Kristen is a 30-something mom of two and wife of her wife. She was born and raised in the Midwest, USA, and has always loved reading and story-telling. Among her fanfiction readers, she built a reputation for writing characters that “act like real people,” causing readers to throw their phones across the room (and immediately retrieve it to see what happens next), and the re-readability of her works to catch missed details.

After writing over a million words of fanfiction, Kristen decided to delve into the world of original works. Her favorite genres are faerie tale retellings and romantasies.

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Novels

My Thorns For Your Roses

SOLD OUT AT MAJOR BOOKSTORES ONLINE! The only copies of My Thorns For Your Roses currently available are through indie bookstores: Morgenstern’s, The Crafty Bookstore, A Novel Romance, and Beguiled Books.

Kristen has a few copies left to sell at author events this month, too. Draft2Digital (where bookstores can buy their copies) should have another print run soon!

A husband is a necessary inconvenience to escape Lark’s complicated home life, but when a faerie roots a rose in her flesh, the whole village assumes it’s from a mysterious suitor. Lark must convince the petty bastard to remove the blossom, but the faerie forest is full of danger – and newfound desire.

Cover art by Yinan Sun (Grey).

MY THORNS FOR YOUR ROSES, an adult retelling of the Scottish faerie tale “Tam Lin,” was originally signed with Conquest Publishing for release in April. However, due to the recent passing of the publisher, Brittany McMunn, Conquest will dissolve and book rights have been reverted to the authors. Kristen self-published to prevent further delays and to ensure she can attend her upcoming author events.

Though My Thorns For Your Roses can be read as a stand-alone novel, Kristen is drafting the rest of the series set a few years later.

To receive the goodies below, purchase from Morgenstern’s, The Crafty Bookstore, Beguiled, or at an in-person event.

Author Events

“Dessert” is a short story in the Dragon Soul Press‘ hurricane relief charity horror anthology, Infernal Delights. Available in paperback, Kindle, and KU.

Mielle’s best friend sets her up on a blind date that is too good to be true. If only she trusted her gut.

“Crushed” is a short story in Dragon Soul Press‘ hurricane relief charity fantasy anthology, Dragon Flight. Available in paperback, Kindle, and KU.

The year is 1902 and a brave pair of academics venture into the rainforest to document one of the rarest dragons known to man: chorus iris.

“A Promise on Prom Night” is a micro-fiction piece in Wild Ink Publishing‘s Prom Perfect anthology to benefit Project GLAM.

A high school senior makes a promise to her girlfriend on prom night.

Kristen has three pieces in the Wickedness & Wonder anthology from Wild Ink Publishing. This anthology benefits The Trevor Project and the prompt sparked a creative fire.

“My Daughter’s Favorite Heroine” – A micro-fiction that also serves as an epilogue to Kristen’s debut novel, My Thorns For Your Roses. Raising a shapeshifter is not for the faint of heart.

“Free Fall” – Flash fiction. Sleeping Beauty struggles to adjust to life after the tower.

“Every Rose Grows Merry in Time” – A short story inspired by the folksong “Scarborough Fair.” The Maiden of the Moors takes on a job from a mysterious woman at the fair.

Or purchase directly with the publisher for a discount!

My short poem “Cocoon” will be in Wild Ink Publishing’s Kaleidoscopic Quill charity anthology. Fifty percent of the revenue will benefit the Foundation Fighting Blindness.

Publication Date: March 26th, 2026

“Grandpa’s Legacy” will feature in Wild Ink Publishing’s charity anthology Tread Lightly, Speak Gently.

Publication Date: Postponed due to the death of one of the anthologists

A piece Kristen wrote reflecting on her grandfather’s death.

Pre-Order options will be posted closer to the publication date.

Contact

Fans interested in Advance Reader Copies (ARCs), those with burning questions about any of Kristen’s written works, or vendors seeking to schedule a signing / book event may fill out the form below to contact her directly.