Linn Foster (they/them) is a queer and nonbinary individual with a BA in Creative Writing from the University of Central Oklahoma. They write novels, novellas, short stories, and poetry. Their work primarily focuses on genre and contemporary/literary fiction with queer elements.
Professional Interests
Fantasy and science fiction, with a focus on LGBTQIA+ inclusion, literary topics in genre settings, character development, and metaphor.
Literary and contemporary work focused on LGBTQIA+ topics, particularly the trans experience and non-binary identity.
Poetry that explores identity, self, and storytelling.
Education
2023 – B.A., English – Creative Writing, University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK
Honors and Awards
2022 – Bob Burke Endowed Scholarship in Creative Writing, University of Central Oklahoma.
Publications
“To Be a Warrior of Light,” published through the newplainsreview.com blog, December 2021.
“Self-Insert Fiction,” in the Spring 2022 issue of New Plains Review.
“The Knife Edge of Fate,” published through linnfoster.com and Itch.io, August 2022.
“Guts and Other Internal Mechanisms,” in Cirque vol. 13 no. 2.
Iron Spirit, published by Platinum Soul Press, August 2024.
Presentations
“Self-Insert Fiction” and “kintsugi,” presented at the Mark Allen Everett Poetry Series Evening with Wendy Barnes. Equity Brewing, April 21, 2022, Norman, OK.
“Ascension,” presented at the 2022 Liberal Arts Symposium, University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK.
“Guts and Other Internal Mechanisms” and “A Sea So Black, a Sky So White,” presented at the UCO Poetry Writing Showcase. University of Central Oklahoma, December 8, 2022, Edmond, OK.
“Of the Holy Body,” “The Sibylline Menagerie,” and “The Wolf Within the Witch: Shapeshifting and Lycanthropy in Witchcraft,” presented at the 2023 Liberal Arts Symposium. University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK.
“The Queen of the Cards” as part of “Queenship: Histories of Appropriation, Representation, and Response,” displayed at the 2023 Liberal Arts Symposium. University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK.
Professional Service
2021 – Head Editor of Fiction and Graphic Shorts for New Plains Review literary magazine, New Plains Student Publishing, University of Central Oklahoma.
2022 – Head Editor of Fiction for New Plains Review literary magazine, New Plains Student Publishing, University of Central Oklahoma.
2022 – Editor for The Central Dissent magazine, New Plains Student Publishing, University of Central Oklahoma.
References
Furnished upon request.
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