Welcome! I am a Midwest-based short-story writer focusing on dark and speculative tales (weird fiction, horror, and sci-fi). I also write literary fiction and a bit of humor.
Oh, and I write angsty, steamy romance novels as Fiona Embers. You can check out Fiona’s website or visit her Amazon author page. Her first novel came out in March 2024. I hear it’s very good! 😁
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 