A. Max Traphagan

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Latest — 06 May 2026

These Are All Inadequate #7

If you’ve been looking for something a bit sillier than my usual fare, I’ve got a treat for you. My story “Brother What a Night It Really Was: The Horrifying True Tale of the Night Chicago Died” appears in issue 7 of These Are All Inadequate, marking the

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The Slow Nod of Trees

Hi everyone! I’m pleased to announce that I’ve got a cozy little fantasy story called “The Slow Nod of Trees” in the first issue of Altar. It’s a bit of a meditation on connection, the magic of nature, and the cycles of life, inspired some by my

Tales of Tentacles

Hello, wiggly friends. I have updates on two tales of mine involving tentacles. First, "The Land is Starving" is now available for you to read in the Spring 2026 issue of Tales from the Crosstimbers. The issue is available to read for free at that link, and you

The Land is Starving

Happy 2026! 2026 is… interesting… so far, but it’s starting off well for my writing. I’ve learned that my short story “The Land is Starving” will be appearing in the Spring 2026 issue of Tales from the Crosstimbers. This is a speculative fiction magazine with a particular but

2025 In Review

2025 is almost over. I’ve got my tuxedo t-shirt and sweatpants on, and I’m about to cook a tasty little goblin feast to celebrate. But before I do that, I’m taking a look back at this, the first year I had a newsletter. Is the newsletter the

Cancerversary!

Hi everyone! It’s been a minute since I’ve sent a newsletter. I’m hoping to have some good writing news I can share with you soon, but today I want to mark a different sort of milestone. November 22 marks one year since I completed active cancer treatment!

Fearmoji Pre-Orders

Happy fall, Shana Tova, happy Bisexual Visibility Day, and happy birthday Al Cisneros! I spent the last few days celebrating with my family who all came down to the middle of nowhere Central Texas to hang out. They were maybe not celebrating the birth of Al Cisneros as much as

We’re all gonna…

Hi everyone! 2025 is shaping up to be an excellent year for finding an audience for my writing. My horror writing thrives amidst the horrors, it seems, and I’m glad there are still wonderful places for my unapologetically queer work and wonderful people like you supporting it. The latest

Fearmoji!

Happy Friday! First, I want to thank all of you who have signed up for this newsletter so far. It really means a lot to me that you’re interested in my writing and helps me fight the ol’ imposter syndrome a bit. Next, some news — I’m stoked to

Welcome!

Hi, I'm Max, and this is the first edition of my newsletter for my writing. If you subscribe, you can get these updates sent to your e-mail inbox. I plan to use this letter to let you know when I've published new pieces and share any