Lusine Torossian's Blog

A Search for Belonging

Growing up, the question “Where are you from?” used to leave me speechless. Not because I didn’t know the answer, but because I had too many answers and none of them felt complete. One particular memory replays in my mind like a movie stuck on repeat. It’s Saturday evening, and my family and I are... Read More

Between Worlds: Why I Write the Stories I Needed

I still remember the first time I found a book with an Armenian character in my local library. I was maybe twelve, scanning the shelves like I always did, not really expecting anything as I flipped through pages of books that looked interesting. Then it happened. I saw that name—unmistakably Armenian—and my heart actually jumped.... Read More

Between Worlds: Why I write the Stories I Needed

I still remember the first time I found a book with an Armenian character in my local library. I was maybe twelve, scanning the shelves like I always did, not really expecting anything as I flipped through pages of books that looked interesting. Then it happened. I saw that name—unmistakably Armenian—and my heart actually jumped.... Read More

Free Bonus Content for Readers of Light Weaver

Dive deeper into the world of Light Weaver with this exclusive bonus content featuring a detailed map, character profiles, glossary, three deleted scenes, and book club discussion questions. Perfect for readers who want to explore more of the story world. Available free to all Light Weaver readers.

Light Weaver

A young adult fantasy fairytale rooted in Armenian mythology “A rich tapestry of epic storytelling that will leave you wanting more.” ~ J.C. Cervantes, New York Times bestselling author of The Storm Runner series When eighteen-year-old relic thief Satya steals an ancient resurrection artifact from the Golden King, she uncovers his dark secret: he’s a puppet to... Read More

More Than Just a Meal: Food as Storytelling Magic

When I’m building a fantasy world, I love discovering all the various cultural details that can bring a story to life. One of my absolute favorites is food. There’s something magical about how a simple meal can reveal so much about characters, cultures, and the world they inhabit. In Light Weaver, I wove Armenian culinary... Read More

Reading Between the Grounds

Armenian Coffee Divination Across Generations

The memory is as clear as yesterday. The dark grounds swirl at the bottom
of my cup as I brush a thumb over them, just as my mother taught me. Our
kitchen is filled with the rich aroma of Armenian coffee, that distinctive scent
that has always meant home, comfort, and moments of connection. I turn
the cup over onto the saucer, and wait. Finally, my mother picks up my cup,
places her reading glasses over her nose, her movements practiced and
sure, th...

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Discover Light Weaver: Armenian Mythology Reimagined in a Young Adult Fantasy Adventure

Light Weaver Launches

Wednesday, May 28, 2025!

Light Weaver draws deeply from Armenian mythology, reimagining ancient figures from fairytales and folklore. This coming-of-age fantasy-adventure follows a young woman who embarks on a deadly quest to save her family. On her journey, she must transcend personal and cultural trauma to discover the resilience woven into her spirit by generations of female ancestors.

“A rich tapestry of epic storytelling that will leave you wanting more.”...

Through Our Mothers’ Eyes

Deposit Photos: Young woman muse with creative body art and hairdo

Strength passes from parent to child, and in our patriarchal society, it passes from mother to daughter like a sacred inheritance, but so does the shadow of trauma. For Armenians, like many other cultures, this legacy is both a blessing and burden carried forward through time. It flows through our blood, whispered in lullabies and shared over coffee cups filled with grounds that tell our fortunes. Each generation of women bear...