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Karina Lumbert Fabian

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http://www.goodreads.com/KarinaFabian

born

in The United States

April 19, 1967

gender

female

website

http://www.whygodmatters.com

twitter username

KarinaFabian

genre

Science Fiction & Fantasy, Humor, Short Stories

influences

Terry Pratchett, Madeleine L'Engle, Harry Turtledove, Berke Breathed

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July 2012

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If there’s such a thing as ADD of the imagination, Karina Fabian has it—in spades. Craft books, devotionals, serious science fiction, comedic horror and chilling fantasy—she follows her interests and the characters that tell her their stories.

Even before she could write, Karina strung tall tales about everything from making human pyramids in Kindergarten to visiting alien worlds. Her first attempt at novel writing was in fourth grade; she completed her first novel in college. However, her first published work was an anthology of Christian science fiction, Leaps of Faith, an EPPIE finalist for best anthology in 2006. Her next anthology, Infinite Space, Infinite God, featured Catholic characters and themes and won the EPPIE for science fictio...more If there’s such a thing as ADD of the imagination, Karina Fabian has it—in spades. Craft books, devotionals, serious science fiction, comedic horror and chilling fantasy—she follows her interests and the characters that tell her their stories.

Even before she could write, Karina strung tall tales about everything from making human pyramids in Kindergarten to visiting alien worlds. Her first attempt at novel writing was in fourth grade; she completed her first novel in college. However, her first published work was an anthology of Christian science fiction, Leaps of Faith, an EPPIE finalist for best anthology in 2006. Her next anthology, Infinite Space, Infinite God, featured Catholic characters and themes and won the EPPIE for science fiction. The second Infinite Space, Infinite God anthology came out in 2010.

Watching the comedy improv show, Whose Line Is It, Anyway, inspired her noir-style dragon detective, Vern. Vern and his partner, Sister Grace, have solved mysteries and saved the Faerie and Mundane worlds numerous numerous times in the DragonEye, PI stories and novels. Their serial story, World Gathering, won a Mensa Owl; and the novel, Magic, Mensa and Mayhem (Fabian’s first published novel), won the INDIE for best fantasy in 2010. The second DragonEye book, Live and Let Fly, came out in April 2012.

At a friend’s request, Karina wrote a funny story about a zombie exterminator, which grew into the Neeta Lyffe, Zombie Exterminator novels. The first, Neeta Lyffe, Zombie Exterminator, won the 2011 Global E-Book award for best horror, and was runner-up in the eFestival of Words for best YA.

She also writes serious science fiction. Her SF novels, Discovery and The Old Man and the Void, are currently under consideration, and she’s working on the next DragonEye novel, a superhero spoof, Gapman.

Karina has a strong faith, which she explored in her devotional, Why God Matters: How to Recognize Him in Daily Life, which she wrote with her father Steve Lumbert, and which won the 2011 Christian Small Press Publisher Award. She also writes Catholic school calendars and has written three craft books for the Little Flowers/Blue Knights clubs.

Fabian is married to Colonel Robert A. Fabian of the USAF, and they are currently enjoying a long distance relationship while he’s stationed in Iraq. They have four children, an overgrown pup, and a harried cat. When not writing, teaching writing, or chatting about writing, she’s hanging out with her kids or swinging a sword in haidong gumbdo.
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Meet Cambridge Ramada

One of my favorite characters in The Maltese Falcon is Kasper Gutman. I liked that he was affable yet dangerous, had cunning and intelligence, and in the end, could shake off defeat and consider it an adventure. He was also comfortable with his weight, and didn't keep him for dressing well. Here's a clip of him with Sam Spade in the movie:

I kept those qualities in his Greater Treasures analog,... Read more of this blog post »

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	Magic, Mensa & Mayhem (Dragon Eye, PI #2) 4.27 of 5 stars 4.27 avg rating — 26 ratings — published 2009 — 3 editions	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Why God Matters: How to Recognize Him in Daily Life by Karina Lumbert Fabian (Goodreads Author), Steven Lumbert 4.45 of 5 stars 4.45 avg rating — 22 ratings — published 2010 — 3 editions	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Neeta Lyffe, Zombie Exterminator 3.96 of 5 stars 3.96 avg rating — 25 ratings — published 2010 — 2 editions	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Infinite Space, Infinite God II by Karina Lumbert Fabian (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Robert A. Fabian (Editor) 4.21 of 5 stars 4.21 avg rating — 14 ratings — published 2010 — 2 editions	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Mind Over Mind 4.25 of 5 stars 4.25 avg rating — 12 ratings — published 2011 — 3 editions	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Infinite Space, Infinite God by Karina Lumbert Fabian (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Robert A. Fabian 4.0 of 5 stars 4.00 avg rating — 14 ratings — published 2006 — 3 editions	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	I Left My Brains in San Francisco 3.91 of 5 stars 3.91 avg rating — 11 ratings — published 2012	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Live and Let Fly 4.71 of 5 stars 4.71 avg rating — 7 ratings — published 2012	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Leaps of Faith by Karina Lumbert Fabian (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Robert A. Fabian (Editor), Simon Morden 3.88 of 5 stars 3.88 avg rating — 8 ratings — published 2008	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Perfect Ten 3.57 of 5 stars 3.57 avg rating — 7 ratings — published 2011 — 2 editions	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Karina Lumbert Fabian wrote a new blog post Meet Cambridge Ramada One of my favorite characters in The Maltese Falcon is Kasper Gutman. I liked that he was affable yet dangerous, had cunning and intelligence, and... Read more of this blog post »
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Karina Fabian made a comment in the group Small Government Book Fan Club — Losing/Finding Religion topic "Here's another thought: perhaps the idea of losing faith was used because it had such an impact. It was a part of the conflict, a sign of deep pain, a...more "
May 18, 2013 10:38am
Karina Fabian joined the groups Small Government Book Fan Club and Vampires, Werewolves, and Zombies.
May 18, 2013 10:32am
Karina Fabian said "yes" to attending Young Adult/Mystery Blog Tour date: April 01, 2013 12:00AM location: The United States description: I'm setting up a Review Blog Tour for the Young Adult/Mystery "Assured Destruction." The Blog Tour will run from April 1 to April 30. Stops will include reviews (ebook copies available). The tour will have a shared rafflecopter $25 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway + 200 chances to win an ebook. Sign Up Here: http://eepurl.com/vl1Rv Karina said: I'd be glad to do an interview and mini-review if I can get an e-copy of the book.
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Karina Fabian liked Rosalind M's review of I Left My Brains in San Francisco: " A little slow to start as it rolls out multiple story threads, but it all knits together seamlessly once the action kicks in. Neeta and the rest of the cast are at their best when everything falls to pieces; even the bit players get their chances... " Read more of this review »
Oct 22, 2012 09:22am · see review
Karina Fabian made a comment in the group Horror Aficionados — Giveaway of I Left My Brains in San Francisco topic "YW. Good luck!"
Sep 11, 2012 07:23pm
Karina Fabian made a comment in the group Horror Aficionados — In Exactly Three Words... topic "Seeking vagina protesters."
Sep 11, 2012 12:55pm
Karina Fabian made a comment in the group Vampires, Werewolves, and Zombies. — Giveaway of I Left My Brains in San Francisco topic "I'm having a give-away of I Left My Brains in San Francisco, a humorous zombie novel. Zombie problem? Call Neeta Lyffe, Zombie Exterminator--but not...more "
Sep 10, 2012 08:25am