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C. K. Jensen is a self-published author currently in the query trenches for their next book. Their work focuses on fairy tale retellings and queer stories.They would talk about writing all day every day with everyone if they could, but they can’t, so they run this podcast instead. You can find them at ckjensenauthor.com, or on any social media @ckjensenauthor.

D. C. Wynters is an astronomical research assistant and speculative fiction writer from the Pacific Northwest. His work blends the thematic concern of literary fiction with the entertainment value of genre fiction. He and his wife enjoy playing games, watching movies, and composing music together. You can find him at dcwynters.com or on Instagram @dcwynters.

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