About the Collective Chaos Authors

Elizabeth Suggs is the co-owner of the indie publisher Collective Tales Publishing, owner of Editing Mee, and is the author of a growing number of award-winning published stories, one of which titled “Into the Dark” part of the Collective Darkness anthology was Amazon Bestseller and another was selected for second place in the Quills Short Story Contest “Technicolor Tears.” She is also a book reviewer (EditingMee.com), popular bookstagramer, and cosplayer (@ElizabethSuggsAuthor). When she’s not writing or reading, she’s traveling the world.

Jonathan Reddoch is co-owner of Collective Tales Publishing. He is a father, writer,  editor, and publisher. He writes sci-fi, fantasy, romance, and especially horror. He has been working on his enormous sci-fi novel for over a decade and would like to finish it in this lifetime if possible. Find him on Instagram: @Allusions_of_Grandeur_

Three-time Reedsy winner Joshua G. J. Insole is a British writer who lives in the Austrian Alps. Author of several other shortlisted stories, he published his first book in 2020. Joshua’s favoured genres are horror and science fiction.

Morgana Price loves the spooky and the beautiful. She often takes her dark and freaky dreams and turns them into stories—much like her entries in this anthology. As the alter ego of author Alicia Morley Dodson, Price’s name was inspired by Morgana of Arthurian legends and the surname of Price from the late and great Vincent Price—whose laugh at the end of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” gives her goosebumps. This is Price’s first publication @morganapriceofficial. She fantasizes being a gothic goddess adorned in red and black gowns with rubies, black opal, and onyx. When she’s not writing, she’s watching movies, enjoying amateur flora photography, and baking cupcakes.

Robin Knabel is a horror author who covers her eyes during scary movies as well as the owner and editor of Inky Bones Press. Her short fiction has appeared in There’s No Escape, Who’s Listening?, Are You Watching?, Captured, The Web, Lurking, Exposed Bone Lit Mag, Darkness 101: Lessons Were Learned, The Raven Review, Hope Screams Eternal, Autumn Noir, Summer Bludgeon, Still of Winter, and has placed in the Writer’s Digest Your Story Contest. Robin recently published Dark Decades, a 6-anthology horror collection, through Inky Bones Press. You'll find her upcoming work in Darkness 102: Advanced Lessons Were Learned, and she's working on her own short horror collection. She enjoys sharing book reviews and photography on robinknabel.com and can usually be found sipping coffee while being weighed down by a cat (or two).

Writing has a unique power, and Alex Child is just smart enough to know that he’s nowhere near smart enough to accurately describe it. Between working half as hard as he should and twice as hard as required at his day job, he continues pursuing that indescribable emotional swell from relating to a literary character and sharing their experiences. He hopes his story brings you even just a portion of that rush.

As an award-winning author, Edward is passionate about crafting strange and intriguing tales that encourage readers to look beyond the surface. Alongside writing, he finds joy in making music, using it to express emotions and ideas that words alone can’t capture. Through both his stories and music, he strives to inspire fresh perspectives and new ways of seeing the world.

Gregory writes fiction that confronts injustice, intolerance, and bigotry. He is interested in the boundaries between fact and fiction, and the way that contemporary internet culture and media have obscured the concepts of reality and truth. He is the author of Torn Veil, Fables of Failure, and the Rainer series.

Garrett lives in Central California with his family.  He holds a Bachelor of Arts from California State University, Monterey Bay in Creative Writing, and he holds an MAR from Liberty University Theological Seminary with a focus on Biblical Studies. Garrett is currently working on the sixth book in his fantasy series, a yet undisclosed non-fiction title, and a collection of original short stories, as well as constantly working on new content for his video series on YouTube. He hosts the Story Tellers podcast and is a co-host on War of the Stars (A Star Wars Podcast).

Patrick is the author of two novels, The Gravedigger’s Son and Creatures of Clay. His short fiction has appeared in numerous anthologies, including a collection in the H.P. Lovecraft mythos. His stories “A Feast For Saint Hubert”, “Ten Little Indians”, and “The Doctor in the Dungeon” have been produced as audio dramas. When not searching for B-horror flicks or participating in historical reenactments, you can find him lurking somewhere outside New Haven, Connecticut.

L. J. Duncan hit the market with his controversial introduction to the Soteria trilogy, End of Pride, released in 2020. The subsequent titles Dawn of Envy and Fall of Wrath concluded the dystopian trilogy in the following year. His interest in heavy-hitting literature and cinema has helped fuel his no-holds-barred approach to storytelling. He lives in South Australia with his wife and two daughters. Outside writing, he's an adventurer at heart. For L. J. Duncan, a good book is like a wilderness adventure. It provides escapism. That's what we all search for. Welcome to Soteria.

Zach is an independent author from Connecticut. After being introduced to tabletop role-playing games at a young age, his passion for telling good stories flourished into a years-long collection of short fiction. Blurred is his first story in print. Always having an affinity toward sci-fi and apocalyptic themes, Zach is working to complete a full-length novel in the coming years. In the meantime, though, you can find him enjoying craft beer, contributing to his Dungeons and Dragons universe, or just out hiking a local trail.

Elena Boshbozh is not only an educator with an MA degree in English Language and Literature but also a storyteller with a penchant for weaving magical and occasionally eerie tales deeply rooted in mythology and folklore. While she spends her days enlightening minds in the classroom, her nights are dedicated to conjuring fantastical realms and compelling characters. Her literary journey commenced with the publication of her short story, “The Order of the Horned”—featured in The Dark Corner Zine in 2020. Elena recently unveiled her debut high fantasy novel The Sun Under the Earth and The Kingdom Above It, captivating readers with its immersive world and spellbinding narrative upon its release in 2023.

Elizabeth Rayne is a creature who writes. Her work has appeared in Ars Technica, Popular Mechanics, SYFY WIRE, Space.com, Live Science, Den of Geek and Forbidden Futures. She lurks right outside New York City with her parrot, Lestat. When not writing, she can be found drawing, playing the piano, or shapeshifting.

Michaela Rae is an emerging author with a background in English Literature and Multimedia Design from the University of Utah. She began her storytelling journey crafting grants and marketing materials for the nonprofit sector, a skill she now channels into her speculative fiction, which explores themes of power imbalances and overcoming adversity. Residing in a historic bungalow in Salt Lake City, Michaela also enjoys photography, spending time with her family, and advocating for equity in her community.

Stetson Ray lives in the hills of East Tennessee and spends most of his time writing. His stories have received multiple awards and prizes, including the Sue Ellen Hudson Award for Excellence in Writing, the James Still Prize for Fiction, and the Jesse Stuart Prize for Young Adult Fiction.