DaVaun Sanders (he/him) is a Black writer of speculative fiction residing in Phoenix, Arizona. He serves as Publisher and Executive Editor for FIYAH Literary Magazine of Black Speculative Fiction, winner of the World Fantasy, British Fantasy and Hugo Awards. His editorial work includes the Breathe FIYAH flash fiction anthology, in collaboration with Tor.com.
His short fiction has appeared in FIYAH, PodCastle, Broken Eye Books, Dancing Star Press, the New York Times bestselling anthology, Black Boy Joy, and elsewhere. He’s the author of “Keynan Masters & The Peerless Magic Crew,” the first novel in his debut middle grade fantasy series. He continues to expand his work in children’s SFF for kids everywhere who deserve to enjoy inclusive stories. When deadlines are scarce he enjoys exploring the world with his wife and twins, cheering himself hoarse for the 49ers, Muay Thai training, and any DIY project that requires outrageous new power tools. Follow him on Twitter and Instagram for #twinlife updates, and occasional writerly things.
DaVaun is represented by Mary C. Moore at Aevitas Creative Management.
