Publications
Incendiant. 2025. Ann Arbor, Michigan: Bywater Books. Print. eBook. Audiobook.
No Shelter But The Stars. 2024. Ann Arbor, Michigan: Bywater Books. Print. eBook. Audiobook.
Consecrated Ground. 2023. Ann Arbor, Michigan: Bywater Books. Print. eBook. Audiobook.
Short Stories
“Jet.” Her Compass Was A Woman. Sallyanne Monti. 2026. Salinas, CA: Sapphire Books.
“SOLA.” Lesbian Stories (#138). Katherine V. Forrest, Rachel Gold, Judith Katz, and Penny Mickelbury. 2025 Dover, FL: Sinister Wisdom.
“Until The Stars Are Dark.” Emerge Anthology. Monet Cooper. 2025. Lambda Literary.
“Ravenous.” Soul Food Stories. Salem West and Christel Cogneau. 2023. Ann Arbor, Michigan: Bywater Books. Print. eBook.
“Reclamation.” In Our Words: Queer Stories from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Writers. Anne Shade and Victoria Villasenor. 2021. Valley Falls, NY: Bold Strokes Books. Print. eBook.
“Constant.” Writing Freedom. Alissa McGowan and Finnian Burnett. 2021. Wappingers Falls, New York: Brisk Press.
“Love Undaunted.” Fandom To Fantasy, Volume 3. Isabella and Sallyanne Monti. 2020. Salinas, California: Sapphire Books
“Season Finale.” Fandom To Fantasy, Volume 1. Isabella and Sallyanne Monti. 2018. Salinas, California: Sapphire Books
Writing Awards, Short Lists, and Honors
Winner. Science Fiction/Space Opera. Golden Crown Literary Society. No Shelter But The Stars. 2025
Silver. Genre Fiction. Independent Publishers of New England (IPNE). No Shelter But The Stars. 2025
Finalist. Ann Bannon Award. Golden Crown Literary Society. Consecrated Ground. 2024
Winner. Debut Novel. Golden Crown Literary Society. Consecrated Ground. 2024
Winner. Paranormal/Occult/Horror. Golden Crown Literary Society. Consecrated Ground. 2024
Writing Activities, Associations, Memberships
Member. Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association (SFWA). 2024 to present.
Fellow. Lambda Literary Writers Retreat for Emerging LGBTQ Voices. 2024.
Spring Workshop: Tech and Spec Fiction. Carolyn Abram. Hugo House. 2024.
Craft Intensive: Many Worlds & The Queer Imaginary. Emet North. Tin House. 2024.
Member. Golden Crown Literary Society.
Mentor. Golden Crown Literary Society Writing Academy. 2024.
Instructor. Golden Crown Literary Society Writing Academy (Elements of a Scene). 2022-2024
Graduate. Golden Crown Literary Society Writing Academy. 2018-2019.
Appearances
Panelist. “Author As Brand.” Golden Crown Literary Society Annual Conference. 2026.
Panelist. “Failures, Flops, and Other Disasters.” Golden Crown Literary Society Annual Conference. 2026.
Moderator. “Negotiating Contracts in Tabletop.” Norwescon. 2026.
Panelist. “Balancing Your Day Job & Creative Endeavors.” RADCON. 2026.
Panelist. “Writing Up To Pro Level.” RADCON. 2026.
Moderator. “Borrowing Other Cultures: Appreciation or Appropriation?” RADCON. 2026
Moderator. “Setting the Stage for a Great Campaign – Session 0.” Norwescon. 2025.
Moderator. “Characterization: Pushing People Beyond Their Limits.” Norwescon. 2025.
Panelist. “Using TTRPGs to Enhance Your Novels.” Norwescon. 2025.
Moderator. “Scissor Me Timbers! Pirates, Assassins, and Gangsters, Oh My!” Golden Crown Literary Society Annual Conference. 2024.
Panelist. “Writing What You Know When It’s Out of this World.” Golden Crown Literary Society Annual Conference. 2024.
Panelist. “Writing Beyond Realism”. Saints and Sinners Literary Festival. 2024.
Panelist. “Suspense! It’s Not Just for Thrillers!” GCLS Virtual Series. 2023.
Panelist. “Fan Fiction: A Multi-Tool for Writers”. Golden Crown Literary Society Annual Conference. 2023.
Panelist. “Mazes of Twisty Little Passages: Great Dungeon Design and You”. Flights of Foundry. 2023.
Select Reviews & Endorsements
“From the moment Joan, the lethal yet thoughtful war witch, steps down from her armored Range Rover to do battle with minions of the undead, this story blasts through the night like a missile guided not by fuel or electronics but by spells and incantations. Virginia Black has assembled a thrilling cast of emotionally satisfying characters, from Willy, the wise dog who sneezes when vampires are near to the sensual Leigh Phan, Joan’s lover who needs more than just rescue. Be prepared to hold your breath!” —Jewelle Gomez, author of The Gilda Stories
“Virginia Black’s gripping tale of two women from enemy cultures forced into a fragile truce on an inhospitable moon explores not only the outer limits of galactic imperialism but the inner reserves of the mind and spirit. Set against a well-crafted backdrop of brutal political and colonial machinations, Black shows us the possibilities that can take root and flourish in treacherous ground, and the impact that individuals can have on the course of empire. No Shelter But the Stars is a story that will resonate long after the final page is turned.” —Andi Marquette, author of The Far Seek Chronicles
“The stakes couldn’t be higher in this vivid, gripping tale of survival featuring two powerful women, implacable enemies, marooned in a lethal environment with the fate of worlds hanging in the balance. What a story!” —Katherine V. Forrest, trailblazing author of Daughters of a Coral Dawn and Curious Wine