Andrew Kozma’s fiction appears in Phano, The No Sleep Podcast, and Flash Fiction Online, while his poems appear in Strange Horizons, The Deadlands, and Rogue Agent. His first book of poems, City of Regret, won the Zone 3 First Book Award, and his second book, Orphanotrophia, was published in 2021 by Cobalt Press. You can find him on Bluesky at @andrewkozma.net and visit his website at www.andrewkozma.net

Ary Madrigal lives and writes in New York City. They are represented by Stuti Telidevara and Peter Knapp.

Aubrey Wroth is a queer, disabled author who writes the representation they always wanted to see. Primarily a fantasy writer, they have been known to dip their toes into other genres. They deeply appreciate classic literature, folklore, history, and philosophy, which inspires their work. When not writing, they can be found experimenting in the kitchen, snuggling their cat, or exploring indie cafes. Aubrey can be found at https://aubreywrothauthor.com/.

Bella Chacha is a Nigerian speculative fiction writer and poet whose work explores the boundaries between myth, memory, and the uncanny. Her stories often weave African folklore with contemporary emotional landscapes, creating vivid worlds shaped by longing and resilience. Her work has appeared in Cast of Wonders, Incensepunk Magazine, Plotthound Magazine, Flame Tree Publishing, Speculative Detective Agency, Channel magazine, Solarpunk magazine and Heartlines Spec, with additional work forthcoming in other venues. She was a runner-up in the Defenestrationism.net 2025 short story contest and a Pushcart Prize nominee.

After winning the BBC Wildlife Young Poet of the Year competition, E.H. Timms moved into fiction, with multiple published books and short stories, including one in the original Common Bonds anthology. E.H. Timms now lives in Southwest England with a computer tethered to one elbow and far too many books.

Emmanuel Kibet  is a medical student and emerging writer whose work explores the full spectrum of human experience, from the clinical to the deeply personal. His debut piece, Witchcraft is Not a Love Story, appeared in Common Bonds 2, marking the beginning of a promising literary journey. When he is not studying medicine, Emmanuel finds his voice in poetry, weaving words with the same precision and care he brings to the sciences.

Julie Sondra Decker has been a prominent voice for asexual and aromantic communities since 1998. She is the author of the book The Invisible Orientation, which is the first mainstream-published asexuality book for the layperson, and she also spreads ace and aro awareness through her popular YouTube videos, blog essays, and articles. Her interviews and reviews have appeared in print and digital media (New York Times, Salon, The Daily Beast, TIME, Marie Claire, The Huffington Post), on television, on the radio/podcasts, and in 2011’s documentary film (A)sexual. She has published several asexuality articles with Good Vibrations, Everyday Feminism, and The Toast, and has given educational talks at the University of Virginia, Creating Change in Atlanta, Ryerson University, Wellesley College, and Princeton University. Julie is also a novelist, and she lives and works in Tampa, Florida.

Kenzie Leong is a librarian, longtime hobbyist writer, and lover of all things fantasy. When she’s not wandering in nature looking for interesting wildlife, she’s writing queer fantasy stories and dreaming of a future full of good friends and cuddly pets. You can find her on Tumblr, Bluesky and Patreon under pitviperofdoom

Lucy Mason (she/they) is an academic librarian trying to help community college students flourish. They live in southern Illinois with far too much yarn and far too many books, and write the queer stories they yearn for.

MJ Palau-McDonald is a Kanaka ʻŌiwi (Native Hawaiian) writer and law professor from the Bay Area. Her fiction and academic scholarship weave together history, empire, and restorative environmental justice for Indigenous Peoples. She occasionally makes an appearance @palaumcdonald@bsky.social

Mallory G. Spencer (she/her) lives in Wisconsin with her wily cat of many names. Studying the real world (through a process most call “scientific research”) may have been her primary career of choice, but that has not stopped her from sharing the fantastical worlds in her head. Some of these worlds can be found in her novel The Collected Souls, and her podcast Midnight on Mercy Mountain.

May Barros a queer Brazilian author, creating fantastic worlds where anything is possible with characters that make you care and stories where everyone gets to see themselves included. Her most recent release is the novellette A Study on Magic and Crystals. Journey Home, Golden Hue, Crystalline and Favorite are self-published short stories. She has stories featured in the following anthologies: Contos de Fada, Anjos e Demônios, published by Illuminare; Valquírias, published by Darda Editora; Momentum and Keep Faith, both organized and edited by Gabriela Martins. She acts as editor-in-chief for Revista Avessa, a Brazilian literary magazine currently in hiatus; hosts the Andarilhos do Imaginário podcast and has a PhD in Communication. She also likes to create art and design games.

P.S.C. Willis (they/them) is a queer British author, and graduate of both Newcastle and Reading University. They like to create stories that allow others to believe in good people, in magic, or both. Their work can be found in DreamForge, Tales and Feathers, and multiple short story anthologies. Their debut novel ‘Crying Out for Magic’ was published by Space Wizard Press in 2025.

R. Xiang (they/them) is a queer being who doesn’t like to be perceived, on the internet or on the sidewalks of Canada. Sometimes writing fantastical nonsense, sometimes failing to draw fan art, they’re almost always re-reading their favourite comfort stories. Once in a while, they have adventures with their brother and friends. This is their first published story.

Shofiqure Rahman is an 18-year-old Rohingya poet, writer, and youth activist. Originally from Myanmar, he is currently living in the Cox’s Bazar Rohingya Refugee Camp in Bangladesh. He is pursuing his Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science at the University of the People. From a very young age, he has engaged in poetry and activism on a global level, striving to restore the rights of his marginalized community.He is the author of two poetry collections. Additionally, his writings have appeared in international anthologies and literary platforms, through which he seeks to illuminate the struggles of his people and inspire peace across borders.

Solstice Lamarre is a French, non-binary aroace writer. They write queer, neurodivergent stories in various genres, but always come back to themes of monstrosity, found family, and all sorts of queer love. Their work has appeared in Unthinkable: A Queer gothic anthology and Skin Deep: A horror anthology. When they’re not writing, they teach English as a Second Language to French teens. In between writing and work, they read an unholy number of books, play video games they never finish, and cuddle with their cat.

Sparrow Josephs is a writer from the rainy forests of the Pacific Northwest. Their past nonfiction publications include an essay in the Stories of Autistic Joy anthology and the article “Murderbot: An Autistic-Coded Robot Done Right” for Reactor Magazine. Outside of writing, Sparrow enjoys playing Dungeons & Dragons, drawing, and having too many opinions on Batman comics. This is their fiction debut.

Victoria Ojo is a high-achieving individual, consistently pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Victoria has built a diverse portfolio, featuring published works, stunning smartphone photography, engaging storytelling, and creative workshops. Driven by an insatiable desire for self-growth. She continues to strive for excellence, inspiring creatives with her energy, creativity, and determination.

Genre/Age Category: Adult, Fantasy, Science-Fiction, Queer Fiction, Short Stories
Publisher: Claudie Arseneault
Publication Date: Late 2026; Crowfund runs May 28 to June 30.
Cover Artist: Laya Rose
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Will there be a call for submissions for this anthology?

Nope! We have all our stories lined up, and this anthology is already thicker than previous ones.