Lion – I loved making this piece. I think it’s my most successful mutation, and it also took the most time to create. He’s a minor character but the best pick for the week! #SciFi #BioThriller #Fantasy #Horror
Andrea
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Writer, painter, performer, animal lover and co-host of Metastellar's Long Lost Friends. Codexian and member of The Electric Sheep. www.andreagoyan.com
I loved making this week’s image. Originally done with colored pencils on black paper, I then uploaded it to Procreate where I finalized it for the magazine. Here I used Canva make the promo. DNA plays a major role in the story, as does its mutation. @metastellar.bsky.social #SciFi #BioThriller
Fear not! No cats were injured in the making of this picture. Genome was shy about showing his face and feathers. Each week of the serialization, I created an image inspired by something I hoped piqued curiosity without giving anything away. @metastellar.bsky.social #SciFi #BioTechThriller
We are excited and delighted to announce that our second collection is out now from Broadstone Books. They've been such a supportive publisher. Thank you, Larry. And I love my Magpie Poetry-Goddesses. @eeking.bsky.social @elizabethwong.bsky.social @nytebird45.bsky.social
E.E. King@eeking.bsky.social · 4w agoCarnivores & Other Lovers "I love these voices. Keep speaking out in the real 'tongues' of spirit. Silence today is criminal." —Luis J. Rodriguez, former Poet Laureate of Los Angeles. @nytebird45.bsky.social @elizabethwong.bsky.social @broadstone.bsky.social @andreagoyan.bsky.social
One of my favorite illustrations from "The Catalyst." I wanted to mirror the novel's weekly serialization without giving too much away. @metastellar.bsky.social #BioTechThriller #GeneticEngineering #SciFi #Fantasy
The LLFs have a new chat out with Henry Lien. We loved hanging out with Henry the first time he joined us and couldn't wait to have him back again. Henry shares some great story generating ideas he teaches his student. Episode below! @eeking.bsky.social @henrylienauthor.bsky.social
Long Lost Friends interview with author Henry Lien, Part 2
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About to welcome our second collaborative poetry book. Thank you, Broadstone books and my fearless Magpie Poets. You are all awesome. @eeking.bsky.social @elizabethwong.bsky.social @nytebird45.bsky.social
E.E. King@eeking.bsky.social · 4w agoAnother carnivorous baby, all grown and ready to go out and devour the world. I'm all teary - go eat the patriarchy my baby. You will be well fed. @elizabethwong.bsky.social @nytebird45.bsky.social @andreagoyan.bsky.social
Good morning. I'm sharing another lovely review for The Catalyst. Thank you Scrapping & Playing!
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The two most common elements in the universe are hydrogen and stupidity.
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Find a bit of one of my favorite chapters shared here. Thank you, @annerandomthings.bsky.social!
Anne Cater@annerandomthings.bsky.social · last mo.The Catalyst by Andrea Goyan #VirtualBookTour @andreagoyan.bsky.social @rararesources.bsky.social #bookextract randomthingsthroughmyletterbox.blogspot.com/2026/07/the-...
An absolutely dream review from Jessica at jlb_books on Instagram. Doing a happy dance! #SciFi #BioTechThriller @metastellar.bsky.social @trondhildahl.bsky.social
Laura at Novel Kicks interviewed me. Her questions were super creative and fun to answer. Thanks, Laura. #TeamKat #SciF #BioTechThriller #Mystery @metastellar.bsky.social
NK Chats To… Andrea Goyan
Hi Andrea. Thank you so much for joining me today. Can you tell me about The Catalyst and what inspired it? The idea began over twenty years ago when I taught clients Pilates in their homes. I drov…
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That moment when you read a review and are relieved, and happy that someone likes your book! Sharing a wonderful review from an early reader's blog. Thank you, Melissa from Biblioteca.com. #SciFi #BioTechThriller #GeneticEngineering @metastellar.bsky.social
Review: The Catalyst by Andrea Goyan
Science fiction is often at its most satisfying when it combines imaginative ideas with believable human stakes, and Andrea Goyan’s The Catalyst does exactly that. The novel balances scientif…
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For those of you following along with The Catalyst's installments. This week in the story... well, it ends. But #TeamKat lives on. Game over. Thank you all for playing. #SciFi, #BioTechThriller @trondhildahl.bsky.social @metastellar.bsky.social
The Catalyst Installment 25
Greg’s stomach clenched. There was no way these poor men were prepared for what they might face. They hadn’t seen the bodies Greg had seen, and he wasn’t sure even he was ready for what they might …
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The final countdown for my debut novel's launch begins. To help celebrate its release into the world, "The Catalyst" is on a Blog Tour. Staring July 1st, I'll share reviews, guest blog posts, and Q & As from the blogs below. #BioTechThriller #SciFi @trondhildahl.bsky.social @metastellar.bsky.social
Two more installments of The Catalyst to go! This week: This week: Kat and Blake sneak into Harrison's house to confront him. But first, they have to get past his terrifying, mutant security guards. #SciFi #BioThriller @metastellar.bsky.social @trondhildahl.bsky.social
The Catalyst Installment 24
A creature out of a nightmare dangled from the ceiling, attached to a length of the ropey stuff we’d seen around the house. It watched us with its many eyes.
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I just received my author proof of The Catalyst!! It’s amazing to finally hold a copy in my hands. From original concept to publication took…let’s just say the book would be legal to drink anywhere alcohol is sold. Thanks to the folks at MetaStellar! And coming to a bookstore near you soon!!
Happy Tuesday! There are only three installments of The Catalyst left! This week: Blake joins the search for Harrison, and with his computer know-how, finds out where the man behind the mutations is holed up. Narration by @trondhildahl.bsky.social and me.
The Catalyst Installment 23
I rushed forward, brought my device flush against the woman’s neck, and fired. The discharge jolted my arm. The woman registered the sting, but nothing happened.
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When the game developer is murdered, Kat fears Harrison will stop at nothing to cover his tracks and get his diabolical game back on the market, and she's determined to stop him. Both @trondhildahl.bsky.social and I narrate this week's episode. #SciFi #Fantasy #BioThriller
The Catalyst Installment 22
“Offices.” He pushed the door and met no resistance. “Not locked. Doubt there’s much to find.” Nothing but the place where my dad was murdered.
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We are in the home stretch! The Catalyst's serialization ends on June 30th, and the paperback comes out July 1st. This week, pressure mounts when Kat learns her father played a part in the mutations. #SciFi #Fantasy #BioTechThriller @trondhildahl.bsky.social @metastellar.bsky.social
The Catalyst Installment 21
Honey opened her mouth, and Justin squeezed a syringe full of the chosen DNA under her tongue. “Receiving a new communion,” he’d said. “And just like a wafer, let it sit on your tongue and dissolve…
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Happy Tuesday. I hope you enjoy this week, when Kat is sidelined as she struggles with the strange memories, feelings, and urges left over after her first-hand experience with the game. #SciFi #BioThriller #Fantasy #WritingCommunity @trondhildahl.bsky.social @metastellar.bsky.social
The Catalyst Installment 20
I turned sideways and touched the spot where a tail would protrude. Nothing. I remained one hundred percent human. The entire experience was manufactured to scare me. But why?
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Kat's closer than ever to finding the cause of the mutations, but so are the people who want a piece of her. And when they succeed, Kat's left with lifelong souvenirs. @trondhildahl.bsky.social #SciFi #BioTechThriller #Fantasy #Horror
The Catalyst Installment 19
“Don’t kill her, he said. Get what we need and get out.” The woman brushed a strand of hair out of my face. “I think we’ll have a little fun first. Isn’t that a good idea? Now that we have you, we’…
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My author copy arrived today on LAUNCH DAY! Thrilled to have a story in this fantastic collection among terrific writers. I can’t wait to read it from cover to cover!!
This week, Kat meets the man...well, not all hu-man, who designed and developed the game. He can't explain how the science of it works, but he does give her an address where she can search for clues. Have a great week! @trondhildahl.bsky.social @metastellar.bsky.social #SciFi #Fantasy #BioThriller
The Catalyst Installment 18
“Arrest me then,” Taft said, resigned. Then the second, more heavily accented voice added, “At least then I’ll have time to work in peace!” He threw both hands over his mouth, attempting to quiet h…
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This week, clues lead Kat back to Blake Anderson. Seems the sneaky canine was holding out on her, and she's going to find out exactly what he knows. Trond E. Hildahl, Author joins me to narrate this week's episode. @trondhildahl.bsky.social @metastellar.bsky.social #SciFi #BioThriller #Fantasy
The Catalyst Installment 17
‘There is a son. Justin Harrison Senior cloned his dead kid. Somewhere there is another kid. Another Justin Harrison.’
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@eeking.bsky.social and I had a fantastic time chatting with Henry Lien. I loved learning about the structural differences between Western three-act stories and Eastern four-act ones. #WritingCommunity #WritingTips @eeking.bsky.social @henrylienauthor.bsky.social @metastellar.bsky.social
Long Lost Friends interview with author Henry Lien
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Wow, it's the last Tuesday in April already. Time flies... This week: Honey's chaotic scheme to procure the Catalyst fails, inadvertently handing Kat a new lead. Fearing for Kat's safety, her captain sends her home for the day, but Kat has other plans. #TeamKat #SciF #Fantasy #BioTechThriller
The Catalyst Installment 16
I considered ditching Wov and walking, but traffic crept forward. I only needed to get past the next intersection for everything to open up. Still faster than walking. Then an explosive boom shook …
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This week, though Kat and Greg are closer to answers, continued roadblocks slow them down, and Kat's almost killed when Honey executes her plan. Trond E. Hildahl, who narrates the novel with me, coined #TeamKat. I love it and have decided I should integrate it into my posts. So Go #TeamKat!
The Catalyst Installment 15
Though Honey hadn’t known how grotesque Billings’ transformation would be, she’d assumed she’d need to hide her. She tied the cape around her long, swan-like neck, tucked the white wings close to t…
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This week, Kat returns to Blake Anderson's where she learns how the mutations are being spread. Read or listen to this week's installment at the link below. @metastellar.bsky.social @trondhildahl.bsky.social #SciFi #Fantasy #BioTechThriller #SpecFic
The Catalyst Installment 14
“I’m sorry, what? How do you download DNA?”
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It's Tuesday. When Kat is ordered back to Blake Anderson's for a new infraction, she finds Blake and Mimi have dramatically changed from the previous day. Does Blake have the answers she's been searching for? @metastellar.bsky.social @trondhildahl.bsky.social #SciFi #Fantasy #BioTechThriller
The Catalyst Installment 13
Mimi gave me a thorough once over, the kind of look that made me feel dirty. “Woof,” Mimi said.
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