About the Author

An American Writer & Poet based in Queensland, Australia.

Her weird fiction has appeared in Eye to the Telescope, Nocturne Magazine, Small Wonders, and several anthologies. She's currently querying Natural Neon, a gritty, cyberpunk speculative fic, and working on a new horror project. Sound interesting? Contact her for more information!

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News & Updates

September 2026

Recent Honorable Mentions

I'm thrilled to announce that two of my stories have received recognition in this year's Writers of the Future contest! "Chuck Dyer's Hard-Won Secrets to Gardening on the Final Frontier" earned an Honorable Mention in the 2nd Quarter, and "My Late Husband Would've Hated This" received a Silver Honorable Mention in the 3rd Quarter. It's an honor to be recognized among such talented writers, and this validation keeps me motivated as I continue querying and creating.

May 2026

Small Wonders issue 35 cover

"A Fine Powder" is now available at Small Wonders!

This is an absolute dream for me! Small Wonders was one of the magazines that inspired me to write speculative poetry. So if you have a minute, please check out their new issue. Best read when your hungry or surviving in a post apocalyptic world. You can check it out here.

"St. Anthony's Fire" has been published in Pharmacopeia Obscura!

A huge thank you to JayHenge Publishing for accepting my story into their anthology. It's available now on Amazon. This one is a favorite of mine because it's historical Sci-Fi! If you pick up a copy and enjoy the collection, please leave a review!

Querying Natural Neon

I have some new eyes reviewing my opening chapters. Seeking out rep is a long, ego-shattering process, but we keep moving forward. If you are interested in beta reading Natural Neon, reach out! In the meantime, if you like videos, boy do I have one for you!

Watch the book trailer →

Publications

A portfolio of my work.

2026


  • "St. Anthony's Fire" — JayHenge Publishing, Pharmacopeia Obscura Read
  • "A Fine Powder" — Small Wonders, Issue 35 Read

2025


  • "The Worm-Gitter" — Altitude Press, Gen X Flash Fiction Anthology Read
  • "The Shedding" — Nocturne Magazine Read

2024


  • "Rainbows Over Booroong’pah" — Australian Wildlife Magazine Read
  • "The Escape of Captain Thunderbolt From Cockatoo Island" — Eye to the Telescope Read
  • "Salty Fingers" — Witcraft (publication now closed)

Awards & Recognition

2026


  • "Chuck Dyer’s Hard-Won Secrets to Gardening on the Final Frontier" — Writers of the Future - 2nd Quarter Honorable Mention (unpublished) Announcement
  • "My Late Husband Would've Hated This" — Writers of the Future - 3rd Quarter Silver Honorable Mention (unpublished) Announcement

2025


  • "Cassowary" — Cabonne Open Writing Competition 2025 Winner Read
  • "The Flesh We Keep" — Parsec Short Story Contest, Third Place (unpublished) Announcement
  • "Lafaek" — Book Links Short Story Competition, Shortlisted (unpublished) Announcement

2024


  • "Walmart, St Augustine, Florida" — Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest, Semi-finalist (unpublished)
  • "maternal excavation" — Clinton F. Larson Poetry Contest, Finalist Announcement
  • "a poem about chaos" — Kingston Arts Centre, Artz Blitz, Honourable Mention Announcement

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