A Swan Dark - Off to the editor

The moment A Swan Dark left my hands—and what it means to let a story become something new.

1/12/2026

A swan flapping her wings.
A swan flapping her wings.

This story has lived in my head—and heart—for a long time. Letting it go for a bit feels like taking your baby to daycare for the first time.

Now the waiting begins—along with coffee, tea, pacing, and pretending I’m not refreshing my inbox several times a day. My dog is way more patient than me.

A.E. Wells's beautiful Springer Spaniel
A.E. Wells's beautiful Springer Spaniel
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