Kristen Brand

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Signed Paperbacks at Bobtail Books (Plus Where to Find Them Tomorrow!)

I’m so excited to finally share this—I meant to post about it months ago, but life got in the way, and here we are! I’ve partnered with Bobtail Books, an amazing local popup bookseller, and they’re carrying signed paperbacks of both Hero Status and Poison and Honey! If you’ve been wanting a signed copy or…

My Sister’s Book is Out Today (And You Should Absolutely Read It)

Today’s a big day in my family—my sister just released her new historical romantasy novel, and I couldn’t be more proud. Set in 1749 Savannah, the story follows Mercy Penrose, an apothecary’s daughter who uses elemental magic to create healing remedies while keeping her abilities hidden from witch-fearing neighbors. When her parents are murdered for…

Before Romantasy Had a Name: Five Years with Dark and Otherworldly

Five years ago, I published the Dark and Otherworldly series and called it “urban fantasy with a strong romantic subplot.” That description never quite fit. The story takes place in a fae Otherworld for the entire first book—the characters don’t venture to the modern human world until Book Two. And that “strong romantic subplot”? It’s…

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