L.E. Austen is new to the writing game. She published her first novel, The Holy Doves, in 2024 and it was an immediate hit. The plot revolves a young woman who is given a holy mission. Along the way, she is helped by the angel Gabriel and Inanna, God’s twin and pursued by Opus Christos, an organization dedicated to stopping her at all costs. L.E. is currently working on the sequel to this amazing first novel.
Watch the L.E. Austen Interview by Dr. Gabriella Kőrösi on Substack
The Holy Doves author L.E. Austen was recently interviewed by Dr. Gabriella Kőrösi, a publisher, author, writer, blogger, public health professional, and nurse. She holds a Masters Degree in Nursing and a Doctorate of Public Health Community Health.
Find L.E. Austen’s interview about The Holy Dove’s on Dr. Kőrösi’s Substack podcast at https://dancingelephants.substack.com/p/interview-with-le-austen-the-author
ou can also find it running every Monday night at midnight through the end of February of 2026 on Dr. Kőrösi’s YouTube Channel
Learn more about Dr. Kőrösi and Dancing Elephants Press on online at https://gabriellakorosi.org/
The Holy Doves emerges as a title to watch in 2025
Congratulations to L.E. Austen on her selection as a 2025 Featured Title on AmericanBookFest.com for her debut novel, The Holy Doves in the categories of Visionary Fiction, Women’s Fiction, Thriller & Adventure, New Age and Religious Fiction.
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L E Austen’s first effort is a hit!
When the Universe is filled with a brilliant flash of blinding light, Bria Tanaka and Joseph Pirelli have no idea that their lives are about to change in unimaginable ways. The light sets off a series of suspenseful events. The Guardians, who for centuries have been keeping track of The Holy Doves, female descendants of the First Messiah, set out to protect them, A fringe group of religious fanatics is also tracking down The Holy Doves to eliminate them and the danger they pose to the traditional Church.
The Holy Doves is a well researched historical novel that is captivating and a wild thrill ride. And this is just the beginning. L E is working on the follow up to this amazing first novel.
Check out these five star reviews!
Could not put this book down! Very well written and fun to read.
Riveting story that is hard to put down.
A very creative, surprising story. Fast paced with a lot of drama and a satisfying conclusion. There is high level tension in this fascinating novel. An amazing story from a first time author.
I loved The Holy Doves! The plot is intricate, and the ending is completely satisfying.
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Please Welcome new author L.E. Austen
Congratulations to L.E. Austen on the publication of her first novel, The Holy Doves. This will be the first book in a series. Jason’s Music Publishing was instrumental in getting her book formatted, edited and online in a matter of just a few weeks of its completion. It is available online in print and eBook formats on Amazon. Follow her online at https://www.facebook.com/theholydoves