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K.D. Lumsden

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Fantasy, Gay and Lesbian, Science Fiction

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KD Lumsden was raised on a small farm where her youth was spent running away from angry bulls, riding horses, fishing, camping, and daydreaming about fantastic worlds. Born dyslexic, she has learned to use her neurodivergent mind for the good of mankind—creatures on other planets are another story. Though she’s not a fast reader or writer, her mind flies with many stories, eagerly waiting to be told. Better with numbers and art, KD became an architectural designer long before it was cool to work from home, and has always enjoyed drawing, creating maps, laying out and designing buildings, and of course other worldly planets with amazing settings and diverse people. She lives on a farm outside Eugene, Oregon, with her supportive husband, imag ...more

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SECRETS OF URTHIS Selected for SPFBO 11!

Exciting news! Secrets of Urthis has been selected for SPFBO 11 (Self-Published Fantasy Blog-Off)! 🎉

Out of hundreds of submissions, my book made it into the top 300 self-published fantasy novels competing this year. I'll be reviewed by FanFiAddict, one of the most respected fantasy review blogs in the community.
SPFBO is run by bestselling author Mark Lawrence and has been spotlighting indie fantas Read more of this blog post »

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Published on January 04, 2026 10:42 • Tags: epic-fantasy, fantasy, found-family, indie-author, lgbtq-fantasy, progression-fantasy, queer-fantasy, self-published-fantasy, spfbo, spfbo11

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K.D. Lumsden’s books

Average rating: 4.64 · 11 ratings · 2 reviews · 3 distinct works

	Elements of Power: An Epic Fantasy Quest it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. 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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K.D. Lumsden wrote a new blog post SECRETS OF URTHIS Selected for SPFBO 11! Exciting news! Secrets of Urthis has been selected for SPFBO 11 (Self-Published Fantasy Blog-Off)! 🎉 Out of hundreds of submissions, my book made it in Read more of this blog post »
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K.D. Lumsden rated a book it was amazing Dragon of the Federation (The Heartstone #1) by Jason Kilgore (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. 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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K.D. Lumsden is now following Jason Kilgore Author of Around the Corner from Sanity: Tales of the Par...
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K.D. Lumsden is now following Lisa Lowell Author of Talismans (The Wise Ones #1)
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K.D. Lumsden rated a book really liked it Silent Bites by Melissa Ingoldsby	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. 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
Ingoldsby you’ve done it again! Silent Bites pulls at your heart by exploring themes of identity, trauma, love and the unexpected ways our lives intersect. Set primarily in New York City this contemporary novel follows several characters whose paths ...more
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K.D. Lumsden rated a book it was amazing The Unlikely Bounty by Melissa Ingoldsby	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. 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
Hooked from start to finish! This is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and romance. Set against a post-civil war America this story is filled with hardship and unexpected connections, deep emotions and heartfelt interactions, especially when ...more
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K.D. Lumsden rated a book it was amazing FIRE & STONE: Where We Choose To Belong: A Dark Mafia Second Chance Romance (Boston Godfather) by Houd Yahya (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. 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
A gripping tale of love, loyalty, and redemption. The pacing of this high-staked novel is relentless with twists and turns … I couldn’t put it down! Set against the backdrop of a shadowy criminal underworld, Where We Choose To Belong masterfully blend ...more
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K.D. Lumsden rated a book it was amazing The Job by Melissa Ingoldsby	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. 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
This was a great read. Mike and Joe weave a dangerous narrative, which kept me flipping the pages. The perfect blend of action and deep emotion takes the idea of love and survival to the next level. Great for those who love CJ Roberts and VE Schwab.
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