Much Ado About Aia
Biography
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Biography
Aia is a Tulsa-born ghoul and author of dark, twisted tales. After escaping the cult in which they were raised, and which nearly ended their life, Aia began writing to process trauma.
They won a santouku for the best knife skills in their culinary class, have been a theater stage manager, film extra, worked for an indie soap company, and
Aia is a Tulsa-born ghoul and author of dark, twisted tales. After escaping the cult in which they were raised, and which nearly ended their life, Aia began writing to process trauma.
They won a santouku for the best knife skills in their culinary class, have been a theater stage manager, film extra, worked for an indie soap company, and lived/worked on a vineyard.
In their spare time, Aia watches gritty international dramas, searches for books that meet their selective tastes, and collects media for art projects that rarely come to fruition.
They share a birthday with author Billy Martin (A.K.A. Poppy Z. Brite).
Aia plans to one day escape Oklahoma with their partner and fur goblin.
Works
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Biography
Aia creates genre-bending novels featuring morally ambiguous characters who overcome traumatic events and conquer their own limiting beliefs as well as physical monsters. They have four completed standalone yet interconnected novels, with more in the works.
Aia's works are suitable for mature adult fans of Janet Fitch's literary prose, Ne
Aia creates genre-bending novels featuring morally ambiguous characters who overcome traumatic events and conquer their own limiting beliefs as well as physical monsters. They have four completed standalone yet interconnected novels, with more in the works.
Aia's works are suitable for mature adult fans of Janet Fitch's literary prose, Neil Gaiman's magical realism, and Poppy Z. Brite's bloody horror romance.
Their debut short story, "Coin-Operated Boy," appears in Issue 014 of Dark Matter Magazine.
Their short story, "Cat's Eye," appears in Dark Matter Magazine's Halloween
Special Issue 003.
Community
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Representation
Aia is an Associate Member of the Author's Guild and Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association, and an Affiliate Member of the Horror Writers Association.
They are a member of the LGBT+ and neurospicy communities.
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Representation
Representation
Representation
While Aia is not opposed to a long-term partnership with a literary agent and/or publisher who'll help ensure their genre-bending novels reach their optimal audience, their knowledge of the publishing industry leads them to believe their stories break too many molds for acceptance in the traditional market.