Welcome! I am a Midwest-based short-story writer focusing on dark speculative tales (weird fiction, horror, and sci-fi). I also write literary fiction and a bit of humor.
Oh, and I write angsty, spicy romance novels as Fiona Embers (see Fiona’s website and Amazon author page). Second book of current series from Evernight Publishing came out in June 2025.
If you poke around this website, you will find:
- publications (short fiction, nonfiction, and even a little bit of poetry, much of it free to read)
- resources for short-fiction writers
- blog with publication news and the occasional craft essay
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My short fiction can be found in various magazines and anthologies (see Publications). Some of the anthology covers are below — aren’t they pretty? You can find them all through my Amazon author page.
Maura Yzmore 