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Love and Other Alien Concepts
When Kate and her alien boyfriend learn that Sequvita citizens have been going missing and Sequmors may be to blame, they feel compelled to investigate. With a startling number one suspect, discovering the truth forces them to make life-changing decisions.
Do you let the monsters win or become the bigger monster?
A spicy, adult, sci-fi romance with adult content like foul language, violence, and rom-com vibes.
Testimonials
"I'm not typically a romance or sci-fi reader, but Catie's prose is approachable as an entry to these genres that have previously been out of my comfort zone." - Amazon Reviewer
"I’d recommend this for anyone who enjoys urban sci-fi romance, lots of worldbuilding, cozy books, a faster-paced romance, and of course, STEM girlies and alien MMCs." - Amazon Reviewer
"O'Neill is a master of worldbuilding. Sequ is an incredible planet, and the islands of Sequmors and Sequvita are so vivid and distinct. Descriptions of colors, fashions, animals, and natural landmarks were gorgeous and detailed." - Amazon Reviewer
"Normally I would never pick up a sci-fi book, but LOVE was in the title and I'm a sucker for any kind of romance. Little did I know what a wild ride I was about to go on." - Amazon Reviewer
"From their very first meet cute over fake mac and cheese, to the end where... Well, I won't go into details... I absolutely adored this book. It was fun and cozy, and then shockingly 🌶️🌶️🌶️ in all the good ways. I found myself laughing, and then screaming, swooning, and biting my nails. It had a little bit of everything." - Amazon Reviewer
Writer Education
Want to peek behind the curtain and learn from authors who've been in your shoes? I packed the calendar with upcoming interviews and live educational events to make those publishing dreams a reality.
What kinds of insider info are we talking about?
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The actual step-by-step process of indie publishing (because "just publish it" isn't exactly helpful advice!)
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How to write kickass women in STEM without falling into the "not like other girls" trap
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The truth about juggling that 9-to-5 with your writing dreams (spoiler: it's possible!)
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All the numbers talk—budgets, timelines, and, yes, my infamous spreadsheets
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Making sci-fi and fantasy accessible (because your readers don't need a physics degree 😉)
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The behind-the-scenes stuff nobody talks about (but everyone needs to know!)
Ready to level up your author journey with insights from those who've walked this path before?
Come join us—we've got coffee, spreadsheets, and all the publishing insights you've been searching for! ✨
Author Spotlight - Saleema Ishq
Saleema Ishq doesn't just write what she knows; she writes what she fears.
Her gripping stories are born from the unsettling 'what ifs' that plague her mind — existential questions like "What if I'm a danger to everyone around me?" or "What if I wake up as someone else?"
Reading thrillers has played a critical role in Saleema's OCD exposure therapy, and exploring these scenarios on the page through her own writing has proven equally therapeutic. Moreover, they inspire incredibly twisted and chilling tales, including her best-selling short stories, Haunting Figures, a standalone piece, and The Evil Within, featured in the award-winning “ThrillHERS” anthology. This also serves as the foundation of her highly anticipated debut novel, titled “Sisters Arcana.”
With a background as a former content and copywriter turned fiction author, Saleema continues to inspire readers with her own blend of imaginative storytelling, suspense, and psychological tension.
When she's not crafting stories —always with a cat curled up in her lap or walking across her keyboard — you can find Saleema coaching fitness classes, trail running in the Sandia Mountains, journaling, pulling tarot cards, or adding to her crystal collection.
Can she trust the cards…or anyone?
Reclusive mathematician Aisha Wren has her life planned down to the minute. Her days are organized, predictable, and, above all, safe. But when a series of tarot cards accompanied by deeply personal messages arrive at her doorstep, her regimented life is thrown into chaos.
Unsettled by the invasion of her privacy, Aisha reluctantly reaches out to the only person who might know how to interpret the cards: her estranged sister and popular spiritual Instagram influencer, Lulu.
As the two sisters navigate their strained relationship and work to decode the tarot messages, a childhood tragedy resurfaces. But with the truth wrapped in secrets, Aisha doesn’t know who to count on — and something’s not adding up.
Mental health meets the esoteric world of tarot in Sisters Arcana, a psychological thriller that explores sisterhood, grief, and the path to self-trust.
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