Coming February 2026 from Cornerstone Press (U.Wisc-Stevens Point)

NEON STEEL

Speculative fiction set in Pittsburgh, PA in the 90s/early 2000s. Robots. Rap shows. Shojo/josei -styled romance. Blerds. Anime. Comic cons. Vampires. Afro-futurism. Millennial nerdiness.

Preview:

“The Girl in the Bomba Dress.” (Latin@ Literatures)., nominated for the Pushcart.

“Viper/Sweet.” The Hong Kong Review., nominated for the Pushcart.

“Smoke Break.” J Journal (Spring 2025)

”Neon Steel” (BIMBO Anthology Spring 2025).

(Mural art: Mixed Hues)