by Vella Karman | Mar 5, 2025 | Author News, Belonging, Book Reviews
My friend stole my birthday. I met Noah about a year and a half ago now. We’re in an apprenticeship program together. We’re the kind of friends and classmates that don’t say much, but know we care about each other. We’re kinda like siblings. You see,...
by Vella Karman | Feb 5, 2025 | Author News, Soli Deo Gloria
God has told me over and over again that He did not make me for an ordinary life. He’s told me in different ways, places, and times. But I’ve always felt sure it’s Him. I’m more certain of this than almost anything else in my life. But my life might...
by Vella Karman | Jan 15, 2025 | Author News, Belonging, Bonfires & Stars
I’m working on a huge project right now. I’m the managing editor for Fantastical Summer, a collection of summer-themed magical realism short stories from different authors. It will be released in May 2025 and for the next two weeks, submissions are open. Writers...
by Vella Karman | Dec 18, 2024 | Author News, Belonging, Year Recap
What people have found most helpful this year, all in one post. It’s almost the end of 2024, and I wanted to compile my best posts for you. These are the ones people have reached out to thank me for, commented on, or remembered. To be honest, most of my...
by Vella Karman | Dec 12, 2024 | Author News
My little secret… First off–my friend released a book!! If you love steampunk, struggle with the voices in your head, or have a thing for dragons, it’s your lucky day. You can grab it on Amazon now. (So proud of you, Alli.) But here’s the thing...
by Vella Karman | Oct 2, 2024 | Author News, Short Stories
I showed up for class ready for a challenge. I wasn’t disappointed: “Write a short story 1,500 words or less in two hours, based on the prompt pumpkin spice.” I decided to try the spy genre for the first time, inspired by a true story told to me by a...
