I’m Tiana Lastra
A mom, wife, and full-time techy. You’ll see me behind a dim screen in a dark room most nights. I’m the writer awake with my characters deep into the night crafting tales. My stories and characters come to me through curiosity, discovery, and immersive imagination. I walk Realms with my characters, dark cosmos of the Void and the brightened coasts of Sola. The Realms and characters are given life on the page.
Story Connection
My series bloomed from a box of social pressure and expectations of women. I became curious on ancient religions and society. The Matriarchy. I began to image the Goddess and her daughters.
This is the spark of telling the story of one who serves the Goddess. A low-born woman, come from nothing and no one, in servitude to a powerful deity. Her story is of struggle, expectations with a Goddess-led sect, and her journey to overcome the powers above her.
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Throughout my life, I’ve overcome challenge after challenge.
I've struggled through the valleys of depression and anxiety. My debut novel follows Ithaca, a mid-30s woman who's already survived enough life to know she wants more than survival and obedience. We walk with her as she faces her darker parts and navigates the cruelty of the Realms. We watch as she clings to hope and love no matter how deep the valleys are.
In my life, mental health resources have been critical to my well-being.
Reading has always been a way to "carry on". Writing is a lifeline. And therapy has been life-saving. If you need mental health resource, please explore what is available to you: