About Max

photo of me posting in a Buc-ee’s with someone dressed as the beaver mascot

A. Max Traphagan (they/he) is a writer from rural Central Texas. They write queer horror and magic realism.

This site houses Max's newsletter, through which you can keep up with Max's writing and other thoughts.

Contact Max at maxtraphagan@gmail.com.

Recent and Upcoming Publications

“Reclamation” in The Promethean Archives published by The Words Faire, July 30, 2025.

“The Beaver Weaves as the Beaver Wills” in Fearmoji published by Slashic Horror Press, December 15, 2025.

“Tire Me” in Chthonic Lit, volume 1, issue 2, December 2025.