About the author

Shaylynn Marks is a published author, musician, and painter. She specializes in free verse poetry, urban fantasy, and historical fiction. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in creative writing with Full Sail University. Her fiction has been published by Flash Fiction Magazine and Washington Writers’ Publishing House. She was the featured poet of the debut issue of Bloodshed Review from Poetic Anarchy Press and awarded Second Runner-Up for Poet of the Year. Her most recent chapbook, Pheromones, has been sold internationally. When she doesn’t have a pen and Moleskine in hand, you can find her with a paintbrush. Follow her on Instagram to watch her journey in the literary world!

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Accolades & Awards

2023

2nd Runner Up - Blood Rag Poet of the Year | Poetic Anarchy Press

Valedictorian - Creative Writing A.A.S. | Full Sail University

Advanced Acheievement Award  - Creative Writing A.A.S. | Full Sail University

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