In this episode of Lead with Storytelling, I sit down with Karina Fabian—a multi-genre writer whose work spans science fiction, fantasy, devotional writing, and comedic storytelling. From dragons and nuns in space to the discipline of writing through doubt, Karina shares how stories become a form of connection, meaning, and even joy.

We explore how humor sharpens storytelling, how speculative fiction opens up deeper moral questions, and why writing might just be a conversation—across time—with your reader.

✨ Episode Highlights

🐉 How a dragon detective was born from improv comedy

🎭 The surprising link between stand-up comedy and storytelling craft

🌌 Writing “nuns in space” and building believable speculative worlds

✍🏽 Why writing is really about communication and connection

📚 Turning writing workshops into practical, accessible books

💡 Finding meaning in the stories we tell—and the ones we almost don’t share

🔗 Show Notes & Links

🌐 Karina Fabian’s Website

👉 https://karinafabian.com

📖 The Writer Boost Series

👉 https://karinafabian.com/writeboost

📘 Persevere in Your Writing (Book 1 – out March 2)

Part of the Writer Boost series focused on staying consistent and overcoming doubt.

🎓 Live Class: Publishing on Amazon (KDP Demo)

👉 https://www.bigmarker.com/catholic-writers-conferences/ask-an-expert-kdp-with-karina-fabian

💲 $25 | FREE for Catholic Writers Guild members (check #member-bennies for coupon)

🖊️ Catholic Writers Guild

👉 https://catholicwritersguild.com

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