Kari Kilgore

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Victorian Oddities and the Steampunk Fantasy StoryBundle!

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One of the frequent foundations in steampunk fiction—whether fantasy is included or not—is elements from the Victorian Era to go with the awesome gadgets and steam power and fashion.

One of my favorite things about the Victorian Era is how very strange it was.

Nowhere near as prim and proper as it seems on the surface.

You’ll find plenty of adventurous takes on steampunk, fantasy, and our fascinating inheritance from the Victorians in this StoryBundle. Read on for more about The Dream Thief and the other wonderful stories!

Holiday Spectacular: The Copper Valley Cocoa Conniption Competition

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I’m delighted to share my second contribution to this year’s Holiday Spectacular from WMG Publishing with The Copper Valley Cocoa Conniption Competition. In case you want to celebrate along with me and everyone in the little Appalachian town of Copper Valley, December 13 is National Cocoa Day!

One important thing you’ll learn in this cozy mystery is hot cocoa isn’t the same as hot chocolate. For cocoa, you start with cocoa powder rather than melting chocolate. After that, the only limit to the flavors you create is your own imagination and the ingredients you have on hand.

Of course you want to make sure you know what’s in all the ingredients you work with. Leaving such things to chance can lead to…unexpected results.

Inspirations from The Writers Police Academy

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A few people have asked me what my favorite part was about attending the Writers Police Academy in June of 2022. After saying the simple chance to take a road trip after so long at home—we drove from Virginia to Appleton, Wisconsin—I haven’t yet come up with a good answer.

That’s because pretty much every minute of the event was fantastic! I not only got all kinds of inspiration for crime stories (not to mention at least one science fiction tale so far), I also learned all kinds of fascinating things in general.

Read on for more, including photos!

Inspiration Everywhere, and The Visions of the Future StoryBundle

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I couldn’t be happier to see The Becalmed included in the wonderful Visions of the Future StoryBundle! From this story’s origins on the beautiful Oregon Coast, to many touches of my home in the Appalachian Mountains, to seeing it with such brilliant company in this bundle, this truly has been an amazing journey.

This bundle is only available for a limited time, so pick yours up before it’s too late.

And read on for the ever-expanding worlds inside my head and Appalachia in Space!

The Aliens Among Us StoryBundle, and Farm Country in Space!

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I couldn’t be happier to have my story Restricted Species included in the Aliens Among Us StoryBundle! My tale of the perils of galactic agriculture keeps fantastic company with a bunch of my favorite writers, all with a different fascinating take on aliens.

I’ll let our curator Dean Wesley Smith tell you a little more about Restricted Species, and be sure to click through to read more about all the wonderful stories you can grab for a great low price. Plenty of chances for your next alien-forward reading escape, but be sure to check it out before time runs out!

“In this short novel, Restricted Species, Kari Kilgore takes us to a xeno-farming planet. Amazing how many things can go wrong on a simple farming planet when aliens get into the mix. And Kari keeps us reading right to the last detail.”

Read on for more about how Restricted Species came to life in my imagination, and pick up the whole bundle to enjoy your visits with aliens in all these amazing stories!