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Author: Rachel Sandell

Rachel Sandell is a writer and editor from Washington State, where rainy days necessitate long books, hot chocolate, and plenty of magic. Though she specializes in speculative fiction and harbors a love for the dark and enchanting, she also dabbles in poetry and is the archive project coordinator for Fireweed: Poetry of Oregon. She is an MFA graduate from the Rainier Writing Workshop, and her short stories have appeared in SORTES magazine, Night Picnic Press, and Leading Edge magazine.
Aimee Bender and her book of short stories, The Color Master.
Book Talk, Ramblings

Using Fairy Tale Structure to Pack a Punch: “The Devourings” by Aimee Bender

April 8, 2025April 5, 2025 Rachel Sandell

A fairy tale explores the levels of grief and healing. With cake!

Sun shines through window blinds.
My Writing

“summertime waits for you”

March 25, 2025March 18, 2025 Rachel Sandell

A reminder that summer always waits just around the corner.

Black headphones lean against a row of record cases.
Ramblings, Tips and Tricks

My Very Specific (And Not at All Weird) Music Taste Helped Me Write a Trilogy

March 18, 2025March 18, 2025 Rachel Sandell

From the ear straight to the page. Thanks, Avicii!

Author Karen Russell and her short story collection, Orange World, against a backdrop of green swamplands.
Book Talk, Ramblings

How to Create a Cohesive Short Story Collection: Orange World by Karen Russell

March 4, 2025April 5, 2025 Rachel Sandell

Enter the Orange World and face the dangers lurking within...

A table with plants on it sits in front of a window.
Book Talk, Ramblings, Tips and Tricks

4 Hours in a Coffee Shop

February 25, 2025February 22, 2025 Rachel Sandell

A friend and I crashed a Thomas Hammer and "slayed the page" for 4 hours. What came of it?

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