My name is Beni Tobin, and I am delighted to have you here. Normally, I would skip the small talk and dive right into an uncomfortable bout of oversharing. However, as we are just getting to know one another, I will offer you a few personal details to whet your appetite.

I am a genderqueer, pansexual author living in California with my spouse, our two children, and three dogs. I grew up in an evangelical household where homosexuality and gender non-conformity were forbidden. So, deeply religious, closeted, and without a support system, I found a sanctuary in the realm of literature. Now, as a writer, I strive to imbue my works with a tone of acceptance, love, and celebration for all people who walk outside the bounds of convention.

What do I write? While my heart is devoted to long-form young adult fiction (think novels), I also write adult short-form fiction, personal essays, and poetry. My preferred fiction genres are science fiction, fantasy, speculative fiction, and horror. My poetry tends toward the autobiographical and prosaic, focusing on emotional regulation and expression.

I invite you to join me as I continue to grow as a writer, human, parent, etc. I hope my work inspires you to laugh, cry, and look inward. Happy reading, my friends

-Beni