Every Tuesday, get to know a bit about the stories behind the books you love, and discover your next favourite novel.

Sabitha: We love fantasy, and Miya Chisolm has what we’re looking for. Miya, can you tell us about your short story in the anthology Reality’s Lens?

Miya: In Becoming Vengeance, a Goddess turned Mortal finds more than anyone conceived possible when she finds a home among the humans who should worship her. Is the price too high? Becoming Vengeance is a short story in Reality’s Lens, an anthology of short fantasy stories.

Sabitha: What inspired you to write this book?

Miya: This story was originally written for a contest with FIYAH and Levar Burton. When it wasn’t selected, I decided to hold on to it for a while. Reality’s Lens ended up being the perfect home for it.

Sabitha: What book do you tell all your friends to read?

Miya: The Nightmare-verse trilogy by L. L. McKinney!

Sabitha: Have you ever killed off a character your readers loved?

Miya: More times than I’d like to admit!

Sabitha: What’s your next writing project?

Miya: I’ve got a few different projects I’m juggling! The main focus is a full-length novel inspired by Stardew Valley, but I’m also working on a Bonanza-inspired western.

Sabitha: Thanks for sharing your story and your process. We’re looking forward to reading! Where can the Night Beats community find you and your book?

Miya: See all the places to pick up Reality’s Lens here. Find me on Instagram and Twitter at @miyawritesbooks.