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L.E. Torres.

I'm a Peruvian-born sci‑fi author who writes space operas steeped in Latin American culture and grounded in real science. Subscribe to my newsletter for free access to my latest short stories, as well as updates on my upcoming books.

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From Heaven to Belfast to Peru, and the Entropy of Trust

Hello, fellow travelers, There's a strange alchemy that happens sometimes when you're a writer. You sit down to relax watching a Netflix show about three women investigating their former classmate's death in Northern Ireland, and somewhere along the way your brain starts finding parallels between what you're seeing and a brutal revolutionary movement in 1980s Peru. And then, almost before you realize it, those lines are running straight through the novels you're writing. That's where I've...

Hey there, travelers! Hope this finds you well and reading something fantastic. I’ve got some exciting updates from my corner of the nearby star neighborhood, so let’s dive in! 🚀 Thorn of Concordia Update The big news: copyediting begins next month! We’re getting closer to launch, and I couldn’t be more excited. Even better? The first chapter has already been through copyediting, and you can read it RIGHT NOW. It’s included at the back of the First Among Liars short story PDF/ePub (if you...

Hey there, Happy Saturday! Hope you're having a good one. I wanted to give you a quick update on what's been happening with Thorn of Concordia, the new book—and share some thoughts on the recent Project Hail Mary movie that's been on my mind. Thorn of Concordia: The Cover Hunt Continues This month, I dove headfirst into drafting the cover for the book. It's a tricky balance: I want something that screams "space opera" while still signaling that this isn't just laser battles and starship porn....