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Lusine Torossian

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Lusine Torossian crafts young adult fantasy novels inspired by Armenian mythology. Drawing from her heritage, she weaves rich folklore into tales of adventure, magic, resilience, and hope. Her debut novel, Light Weaver (published by The Wild Rose Press), won the 2023 SCBWI-Florida Rising Kite Award for Young Adult Fiction.

When she’s not creating magical worlds, Lusine finds herself contemplating the meaning of life by analyzing shapes in the clouds—often her story characters show up there. In her family, she’s known for reading fortunes in Armenian coffee grounds, carrying on a generations-old tradition she’s yet to master.

A New York City native, she now lives in sunny Florida with her husband, alongside her writing partner, a very brave ...more

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Between Worlds: Why I write the Stories I Needed

I still remember the first time I found a book with an Armenian character in my local library. I was maybe twelve, scanning the shelves like I always did, not really expecting anything as I flipped through pages of books that looked interesting. Then it happened. I saw that name—unmistakably Armenian—and my heart actually jumped.... Read More Read more of this blog post »

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I hope this book finds a special place in your heart. As an author of Armenian descent, I’ve woven ancient myths from Armenia and surrounding regions into a tapestry of my own design. This novel is an homage to my heritage, blending my fa ...more "

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