About

Here’s the thing:  I am interested in a lot of stuff.  Photo of Lif StrandI do a lot of stuff.  So what, exactly, would I say about me that would be useful to you?  Heck if I know — that depends on who you.  Below you’ll find the professional me in a nutshell.  Okay, not exactly a nutshell, but a brief bio that a literary agent or publisher might find useful.

If you want more, I’ve got that, too.

Lif Strand Author Bio

  1. Currently I’m writing contemporary southwestern mystery; fantasy (magic realism, paranormal, and/or dragons — no elves, fairies, or swords); and a non-fiction series on Arabian horses.
  2. I’ve had two fantasy stories published (Sallya On Fire, The Arcanist, 2018, and Being Me, DreamForge, 2019, and one science fiction story (Mutt and Jeffie, Martian SuperPack Anthology, 2021)  I have self-published two dragon-based chapbooks that are not on the market at this time, and a book on magic and creativity (see nifty photos at bottom of this page).
  3. In 2003 I received the EH Shaffer Award (second place, news writing) from New Mexico Press Association in the Weekly Newspapers, Class 1 category.
  4. Writing and work experience, education, and other credentials available – contact me.
  5. I’ve done the cover art for several books and have illustrated one.
  6. I’m a roadie & beta reader for author Steven F Havill.
  7. I worked with the wonderful voice actor (as well as film writer, producer, and director), Naomi Rose-Mock, to create the Audible version of Evolution Device, published December 17, 2020
  8. More…

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