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- Writing The Step and the Walk for Oliver Heber Books, the second in a trilogy
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My most recent publication is Son of the Siren from Oliver Heber Books.
This is a standalone YA fantasy inspired by the fairy tales The Little Mermaid, Allerleirauh, and The Wild Swans.
“A thrilling YA fantasy where dark magic, enchanted realms, and a deadly curse drive half-siren Lirien on a relentless quest to save his family and defy his fate.” –NewInBooks.com
“[…] Son of the Siren is a fast-paced, magical ride with a lot of heart. If you’re into fantasy with a touch of adventure, some sibling drama, and a dash of romance, you’re going to love this one.” -American Writing Awards
FORTHCOMING TRILOGY: THE DARKENING GATE
The Name and the Key
coming 2026 from Oliver Heber Books – submitted to publisher.
An evil spirit haunts Lily in every reflection she sees, threatening her sanity if she cannot “open the door.” Her childhood friend Andresh, now a magician, holds the key to breaking the curse, but his own secrets may destroy them both.
The Step and the Walk
coming 2026/2027 from Oliver Heber Books – drafting.
Through a hidden journal, Lily uncovers Andresh’s past, where she learns Andresh left his university to make a deal with a demon he named Isabelle in order to unlock the secrets of alchemy that will lead to the end of death itself.
The Fear and the Flame
coming 2027 from Oliver Heber Books – outlining.
Andresh is captive at Nigredo Gate, a shadow of his former human self. Armed with Andresh’s secrets and some magic of her own, it’s up to Lily to save her lover from his fate and to end the Magnum Opus once and for all.
What Readers say about Kristina’s writing
★★★★★
Rori O.
“[…] stories like this are why I fell in love with fantasy in the first place.”
★★★★★
Jennifer F.
“The writer normalizes a variety of sexualities, genders, and skin colors and the literary world needs more of it.”
★★★★★
Sarae J.
“A unique world full of likeable characters.”
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