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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 - Katarina Kyde
Katarina Kyde grew up in southern Illinois where she constantly made up stories using toys, photographs, markers—anything—as characters. She has a degree in psychology from the University of Illinois and fosters a nerdy love of neuroplasticity, herbalism, and anything with a touch of magic. Currently, she lives in Colorado with her husband and enjoys hiking, kickboxing, collecting vintage toys, and reading. Protection of Beauty is her first novel and the first book in the Armor Series.
Book One of the Armor Series
The first in a trilogy of action-packed New Adult contemporary fantasy novels.
Available March 11, 2025!
She wears an ancient secret around her neck. A secret that whispers of forgotten magic.
The laws of physics keep breaking when twenty-four year old Anise Viston wears the vintage necklace she received as a gift. But others want it too. Enough to kill for. While running for her life, Anise discovers that the necklace is an amulet that belongs to a set with earrings and a ring called the Armor Jewelry. According to legend, it was used by ancient warriors to give them superhuman powers to conquer in battle. The only way for Anise to survive is to become more powerful than her pursuers which means finding the other pieces of jewelry first—but that would entail beating a matriarch-led alliance of professional criminals at their own game. Armed with her protective amulet, Anise must brace herself for a supernatural fight that can only end one of two ways: win or die.
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