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Quiet Writers December 2023 features ten pieces by seven authors, some following the optional theme of "Beginnings and Endings"
It contains nine poems and one short story, as well as a "meet the author" section.
Contents:
1. Night Sky Wishes by Jake Graham
2. Incline and All by Hiram Larew
3. Airplane Mode by Keen Nodine
4. Alien by Shane Blackheart
5. The Rocking Chair by Jessica Murage
6. Doors of Life by Jake Graham
7. my mother by Sebastian J. Restivo
8. Broken by Keen Nodine
9. The Goose and the Cauldron by Kavai Masei
10. Endings by Jake Graham
Meet the Authors
Shane Blackheart
Shane is a disabled nonbinary author of dark queer fiction. They have been writing since they were seven years old, and they haven’t stopped since.
Writing quickly became a way to escape from reality while dealing with early trauma, and it has helped them understand and cope with several mental illnesses they were diagnosed with throughout life. They’ve since used their writing to help raise awareness for misunderstood and stigmatized mental illnesses, but they also enjoy writing stories that make people think differently about societal norms we’re often raised with, such as gender, sexuality, and spirituality. They want to spread the message that it’s okay to be different.
Shane lives in Ohio with their two cat sons.
Shane’s website: https://shaneblackheart.com
Jake Graham
Jake is an Australian writer mostly known for his poetry.
Two of his contributions to this edition can be found in his first poetry book, The Flowers Never Really Grew (2021). Night Sky Wishes can be found in his third poetry book, The Colours Started Shining Through (2023)
You can find him on most socials as jakegreyxx, but he is mostly active on Instagram, Threads, and TikTok, and can be found rambling about books and writing on Substack.
Jake is also working on a collection of short stories, due to release in March 2024.
A lot of his work features themes such as autism, trans issues, LGBTQIA+, and trauma.
Jake’s website: https://jakegreyxx.carrd.co/
Hiram Larew
Larew’s poems appear widely. His latest collection, Patchy Ways, was published by CyberWit in 2023. www.HiramLarewPoetry.com and www.PoetryXHunger.com
You can also follow Hiram on Twitter.
Kavai Masei
Kavai Masei’s contribution to this edition of Quiet Writers is a poem, The Goose and the Cauldron.
Their poem, May I Rest In Blue Compost, can be found in the June 2023 edition of Quiet Writers.
Kavai lives in Australia with 89 ducks and almost as many unfinished writing projects.
You can find their book reviews, fiction analysis, and essays on their Substack blog, Kavai’s Library, and all their social media at https://kavaimasei.carrd.co
Jessica Murage
Jessica Murage is an emerging author based in Nairobi, Kenya. Her passion for storytelling reflects her deep connection to diverse cultures, infusing her work with rich and vibrant experiences. Jessica's dedication to her craft fuels her pursuit of creating compelling tales that resonate globally.
You can follow Jessica on Twitter.
Keen Nodine
Keen is a genderfluid poet who uses she/he/they pronouns.
You can find Keen’s poems in Love & Lost, a book of poetry talking about the battles dealing with an eating disorder, addiction, relationship trauma, and family matters.
You can follow Keen on Instagram.
Sebastian J. Restivo
Sebastian is a very busy person and writes poetry on the side as he experiences his life. Some of their featured works may be from past phases of his life. He is a 22-year-old transmasc nonbinary person living in the big city for the first time;
experiencing queer love and life.
You can follow Sebastian on Instagram.
Thank you for your support, and a special thanks to our contributing authors for making this project happen, and for all their hard work.
Thank you so much for including me 💜