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Born

in South Africa

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Fantasy, Romance, Paranormal

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Therena Carlin (she/her), is an author & artist/illustrator of epic fantasy & romance with a passion for dragons and magic. When not writing or drawing, she can be found reading romantic fantasy novels, playing D&D with friends, or running a campaign for her family - the very campaign which inspired the backstory for Star Found. She loves writing characters who start out as the underdog, outcasts and misfits who are at odds with themselves and their place in the world.

Her books are filled with high stakes, compelling romance, epic battles, and rich world building. As an illustrator she fills her books not only with epic tales, but lots of illustrations of her favourite scenes, creating a rich and vibrant experience for the reader.

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