Stories with magic and meaning

Chelsea writes stories about navigating the unknown, finding your power, and choosing your people.

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About Chelsea

Chelsea has worked as a writing tutor and bookseller, and her passion for prose continues to fuel her work today. She also co-hosts the Ignyte Award-winning Afronauts Podcast, which provides resources for writers and uplifts Black speculative fiction.

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