Kelly Dern writes science fiction about uncanny worlds, intricate worldbuilding, and small magic. She was born in France and grew up in the United States, with stints in London, Germany, and New Zealand. She lives in the mountains of Colorado under a pile of books with her family and wolf dog. During the harsh light of day she designs mobile apps and writes during the early hours when everyone else is asleep.
Updates & news
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2026
Red Line — NYC Midnight short story winner.
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2027
Attending Milford Science Fiction Writers' Conference and Retreat.
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2027
Attending the Novel in Progress writing retreat.
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2026
Attending the Futurescapes writing retreat.
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April 2026
Tendril has a working comp set and a finished outline. Onward.
Writing
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Tendril
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My Lovely Substrate
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A Hunger at Lethe Landing
Memberships & Organizations
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Women in Horror Arts and Media Association
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Horror Writers Association
Field notes by email
Monthly-ish letters on the work, the world of Tendril, and the small magics of writing a first novel.