Recovering academic, former filmmaker, current genetic genealogist. I write speculative fiction for all ages. Stories in Haven Spec, Apex, Cast of Wonders, and more! Viable Paradise 2022 alum. My MG fantasy DAUGHTER OF SPIDERS coming Spring 2028!https://bsky.app/profile/valeriekwrites.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/valeriekwrites.bsky.social/post/3mxwkodpwsk2tDoes the state of one’s soul not affect the state of the world? [contains quote post or other embedded content]15 Oct 2026 17:12 +0000at://did:plc:id6dcjme2d5mmckfae7ewrpg/app.bsky.feed.post/3mxwkodpwsk2thttps://bsky.app/profile/valeriekwrites.bsky.social/post/3mwwhw6jv4s2mHooray for new stories! So excited to read Alex! [contains quote post or other embedded content]02 Oct 2026 22:58 +0000at://did:plc:id6dcjme2d5mmckfae7ewrpg/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwwhw6jv4s2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/valeriekwrites.bsky.social/post/3mnphf4cex22kSuch a fun night! If you ever get the chance to see Chuck Tingle, DO IT! [contains quote post or other embedded content]07 Jun 2026 15:13 +0000at://did:plc:id6dcjme2d5mmckfae7ewrpg/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnphf4cex22khttps://bsky.app/profile/valeriekwrites.bsky.social/post/3mnnxoeczj22gI met @chucktingle.bsky.social tonight and forgot to tell him how much my nerd heart loved all the statistics in LUCKY DAY, but I did tell him I’m writing a book on deadline and now I have to finish so I can thank him in the acknowledgments. What a kind and generous human. Love is real!07 Jun 2026 00:59 +0000at://did:plc:id6dcjme2d5mmckfae7ewrpg/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnnxoeczj22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/valeriekwrites.bsky.social/post/3micefgcuws2aIf we’re talking 80s music then definitely Everybody Wants to Rule the World by Tears for Fears https://youtu.be/aGCdLKXNF3w?si=0zw7vGLJ0Ddv6ESc [contains quote post or other embedded content]30 Mar 2026 19:09 +0000at://did:plc:id6dcjme2d5mmckfae7ewrpg/app.bsky.feed.post/3micefgcuws2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/valeriekwrites.bsky.social/post/3mic4qlfwkk2sWhy did I think this was some weird Easter costume at first glance? 😂 [contains quote post or other embedded content]30 Mar 2026 16:52 +0000at://did:plc:id6dcjme2d5mmckfae7ewrpg/app.bsky.feed.post/3mic4qlfwkk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/valeriekwrites.bsky.social/post/3mi7is3ow7s2cGoing to start calling sapphic fantasy “nomantasy” 😂 [contains quote post or other embedded content]29 Mar 2026 15:50 +0000at://did:plc:id6dcjme2d5mmckfae7ewrpg/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi7is3ow7s2chttps://bsky.app/profile/valeriekwrites.bsky.social/post/3m7sndo6bg22eSo excited to finally announce this! [contains quote post or other embedded content]12 Dec 2025 17:45 +0000at://did:plc:id6dcjme2d5mmckfae7ewrpg/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7sndo6bg22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/valeriekwrites.bsky.social/post/3loc77dh3dc2yOne of my former cohort mates is looking to interview people who miss Vine for their dissertation. If you’re one of those people and have time, let them know! It even pays a little! tinyurl.com/vinestudy03 May 2025 20:41 +0000at://did:plc:id6dcjme2d5mmckfae7ewrpg/app.bsky.feed.post/3loc77dh3dc2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/valeriekwrites.bsky.social/post/3lhjbpmpzl22sMy story, “What the Crows Know” from the October issue of Worlds of Possibility is recommended in the January issue of @locusmag.bsky.social! https://locusmag.com/2025/02/short-fiction-reviews-by-charles-payseur/06 Feb 2025 14:18 +0000at://did:plc:id6dcjme2d5mmckfae7ewrpg/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhjbpmpzl22shttps://bsky.app/profile/valeriekwrites.bsky.social/post/3lge3ertkcc2f🤯 Thrilled to discover that my flash story “What the Crows Know” in the October 2024 issue Worlds of Possibility made this list! @omgjulia.bsky.social [contains quote post or other embedded content]22 Jan 2025 19:16 +0000at://did:plc:id6dcjme2d5mmckfae7ewrpg/app.bsky.feed.post/3lge3ertkcc2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/valeriekwrites.bsky.social/post/3lfsrss2blc2sI miss the mall. Especially as a hang out spot for teens, even though I wouldn’t be doing the hanging. [contains quote post or other embedded content]15 Jan 2025 22:10 +0000at://did:plc:id6dcjme2d5mmckfae7ewrpg/app.bsky.feed.post/3lfsrss2blc2s