K.R. Gastreich is an award-winning author of epic fantasy and paranormal fiction. Her stories feature smart heroines, forbidden magic, and dark mythology. Gastreich’s novels have been favorably reviewed by top editorial magazines such as Publishers Weekly, Kirkus, the Prairies Book Review, and Booktrib. Her short stories have appeared in Zahir, Adventures for the Average Woman, 69 Flavors of Paranoia, and World Jumping. Upcoming projects include the Ankala Oracle Deck, a divinatory deck based on the fictional World of Faelon from DGS Games. An ecologist and nature lover, Karin has dedicated her professional life to environmental science education. After living and working abroad for many years, Karin now resides in the Kansas City area wher
