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Chimera's Blood (Age of Chimeras Book 1) by Makayla Nielson and Alexandra Ely

Makayla Nielson

Makayla Nielson

Makayla Nielson is a fantasy, science-fiction, and short story writer. Her novel The Voyage of Clara Bowman, co-written with Trenna McMullin, is available now on Amazon. Her dystopian novel, Chimera's Blood, co-written with Alexandra Ely, is now available on Amazon and with Jumpmaster Press!

Makayla has written short stories for Manawaker Studio's Flash Fiction Podcast, Twisted Tales, Tall Tale TV, Flash Fiction Magazine, Balloons Lit. Journal, Inkpot Literary Magazine, Stance: Studies on the Family, and Collective Tales Publishing.

She was raised in Normal, Illinois and currently resides in Lehi, Utah with her husband and four children. She earned a bachelor's degree in Family Studies emphasizing Human Development, and a Gerontology minor from Brigham Young University, and a master's degree in Gerontology from the University of Utah.

Books

Latest Updates

March 30, 2026

Two authors. One epic dystopian fantasy. And monsters that will haunt your dreams…

Join Alexandra Ely and Makayla Nielson as we dive into...

February 19, 2026

Pre-orders are now available for Chimera's Blood on the Jumpmaster Press website! find your copy here!

February 19, 2026

I had the opportunity to do a mini-interview on ChapterBuzz Discovery Network. Read the full interview here.

December 9, 2025

It was so great chatting with Jason again! This time Trenna McMullin and I share more about our process and The Voyage of Clara Bowman! Listen to...

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Other Writing

I have two 102-word short stories in this collection, written for Collective Tales Publishing. The titles are Fly Swatter and Provoked.

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A short story written for Tall Tale TV's YouTube channel, narrated by Christopher Herron. Listen for free by clicking the link below! Please leave...

A short story written for Manawaker Studio's Flash Fiction Podcast on Spotify. Listen for free by clicking the link below! Please leave a comment...

A short story written for Inkpot Literary Journal. Read it for free by clicking the link below! Please leave a comment and let me know your...

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Events

What: Meet Cute Book Event (featuring local authors, including Makayla Nielson)

When: May 16th from 12-4pm

Where: LAGG, 51 E Main St Lehi, Lehi, UT 84043

Why: To meet new authors, find new books, and make new friends!

What: Book Signing with Author Makayla Nielson

When: June 6th from 1-3pm

Where: Pioneer Book, 450 W Center Street Provo, UT

Why: To grab a book, meet the author, and have a great time chatting about fun stories!

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