Shay Nicole Knell writes queer speculative fiction that explores all things odd, obscure, and more than a little morbid.

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Hi there, it’s been a while. Here’s a dump from the past couple months I’ve been busy living life— lots of puppies, cows, spending time with loved ones, and visits to West Virginia. I’m looking forward to things slowing
Just a carousel of life recently as a full time attorney, cat mom, and wannabe author. I’ve been trying to be active on tiktok and suffice to say that’s been a humbling experience. I truly don’t know what I’m doing yet somehow
✨ checking in from my drafting cave ✨ I’m about to hit 50k in this first draft and while the prose is very rough, I’m starting to unearth it’s potential and couldn’t be more excited. If you like Tim Burton, the whimsigoth ae
latest addition to the taxidermy collection (just kidding— he’s a alive and well and an absolute menace)
house I would most definitely haunt (part iii)