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Bold heroines. Brutal aliens. One unforgettable bond.

About Lisa Clute

Lisa Clute is a full-time science fiction romance and cozy horror author who writes high-stakes stories filled with fiercely protective alien warriors, strong-willed heroines, and love that spans the universe. Her Abrauxian Brides series blends action, heart, and humor in a vividly imagined world where anything, especially romance, is possible.

She is also the creator of the beloved Haunted South series, a collection of cozy horror tales set in small-town Georgia, where front porches creak and the things that go bump in the night are just as likely to be friends as nightmares. Her anthology Monsters Under the Magnolias was named a finalist in the 2025 CIBA Awards for Collections and Anthologies, with winners to be announced in April 2026.

A former microbiologist who once traveled the globe, Lisa now creates alien worlds and haunted Southern streets from her home just northeast of Atlanta. Her work blends warmth, wonder, and just the right touch of eerie charm.

Lisa is a proud member of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association, the Horror Writers Association, Georgia Romance Writers, and the Atlanta Writers Club. She enjoys connecting with readers and fellow creatives at in-person events, including local writer’s groups and book signings.

When she’s not writing intense bonding scenes or wrangling fictional Frosthounds, she’s plotting her next interstellar adventure or ghostly tale, usually with tea in hand and a rescued Siamese cat or two supervising from her desk.

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Lisa's  collection, Monsters Under the Magnolias: Haints, Howls, and Hospitality in a Small Southern Town is currently a finalist in the 2025 CIBAs Collections and Anthologies category, which she considers a tremendous honor! Winners will be announced in April 2026!

Armed with a PhD in microbiology and a veterinary degree, she writes cozy horror set in haunted Southern towns and sci-fi romances in faraway galaxies. Her stories blend warmth, wonder, and spookiness to keep readers glancing over their shoulders and peeking under the bed before climbing in.

Expect cryptids who aren't what they seem, cursed antiques, and antagonists who have no idea who they are dealing with. She believes every monster deserves a redemption arc and every reader deserves a little magic and happy endings.

The shadows and cryptids in her world have an abundance of personality and southern charm.

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  • Preferred Genres: Sci-fi romance, horror, cozy horror, speculative fiction
  • Audience: Primarily adult readers who enjoy strong heroines, intense alien love stories, and emotionally rich worldbuilding
  • Willing to Appear On: Author panels, podcast interviews, book club Q&As, sci-fi and romance convention panels, bookstore events
  • Event Availability: Open to in-person or virtual events within the Southeast US or via Zoom
  • Media Kit Downloads Available: Author photo, high-res book covers, series reading order
  • Fun Fact: Lisa once hand-fed a mountain lion, once spilled a fresh glass of ice tea on a brand-new keyboard mid-sci-fi sex scene, and only regrets one.