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How I Brought Magic to Harlan County
My debut novel, Magic & Murder in the Holler, releases later this month. It's an urban fantasy set deep in Appalachia following a witch,...
Sara Lilienfeld
Sep 3


Five Urban Fantasy Books that Inspired Me
Magic & Murder in the Holler, the first book in my urban fantasy series The Arcane Codex, is a little less than six weeks away from...
Sara Lilienfeld
Aug 13


Fantasy Tropes That Aren't For Me
In my eyes, there's no such thing as a "bad trope". Instead, there are tropes I really love, and some that just aren't for me. Other...
Sara Lilienfeld
Mar 26


Five Things I Like in Books (But Probably Will Never Write)
I like to think of myself as an avid reader, and someone with eclectic tastes in terms of the kinds of books I read. Sure, the majority...
Sara Lilienfeld
Mar 12


Introducing... My Novel
After a lot of back and forth, I'm excited to share some information about my upcoming debut. First, the title: Magic & Murder in the...
Sara Lilienfeld
Oct 9, 2024


Why I Love (And Write) Fantasy
One question that I want to ask every creative person, especially every writer, I encounter is why they create the works they do. What...
Sara Lilienfeld
Oct 2, 2024
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