Kristen Stieffel

Author Bio:

Kristen Stieffel is an author and freelance editor specializing in science fiction and fantasy. She is also a writing instructor who teaches at conference, libraries, and writers groups. Her books include Alara’s Call, an inspirational fantasy novel, and Tales of the Phoenix, steampunk novellas set on Mars.

Tales of the Phoenix

As a child Astrid flew the giant birds of Mars, but as an adult she was passed over for smaller jockeys. She longs to return to the sky. When Ian arrives in the airship Phoenix, his friendship renews her hopes for flight, and life, and love. Together 
they battle fierce storms, bitter society mavens,…

Alara's Call

Alara sees visions of other’s futures, but never her own. A young clergywoman with a fiery passion for her Telshan faith, she has been assigned to a mission abroad but longs to lead a congregation in her homeland. Her father, the prime minister, jeopardizes her dream and her safety when he coerces…