Kara Lenore

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Kara Lenore is the author of Beneath a Sun Deprived Sky, her first novel. Her short story “Climbing” appeared in the Mixed Bag of Tricks anthology under the name Kara Stockinger.

Kara spent part of her youth living in Japan and earned a doctorate in Japanese studies, experiences which influence her work.

She resides in Austin, Texas, with her husband, two children and spoiled tuxedo cat, working in the tech industry and escaping to sci-fi and fantasy worlds whenever she can.

Average rating: 4.0 · 3 ratings · 3 reviews · 1 distinct work
Beneath a Sun Deprived Sky

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If you enjoy accessible sci-fi with intrigue, action, and a slow-burn love story, I hope you’ll check out my debut novel, BENEATH A SUN DEPRIVED SKY—a story of quiet rebellion, sacrifice, and triumph over tyranny, and a BookLife Editor's
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The Whole Enchilada by Daniela Quirke
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Wholly original and alternately funny and contemplative, this novel takes you on a road trip with a quirky alien and a young woman struggling to find herself and resolve grief. Perfect for readers who enjoy trying something new and unique. Extra poin ...more
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The Bullet Takes Forever by Heidi Kasa
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With The Bullet Takes Forever, poet Heidi Kasa brings a stark and thoughtful examination of gun violence in America and its cost. Kasa’s poems are surrealist, poignant, sometimes satirical, and often chilling but always thought-provoking. At its core ...more
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" I almost listed Cordelia's Honor by Lois McMaster Bujold, then recalled that, while the heroine is labeled as over the hill, she is only in her thirti ...more "
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" Linn wrote: "Paul wrote: "Ian M Banks, Peter Hamilton, Alistair Reynolds and other contemporary writers from the period 1990 - present are relatively ...more "
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" Karen wrote: "Hello, all! I am a lifelong reader and more recently an author. As a reader, I consume LOTS of fiction, especially but not exclusively s ...more "
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Kara Lenore made a comment in the group Space Opera Fans Murderbot TV Series topic
" I loved this adaptation! I was a little nervous during the first episode, feeling they might have leaned too far into humor, but I was quickly won ove ...more "
Kara Lenore made a comment in the group Found FamilyRecommendations topic
" Thank you! I will check them out. :) "
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