About Max

A. Max Traphagan (he/they) is a writer from rural Central Texas who writes queer horror, magic realism, and other speculative fiction.

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.

"The Land is Starving" in Tales from the Crosstimbers, Spring 2026.

"We Live as We Dream" in Antinous' Ring, issue 1, March 2026.

"The Slow Nod of Trees" in Altar, issue 1, April 2026.