Spaceships, man-eating mermaids, swords, demons, ghouls, thieves, hitchhikers, and life in the margins. Margaret Killjoy's stories have appeared for years in science fiction and fantasy magazines both major and indie. Here, we have collected the best previously published work along with brand new material. Ranging in theme and tone, these imaginative tales bring the reader on a wild and moving ride. They'll encounter a hacker who programs drones to troll CEOs into quitting; a group of LARPers who decide to live as orcs in the burned forests of Oregon; queer, teen love in a death cu
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Margaret Killjoy is a transfeminine author and editor whose work often engages with themes of anarchism and critiques of authoritarian power structures. Residing in the Appalachian mountains, she crafts narratives that explore unconventional subjects, such as her novella featuring anarchist demon hunters. Her writing is characterized by a unique perspective and a commitment to challenging established norms.






- 2023
- 2022
A Country Of Ghosts
- 200 pages
- 7 hours of reading
Dimos Horacki is a Borolian journalist and a cynical patriot, his muckraking days behind him. But when his newspaper ships him to the front, he's embedded in the Imperial Army and the reality of colonial expansion is laid bare before him. His adventures take him from villages and homesteads to the great refugee city of Hronople, built of glass, steel, and stone, all while a war rages around him. The empire fights for coal and iron, but the anarchists of Hron fight for their way of life. A Country of Ghosts is a novel of utopia besieged and a tale that challenges every premise of contemporary society.
- 2018
Barrow Will Send What It May
- 148 pages
- 6 hours of reading
Set in a vibrant anarcho-punk world, the Danielle Cain series follows the fierce protagonist, Danielle, as she battles against eternal spirits and oppressive authorities. The narrative explores themes of rebellion and the struggle against hypocrisy, showcasing a blend of fantasy and social commentary. The latest installment, The Barrow Will Send What it May, promises to escalate the conflict, further immersing readers in Danielle's tumultuous journey.
- 2017
The Lamb Will Slaughter the Lion
- 128 pages
- 5 hours of reading
Danielle Cain is a queer punk rock traveller, jaded from a decade on the road. Searching for clues about her best friend's mysterious and sudden suicide, she ventures to the squatter, utopian town of Freedom, Iowa.
- 2013
White Is the Color of Death
- 94 pages
- 4 hours of reading
The world has been remade in winter and twilight, and life in Victorian England will never be the same again. These three short stories show us a frozen apocalypse and two very different paths to salvation. While communities grow embittered with each passing year, struggling to keep themselves alive, the enigmatic Afflicted hunt down what survivors are left for purposes unknown. From the radical steampunk pioneers The Catastrophone Orchestra and Margaret Killjoy comes a foray into and out of madness.
- 2012
A Steampunk's Guide to Sex
- 108 pages
- 4 hours of reading
From the great minds who brought you A Steampunk's Guide to the Apocalypse now comes A Steampunk's Guide to Sex. Your guide to the sexy side of steampunk, covering everything from kinky Victorian sexuality to contemporary subcultural sex. Covers such hot topics as erotica, sex work, burlesque, BDSM, alternative sexualities, consent, sexual health, sex devices, and historical attitudes on sex; plus how-to guides on DIY floggers, steam-powered vibrators, Victorian aphrodisiacs, and more! Profusely illustrated with steampunk erotic diagrams, illustrations, and tintypes!