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K. Orme

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Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery

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April 2021


K. Orme is a cross-genre historical fiction author, artist, and cosplay performer. She is based in central Virginia, and when she is not writing, she is working at her sewing machine, auditioning for a local musical production, or practicing for a vocal gig. She has an Australian Shepherd named Petitaire (after Grantaire from Les Miserables) that is her at-home service dog. She has spoken on the topic of including disability representation specifically in historical fiction.

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K. Orme I have the G answer and then a PG-13 answer...

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I'd go to Narnia, breathe in the air, feel stronger by it, feel healed by it, and then become the High Queen after adventures with the Pevensies during the Golden Age. (less)
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K. Orme I have to get through the Grisha Trilogy, and I want to read Song of Achilles. I have a few books I need to finish out of principle, and I want to rea…moreI have to get through the Grisha Trilogy, and I want to read Song of Achilles. I have a few books I need to finish out of principle, and I want to read the System Divine trilogy. I *think* that's it. (less)
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I am a big fat liar

"It also has the first part of chapter one sitting pretty in Plot Factory. The first draft will be finished by July 31st, I assure you that."

Remember this? Take a good long look at it. It was when I promised that the first draft of a Holmesian pastiche would be finished by July 31st.

You know what wasn't finished by that glorious day, o' day o my brother's birth?

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