Maidensong harmony power…go live!
For generations, Earth has been protected by a secret global organization of magical girls, working in the shadows to defend the innocent from supernatural threats. Now, magical girls are coming out into the light, led by five queer girls from Portland, Oregon.
This is a world of heroic girls, magical songs, and the power of empathy and kindness…the world of a band called Magica Riot!
Magica Riot and the larger Maidensong Magica universe are the creation of author Kara Buchanan. On this site, you can learn more about the universe and the characters, browse the full-length novels that form the central story of Magica Riot as well as the short stories and novellas that add new perspectives to the world, and find links to follow the action on social media!
Buy books & short stories here!
No AI, Ever - 100% Human-Made
Every one of my books and stories, and all art used on them, and all audio versions of them, are 100% human-made. Absolutely zero Generative AI was used in their creation, and I will never use such tools in any of my work. Guaranteed.
Latest Site Updates:
- December 20, 2025 - The audiobook of Magica Riot: Full Bloom is now available on Itch.io and coming soon to other stores!
- November 22, 2025 - Added a bunch of new purchase options for the physical versions of both Magica Riot and Magica Riot: Full Bloom.
- November 17, 2025 - Magica Riot: Full Bloom is now available in ebook and print! Audiobook coming next!
- November 5, 2025 - Ebook pre-orders for Magica Riot: Full Bloom are now open! Print pre-orders coming soon!
- October 22, 2025 - Unveiled the cover art for Magica Riot: Full Bloom
- October 12, 2025 - Did some work updating the site and preparing pages for the release of Magica Riot: Full Bloom
- June 24, 2025 - Added the new Audio Edition of Jade Evergreen and the Perils of Polybius
- June 9, 2025 - Added Apple Books as a retailer for Jade Evergreen and the Perils of Polybius
- June 8, 2025 - Added Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Smashwords, and Vivlio as retailers for Jade Evergreen and the Perils of Polybius
- May 25, 2025 - Added Amazon as a retailer for Jade Evergreen and the Perils of Polybius
- May 22, 2025 - Officially launched the new novelette Jade Evergreen and the Perils of Polybius to Itch.io!
- April 15, 2025 - Added Always Here Books in Portland, Oregon for the physical edition of Magica Riot
- April 6, 2025 - Added Hoopla as a retailer for the audiobook edition of Magica Riot
- March 10, 2025 - Completely redesigned the entire site! You're looking at it now!