Welcome to my odd little corner of the internet.
I’m J. Federle, an agented author, long-time editor, and the creator behind the Author-Oddity Newsletter.
I work with all flavors of Gothic horror, dark sci-fi, and monster romance. Think uncanny storytelling with botanical, liminal, watery, or romantic vibes. I’m also a poet and poetry editor. If your project is a little spooky, a little lyrical, or just plain unique, I’d love to hear about it.
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Latest News & Publications
October 15, 2020
MONTANA MOUTHFUL
In October of 2020, The Montana Mouthful published my lyrical essay “A Kentucky Writer Quarantined in Peru.” This volume of…
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February 15, 2020
PARABNORMAL
My poem “Yūrei of a Yatai Chef” is in ParABnormal Magazine! This spooky ‘zine focuses on the paranormal. For them,…
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December 29, 2019
THE SATURDAY EVENING POST
The Saturday Evening Post published my short story about a charming (but very dead) accountant! “Four Months After Herbert Died” is…
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December 15, 2019
THE EKPHRASTIC REVIEW
Thrilled to have my poem “Salome Danced” in The Ekphrastic Review. Thanks to poet Rose Boehm for introducing me to…
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