Kristina W Kelly
@kristinawkelly.bsky.social
Author of sci-fi + fantasy. TAVERN TALE + TEA TALE sapphic cozy fantasy. IMAGINARI SFF poetry and photography. Lover of tea. Trumpet player. Indiana
Author updates for September. I am ready for fall, but I've been busy over here with life and writing things. Here's some book updates and upcoming events
September 2026 – Author Updates
I am ready for fall, like about to decorate for Halloween and I've already starting drinking chai lattess and pumpkin spice ready for fall. But I've been busy over here with life and writing things so hang on tight. Here's what I've been up to and some upcoming events This month I am: Reading: What Stalks the Deep by T. Kingfisher | In the Pines by Mariah Stillbrook…
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September 28, 2026 at 9:22 PM
Author updates for September. I am ready for fall, but I've been busy over here with life and writing things. Here's some book updates and upcoming events
Reposted by Kristina W Kelly
This year we should be supporting our fellow artists and writers as much as possible. Help us continue to give independent creativity a space to be celebrated by reading Locus Magazine! linktr.ee/locusmagazine
September 22, 2026 at 11:16 AM
This year we should be supporting our fellow artists and writers as much as possible. Help us continue to give independent creativity a space to be celebrated by reading Locus Magazine! linktr.ee/locusmagazine
Indy book event alert! If you’re looking for a way to connect with Indiana authors, reinvigorate your own writing, or find your next favorite reads, check Proof: A Midwest Lit Fest! Saturday, Oct. 3, I’ll be at the local author fair! indianahumanities.org/program/proof/
Proof: A Midwest Lit Fest
Indiana Humanities will celebrate the power of writing that grows in the Midwest during Proof: A Midwest Lit Fest on Oct. 10 and 11, offering a full schedule for writers, readers, and lovers of all th...
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September 18, 2026 at 12:14 PM
Indy book event alert! If you’re looking for a way to connect with Indiana authors, reinvigorate your own writing, or find your next favorite reads, check Proof: A Midwest Lit Fest! Saturday, Oct. 3, I’ll be at the local author fair! indianahumanities.org/program/proof/
Last hours! Vote for my manatee art if it makes you smile. savethemanatee.org/contest
O-fish-ally Manatee
Sea Grass Glide
You can ctrl+f search by the title of my painting or my name to find me in the adult category among all the other fantastic pieces. #watercolor #manatee
O-fish-ally Manatee
Sea Grass Glide
You can ctrl+f search by the title of my painting or my name to find me in the adult category among all the other fantastic pieces. #watercolor #manatee
Cast Your Vote: 2026 Manatee Art Contest | Save the Manatee Club
This year's contest received more submissions than ever, with nearly 400 stunning works of art shared among four categories.
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September 7, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Last hours! Vote for my manatee art if it makes you smile. savethemanatee.org/contest
O-fish-ally Manatee
Sea Grass Glide
You can ctrl+f search by the title of my painting or my name to find me in the adult category among all the other fantastic pieces. #watercolor #manatee
O-fish-ally Manatee
Sea Grass Glide
You can ctrl+f search by the title of my painting or my name to find me in the adult category among all the other fantastic pieces. #watercolor #manatee
So…Mary Robinette Kowal is going to narrate my short story! The Sapphics Strike Back audiobook will be running from September 10 - October 1.
My story, “What the Stone Gives”, is inside.
My story, “What the Stone Gives”, is inside.
Lesbians in Space Comes to Audiobook Pt 2!
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September 7, 2026 at 11:55 AM
So…Mary Robinette Kowal is going to narrate my short story! The Sapphics Strike Back audiobook will be running from September 10 - October 1.
My story, “What the Stone Gives”, is inside.
My story, “What the Stone Gives”, is inside.
There’s a lot of different cozy fantasy out there.
You can catch up on the Tales of Trelvania series during Sapphic September. Today’s the last day to get both books deeply discounted
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You can catch up on the Tales of Trelvania series during Sapphic September. Today’s the last day to get both books deeply discounted
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August 31, 2026 at 9:47 PM
There’s a lot of different cozy fantasy out there.
You can catch up on the Tales of Trelvania series during Sapphic September. Today’s the last day to get both books deeply discounted
Tavern Tale a.co/d/1udUk6P
Tea Tale a.co/d/1udUk6P%EF...
You can catch up on the Tales of Trelvania series during Sapphic September. Today’s the last day to get both books deeply discounted
Tavern Tale a.co/d/1udUk6P
Tea Tale a.co/d/1udUk6P%EF...
If you were wondering if you’d like a cozy fall sapphic story inspired by DnD and RPGs where magic is tied to godesses & gods and a talking tree shows up & the MCs flirt immediately but one of them has lost her magic…then now’s a good try to try out the 1st book of the Tales of Trelvania! only 1.99
August 30, 2026 at 12:28 AM
If you were wondering if you’d like a cozy fall sapphic story inspired by DnD and RPGs where magic is tied to godesses & gods and a talking tree shows up & the MCs flirt immediately but one of them has lost her magic…then now’s a good try to try out the 1st book of the Tales of Trelvania! only 1.99
Reposted by Kristina W Kelly
💙📚🪐📚🐱 Looks like Tess put together a tile of a lot of cozy fantasy books -- thanks, @jondixon-writer.bsky.social ! For anyone who can't read the titles in the grid I'm going to do my best to read and reply with the ones I'm able to read, because this is likely too many words for pure alt text...
3 days to go until the Narratess Indie Book Sale: 250+ indie fantasy, science-fiction, and horror books on SALE or even FREE... including my own 'The Improbable We Can Do Today',and @lynnstrong.bsky.social's wonderful 'Chai and Charmcraft'!
29th - 31st August.
#indieauthor #bookrecs #fantasybooks
29th - 31st August.
#indieauthor #bookrecs #fantasybooks
August 26, 2026 at 1:57 PM
💙📚🪐📚🐱 Looks like Tess put together a tile of a lot of cozy fantasy books -- thanks, @jondixon-writer.bsky.social ! For anyone who can't read the titles in the grid I'm going to do my best to read and reply with the ones I'm able to read, because this is likely too many words for pure alt text...
At the request of my sister, I turned my tea cup with flowers sticking out of it watercolor painting into a sticker. It was originally a card for her. I think it’s super cute. I might make more designs.
August 24, 2026 at 11:35 AM
At the request of my sister, I turned my tea cup with flowers sticking out of it watercolor painting into a sticker. It was originally a card for her. I think it’s super cute. I might make more designs.
My timer sound on my phone is the Balamb Garden announcement tone from Final Fantasy 8. It brings me much joy
August 22, 2026 at 2:58 PM
My timer sound on my phone is the Balamb Garden announcement tone from Final Fantasy 8. It brings me much joy
Upcoming Indiana book events to find me at
New Castle-Henry County Public Library Local Author Fair 11/14/2026
Greenfield-Hancock County Library Author Fair on 11/21/26
New Castle-Henry County Public Library Local Author Fair 11/14/2026
Greenfield-Hancock County Library Author Fair on 11/21/26
August 22, 2026 at 1:57 PM
Upcoming Indiana book events to find me at
New Castle-Henry County Public Library Local Author Fair 11/14/2026
Greenfield-Hancock County Library Author Fair on 11/21/26
New Castle-Henry County Public Library Local Author Fair 11/14/2026
Greenfield-Hancock County Library Author Fair on 11/21/26
Do the arts appear often within the works you write? Which ones?
Always. In Tea Tale alone I have poetry/poets, musicians including my MC’s accordion, there’s a shop of created things like paintings and wooden figures and sculptures, a tattoo artist, there’s mention of a theatre…
Always. In Tea Tale alone I have poetry/poets, musicians including my MC’s accordion, there’s a shop of created things like paintings and wooden figures and sculptures, a tattoo artist, there’s mention of a theatre…
August 13, 2026 at 10:53 PM
Do the arts appear often within the works you write? Which ones?
Always. In Tea Tale alone I have poetry/poets, musicians including my MC’s accordion, there’s a shop of created things like paintings and wooden figures and sculptures, a tattoo artist, there’s mention of a theatre…
Always. In Tea Tale alone I have poetry/poets, musicians including my MC’s accordion, there’s a shop of created things like paintings and wooden figures and sculptures, a tattoo artist, there’s mention of a theatre…
I always draw inspiration from my favorite RPGs for the Tales of Trelvania books. Today I watched some nostalgic clips from early 2000s games with oceans, beaches, boats etc. Chrono Cross and FF8 mostly. I swear the beach is the same in both openings.
August 11, 2026 at 1:41 AM
I always draw inspiration from my favorite RPGs for the Tales of Trelvania books. Today I watched some nostalgic clips from early 2000s games with oceans, beaches, boats etc. Chrono Cross and FF8 mostly. I swear the beach is the same in both openings.
#WordWeavers Aug 9: What's the smallest detail you've researched for a story?
How glass is made to withstand boiling water and if medieval societies would have had the ability to craft glass tea mugs to not break with brewing hot tea.
How glass is made to withstand boiling water and if medieval societies would have had the ability to craft glass tea mugs to not break with brewing hot tea.
August 9, 2026 at 11:36 AM
#WordWeavers Aug 9: What's the smallest detail you've researched for a story?
How glass is made to withstand boiling water and if medieval societies would have had the ability to craft glass tea mugs to not break with brewing hot tea.
How glass is made to withstand boiling water and if medieval societies would have had the ability to craft glass tea mugs to not break with brewing hot tea.
Meet my new favorite side character, Sage, a decacacti, which is a desert-dwelling cactus-like creature known for their ten stems and prickly personality. Read more at @maryrobinettekowal.com maryrobinettekowal.com/journal/my-f...
My Favorite Bit: Kristina W. Kelly talks about TEA TALE
Kristina W. Kelly is joining us today to talk about her novel, Tea Tale. Here’s the publisher’s description: Tea Makes Everything Cozier in Trelvania! Divine has learned a lot about herself, her ma…
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July 29, 2026 at 1:12 AM
Meet my new favorite side character, Sage, a decacacti, which is a desert-dwelling cactus-like creature known for their ten stems and prickly personality. Read more at @maryrobinettekowal.com maryrobinettekowal.com/journal/my-f...
I keep forgetting to update my blog
July 25, 2026 at 11:24 AM
I keep forgetting to update my blog
So grateful to see my dnd inspired story go to the next round!
Congratulations to Tavern Tale by @kristinawkelly.bsky.social
You are through to round 2 of #BBNYA2026
Well done!
You are through to round 2 of #BBNYA2026
Well done!
July 22, 2026 at 12:34 PM
So grateful to see my dnd inspired story go to the next round!
My four year old likes to argue in flora
Me: Look at that corn out your window!
Him: it’s just weeds
Me: Look at that [random thing ex. train engine]
Him: it’s just plants
Me: Look at that corn out your window!
Him: it’s just weeds
Me: Look at that [random thing ex. train engine]
Him: it’s just plants
July 6, 2026 at 11:04 AM
My four year old likes to argue in flora
Me: Look at that corn out your window!
Him: it’s just weeds
Me: Look at that [random thing ex. train engine]
Him: it’s just plants
Me: Look at that corn out your window!
Him: it’s just weeds
Me: Look at that [random thing ex. train engine]
Him: it’s just plants
Heading to a beach this weekend. Hoping to get some inspiration for the third installment of Tales of Trelvania. Hint: there will be beaches. I’ve been struggling to write but I know I will find my groove soon. Also taking Nine Goblins by T Kingfisher to get me in the low stakes mindset.
July 2, 2026 at 12:31 AM
Heading to a beach this weekend. Hoping to get some inspiration for the third installment of Tales of Trelvania. Hint: there will be beaches. I’ve been struggling to write but I know I will find my groove soon. Also taking Nine Goblins by T Kingfisher to get me in the low stakes mindset.
Can I interested you in a story about a tavern turned into a tea shop during the winter festival? Tea Tale is book two of my sapphic fantasy romance. Both on KU!
June 18, 2026 at 1:23 AM
Can I interested you in a story about a tavern turned into a tea shop during the winter festival? Tea Tale is book two of my sapphic fantasy romance. Both on KU!
Sometimes I get great ideas in the shower. This morning I had probably ten new ideas for my story that brought me joy. Which is exactly what I needed to break through this writer’s block. Say hello to my new creature, a giant manatee that transports people along the shore
June 15, 2026 at 11:16 AM
Sometimes I get great ideas in the shower. This morning I had probably ten new ideas for my story that brought me joy. Which is exactly what I needed to break through this writer’s block. Say hello to my new creature, a giant manatee that transports people along the shore
Classic me. Forgot to tell you all I'll be at Indiana Comic Con this weekend.
Saturday June 6, 2026 :: 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Escape, Empathy, and the Return of the Reader :: Room 135
Sunday June 7, 2026 :: 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Do Not Cite the Deep Magic to Me, Witch :: Room 105
Saturday June 6, 2026 :: 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Escape, Empathy, and the Return of the Reader :: Room 135
Sunday June 7, 2026 :: 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Do Not Cite the Deep Magic to Me, Witch :: Room 105
June 5, 2026 at 10:25 PM
Classic me. Forgot to tell you all I'll be at Indiana Comic Con this weekend.
Saturday June 6, 2026 :: 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Escape, Empathy, and the Return of the Reader :: Room 135
Sunday June 7, 2026 :: 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Do Not Cite the Deep Magic to Me, Witch :: Room 105
Saturday June 6, 2026 :: 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Escape, Empathy, and the Return of the Reader :: Room 135
Sunday June 7, 2026 :: 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Do Not Cite the Deep Magic to Me, Witch :: Room 105
Did you know, this week’s reading challenge for iheartsapphfic includes Fantasy?
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June 4, 2026 at 10:27 AM
Did you know, this week’s reading challenge for iheartsapphfic includes Fantasy?
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Unintentional parallels with my yet released sci-fi+fantasy series with The Wheel of Time: Eye of the World and Aes Sedai
* jeweled circlets
* women-only magic
* matriarchal society
* a dark one
* a prophecy
* a role known as Keeper/Keepers
* jeweled circlets
* women-only magic
* matriarchal society
* a dark one
* a prophecy
* a role known as Keeper/Keepers
June 4, 2026 at 12:06 AM
Unintentional parallels with my yet released sci-fi+fantasy series with The Wheel of Time: Eye of the World and Aes Sedai
* jeweled circlets
* women-only magic
* matriarchal society
* a dark one
* a prophecy
* a role known as Keeper/Keepers
* jeweled circlets
* women-only magic
* matriarchal society
* a dark one
* a prophecy
* a role known as Keeper/Keepers
What sense is the most difficult for you to write?
I often have to go back and add senses I forgot to use the first pass. Taste and touch. Smells, sights, and sounds come very naturally to me. I don’t always have my character eating or touching things or forget that they could be doing that.
I often have to go back and add senses I forgot to use the first pass. Taste and touch. Smells, sights, and sounds come very naturally to me. I don’t always have my character eating or touching things or forget that they could be doing that.
June 3, 2026 at 10:23 AM
What sense is the most difficult for you to write?
I often have to go back and add senses I forgot to use the first pass. Taste and touch. Smells, sights, and sounds come very naturally to me. I don’t always have my character eating or touching things or forget that they could be doing that.
I often have to go back and add senses I forgot to use the first pass. Taste and touch. Smells, sights, and sounds come very naturally to me. I don’t always have my character eating or touching things or forget that they could be doing that.