D.N. Bryn
Speculative Fiction and Beyond
About the Author
Speculative fiction writer with a mermaids and pirates debut novel, now working on a Gothic space fantasy.
“IF I AM WORTH ANYTHING LATER,
I AM WORTH SOMETHING NOW.
FOR WHEAT IS WHEAT,
EVEN IF PEOPLE THINK IT IS
A GRASS IN THE BEGINNING.”
— Van Gogh
Our Bloody Pearl
After a year of voiceless captivity, a bloodthirsty siren fights to return home while avoiding the lure of a suspiciously friendly and eccentric pirate captain.
This lighthearted yet dangerous tale of family and forgiveness guarantees your heart will be stolen (if not eaten) by sirens.
Works in Progress
Blurbs, excerpts, and beta reviews for D.N. Bryn’s upcoming books, including a Gothic space fantasy and a middle grade solarpunk.
How to Write Non-binary Characters: Part III.
PART ONE: the basics. PART TWO: the nitty gritty. PART THREE: common pitfalls and easy fixes. Here we’ll cover some common situations where writing respectful non-binary characters can be trickier. Writing Non-human Non-binary characters. Non-human non-binary characters aren’t inherently disrespectful to non-binary people, but…
How to Write Non-binary Characters: Part II.
Visit PART ONE: the basics first! PART TWO: the nitty gritty. Non-binary in relation to Presentation. What are we talking about here when we say presentation? Presentation in relation to gender is how a person chooses to look, dress, and act in relation to…
How to Write Non-binary Characters: A Three Part Guide for Writing Characters with Non-binary Genders.
PART ONE: the basics. Disclaimer: While this guide is written by a non-binary person in collaboration with many other non-binary writers and readers, it does not necessarily cover the views of all people within the non-binary community. First off, what is this thing you…
