<p>M. A. Melby grew up on a farm in Minnesota, writing poetry and stories, playing flute and bassoon, singing in church, and hanging out in the closet.</p>
<p>Once she left home, she jumped headfirst into the geek and queer communities. Eventually she earned master’s degrees in physics and music, and taught science in college.</p>
<p>She’s been writing editorials, short fiction, and poetry, in various contexts for many years, often exploring atheism, religion, neurodiversity, mental health, sexuality, and gender.</p>
<p>Recently, she sat down to write a short story and accidentally wrote a novel. Then, she wrote another one, and another, and hasn’t stopped yet.</p>
