Who are you? 

I’m Kendra Lisum (pronounced "lie-some"—which is ironic, because every time I try to lie, my voice hitches in my throat and gives me away). I’m an author, a dog sitter, and someone who’s not afraid to admit she crushes hard on books (current crush: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir). 

 

What do you write? 

I write a lot of stories with ghosts in them. Not quite ghost stories—more like historical fantasy, but with ghosts. I also write horror, mystery, and a lot of poetry…bad poetry.

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Why do you write?

I’ve always used stories to figure out how to deal with this wacky world of ours. Writing is my way of giving back a little of what stories have given me.

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What are you currently obsessed with? 

Butte, Montana. Always Butte, Montana. 

 

Is it true you can quote a Bob’s Burgers line for any situation in life? 

Yes. Try me. 

 

I’m in. What should I do next?

Why not have a taste of what I write? *trills out a platter like a fine waiter*   Pick your poison, mon âme: 

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• The Last Séance - ghosty and Victorian, with hints of friendship, shadowy figures, and that first intoxicating brush with the other side.

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• The Blood of Our Daughters - epic and blood-soaked, with notes of betrayal and a surprising touch of fatherly affection. Undertones of sacrifice, vengeance, and the faint metallic tang of the cost of power.

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