters. [DRM-Free]

BOOKS BY KARISSA LAUREL:

“Heir of Thunder” (Stormbourne Chronicles: Book 1)
“Quest of Thunder” (Stormbourne Chronicles: Book 2)
“Crown of Thunder” (Stormbourne Chronicles: Book 3)
“Midnight Burning” (Norse Chronicles: Book 1)
“Arctic Dawn” (Norse Chronicles: Book 2)
“Molten Dusk” (Norse Chronicles: Book 3)

MORE GREAT YA FICTION FROM EVOLVED PUBLISHING:

The “Chosen” Series by Jeff Altabef
The “Essence of Ohr” Series by Parris Sheets
The “David Rose” Series by Daryl Rothman
The “NorthWatch” Series by Cagey Magee
The “Dirt and Stars” Series by Kevin Killiany

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Quest of Thunder: A Young Adult Steampunk Fantasy (Stormbourne Chronicles Book 2) Dec 4, 2017

by Karissa Laurel, Sue Fairchild

( 25 )

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Evelyn Stormbourne must restore her divine abilities, or be enslaved by her enemy’s dark Magic.

Evie’s powers falter, leaving her impotent and adrift. Under the protection of her stalwart companion, Gideon Faust, Evie hides in anonymity and searches for news of the Fantazikes who had once promised to help her master her divine abilities.

Without her capacity to control the storms, Evie wonders how she’ll ever reclaim her throne—a legacy she’s not convinced she deserves.

“Quest of Thunder is an utter delight to read, full of magic, adventure, intrigue, and mayhem.” ~ Mary Fan

EVOLVED PUBLISHING PRESENTS the second book in the “Stormbourne Chronicles” series of young adult fantasies, where you’ll discover an extraordinary new world, epic adventure, and memorable characters. [DRM-Free]

BOOKS BY KARISSA LAUREL:

“Heir of Thunder” (Stormbourne Chronicles: Book 1)
“Quest of Thunder” (Stormbourne Chronicles: Book 2)
“Crown of Thunder” (Stormbourne Chronicles: Book 3)
“Midnight Burning” (Norse Chronicles: Book 1)
“Arctic Dawn” (Norse Chronicles: Book 2)
“Molten Dusk” (Norse Chronicles: Book 3)

MORE GREAT YA FICTION FROM EVOLVED PUBLISHING:

The “Chosen” Series by Jeff Altabef
The “Essence of Ohr” Series by Parris Sheets
The “David Rose” Series by Daryl Rothman
The “NorthWatch” Series by Cagey Magee
The “Dirt and Stars” Series by Kevin Killiany

Other Formats: Paperback

Brave New Girls: Stories of Girls Who Science and Scheme Aug 1, 2017

by Mary Fan, George Ebey, T. Eric Bakutis, Steph Bennion, Elisha Betts, Bryna Butler, MLD Curelas, Kay Dominguez, Brandon Draga, A.A. Jankiewicz, Evangeline Jennings, Jamie Krakover, Jeanne Kramer-Smyth, Stephen Landry, Karissa Laurel, Michelle Leonard, Meg Merriet, Jelani-Akin Parham, Josh Pritchett, Holly Schofield, Lisa Toohey, Paige Daniels

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Dive into a universe of sci-fi wonders.

This collection of sci-fi shorts features a variety of brainy young heroines—girls who engineer, tinker, experiment, and more. Voyage to far-off galaxies with girls who use their science savvy to fix rovers, rescue friends, and protect alien critters. Visit steampunk realms where young ladies put their skills to the test building mechanical wonders and solving mysteries. Trek across sci-fi landscapes with girls who save androids and repair robots. Journey to post-apocalyptic futures where heroines use their tech know-how to bring down overlords and spread the most dangerous thing of all… knowledge. And drop in on a few near-future heroines who use their smarts to take down supervillains and bring a little more understanding into the world.

Proceeds from sales of this anthology will be donated to a scholarship fund through the Society of Women Engineers. Let’s show today’s girls that they, too, can be tomorrow’s inventors, programmers, scientists, and more.

STORIES BY:
T. Eric Bakutis, Elisha Betts, Steph Bennion, Bryna Butler, Margaret Curelas, Paige Daniels, Kay Dominguez, Brandon Draga, George Ebey, Mary Fan, A.A. Jankiewicz, Evangeline Jennings, Jamie Krakover, Jeanne Kramer-Smyth, Stephen Landry, Karissa Laurel, Michelle Leonard, Meg Merriet, Jelani-Akin Parham, Josh Pritchett, Holly Schofield, and Lisa Toohey.

Featuring artwork by Hazel Butler, Sonya Craig, Ken Dawson, Evelinn Enoksen, Ben Falco, Kathy Ferrell, Christopher Godsoe, Evangeline Jennings, Deanna Laver, Jennifer L. Lopez, Jelani Akin Parham, Josh Pritchett, Emily Smith, and Jennifer Stolzer.

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Heir of Thunder: A Young Adult Steampunk Fantasy (Stormbourne Chronicles Book 1) Sep 24, 2016

by Karissa Laurel, Sue Fairchild

( 52 )

$4.99

The Lord of Thunder has passed, leaving daughter Evelyn Stormbourne to overcome her kingdom’s greatest enemies and claim her birthright.

When revolutionaries attack and destroy her home weeks before Evie’s ascension to the throne, she conceals her identity and escapes under the protection of her father’s young horse master, Gideon Faust. Together, they flee Inselgrau and set sail for the Continent.

If she’s to prevail and defeat her enemies, Evie must claim her heritage, embrace her dominion over the sky, and define what it means to be Heir of Thunder.

“...it’s got swords and horses and dirigibles and pirates and magic and caravans. A fun mix of Lord of the Rings-type high fantasy and steampunkish tech... All in all, this was a delightful read and just the kind of heroine-centric fantasy adventure I’ve always loved.” ~ Mary Fan

EVOLVED PUBLISHING PRESENTS the first book in the “Stormbourne Chronicles” series of young adult fantasies, where you’ll discover an extraordinary new world, epic adventure, and memorable characters. [DRM-Free]

BOOKS BY KARISSA LAUREL:

“Heir of Thunder” (Stormbourne Chronicles: Book 1)
“Quest of Thunder” (Stormbourne Chronicles: Book 2)
“Crown of Thunder” (Stormbourne Chronicles: Book 3)
“Midnight Burning” (Norse Chronicles: Book 1)
“Arctic Dawn” (Norse Chronicles: Book 2)
“Molten Dusk” (Norse Chronicles: Book 3)

MORE GREAT YA FICTION FROM EVOLVED PUBLISHING:

The “Chosen” Series by Jeff Altabef
The “Essence of Ohr” Series by Parris Sheets
The “David Rose” Series by Daryl Rothman
The “NorthWatch” Series by Cagey Magee
The “Dirt and Stars” Series by Kevin Killiany

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Magic at Midnight: A YA Fairy Tale Anthology May 29, 2018

by Lyssa Chiavari, Amy McNulty, Dorothy Dreyer, Clare Dugmore, Mary Fan, Clara Kensie, Karissa Laurel, Melanie McFarlane, Selenia Paz, Jane Watson

( 9 )

$4.99

Once upon a time is eternal…

Turn the pages and fall into the enchanting worlds of beloved, age-old fairy tales made new again in this fifteen-story collection from Snowy Wings Publishing.

A girl with long, long hair is trapped in an attic, ensnared by promises of immortality, the radio her only companion. An android wants to believe in her life, that the feelings she has are real—and that she might be just as beautiful as her famous stepsister. A gamer must save her true love from the mysterious, dark entity that has ensnared him in their MMORPG. A modern teen is lured to the fantastical Land of the Dolls, and only her own cunning can help her escape. These are just a few of the bewitching tales found within Magic at Midnight.

From sci-fi to fantasy, contemporary to historical, paranormal and more, there’s a fairy tale retelling in this collection for every reader. Featuring stories from bestselling and award-winning YA authors as well as emerging voices, this anthology will take you to distant worlds and back again—all just familiar enough to make you feel at home.

Featuring stories from:
Lyssa Chiavari
T. Damon
Dorothy Dreyer
Clare Dugmore
Mary Fan
Leigh Hellman
Clara Kensie
Mark C. King
Karissa Laurel
Melanie McFarlane
Amy McNulty
Selenia Paz
Madeehah Reza
K.M. Robinson
Jane Watson

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BAD ASS MOMS Jul 7, 2020

by Mary Fan, Danielle Ackley-McPhail, Derek Tyler Attico, TE Bakutis, Russ Colchamiro, Paige Daniels, Kathleen O'Shea David, Peter David, Keith RA DeCandido, Michael Jan Friedman, Robert Greenberger, Glenn Hauman, Heather E Hutsell, Kris Katzen, Paul Kupperberg, Karissa Laurel, TJ Perkins, Aaron Rosenberg, Jenifer Purcell Rosenberg, Joanna Schnurman, Hildy Silverman, Denise Sutton

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This book is a real mother.

To celebrate bad-ass moms everywhere, Crazy 8 Press has assembled a fantastic line-up of authors to create stories spanning numerous genres, including sci-fi, contemporary, historical, and fantasy. Since moms and badassery come in infinite forms, the authors were given only one criteria: that their story be about a bad-ass mother or mother figure, whatever that meant to them.

From grandmas to new moms, biological moms to adoptive moms to mom figures, this collection features a fantastic range of stories. A human mom on the PTA of a school for supernatural kids. A new mom who adopts two babies with special powers. A hard-boiled detective who stumbles upon a mystery while looking for childcare. A grandma who fights back against an unsavory mayoral candidate. A witch who battles dark magic while wrangling her kids. An artificial intelligence who nurtures delinquent boys sent to her care. And much, much more.

STORIES BY:
Danielle Ackley-McPhail, Derek Tyler Attico, TE Bakutis, Russ Colchamiro, Paige Daniels, Kathleen O'Shea David, Peter David, Keith RA DeCandido, Mary Fan, Michael Jan Friedman, Robert Greenberger, Glenn Hauman, Heather E Hutsell, Kris Katzen, Paul Kupperberg, Karissa Laurel, TJ Perkins, Jenifer Purcell Rosenberg, Aaron Rosenberg, Joanna Schnurman, Hildy Silverman, and Denise Sutton.

Touch of Smoke Feb 12, 2019

by Karissa Laurel

( 74 )

$5.99

Three years ago, Rikki Albemarle watched her best friend die at the hands of a supernatural evil. Certain she was slated to be the next victim, Rikki fled her small Smoky Mountain hometown, vowing to never come back. Plagued by nightmares and knowing she's the only one who believes Mina's death was no accident, Rikki returns with hopes of finding answers and holding the killer accountable.

Rikki is convinced the key to unlocking the secret of Mina's death lies with Owen Amir, the alluring young army vet who once claimed her heart. But the deeper Rikki digs into Owen's past, the more she's torn between the urgings of her heart and her memories of him on the night Mina died.

After falling further into the rabbit hole, Rikki lands at the feet of an ancient and powerful evil determined to finish what it started years before. To survive, she'll have to make a decision: believe Owen is the monster she always feared he might be or trust him enough to stay and fight for a second chance at love.

Other Formats: Paperback

The Norse Chronicles Mar 6, 2018

by Karissa Laurel

( 49 )

$9.99

Midnight Burning

Solina Mundy lives a quiet life, running the family bakery in her small North Carolina hometown. But one night, she suffers a vivid nightmare in which a wolfish beast is devouring her twin brother, who lives in Alaska. The next morning, police notify her that Mani is dead. Driven to learn the truth, Solina heads for the Land of the Midnight Sun. Once there, she begins to suspect Mani’s friends know more about his death than they’ve let on. Skyla, an ex-Marine, is the only one willing to help her.

As Solina and Skyla delve into the mystery surrounding Mani’s death, Solina is stunned to learn that her own life is tied to Mani’s friends, his death, and the fate of the entire world. If she can’t learn to control her newfound gifts and keep her friends safe, a long-lost dominion over mortals will rise again, and everything she knows will fall into darkness.

Arctic Dawn

Alone and exhausted after her month-long sojourn as a shooting star, Solina Mundy flees to southern California to lie low, recuperate, and plot a survival strategy. The one person she trusts to watch her back is her best friend, Skyla Ramirez. But Skyla has been missing for weeks. The arrival of a dangerous stranger and the discovery of a legendary weapon of mass destruction force Solina out of hiding and back into the fight for her life.

Solina knows she won’t last long on her own. She must find out what happened to Skyla and unite her contentious allies if she hopes to track down this devastating weapon before her enemies use it to burn the world to ash.

Molten Dusk

While recovering from a devastating betrayal, Solina becomes increasingly drawn to Thorin as he helps her hunt down Skoll, the mythical wolf who vowed to kill her. If she can find and destroy the beast, she’ll bring a swift and brutal end to her enemies’ schemes. But nothing ever goes as planned in Solina’s strange new world.

During her search for Skoll, Solina uncovers a plot to unleash a battalion of legendary soldiers and launch an apocalyptic war. Before she and her allies can locate the fabled army, several ghosts from her past return to haunt her. Solina must fight for life and the fate of the world, or her hopes for love and a peaceful future will go up in flames.

Molten Dusk (The Norse Chronicles Book 3) Aug 23, 2017

by Karissa Laurel

( 20 )

$4.99

While recovering from a devastating betrayal, Solina becomes increasingly drawn to Thorin as he helps her hunt down Skoll, the mythical wolf who vowed to kill her. If she can find and destroy the beast, she’ll bring a swift and brutal end to her enemies’ schemes. But nothing ever goes as planned in Solina’s strange new world.

During her search for Skoll, Solina uncovers a plot to unleash a battalion of legendary soldiers and launch an apocalyptic war. Before she and her allies can locate the fabled army, several ghosts from her past return to haunt her. Solina must fight for life and the fate of the world, or her hopes for love and a peaceful future will go up in flames.

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