Conquering a creative endeavor has proven to be one of the most challenging feats any visionary can accomplish. True enough, one must have the courage to face tens of thousands of other brilliant individuals and know exactly what to do to stand out and make an impact. Such is the case with author Kali Metis who has written a new novel, Cure. With its mystical flair and fresh storyline, the book keeps readers and fans on their toes.
In an interview, Kali Metis, whose real name is Lisa Kastner, shared what CURE is all about. According to the author, her recent book looks into the life of Luna Auber, an inquisitive soul who seeks to uncover the truth behind her brother’s alleged suicide. As she investigates the clues that he left, she goes on an adventure to Sweden and unravels their connection to a female Viking warrior named Birke. Then, one discovery after another, she learns that her heritage could be traced back to that of shapeshifters or lycanthropes.
“With CURE, Kali Metis reinvents the usual werewolf novel in the most compelling and terrifying way and brings a new heroine to the table,” remarked Jonathan Maberry, a New York Times bestselling author.
Aside from being a brilliant author, Kali Metis is also acknowledged as the esteemed founder and executive editor of Running Wild Press. At its core, her company aims to address the industry gap that often makes it difficult for a lot of authors to get published. In an effort to facilitate success for aspirants and dreamers, she took it upon herself to create an avenue that would pave the way for more opportunities and possibilities. “I created Running Wild when my husband asked me what seemed to be a crazy question during our first date,” she revealed. “After I complained that I knew tons of brilliant authors who couldn’t get published and I didn’t understand why, he responded by suggesting I start my own company. And I figured, heck, why not?”
As someone who has always been passionate about helping others, Lisa Kastner then established RIZE, a publishing company that prioritizes great genre stories written by underrepresented groups.
As a result of her significant contributions to the publishing industry, Lisa Kastner was able to make her way to some of the most prestigious lists, such as Yahoo Finance’s Top 10 Entrepreneurs to Watch in 2021 and New York Weekly’s Top Ten Females to Watch in 2021. In addition, her enterprise was named in LA Wire’s Top 10 Businesses to Watch in 2021. She has also been nominated to Forbes’ Next 1000, a list of American self-funded entrepreneurs who continue to thrive during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Proving to be unstoppable at her game, Lisa Kastner intends to reach greater heights and continue inspiring other go-getters along the way. Heavily determined to create a long-lasting impact with her flourishing career, she wants to show everyone that anything is possible for those who are dauntless in the pursuit of their dreams.
