Author & Poet
Kristen Bazen fell in love with the magic of writing in elementary school, and since then she’s been wrestling words into stories and poetry. Speculative fiction is her genre of choice, and she is currently pursuing traditional publishing for her debut novel, which won best fantasy in the 2026 Realm Makers Aurora Contest.
Free short story:
The Healer’s Apprentice
Would you heal someone who has wounded your heart?
Rominah, an aspiring healer with a heart for the small broken things, has at last finished her local apprenticeship. She travels to the capital city, hoping to train under Elsharron’s most notable physician, but along the way, her fledgling skills are deeply tested—along with her willingness to heal.
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Deep transformation.
Fierce hope amid aching wounds.
Beauty leaking from cracks of brokenness.
If these themes resonate with you, check out Kristen’s published works and current writing projects!
“To be enchanted by story is to be granted a deeper insight into reality.”
Stratford Caldecott