Something Magical This Way Comes.
Hello! Welcome to the world of Kari Luna, a place of interest and intrigue, words and whimsies, animals, alternate dimensions, and plenty of pep talks inspired by a dog. I write magical stories for kids, adults, and curious dreamers. I’m also a creative director, copywriter, promo gal, funny script creator, and a bit of a natural detective. So, come along! Just don’t forget your hat. Disguises are essential – and incredibly fun.
kari writes books!
Can a broken heart really break you? Is string theory the answer to everything?
Sophie Sophia is obsessed with music from the late eighties. She also has an eccentric physicist father who sometimes vanishes for days and sees things other people don’t see. But when he disappears for good and Sophie’s mom moves them from Brooklyn, New York, to Havencrest, Illinois, for a fresh start, things take a turn for the weird. Sophie starts seeing things, like marching band pandas, just like her dad.
Guided by Walt, a giant panda, and her new (human) friend named Finny, Sophie is determined to find her father and figure out her visions, once and for all. So she travels back to where it began – New York City and NYU’s Physics department. As she discovers more about her dad’s research on M-theory and her father himself, Sophie opens her eyes to the world’s infinite possibilities – and her heart to love.
Winner of the 2014 Oregon Book Award for Young Adult Literature
2013 Indies Next New Voices PicK
Bank Street College’s Best Books of 2014
Featured in Rookie Mag, Hello Giggles, Bitch Magazine, MTV.com and more.
Kari writes Essays
The Petey Sellers Secret Society
Be a part of the dog-friendly speakeasy where everyone’s a member! The Petey Sellers Secret Society is my Substack of monthly essayettes about life, animal communication, canine cancer, and the whimsical lessons I learn from my dog, Petey Sellers. They started out as pep talks for him, but turned out to be pep talks for all of us. Each comes with original awards and plenty of heart. Join us!
Branding, Advertising & Promo Consulting
Let’s make magic! Work with a whimsicologist.
Sure, I’m an author, but I’m also a creative director/copywriter/branding consultant who loves humor, big ideas, and anything that needs a script. I’ve been building worlds and writing words for clients for decades. I also help authors brand themselves and promote their books, give talks, and teach classes. Want to work together? Visit my alter ego! Or maybe it’s just me, in disguise.
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