Stella Atrium
Stella Atrium is an award-winning fantasy writer who presents otherworld stories about female protagonists. Although set in a fantasy world, the obstacles encountered are relatable to our lives today. How do women respond to the kinds of obstacles women encounter using the tools available to women?
Stella teaches at university in addition to online writing courses. She lives in Chicago, Illinois. Go CUBS!
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Stella teaches at university in addition to online writing courses. She lives in Chicago, Illinois. Go CUBS!
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SufferStone: Book I of the Dolvia Saga
fantasy, YA lit, coming-of-age, dystopia, space opera
On Dolvia the women of the savannah serve under the burka, but Kyle Le was denied that covering by tribal leaders. Only her gift of second sight and the mortgage on her father’s land protects her and her three sisters. Kyle Le meets Brian Miller, a Softcheeks who teaches her about offworld politics and accumulating wealth while she teaches him the words of power from Mekucoo. Working alongside the warrior Cyrus, they labor against the mining enterprise that robs the savannah of it mineral wealth and leaves the tribes with only the scarred and suffering land.
… an intriguing tale. The struggle to overcome oppression, to preserve a way of life, to maintain compassion in a cold and hateful conflict, is always interesting and involving … Atrium has a flair for creating and maintaining an atmosphere of mysticism and mystery … she stays true to the situation, never slipping out of the frame she has set.
-- Lisa DuMond, online reviewer of science fiction
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On Dolvia the women of the savannah serve under the burka, but Kyle Le was denied that covering by tribal leaders. Only her gift of second sight and the mortgage on her father’s land protects her and her three sisters. Kyle Le meets Brian Miller, a Softcheeks who teaches her about offworld politics and accumulating wealth while she teaches him the words of power from Mekucoo. Working alongside the warrior Cyrus, they labor against the mining enterprise that robs the savannah of it mineral wealth and leaves the tribes with only the scarred and suffering land.
… an intriguing tale. The struggle to overcome oppression, to preserve a way of life, to maintain compassion in a cold and hateful conflict, is always interesting and involving … Atrium has a flair for creating and maintaining an atmosphere of mysticism and mystery … she stays true to the situation, never slipping out of the frame she has set.
-- Lisa DuMond, online reviewer of science fiction
Amazon.com Barnes&Noble.com iUniverse
HeartStone: Book II of the Dolvia Saga
fantasy, YA lit, coming-of-age, dystopia, space opera
On Dolvia’s unforgiving savannah, a chance meeting between stubborn and surefooted Dr. Greensboro, an Earth-born research doctor, and the abandoned boy soldier Karlyhi sets into motion a series of events that change the tribal structure, even as Dr. Greensboro’s efforts may increase the opportunities for the veiled women of one tribe.
When Dr. Greensboro catches Karlyhi abusing Brianna, an orphan who is used by everybody but valued by nobody, the doctor is forced to banish Karlyhi from her bush clinic. How could she foresee that Karlyhi and Brianna will turn against her colonial mindset, no matter how hard she tries to prove that she labors for their best interests?
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On Dolvia’s unforgiving savannah, a chance meeting between stubborn and surefooted Dr. Greensboro, an Earth-born research doctor, and the abandoned boy soldier Karlyhi sets into motion a series of events that change the tribal structure, even as Dr. Greensboro’s efforts may increase the opportunities for the veiled women of one tribe.
When Dr. Greensboro catches Karlyhi abusing Brianna, an orphan who is used by everybody but valued by nobody, the doctor is forced to banish Karlyhi from her bush clinic. How could she foresee that Karlyhi and Brianna will turn against her colonial mindset, no matter how hard she tries to prove that she labors for their best interests?
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StrikeStone: Book III of the Dolvia Saga
fantasy, YA lit, coming-of-age, dystopia, space opera
“StrikeStone is a sci-fi masterpiece. Imagine a small planet just slightly removed from our own and accessible via wormhole with two moons, a rich savannah, and a ritualistic culture — and you have Dolvia. One need not read the first two novels to appreciate the beauty and elegance of Atrium’s new world in StrikeStone, but reading the novel certainly made this reader want to pick up the previous two.
The plot has everything a reader could want. Action, adventure, humor, romance… Atrium’s beautifully descriptive style sweeps us up and carries us into this new world. We are invested. We need to know what happens next.” --Rabid Readers Reviews
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Sample StrikeStone: Book III of the Dolvia Saga
“StrikeStone is a sci-fi masterpiece. Imagine a small planet just slightly removed from our own and accessible via wormhole with two moons, a rich savannah, and a ritualistic culture — and you have Dolvia. One need not read the first two novels to appreciate the beauty and elegance of Atrium’s new world in StrikeStone, but reading the novel certainly made this reader want to pick up the previous two.
The plot has everything a reader could want. Action, adventure, humor, romance… Atrium’s beautifully descriptive style sweeps us up and carries us into this new world. We are invested. We need to know what happens next.” --Rabid Readers Reviews
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Sample StrikeStone: Book III of the Dolvia Saga
Seven Beyond
fantasy
Dr. Meenins has recurring dreams that are his memory turning. He resists facing his guilty acts from eight centuries ago. Linda Deemer of his race of Longists is sent to help him step through painful memories of last companions.
Travel companions help Dr. Meenins confront his dreams while haunted by wispy memories of faraway places and alien races. The reader is treated to his past adventures on other worlds where Christopher Meenins escapes assassins of a blood feud and gathers followers to find the new homeworld.
A quest novel that, in broader terms, is a cautionary tale with many tongue-in-cheek references to true human nature and injustices of contemporary society. Similar to Cloud Atlas or Sense 8.
Amazon.com
Dr. Meenins has recurring dreams that are his memory turning. He resists facing his guilty acts from eight centuries ago. Linda Deemer of his race of Longists is sent to help him step through painful memories of last companions.
Travel companions help Dr. Meenins confront his dreams while haunted by wispy memories of faraway places and alien races. The reader is treated to his past adventures on other worlds where Christopher Meenins escapes assassins of a blood feud and gathers followers to find the new homeworld.
A quest novel that, in broader terms, is a cautionary tale with many tongue-in-cheek references to true human nature and injustices of contemporary society. Similar to Cloud Atlas or Sense 8.
Amazon.com
