For readers
Thoughts on The First Thread, questions about Valoria, or just to say a story resonated with you. These are my favorite emails to get.
Contact
I read every message that comes in.
Not sure if you should write?
Thoughts on The First Thread, questions about Valoria, or just to say a story resonated with you. These are my favorite emails to get.
Reviews, interviews, podcasts, guest posts, anthologies, or events. I'm open to most things and will always give you a straight answer.
If you're deep in a contest round or wrestling with a draft, I've been there. No promises on turnaround, but I read every one.
Elsewhere
This is where I'm most active: works-in-progress, contest updates, and occasional shenanigans.
About Erin
Erin Kerns Vazquez is a fantasy author and professional copywriter based in Charlotte, North Carolina. She holds a Master's degree in English from NC State University and won 1st place overall in the 2026 NYC Midnight Short Story Challenge.