Makena Metz writes for the page, screen, and stage. She has an MFA in Creative Writing and MA in English from Chapman University and is a proud member of DGA, ASCAP, WIA, Maestra, and the SCL. Makena’s work has been published with Wordgathering, the Literary Hatchet, The Fantastic Other, The Bitchin’ Kitsch, Strange Horizons, Arkana, and many others. Find her work on Coverfly, New Play Exchange, or Chillsubs and follow her @ makenametz on social media or check out makenametz.com

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When the Queen Orders Your Death

Grey

Tinder Match

When Did I Become the Girl

What You Will Pay for His Life

412 Cherry Lane

Chaos, Organized

Stairs

Bloom

An article about me as a writer and my writing process!

 Interview with Makena Metz

Nature Triumphs: A Charity Anthology of Dark Speculative Literature

 I’m Not Strong, I’m Resilient 

A woman tries everything to get her shoulder to stop itching. 

TW: Body horror

The Itch

A young girl is forced to live as a parrot during the day, but at night can only repeat what others have said. When a prince is taken prisoner on her ship, the girl helps him escape, and he promises to help save her.

TW: Abusive Relationships

The Parrot and the Pirate

The Telescope

Chronically Ill Housekeeping

Wabi-Sabi Sick

The Desert

The Windward Review

Infusion Center

Deep in the Forest

A haiku inspired by the fairy tale "Little Red Riding Hood."

Claws and Axe

Equinox

A poem based on the fairy tale "The Juniper Twins".

The Bone Flute Sings

A poem about pain

TW: Chronic pain, medical trauma

Tingles

A poem about getting a MRI. 

TW: Medical Trauma

The MRI Machine is Like a Toaster

This is a short story

TW: Illness and mention of sexual assualt

The Tea Shop

The Orchard Tender

By the Patio Table

Arrivals

Light Through Water

Family Tree

A poem about preparing for an ableist interview

Preparing for An Interview

A modern witch bakes emotions into pastries, and when an unexpected customer asks for a special order, the witch must help them through their trauma by addressing their own.

TW: Brief mention of sexual assault and mention of chronic illness / death

Makena Metz

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