Welcome to Fabianspace

Join the multiverse of science fiction, fantasy, the paranormal and the un-normal from the mind of Karina Fabian. Here you will find snarky dragons, slapstick zombies, religious sisters who do dangerous work in space, insane psychics, and more. With books that range from the solidly serious to the happily hysterical, you’ll find adventures to challenge the mind and tickle the funnybone – sometimes both at once.

I’m Karina Fabian, and I’ve been writing science fiction and fantasy since (mumblemuttervagueness). I grew up reading Asimov and Mercedes Lackey, Discovered Robert Asprin and Douglas Adams in college. These authors and the influence of my writing friends (especially in the Catholic Writers Guild) have helped me develop my unique style–humor with heart!

I’m also a speaker on topics of writing and faith as well as a standup comedian. I’m available for events. Check out my comedian and speaker pages or contact me directly for more information.

Latest from Laser Cow Press

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Madness Bound: Book 1 of Madness of Kanaan

Deryl’s not crazy. He’s psychic.
And someone’s trying to contact him.

Deryl Stephen’s uncontrollable telepathic abilities have landed him in a mental health institution, where no one believes in his powers. When intern Johusa Lawson, a student of neuro linguistic programming, comes for the summer, he uses the unique idea of accepting Deryl’s reality and teaching him to work with it. As Deryl learns control, he finds his next challenge is to face the aliens who have been contacting him psychically for years–aliens who would use him to further their cause in an interplanetary war.

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Space Traipse

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Space Traipse is back with more fun than ever. Original stories and parodies of old Star Trek episodes ready to warm hearts and tickle funnybones. In this exciting season:

*Yesterday Ain’t Tomorrow (Parody of ST:TOS “Tomorrow is Yesterday): When a space pothole throws the Impulsive back to 1960, they have to deal with a pilot who doesn’t want to go home and a city convinced the Moon People are here!

*Otherwise Engaged: It’s pirate battles and “I Told You So”s in this Toddlie episode!

*Gamesters of Triskatelion (Parody of ST: TOS “Gamesters of Triskelion”): Lt. Cruz, Ensign Strauss, and Minion Dionysus are forced to participate in roller derby games for the amusement of The Sponsors, a futuristic race obsessed with gambling.

*Too Old for This (Parody of ST: TOS “Arena”): Remember the story “Captain’s Cage Match” in Book 4? Now, we’re getting it from the Gorn captain’s point of view!

Laser Cow Press

I write because I love it–and because my characters will drive me insane if I don’t share their stories. My first professional publication was in 1996, and I’ve been going strong ever since. I have over 45 published books and hundreds of short stories set in a multitude of universes. In 2019, I began publishing under my own imprint, Laser Cow Press. It allows me to write faster and follow my characters’ leads. Come join me in my fun! Keep clicking to see my favorite playgrounds,

DragonEye, PI

See our world through the eyes of a disgruntled Faerie dragon in the humorous fantasy series with a noir style. Yes, Vern fans, he’s back – dealing with inequities, solving mysteries, and saving the world on an all-too-frequent basis. With Nun of My Business, he’s now joined by Sister Grace, a mage of the Faerie Church and the only one to keep up with him since St. George. Visit DragonEye, PI.

Space Traipse: Hold My Beer

Star Trek fan who loves a laugh? Orville fan jonesing for a fix in between seasons? Hop aboard the HMB Impulsive in Space Traipse: Hold My Beer. These are the adventures of a starship crew that will try anything – even reversing the polarity by 90 degrees. Can’t be done? Hold my beer and watch! Visit Space Traipse.

Madness of Kanaan

In the mood for a YA paranormal? Kanaan is a world of psychics and dragons – and a technologically superior enemy that wants to make it their own. Only two people can save them – Kanaan’s Miscria, who can harness the energy of her world, and her human husband, whose psychic abilities had driven him insane. (Previously published as Mind Over) Visit Madness of Kanaan.

(Formerly The Mind Over series)

Rescue Sisters:

Catholic geeks! What could be more perfect than nuns in space? Join the adventures of the Rescue Sisters, who live and work throughout our solar system saving lives and souls. Catholic science fiction – who knew it was a thing? Visit Rescue Sisters.

Neeta Lyffe, Zombie Exterminator

Visit an alternate future where the Zombie Apocalypse was the Zombie Not-pacalypse. Join the adventures of an exterminator with an unusual specialty – taking out the undead. Science fiction humor/horror inspired not by Zombieland, but by Hollywierd in general, it’s a world of wacky zombies and wacked politics. Visit Neeta Lyffe.

My imagination (and skill) is not limited to these worlds. Come explore my other books:

Science fiction: Battle a black hole and the aliens that inhabit it. Solve a mystery in Jupiter’s heavy atmosphere. Run a race between Pluto and its moon. Sacrifice valiently to save your colony. Share a summer romance that lasts 42 Earth years.
Devotional: Looking for a light but deeply spiritual read? Check out my father’s and my devotional, There You Are, God!
Journals: Track great days or annoyances. Delve into Scripture or deep thoughts. Track job applications, vacations, or rocket launches. I had a lot of fun making these little journals

Find these and other great books and stories on the Books page.

I’m on Substack!

Get regular updates on my writing, plus read the Ellie & Todd stories from Space Traipse: Hold My Beer as well as unpushied or no-longer available stories about Vern, the dragon detective.

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This author is as funny as Robert Asprin on one of his good days. Who else could come up with a twelve foot Sam Spade named Vern and get away with it so brilliantly?

– Sam Staples

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With the dexterity of an Isaac Asimov or Larry Niven, Karina makes the science and speculative science of the story accessible, deftly weaving it into the fabric of the story.

– T.M. Dorian

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Karina Fabian doesn’t stop with well-crafted worlds. She fills those worlds with multifaceted characters and problems to solve, and deftly draws in the spiritual dimension of their struggles.

– Jane Lebak

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Sometimes I wish I could take a vacation to Karina’s Brain. Spend a day on the Shores of Silliness and come back much more refreshed than from the beach.