Makayla Nielson is a fantasy, science-fiction, and short story writer. Her novel The Voyage of Clara Bowman, co-written with Trenna McMullin, is set for release on November 19, 2025.
She 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.
Makayla was raised in Normal, Illinois and currently resides in Lehi, Utah with her husband and three (almost 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.
Makayla Nielson is a fantasy, science-fiction, and short story writer. Her novel The Voyage of Clara Bowman, co-written with Trenna McMullin, is set for release on November 19, 2025.
She 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.
Class is back in session-welcome to Darkness 102: Advanced Lessons Were Learned.
From the award-winning creators of Darkness 101 comes the next terrifying installment in the Darkness series. In 2023, Darkness 101: Lessons Were Learned dared readers to pay the cost of knowledge-earning the League of Utah Writers’ Must-Read award. Now, the stakes...
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My co-author, Alexandra Ely, and I are thrilled to announce that Jumpmaster Press is set to publish our dystopian novel, Chimera’s Blood. As we dive into the editing process, we encourage you to stay tuned for the release date and cover reveal, and enjoy a variety of exciting story extras along the way. Get ready for an incredible journey!
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