Vanessa Brahmakshatriya

Canada

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About

Under the name Vanessa Cardui, my writing has appeared in On Spec Magazine (#106, 2017) and two anthologies from Laksa Media (Shades Within Us, 2018 and Seasons Between Us, 2021). My pieces from both of those anthologies received Aurora Award nominations from the Canadian Science Fiction and Fantasy Association in 2019 and 2022. I am seeking representation for my debut novel, A YOUNG MAN'S EDUCATION (Upmarket/Literary Fiction). Ask me about my four works in progress: THE MARSH HOUSE (Upmarket/Literary Fiction), THE LAST WILLOW (Historical Fantasy), WIZ KIDS HOMESCHOOL (Middle Grade Fantasy), and ALIENS (Domestic Suspense).
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Wrote 100 thousand words

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Reached 180‑day streak

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Completed 365 writing days

493,151Words
1Day Streak
610Drafting Days
68Drafts

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Published Work

  • Laksa Media Anthologies (Contributor, as Vanessa Cardui)

    • Seasons Between Us: Tales of Identities and Memories

      Laksa MediaAug 2021
    • Shades Within Us: Tales of Migrations and Fractured Borders

      Laksa MediaAug 2018
  • On Spec: The Canadian Magazine of the Fantastic, #106

    The Copper Pig Writers' Society2017