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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

 

Wolf of Mars: A Rescue Sisters Short Story

It’s a new Rescue Sisters Story! “Wolf of Mars” is about a boy orphaned on Mars, desperate to get home to Earth, and a wolf willed to the orphanage when the Mars zoo closes. With coyotes terrorizing the colony, Darvin insists fear stops Gubbio from howling at the twin moons. When the children sneak Gubbio out to prove Darvin wrong, the wolf escapes–and Darvin knows it’s his fault. Can Devin find Gubbio before the coyotes attack him–or Devin himself?

    Los Lagos Heat: A DragonEye Short Story

    Vern is hired to find a missing dryad, Lea—a thrill seeker who’d rather experience slow death exploring the mysteries of the Mundane world than endure a long and secure life with a demigod. Vern’s investigation reveals a web of prostitution, fraud, betrayal—and murder. But was Lea victim or instigator, and what does it have to do with an injured wood nymph and a politician’s son?

      Madness of Love: Book 4 in Madness of Kanaan

      Their love survived asylum intrigue, mortal danger, and even alien worlds. How hard can a wedding be?

      Finally, Sachiko is marrying Joshua! But the wedding she dreamed of is turning into a nightmare. Her Japanese grandmother has bought her wedding kimono, but not only is it psych-ward pink, but it also comes with a tsunokakushi, the traditional headdress to “hide her horns of jealousy and independence.” Her stubborn independence may be all that gets her through the crazy days before the wedding. Joshua’s fame means she’s getting touted and berated as “the future Mrs. Joshaham.” Not to mention, everyone else is planning their big day but her.

      She copes by concentrating on her internship, yet even that goes awry when, two days before the wedding, her efforts to save a patient’s life leave him in a permanent coma. To top it off, her cousins get Joshua so drunk, he nearly drowns at his own bachelor party! Can she find the right balance of independence and humility to navigate the disasters and capture the joy of her wedding day?

        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.

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        Get regular updates on my writing, plus read the Ellie & Todd stories from Space Traipse: Hold My Beer as well as unpublished 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.

        – Karen Ullo

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