Webcomics Special: Valentine’s Day
(Image created with Canva) When I was younger, I loathed romance. I cringed while watching Disney movies that had romance,...
Brahidaliz Martinez
Brahidaliz (pronounced Bra-da-leez) is a 2019 graduate of American University's MFA in creative writing program. They're a submissions editor for Uncanny Magazine. Their various areas of interest include intersectionality in apocalyptic and disaster films, Artificial Intelligence, writing for animation, YA SFF, and LGBTQ+ representation in children's media.
Pronouns: he/they
Location: DC Metro area
Twitter: @brahidaliz
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