Sara J. Lilienfeld
@saraliliwrites.bsky.social
Urban fantasy author 🧙♀️ // catmom 🐈 // overall nerd 🤓
📖 Magic & Murder in the Holler - out now!
https://linktr.ee/saralilienfeld
📖 Magic & Murder in the Holler - out now!
https://linktr.ee/saralilienfeld
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Not ready for spooky season to be over yet? (It seemed to pass way too quickly this year).
Magic & Murder in the Holler is a witchy murder mystery set in the hills of eastern Kentucky that offers spooky vibes any time of the year.
Magic & Murder in the Holler is a witchy murder mystery set in the hills of eastern Kentucky that offers spooky vibes any time of the year.
My dad starting reading my book recently, and his only feedback so far is that Adeline's cat Whiskey (who is based off of my cat, Whiskey) was not IMMEDIATELY identified as a beautiful girl the second she appeared.
I'd like to apologize to my readers for not making that 1000% clear in the text.
I'd like to apologize to my readers for not making that 1000% clear in the text.
November 25, 2025 at 12:50 AM
My dad starting reading my book recently, and his only feedback so far is that Adeline's cat Whiskey (who is based off of my cat, Whiskey) was not IMMEDIATELY identified as a beautiful girl the second she appeared.
I'd like to apologize to my readers for not making that 1000% clear in the text.
I'd like to apologize to my readers for not making that 1000% clear in the text.
Somebody I work with is having so many people over for Thanksgiving that they needed a 35-pound turkey.
Sir, that is a human toddler.
Sir, that is a human toddler.
November 19, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Somebody I work with is having so many people over for Thanksgiving that they needed a 35-pound turkey.
Sir, that is a human toddler.
Sir, that is a human toddler.
Indie Authors- what fake job title are you giving your pet(s) for the work they do?
Left is my Director of Napping & Distraction
Right is the VP of Inspiration & Oversight
Left is my Director of Napping & Distraction
Right is the VP of Inspiration & Oversight
November 18, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Indie Authors- what fake job title are you giving your pet(s) for the work they do?
Left is my Director of Napping & Distraction
Right is the VP of Inspiration & Oversight
Left is my Director of Napping & Distraction
Right is the VP of Inspiration & Oversight
Cracked 17k words on my current draft!
November 17, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Cracked 17k words on my current draft!
I love it when authors phrase the time it took them to finish something in units other than hours/days/months/etc.
Don't get me wrong, I love seeing it expressed in time too, but there's something unique about reading "this draft took me nine full pots of coffee" or "I went through 23 pens on this"
Don't get me wrong, I love seeing it expressed in time too, but there's something unique about reading "this draft took me nine full pots of coffee" or "I went through 23 pens on this"
November 15, 2025 at 8:18 PM
I love it when authors phrase the time it took them to finish something in units other than hours/days/months/etc.
Don't get me wrong, I love seeing it expressed in time too, but there's something unique about reading "this draft took me nine full pots of coffee" or "I went through 23 pens on this"
Don't get me wrong, I love seeing it expressed in time too, but there's something unique about reading "this draft took me nine full pots of coffee" or "I went through 23 pens on this"
Writers really saw Gomez Addams say "Look at her. I would die for her. I would kill for her. Either way, what bliss" about Morticia and went "this will be the basis for every male lead I create"
It's me. I'm "writers"
It's me. I'm "writers"
November 13, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Writers really saw Gomez Addams say "Look at her. I would die for her. I would kill for her. Either way, what bliss" about Morticia and went "this will be the basis for every male lead I create"
It's me. I'm "writers"
It's me. I'm "writers"
What if I told you that the sequel to Magic & Murder in the Holler just came back from the developmental editor? 👀
November 11, 2025 at 3:41 AM
What if I told you that the sequel to Magic & Murder in the Holler just came back from the developmental editor? 👀
I love it when a character thinks "I'm just a normal person" but everyone around them is like "we're friends and all, but you're kinda terrifying in a way I can't fully articulate."
November 8, 2025 at 4:15 AM
I love it when a character thinks "I'm just a normal person" but everyone around them is like "we're friends and all, but you're kinda terrifying in a way I can't fully articulate."
Renewed my library card today.
Now, I'm unstoppable
Now, I'm unstoppable
November 2, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Renewed my library card today.
Now, I'm unstoppable
Now, I'm unstoppable
Not ready for spooky season to be over yet? (It seemed to pass way too quickly this year).
Magic & Murder in the Holler is a witchy murder mystery set in the hills of eastern Kentucky that offers spooky vibes any time of the year.
Magic & Murder in the Holler is a witchy murder mystery set in the hills of eastern Kentucky that offers spooky vibes any time of the year.
November 1, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Not ready for spooky season to be over yet? (It seemed to pass way too quickly this year).
Magic & Murder in the Holler is a witchy murder mystery set in the hills of eastern Kentucky that offers spooky vibes any time of the year.
Magic & Murder in the Holler is a witchy murder mystery set in the hills of eastern Kentucky that offers spooky vibes any time of the year.
I was recently a guest on the Book Shop Chats podcast where I got a chance to talk about my debut novel, and overall writing journey.
You can listen here: bookshopchats.buzzsprout.com/1952942/epis...
You can listen here: bookshopchats.buzzsprout.com/1952942/epis...
November 1, 2025 at 1:29 AM
I was recently a guest on the Book Shop Chats podcast where I got a chance to talk about my debut novel, and overall writing journey.
You can listen here: bookshopchats.buzzsprout.com/1952942/epis...
You can listen here: bookshopchats.buzzsprout.com/1952942/epis...
If you're reading this, it's because the algorithm thinks you want to read my witchy murder mystery set in the hills of eastern Kentucky
October 31, 2025 at 4:24 PM
If you're reading this, it's because the algorithm thinks you want to read my witchy murder mystery set in the hills of eastern Kentucky
New blog post! With October coming to an end, it was time for a wrap-up post (and I threw some September stuff in there as well)
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What I Read (& Wrote About) in September & October
Welcome to my monthly wrap-up post, where I talk about the books I read in a given month. October's post is a two-for-one special, as it includes my reading and blogging for both September and October...
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October 29, 2025 at 4:05 PM
New blog post! With October coming to an end, it was time for a wrap-up post (and I threw some September stuff in there as well)
www.saralilienfeld.com/post/what-i-...
www.saralilienfeld.com/post/what-i-...
New Character Art!
I wanted to share this wonderful piece of character art of Adeline and Jakob by @lictoria_art on IG
I feel like this piece truly captures romantic tension they share quite well. (But you’ll have to wait for Death & Destiny in the Mountains to see what happens next between them!)
I wanted to share this wonderful piece of character art of Adeline and Jakob by @lictoria_art on IG
I feel like this piece truly captures romantic tension they share quite well. (But you’ll have to wait for Death & Destiny in the Mountains to see what happens next between them!)
October 28, 2025 at 8:09 PM
New Character Art!
I wanted to share this wonderful piece of character art of Adeline and Jakob by @lictoria_art on IG
I feel like this piece truly captures romantic tension they share quite well. (But you’ll have to wait for Death & Destiny in the Mountains to see what happens next between them!)
I wanted to share this wonderful piece of character art of Adeline and Jakob by @lictoria_art on IG
I feel like this piece truly captures romantic tension they share quite well. (But you’ll have to wait for Death & Destiny in the Mountains to see what happens next between them!)
Magic & Murder in the Holler released one month ago today! And what a surreal month it’s been.
Turns out, I have readers in places I never expected
Turns out, I have readers in places I never expected
October 24, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Magic & Murder in the Holler released one month ago today! And what a surreal month it’s been.
Turns out, I have readers in places I never expected
Turns out, I have readers in places I never expected
My coworkers keep jokingly threatening to make my book their next book club selection.
As if I need an excuse to ramble about it
As if I need an excuse to ramble about it
October 23, 2025 at 2:13 AM
My coworkers keep jokingly threatening to make my book their next book club selection.
As if I need an excuse to ramble about it
As if I need an excuse to ramble about it
In case you didn't know, I have a newsletter that I send out every other week.
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October 22, 2025 at 4:08 PM
In case you didn't know, I have a newsletter that I send out every other week.
Sign-up for it and be the first to know all of my exciting writing news!
www.saralilienfeld.com/newsletter
Sign-up for it and be the first to know all of my exciting writing news!
www.saralilienfeld.com/newsletter
A relative told me that my debut novel is available at their library 🥹
October 18, 2025 at 3:48 PM
A relative told me that my debut novel is available at their library 🥹
It's #caturday, and Whiskey has a packed schedule of zoomies and naps planned.
She's also told me she wants me to read Magic & Murder in the Holler to her again. She loved the spooky atmosphere, but thought I should've made her the main character instead of Adeline.
She's also told me she wants me to read Magic & Murder in the Holler to her again. She loved the spooky atmosphere, but thought I should've made her the main character instead of Adeline.
October 18, 2025 at 3:47 PM
It's #caturday, and Whiskey has a packed schedule of zoomies and naps planned.
She's also told me she wants me to read Magic & Murder in the Holler to her again. She loved the spooky atmosphere, but thought I should've made her the main character instead of Adeline.
She's also told me she wants me to read Magic & Murder in the Holler to her again. She loved the spooky atmosphere, but thought I should've made her the main character instead of Adeline.
New Blog Post!
Today seemed like a good time to check in on my pending projects.
You can read more here: www.saralilienfeld.com/post/state-o...
Today seemed like a good time to check in on my pending projects.
You can read more here: www.saralilienfeld.com/post/state-o...
State of the Manuscript 10/15/2025
Welcome to my monthly update on the state of my project manuscripts. This is where I provide general status updates about my work.Yesterday, I announced the title of Book 2 in The Arcane Codex across ...
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October 15, 2025 at 4:57 PM
New Blog Post!
Today seemed like a good time to check in on my pending projects.
You can read more here: www.saralilienfeld.com/post/state-o...
Today seemed like a good time to check in on my pending projects.
You can read more here: www.saralilienfeld.com/post/state-o...
I’m beyond excited to announce the title for The Arcane Codex Book 2!
Adeline, Jakob, Elijah and all your other faves from Magic & Murder in the Holler will be returning in Death & Destiny in the Mountains, which will be coming in Fall 2026.
Adeline, Jakob, Elijah and all your other faves from Magic & Murder in the Holler will be returning in Death & Destiny in the Mountains, which will be coming in Fall 2026.
October 14, 2025 at 11:19 PM
I’m beyond excited to announce the title for The Arcane Codex Book 2!
Adeline, Jakob, Elijah and all your other faves from Magic & Murder in the Holler will be returning in Death & Destiny in the Mountains, which will be coming in Fall 2026.
Adeline, Jakob, Elijah and all your other faves from Magic & Murder in the Holler will be returning in Death & Destiny in the Mountains, which will be coming in Fall 2026.
I need every high/epic fantasy author to know that I'm in awe of them for creating not just whole worlds, but also unique names.
I needed to make up one name for my urban fantasy novel, and it nearly drove me insane.
I needed to make up one name for my urban fantasy novel, and it nearly drove me insane.
October 13, 2025 at 4:45 PM
I need every high/epic fantasy author to know that I'm in awe of them for creating not just whole worlds, but also unique names.
I needed to make up one name for my urban fantasy novel, and it nearly drove me insane.
I needed to make up one name for my urban fantasy novel, and it nearly drove me insane.
I forget to mention it sometimes, but you can buy my novel, Magic & Murder in the Holler, directly from me via my Ko-Fi shop.
Buying books directly from indie authors when possible is one of the best ways to support us.
if you want to check out what I'm offering, head to: ko-fi.com/saralilienfe...
Buying books directly from indie authors when possible is one of the best ways to support us.
if you want to check out what I'm offering, head to: ko-fi.com/saralilienfe...
Visit Sara J. Lilienfeld's Shop!
I've opened a shop. Come take a look!
ko-fi.com
October 13, 2025 at 3:42 PM
I forget to mention it sometimes, but you can buy my novel, Magic & Murder in the Holler, directly from me via my Ko-Fi shop.
Buying books directly from indie authors when possible is one of the best ways to support us.
if you want to check out what I'm offering, head to: ko-fi.com/saralilienfe...
Buying books directly from indie authors when possible is one of the best ways to support us.
if you want to check out what I'm offering, head to: ko-fi.com/saralilienfe...
I wrote my cat into my book, (because I love her) so it makes me extra happy when a review mentions her.
(Whiskey doesn't know she's a literary icon yet, but I know.)
(Whiskey doesn't know she's a literary icon yet, but I know.)
October 13, 2025 at 3:38 PM
I wrote my cat into my book, (because I love her) so it makes me extra happy when a review mentions her.
(Whiskey doesn't know she's a literary icon yet, but I know.)
(Whiskey doesn't know she's a literary icon yet, but I know.)
I regret nothing
October 13, 2025 at 3:37 PM
I regret nothing