“Light Weaver” is a NEST Finalist!

A little celebratory news. 🙂  Light Weaver was named a finalist in the NEST (National Excellence in Storytelling) contest, placing second in the Young Adult category. I’m thrilled and grateful!

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Fantasy as a Mirror

Photo by Ericka Su00e1nchez on Pexels.com I was nearly five the first time I learned that words could make people disappear. It was a beautiful spring evening in 1974, an ordinary weekday in our apartment in Yerevan. My grandmother and I sat at the small table on our fourth-floor balcony watching our neighbors on the street below go about their evening rituals, some children still playing outside by the mulberry tree.

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Author Interview on Jolene’s Books and Writers Talk

A few months ago I was fortunate to have been interviewed by Jolene MacFadden of Jolene's Books and Writers Talk. She asked some really great questions. Here's the link to the Spotify Podcast:

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Being an Armenian Voice in Fantasy Literature

Photo by Luna Joie on Pexels.com The email sits in my inbox for three days before I can bring myself to respond. A reader has written to thank me for Light Weaver, saying it's the first time they've seen Armenian culture represented in fantasy. Their words fill me with joy and terror in equal measure. Joy because I've succeeded in creating something meaningful.

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Lost (and found) in Translation

Mt. Ararat Photo by Leyla Helvaci on Pexels.com There are moments when I sit at my computer, fingers hovering over the keyboard, searching for an English word that simply doesn't exist. How do you translate the Armenian word, "մարդկայինություն" (mardkayinutyun), into a fantasy novel? The closest English equivalent might be "humanity" or "humaneness," but it carries deeper layers, a profound sense of what it means to be truly, compassionately human in a way that embraces both individual dignity and collective responsibility.

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Light Weaver Audiobook is Here! 🎧

I'm thrilled to announce that Light Weaver is now available as an audiobook! After months of work, I'm so proud to share this new way to experience Satya's story. This project has been a labor of love, and I'm grateful to the incredible team who brought it to life. The Team Behind the Audio Narrated by Erin Evans-Walker From the first audition, I knew Erin was the perfect voice for this story.

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The Finding Fantasy Reads Podcast features my short story, “The Ash Maker’s Gift”

"The Ash Maker's Gift" will be featured on the "Finding Fantasy Reads" podcast!

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Light Weaver

Check out this great listen on Audible.com. When eighteen-year-old relic thief Satya steals an ancient resurrection artifact from the Golden King, she uncovers his dark secret: he's a puppet to a soul...

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✨ Light Weaver Audiobook Cover Reveal ✨

I'm thrilled to share the audiobook cover for Light Weaver, created by the incredibly talented Armenian artist Luisa Galstyan. She brought to life the fairytale aesthetic I envisioned for this story rooted in Armenian mythology. 🎧 I'm also super excited about the narration! Erin Evans-Walker spent months bringing Satya's journey to life, and the result is absolutely stunning. Her emotional delivery captured Satya's voice perfectly—every moment of fear, determination, and heartbreak.

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Explore Works by FCRW Authors

See the published works by the amazing authors of the First Coast Romance Writers, my local writing group! CS Bennett - The Allure of Roses - Leah Miles - Baby ConSEALed - Vickey Wollan - Her Mentor's Revenge - Maggie FitzRoy - Never on Monday - Melody Johnson - Sight Beyond the Sun - E.A. Dicer- 

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A Search for Belonging

Photo by Jou00e3o Bomfim Junior on Pexels.com Growing up, the question "Where are you from?" used to leave me speechless. Not because I didn't know the answer, but because I had too many answers and none of them felt complete. One particular memory replays in my mind like a movie stuck on repeat. It’s Saturday evening, and my family and I are at another Armenian cultural gathering.

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Between Worlds: Why I write the Stories I Needed

Photo by Paylak Araqelyan on Pexels.com I still remember the first time I found a book with an Armenian character in my local library. I was maybe twelve, scanning the shelves like I always did, not really expecting anything as I flipped through pages of books that looked interesting. Then it happened. I saw that name—unmistakably Armenian—and my heart actually jumped.

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Free Bonus Content for Readers of Light Weaver

Download Dive deeper into the world of Light Weaver with this exclusive bonus content featuring a detailed map, character profiles, glossary, three deleted scenes, and book club discussion questions. Perfect for readers who want to explore more of the story world. Available free to all Light Weaver readers.

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Light Weaver

A young adult fantasy fairytale rooted in Armenian mythology “A rich tapestry of epic storytelling that will leave you wanting more.” ~ J.C. Cervantes, New York Times bestselling author of The Storm Runner series When eighteen-year-old relic thief Satya steals an ancient resurrection artifact from the Golden King, she uncovers his dark secret: he’s a puppet to a soul-harvesting sorcerer who is building an undead army—one that includes her fallen family.

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More Than Just a Meal: Food as Storytelling Magic

Photo by ENESFu0130LM on Pexels.com When I'm building a fantasy world, I love discovering all the various cultural details that can bring a story to life. One of my absolute favorites is food. There's something magical about how a simple meal can reveal so much about characters, cultures, and the world they inhabit. In Light Weaver, I wove Armenian culinary traditions throughout the entire tale.

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Book Review For Light Weaver by Debut Florida Author Lusine Torossian | Jolenes Books and More

Book Review For Light Weaver by Debut Florida Author Lusine Torossian. Magic, mythology, and the weight of legacy entwine in Lusine Torossian’s LightWeaver—a stunning fantasy adventure

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Reading Between the Grounds

Armenian Coffee Divination Across Generations The memory is as clear as yesterday. The dark grounds swirl at the bottomof my cup as I brush a thumb over them, just as my mother taught me. Ourkitchen is filled with the rich aroma of Armenian coffee, that distinctive scentthat has always meant home, comfort, and moments of connection. I turn…

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BOOK SIGNING EVENT

Preorder LINK (if you would like to pick up "light weaver" at the event)

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Book Review For Light Weaver by Debut Florida Author Lusine Torossian | Jolenes Books and More

Book Review For Light Weaver by Debut Florida Author Lusine Torossian. Magic, mythology, and the weight of legacy entwine in Lusine Torossian’s LightWeaver—a stunning fantasy adventure

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Discover Light Weaver: Armenian Mythology Reimagined in a Young Adult Fantasy Adventure

Light Weaver Launches Wednesday, May 28, 2025! Light Weaver draws deeply from Armenian mythology, reimagining ancient figures from fairytales and folklore. This coming-of-age fantasy-adventure follows a young woman who embarks on a deadly quest to save her family. On her journey, she must transcend personal and cultural trauma to discover the resilience woven into her spirit by generations of female ancestors.

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Through Our Mothers’ Eyes

Deposit Photos: Young woman muse with creative body art and hairdo Strength passes from parent to child, and in our patriarchal society, it passes from mother to daughter like a sacred inheritance, but so does the shadow of trauma. For Armenians, like many other cultures, this legacy is both a blessing and burden carried forward through time. It flows through our blood, whispered in lullabies and shared over coffee cups filled with grounds that tell our fortunes.

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Through Our Mothers’ Eyes

Deposit Photos: Young woman muse with creative body art and hairdo Strength passes from parent to child, and in our patriarchal society, it passes from mother to daughter like a sacred inheritance, but so does the shadow of trauma. For Armenians, like many other cultures, this legacy is both a blessing and burden carried forward through time. It flows through our blood, whispered in lullabies and shared over coffee cups filled with grounds that tell our fortunes.

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