Karen Eisenbrey

@kareneisenbrey

She/her. Writer, reader, musician, band name aficionado. Fantasy and Sci-Fi author. Deep River Rising, coming 11/11/2025 Into Truth, Justice, Rock & Roll.

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Karen Eisenbrey@kareneisenbrey· 26d

A Song of Walking Rain (Black Hills Gold Series #2) by Laura Kemp is out today! I got read in advance and greatly enjoyed this a tense historical thriller, packed with complex characters, romance, and a touch of the supernatural. www.goodreads.com/book/show/25...

Cover of A Song of Walking Rain (The Black Hills Gold Series Book 2) a novel by Laura Kemp. A low sun shines on a rider on a horse.

Karen Eisenbrey@kareneisenbrey· Jul 2

My cozy fantasy short story, "The Family Business", is included in the July issue of Sally Port Magazine, out now! sallyportmagazine.com/2026-july-is...

Image is a line drawing of lupines, with text that says 'July 2026 Issue 07 SALLY PORT Magazine
The Family Business by Karen Eisenbrey
I can feel it trapped inside me, but how to get it out?'

Karen Eisenbrey@kareneisenbrey· May 30

Band name: The Lovecats While felines are often portrayed as solitary and aloof, some cats (like our two houseguests) are not only affectionate to their people, but also devoted to each other.

Karen Eisenbrey@kareneisenbrey· Apr 16

Karen Eisenbrey@kareneisenbrey· Feb 8

Lucky, you're going to have a second bloom! Mine was doing great until a cat knocked it over, but it was able to finish in a vase.

Karen Eisenbrey@kareneisenbrey· Feb 6

Lately I’ve been enjoying benjamingorman.bsky.social ’s new serial novel, TILTING AT WINDMILLS. You can find the YouTube or podcast versions here: bit.ly/WNWHome or subscribe to Benjamin’s Patreon or Substack so you get reminders when each chapter drops.

Karen Eisenbrey@kareneisenbrey· Jan 31

Death's Midwife concludes the Daughter of Magic trilogy, but can also be enjoyed on its own. Details & purchase links at kareneisenbreywriter.com/my-books/dea... @notapipe.bsky.social #fantasy #YA #wizard

Image shows a figure in a skirt suit raising a staff while a bony face looms in the background. Text reads "A young wizard. A spirit of legend. A conflict that threatens a little boy's life. It will take all Luskell's power to find the legend's weakness before it's too late."
"Girl power at its best! Smashing through wizarding boundaries and redefining opportunities for career and life, Luskell’s magical journey comes full-circle as she shapes a long-forgotten skill into a new destiny for herself and those who would follow her.

–Mikko Azul, author of The Staff of Fire and Bone and The Rod of Wind and Iron"

Karen Eisenbrey@kareneisenbrey· Jan 30

Wizard Girl (Daughter of Magic Book 2) continues the story of Luskell from Daughter of Magic but can also be enjoyed on its own. Details & purchase links at kareneisenbreywriter.com/my-books/wiz... @notapipe.bsky.social #fantasy #YA #wizard

Image is the cover for Wizard Girl by Karen Eisenbrey. A cloaked figure with lightning coming from her hands. Text reads "Everyone knows girls can't be wizards. Luskell is doing it anyway." and "Wizard girl does an excellent job at at intertwining magic with a coming of age story. It feels like magic is one of the growing pains we all go through. The characters are beautifully diverse and the story is masterfully written.”

-Sang Kromah, author of Djinn and the forthcoming sequel, Folon"

Karen Eisenbrey@kareneisenbrey· Jan 30

Daughter of Magic opens the trilogy of the same name. Details and purchase links at: kareneisenbreywriter.com/my-books/dau... @notapipe.bsky.social #fantasy #wizards #YA

image: cover of Daughter of Magic (Daughter of Magic trilogy book 1) by Karen Eisenbrey. A girl in a twirling blue dress with her eyes closed and arms spread, an eagle behind her and butterflies rising from her hem. Text reads: "Luskell has been dreaming about dead people. The tell her things she doesn't know. 'Touching, tender, and blazing with brilliance, Daughter of Magic is a coming-of-age story that fans of Carol Berg's The Bridge of D'Arnath series will adore." --M. K. Martin, author of Survivors' Club

Karen Eisenbrey@kareneisenbrey· Jan 29

The #GarageRock/#Superhero mashup you didn't know you needed: Barbara and the Rage Brigade--St. Rage Book 2 but can be enjoyed on its own. Details and buy links at kareneisenbreywriter.com/my-books/bar...

Image of book cover for Barbara and the Rage Brigade shows a group of young people in front of a rock band with the Seattle skyline in the background. Text reads "Look out, world--here comes the Rage Brigade! Ask for it as your favorite independent bookseller or order online from Amazon or Barnes & Noble."
"Growing up is hard, but learning to find yourself hampered by unpredictable superpowers is even harder!" --Mikko Azul, author of The Staff of Fire and Bone.

Karen Eisenbrey@kareneisenbrey· Jan 28

Barbara's been invisible since the third grade. But when a magic hat brings her back into the light, Barbara is ready to take on the world. The #GarageRock #Hopepunk #FairyTale the world needs now. @notapipe.bsky.social Details and purchase links at kareneisenbreywriter.com/my-books/the...

Image of book cover for The Gospel According to St. Rage by Karen Eisenbrey. Text reads "Truth. Justice. Rock & Roll."
Text reads ". . . a witty, intelligent and humorous tale of empowerment, friendship and anxiety and, as the cream on top of it all, comes with its own soundtrack.

— Angelika Rust, author of the Resident Witch series and Tales of Istonnia"

Karen Eisenbrey@kareneisenbrey· Jan 28

From @NotAPipePub: EGO & ENDURANCE! #SciFi #workplace #romcom Details and order links at kareneisenbreywriter.com/my-books/ego...

Book cover for Ego & Endurance shows a spaceship with a reflected image of a sailing ship.
Text reads "SHE WANTS TO EXPLORE THE FUTURE. HE WANTS TO PUSH HER TO REVEAL HER PAST. NOW THEY MUST SURVIVE A PRESENT DISASTER TOGETHER."
Text reads: “[Eisenbrey] weaves humor and romance through the story as the crew finds creative ways to maintain morale and overcome obstacles, paying tribute to Shackleton and his crew’s remarkable survival. Their answers are not found in futuristic technology, but in human ingenuity and persistence. A thoroughly good read.”

-Nan C Ballard, author of the Under Carico’s Moons series

Karen Eisenbrey@kareneisenbrey· Jan 22

My review of Wrestling Demons by Jason Brick: The title might not make you think “lovable,” but that's what Wrestling Demons is. This young-adult sports-fantasy mashup is smart, funny, and sweet. Full review at: www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Cover of Wrestling Demons Book One of the Bushido Chronicles by Jason Brick

Karen Eisenbrey@kareneisenbrey· Jan 3

All day today, I will be participating in the Antifascist Write-athon in support of the Antifa Lit Journal and the various not-for-profit groups it promotes. If you care to donate, you can find all the details at www.notapipepublishing.com/antifascist-...

Karen Eisenbrey@kareneisenbrey· Jan 1

My oldest project was finally ready for prime time. A Quest for Hidden Things, drafted 25 years ago and rewritten multiple times, was published in April. Book 2 Deep River Rising followed in November. Books 3 and 4 are scheduled for 2026. Editing book 5 now.

Karen Eisenbrey@kareneisenbrey· Dec 26

We are catsitting. One of the cats has been sitting (rather, lying) on me for the last hour. This is quite nice.

Karen Eisenbrey@kareneisenbrey· Dec 19

My review of Table Scraps by @anthonylafauci.bsky.social This is a hilariously gross break-up comedy where the hero’s body parts keep falling off. Full review: www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Cover of Tables Scraps by Anthony LaFauci

Karen Eisenbrey@kareneisenbrey· Dec 7

notapipepub.bsky.social is celebrating their new online shop! For the rest of December, anyone who buys a book (like one of mine?) and uses the code DecemberWriter at checkout will get $5 off a shirt, sweatshirt, or hat in the clothing category on the site. notapipepublishing.myshopify.com

Karen Eisenbrey@kareneisenbrey· Dec 6

Do you enjoy hand-crafted poems, made entirely by a human? Then "Songs of Love and Loss" by aclipscomb.bsky.social is for you! Order here: bit.ly/3Wx3xst @writerstsunami.bsky.social

Image is the cover of Songs of Love and Loss by Adam C. Lipscomb

Karen Eisenbrey@kareneisenbrey· Dec 4

From viral outbreak through civilization's collapse & rebuilding, @mkmartinwriter.com’s SURVIVORS' CLUB is a story of hope in the face of hardship… …and tentacles. So many tentacles. Vibes? #LastOfUs #ResidentEvil www.notapipepublishing.com/ourbooks#/su... writerstsunami.bsky.social

Images of all 3 book covers in The Survivors' Club Chronicles by M. K. Martin: Survivors' Club, Ashfall, and New Avalon Rangers. Text reads "NOW AVAILABLE The Survivors' Club Chronicles Complete Trilogy"

Karen Eisenbrey@kareneisenbrey· Dec 3

Dingo Flats hasn't been the same since the Murphy family moved back to town. And what's with all the dead rats? Get your copy of @tabithao-s.bsky.social ’s BLOODSUCKING BOGANS today! www.amazon.com/Bloodsucking... @writerstsunami.bsky.social

Image is the cover of Bloodsucking Bogans by Tabitha Ormiston-Smith

Karen Eisenbrey@kareneisenbrey· Dec 2

The cover for The Healer's Magic is here, and the crowdfunding campaign is live! Sign up to pre-order the final book in the Beads of Bone trilogy here: www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s... @writerstsunami.bsky.social

Image is the cover for The Healer's Magic (Beads of Bone book 3) by C J Hosack

Karen Eisenbrey@kareneisenbrey· Dec 1

Turn pain into purpose. Available now. www.amazon.com/Hating-Self-... writerstsunami.bsky.social

Image: 5 copies of the book Hating Self by Boo Black

Karen Eisenbrey@kareneisenbrey· Nov 24

"Do not look at Borrogg with the Fiery Eye!" Too late; they looked. The resulting quest begins here. Get TOND, BOOK ONE: THE SONS OF TLAEN RAS-ERKÉLTIS by @stevenericscribner.bsky.social today! www.amazon.com/Tond-Book-On... @writerstsunami.bsky.social

Image is the cover of TOND, BOOK ONE: THE SONS OF TLAEN RAS-ERKÉLTIS by Steven E. Scribner. Low sunlight shines over a rugged desert landscape of cliffs and spires. A banner across the bottom includes text in a constructed language and a 4-pointed star.

Karen Eisenbrey@kareneisenbrey· Nov 21

Available now: benjamingorman.bsky.social ’s THE CONVENTION OF FIENDS trilogy Don’t Read This Book You Were Warned You People are monsters Action, romance, comedy, existential dread, and so many monsters! Get yours today: bit.ly/1TCoF @writerstsunami.bsky.social

Image is 3D images of the books in The Convention of Fiends trilogy by Benjamin Gorman: Don't Read This Book; You Were Warned; and You People Are Monsters

Karen Eisenbrey@kareneisenbrey· Nov 18

Sally Renee Grace grew up in a snake-handling Pentecostal church in Tennessee and had no idea her life would turn upside down. Searching for true love, she discovers living authentically means accepting her feelings for another woman. Buy your copy today! @writerstsunami.bsky.social

Image is the cover of Butterfly Blossoms by Rachel Bleu, surrounded by butterflies and flowers.

Karen Eisenbrey@kareneisenbrey· Nov 14

You can pre-order CJ Hosack's upcoming book The Healer's Magic, book three in the Beads of Bone trilogy, through the Backer Kit campaign now. Follow the link to sign up for the launch party! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s... writerstsunami.bsky.social

Image shows 4 books against a starry background with text that reads Space Wizard Year 4! Part 2 7 Queer SFF Books

Karen Eisenbrey@kareneisenbrey· Nov 13

Deep River Rising (Tales from Deep River Book 2) is now available from @notapipe.bsky.social! This sweet, cozy romantasy can be read on its own or as a sequel to A Quest for Hidden Things. Details at kareneisenbreywriter.com/deep-river-r...

Image on left is the cover for Deep River Rising (Tales from Deep River Book Two). Text reads: A broken curse should be good news, but Elic can't trust his past choices. The broken enchantment may lead to nothing but broken hearts. "Karen Eisenbrey has made me a fan of cozy romantasies. Low-spice, no bloodshed, and small-town stakes, and I enjoyed every minute of it!" --Benjamin Gorman, author of The Convention of Fiends trilogy

Karen Eisenbrey@kareneisenbrey· Nov 8

Want some poems to read aloud or quietly to yourself? Pick up “The Gift of Forgetting” by aclipscomb.bsky.social here: bit.ly/4kSlaMS @writerstsunami.bsky.social

Image is the cover for The Gift of Forgetting, works by Adam C. Lipscomb

Karen Eisenbrey@kareneisenbrey· Nov 7

Hurricane Helene destroyed parts of Western NC, but not their resilience. gaphill1842.bsky.social 's HURRICANE HELENE: RESILIENCY AFTER THE STORM helps us remember the victims and survivors of the storm and rejoice in their power of community. rebeccawellsphillips.com writerstsunami.bsky.social