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Salt Flats
Salt City Genre Writers is a writing group based in Salt Lake City, Utah. We hold a monthly flash fiction contest for members to be published on our Medium publication. These are the winning stories.
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Salt City Genre Writers is a writing group based in Salt Lake City, Utah. We hold a monthly flash fiction contest for our members to be published on our Medium publication. These are the winning stories.

Editors
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Blithe Anderson
In a partnership with the English language; on a mission to dispel myths, bridge gaps, and draw boundaries.
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Bryan Young
Bryan Young is an award-winning novelist, screenwriter, filmmaker, comics writer, and journalist. Learn more at www.swankmotron.com — Twitter: @swankmotron
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Rhiannon Carswell
Rhiannon Carswell is a writer based in Salt Lake City, UT. She holds a BA in English and MA in English from Indiana University-South Bend.
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Sonja Natasha
Part time writer, full time capitalism survivor.
Writers
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Bryan Young
Bryan Young is an award-winning novelist, screenwriter, filmmaker, comics writer, and journalist. Learn more at www.swankmotron.com — Twitter: @swankmotron
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Margot Monroe
Romance writer. Bird & squirrel feeder. Dog herder. All around ne’er-do-well. she/her
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Old Man Rufo
I write short stories, screenplays, and editorials. 2021 Olive Woolley Burt Award winner in New Writer: Fiction category. Twitter: oldmanrufo
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Sarah Murtagh
Writer and lover of stories and poetry. Mythology, history, fantasy, and cat enthusiast. She/her.
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Zach Williams
Storyteller and writer of things.
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Alex Harrow
I’m a queer and non-binary science fiction and fantasy author. Pronouns: he/him or they/them. I write queerness with a chance of explosions.
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Terra Luft
Author; wife, mother, survivor. Impulsive bitch fueled by coffee & sarcasm | BA Creative Writing & English | MS Mmgmt & Leadership | She/Her | www.terraluft.com
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Aren K. Hatch
Member of the League of Utah Writers. Fantasy, sci-fi, horror. Love.
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Devin Etcitty
Average guy trying to make it to tomorrow.
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Kylee Berry
I have a passion for storytelling in all of its many forms, and I’m always looking for new ones.
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Bryce Anderson
“There’s a lot of people out there who are wrong and need to be told.”
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elizabeth suggs
Elizabeth Suggs is business owner, author of a growing number of published stories, and president of the LUW Romance Chapter.
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Alan Zaugg
Mindless Philosopher | Writer | Blog: Jedizaugg.WordPress.com | Patreon: Patreon.com/AlanZaugg | Contributor to Salt Flats a Salt City Genre Writers publication
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Anna Bessesen
Queer transformative fiction author and lifelong learner. Secretary for the League of Utah Writers. My pronouns are she/they.
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Jen Ellwyn
An emerging writer specializing in horror and fantasy fiction with a background in theatre and film.
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Sebastian SD
From SCZ, Bolivia. Now in SLC, Utah. Here to read, write, and complain — in that order. Been writing down my ramblings since I could hold a pen.
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Tim Heare
I’m always thinking. Thinking about problems, solutions, and narratives that convey meaning through story and structure. Let’s think together.
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Sarah Logan
Sarah is a fantasy writer and podcaster from Salt Lake City. She is also a member of the League of Utah Writers.
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Linne Marsh
Linne received a BA in English from Brigham Young University. Short stories are her passion. Follow her on Facebook @LinneElizabeth, Instagram @library4one.
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Cass Carvajal
Writer of horror and dark fantasy
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Missy O'Neal
Disabled writer using her skills to make life better for disabled people.
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Luthor Pendragon
Genderfluid individual that likes stories and music. Has a family and a cat. Loves dragons and jerky.
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Rhiannon Carswell
Rhiannon Carswell is a writer based in Salt Lake City, UT. She holds a BA in English and MA in English from Indiana University-South Bend.
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Sean Feral
Feral lives in the American West
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Ben Jordan
A writer from Salt Lake City.
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RG Halleck
RG Halleck writes fiction that pushes up against the edge of reality. He lives in Utah with three other humans, two of which share his DNA.
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Keyra Kristoffersen Allred
Unquenchable reader, photographer. Three-time “Best of” winner for short story anthologies for the League of Utah Writers Romance Chapter.
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Sonja Natasha
Part time writer, full time capitalism survivor.
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Misha Russell
I like stories, numbers, and art.
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Rebecca Trusty
Psychological thriller writer
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J.C. Archer
Office manager by day, paladin by night. Saving worlds one story at a time. | Poetry | Essays | Stories | Thoughts on Writing & Life |
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Sofiya Pasternack
Sofiya is an award-winning author, mental health professional, and goat enthusiast. Find out more at www.sofiyapasternack.com or on Twitter @sofipasternack
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Jonathan Reddoch
Father, writer, editor, indie publisher. I co-own Collective Tales Publishing. I write primarily speculative fiction but dabble in non-fiction and other genres.
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Amira Shea
Writer of non-fiction, children’s books, resumes.
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Rebecca Robertson
Screenwriter and YA author. Lover of chocolate milk and super hero movies.
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Talysa Sainz
Talysa Sainz is the President of the Utah Freelance Editors. She runs an editing business, works at the library, and studied Linguistics and Editing at BYU.
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Lauren Brockmeier
I'm a copywriter and an aspiring novelist. I post about books, writing and other stuff I love. You can find more of my work at laurenbrockmeier.com
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Candace J Thomas
Candace is a writer, poet, and novelist living in Salt Lake City, Utah. Find more at candacejthomas.com
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Ben Wright
Kansas raised, Utah resident. MFA and adjunct professor
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Becki Rasmussen
I have been writing since I was old enough to formulate sentences on paper on my own. However, I did not realize this was my dream job until I was much older.
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Arkee Escalera
Aspiring fiction writer
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Brigitte Michelle
Avid reader, sometimes writer and visual creative, mostly just hoping to engage with your muses. 💫
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Chelsea Rose Ross
Chelsea Rose Ross is the editor of Rogue Vision, a publication on Medium. She’s a writer, explorer, & artist who travels in her van named Ivy across the US.
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Steve Capone, Jr
Steve is a writer and teacher residing and cooking pizza in Utah.
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Pat Partridge
Novelist, humorist, humanist, husband, father who embraces today's challenges and wonders.
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Lewis Figun Westbrook
Lewis (he/they) is a comedian first and a writer second as it is best saved for time alone in a room where they can cry all they want. Find them @lewisrllw
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