Leena Likitalo

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The Greatest Folly

Oh my, look what the post brought in today! This anthology, limited to 300 copies, is absolutely ridiculously gorgeous - and the best part? There’s a story by yours truly included.

Fancy a copy? You can order one from Egaeus Press!

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For Your Consideration: 2017 Award Eligibility

Dear Reader,

Did you simply love the Waning Moon duology? Considering voting them for some fabulous awards, but not sure of the category?

Both The Five Daughters of the Moon and The Sisters of the Crescent Empress are eligible as a novel for Nebulas, Hugos, World Fantasy, Locus, BFA

Thank you!

Tähtivaeltaja Interview

A while back, Toni Jerrman of the legendary Finnish magazine Tähtivaeltaja interviewed Sharkie&me for the December issue.

The twenty pages of utter goodness is out now, including a Finnish translation of my short story Ocelia, Ocelia.


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So Much Happening - Part 3

There’s nothing quite as thrilling as receiving a box from your publisher and unwrapping the first copies of one’s new novel!

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And then there’s the bliss that wonderful reviews stir in one’s heart:

So much happening - part 2

The Sisters of the Crescent Empress will be released in one month exact - oh gosh, that’s right around the corner! Time to hyperventilate.

Now then, imagine you’re a writer. Then imagine Publishers Weekly calling your second novel lovely and saying all sorts of wonderful things about a thing you wrote during the long winter months.

Though be warned, I cried when writing that novel. Repeatedly.

So Much Happening - Part 1: Reviews

Oh gosh, so much has happened during the past month or so that I don’t even know where to begin!

Reviews? Yes, let’s start with those! I’ve been floating above the clouds because The Five Daughters of the Moon has received an overwhelmingly positive reception!

- Barnes & Noble review

- Tor.com review

- SF Bluestocking review

- Geekly Inc review

- NYJB review

The Daughters was also one of Amazon SF&F Editor’s August picks! And there’s a review up in September Locus Magazine.

Interview Extravaganza

What a week it has been so far, and we’re only at Wednesday!

Interested in knowing more about yours truly and her writing? Check out these interviews:

  • Jeff VanderMeer’s interview - we dig deep into my Finnish roots and how they’ve affected my writing
  • Qwillery interview - lots of wonderful questions about my writing process and publishing journey
  • Sarena Ulibarri’s interview - learn more about Clarion here!