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4. Thief, Witch, and Liar by Emmarayn Redding
5. Steal the Morrow by Jenelle Leanne Schmidt
6. The Gates of Yoffa by J. Brandon Barnes
7. Reyuul's Redemption by David Liberto
8. Dragon Ripples by Kez Sharrow
9. Freedom Rings by Rachel Keith
10. The Lattice Scheme by A.L. Lieske
11. Burning Rose by Hope Ann
12. King's Sword by Grace MacPherson
13. Sonji by Jessica A. Tanner
14. The Door by Catherine McDaugale
15. All the Wild Hearts: A Red Riding Hood Retelling by J.M. Hackman
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17. The Last Noel: Reuben's Story by Darlene Bocek
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22. Etania's Worth by M.H. Elrich
23. Starganauts by C.E. Stone
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A.L. Lieske

A. L. Lieske, based in Wyoming though not a cowgirl by any means, has long held a love for mystery, especially the timeless works of Agatha Christie, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and Carolyn Keene. A devoted admirer of Dickens as well, she finds inspiration in stories that explore the complexities of human nature.Lieske holds an Associate’s degree in Health Science and a Bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Science, with an emphasis on human development and relationships.Outside of writing, she enjoys working out, home renovation projects, and sampling unusual snacks. Above all, she loves Christmas and the sense of wonder and joy it brings.

Q & A

Does A. stand for Azure?

No. It does not stand for Alma, or Angel either. I go by A. L. Lieske as an author for private and personal reasons, many of which will be discussed in the podcast, but also because it just sounds cool.

What inspired the Unseen Operative series?

Honestly, that is a loaded and difficult question to answer. A mix of many things. As I have said in podcasts, I am not as much of a fiction reader as one might think. Yes, I have always loved and been profoundly inspired by the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Carolyn Keene, Agatha Christie, and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (which authors are whom I base my standard of quality writing), but I was never really out to be an author, not of fiction anyways. I love writing deep reflections on life, human development, humanity, and theology. Even have a blog for it. Really, I think it came down to always having fascinating dreams mixed with an inherent desire to discuss the deeper things of life in a relatable, fun, and relevant way to reach a greater audience. Maybe that is it, not sure. I can say I literally just started typing one day and was surprised I could do fiction well. From there, I let God handle it.
I will certainly say the characters and circumstances are based on real individuals whom I have known or been influenced by in some way. The experiences are explored as well. The dialogue has come from a mix of what God puts in my heart or head at random hours, profound thoughts from my non-fiction studies, or things I have heard others say.

What is your process of writing the dreams?

All the dreams in the Unseen Operative series are based directly or loosely on real dreams. Many of these have been recurring dreams during my youth, and others have been more recent. For the recent ones, I literally wake up, say my morning prayers, then email myself the dream I just had. I keep a running document of my dreams and insert, then tweak them ever so slightly as needed.

Which people do you choose to base your characters on?

If you have ever been in my life, even briefly, there is a high chance a part of you will end up in the series. No one is safe, haha!
Coworkers, acquaintances, former classmates, influencers, friends, and a few family members.Yes, all my characters are based on real individuals. However, they are not all singular individuals.
Let me give an example:
Chief Odyessa Habernacke has an appearance based on my former internship director and the mother of a childhood friend. Her mannerism is based on a girl I knew in High School band, who ironically also had curly hair, but her surname is based on a former boss.As it currently stands, only two characters (Agent Foltz in the Lattice Scheme, and Crystal Biedron in the second book (spoilers!!!) are based on a singular individual in full.
No, none of the characters is singularly based on me. Azure has many similar tastes to me, but otherwise no. I would say the "closest" character there is to me would be Alma Morales, and even that is a stretch. I am not half that cool.

How many books will be in the unseen operative series?

Currently, there will be at least four books in the Unseen Operative series. I am well aware of many plot points through the third. It could go longer, not sure yet. I am discovering it all the same as you.What is exciting is the different major themes occurring in each.
In the Lattice Scheme, we see a heavy theme of accountability, ethics, justice, mercy, and mistakes.Book two will focus on the conditions of the human mind: our ideas, beliefs about self, value, belonging, and trust.
The third will have a heavy focus on the heart, of love vs. betrayal.

As A Christian Author, How do you see god's hand in your work?

In recording that episode (On accountability, Major Theme of the Lattice Scheme part 1) and actually the entire Lattice Scheme book, I have seen God's grace.
Because I don't naturally automatically see that way, the ways I write, the charitable and profound depths I speak and write that are. On a regular day, by myself, I'm judgmental, bitter, broody, and I like easy like anyone else.It is He who puts the conviction in my heart and opens my eyes to see and learn.The truth is, 90 percent of the Lattice Scheme wasn't me writing. I tried to write it without Him and I utterly failed for half a year. But when I let Him speak words to my heart and mind and let him control the plot, the book was written.
I had NO idea of the plot, to be honest. I didn't. I wanted to try writing a mystery and got to the fourth or fifth chapter by merit of my repetitive dreams and ideas in me since childhood. I had the idea but not the order, not the details, not the interwoven story.But after letting God write it with me, I would be writing a portion and pondering, and He would suddenly connect the dots for me. Or I would be I the middle of exercise, eating, etc, and it would just pop onto me with this sudden realization and strong comprehension of exactly what fit where and why. Did I design the parallels between Isabel and Azure? No. I didn't design any of the characters ' stories. I based the characters on the individuals He put into my heart and mind and He wove how their stories interconnected. I have no outline for the Lattice Scheme that matches it remotely. I can show you where I first thought it would go, and it would make you cringe. Nothing remotely what it was.While I have an outline for the second, I can tell you it's still been a process of Him redirecting, changing, and weaving it as needed. Especially this latter part, and I am well aware He will have me revamp over half of it in the editing process because he needs me to break again and again to be humble and refine this the way it needs to be.The topics we discuss in the podcast are of interest to me, but not by my design. He has been teaching me these things in observation and writing.
What book inspired me to be an author? None. God did and does through people, prayer, experience, and constant construction.
I believe , no I know this is a powerful book, a 5-star book, because I didn't write it. God did through me. His work is superior to my own. That's why it's shocking to anyone who knows me that I wrote fiction at all. I don't write fiction. I read very little fiction compared to my youth. I don't resonate with fiction despite my vibrant imagination. I'm a movie and TV show kinda gal from time to time but mostly a hard-core nonfiction student of health studies, humanities, relationship science, human development, and theology.What it comes down to, my being an author, it's all Him. I am just a vessel with some experience which He has seen fit to do it with, and it is HUMBLING, EXILARATING, and FUN.