I am a queer, disabled author & creative writing educator, based in north-east Scotland. Currently, I work for The Nairnshire Community Newspaper, and volunteer with SCC Moray, and Nairn Book & Arts Festival. With the Nairn Book & Arts Festival, I run creative writing workshops aimed at children aged 7-11, teaching foundational techniques in worldbuilding, character creation, and story structure.

In 2024, I published an anthology with my graduating class, writing two interconnected short stories about the break-up of two queer women going through mental health issues. The anthology was a collaborative effort, written by authors from a wide variety of backgrounds, and inspired by issues and causes close to each of us; each piece is dedicated to a charity of our choice.

My current projects include a working-title fantasy action/adventure novel with a romance between two queer protagonists, and a long form science-fiction series. I have a long history in fandom spaces that reflects in my writing as a focus on character-driven narratives.

Photo 2025 © Marc Marnie