T. K. Rex is a science fiction and fantasy author from the western states, whose short stories explore the complex relationships between nature, technology, and society. Their debut collection, The Wildcraft Drones, will be available in 2026 from Stelliform Press. Their work is featured in the new climate fiction anthology Metamorphosis, published by Milkweed Editions.
T. K.'s short stories and poems can be read in Asimov's, Apex, Strange Horizons and more than thirty other publications. They're an alumni of Taos Toolbox (2023), Futurescapes (2019) and Clarion (2020 2021 2022); a member of SFWA, the Authors Guild and the Writers Grotto; a twenty-year denizen of San Francisco; and a friendly acquaintance of spiders. When they're not writing, they can be found sharing mushrooms, street art, and anarchist ruminations on Instagram; high-fiving their cats; or recklessly using semi-colons just to feel alive. They read almost all of the emails sent to tk at tkrex dot wtf, and occassionally send out a newsletter with upcoming events, publication announcements, and recommended reads. You should sign up.
SHORT FICTION
PRAISE FOR GENTLE DRAGON FIRES
"Taking on climate change and climate action in interesting speculative ways, it imagines a voice worn down to a whisper, but still audible to those willing to listen." — Charles Payseur, Locus
FOR THE BEAST OF THE SHADOW GUM TREES
"‘Beast’ has the haunting qualities of Ursula K. LeGuin’s works, by way of Richard Powers’ The Overstory.” — Anthony Perconti, Schlock! Webzine
FOR THE ROOTS IN THE BOX AND THE ROOTS IN THE BONES
"There was a really interesting premise, a cool vision, and some nice writing there, especially at the end. Glad I had the chance to read it." — C. C. Finlay
INTERVIEWS AND PRESS
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