Franklyn S. Newton
(They/ She) SFF author and spreadsheet herder with an interest in queer cyborgs and trans futures.
My Works
Synthetic Sea
Released 12th April 2024
In the distant future of planet cracking , VR distraction, and corporate greed, grieving private detective Ryoma LeBeau takes what seems to be a simple job on the opulent casino planetoid of Scylla.Captivated by a chance meeting with a Synth musician, Guin, he finds himself drawn to the smoky anachronistic lounge bar where they perform, weaving their music around his heart.It seems there's a lot more to both Guin and to this case and Ryoma can't help but pull at the threads of mystery leading him to the depths of conspiracy and memory.Inspired by Philip K Dick novels and Ghost in the Shell, Synthetic Sea is a cyberpunk noir entwined with queer romance.Content Warning: This novel covers themes of close family loss, dehumanisation, and the trauma of sexual assault, so do take care if these things are particularly upsetting to you.
Living Ink
A steamy short body horror about obsession, body modification, and accidental demon summoningContent Warning: body dysmorphia, needles, gore, open wounds
Wolfsbane
Released 23rd October 2023
One cold winters' eve a bookish witch is closing her apothecary, when a dashing lycanthrope pack leader knocks on the door, looking to speak to her. But as the moon rises, their meeting takes a turn that requires her magical expertise.
Dudes Rock Anthology
What does masculinity mean to you?Whether the answer is "toxic" or something more aspirational, speculative fiction can help you find the language to talk about it. The stories in this anthology visualize all the different ways masculinity might look in a world different than our own, for better or worse.
Imagine living in a universe where you'd feel safe telling your best friend you've always loved him, or where smoking hot demons exist to indulge all your worst impulses. From buff aliens to gender-affirming werewolf bites, Dudes Rock is about celebrating everything that queer masculinity can become beyond the confines of a single world, and we want you to rock with us.Featuring stories by Chase Anderson, Johannes T. Evans, Oliver Fosten, Jonathan Freeman, Rick Hollon, Sam Inverts, S. C. Mills, Franklyn S. Newton, Jay Kang Romanus, Aubrey Shaw, Simo Srinivas, Candy Tan, and Scott Vaughn.
Old Devil Moon
A steamy short story. On a rainy night in 80s London, a bored office PA encounters a charming man with a shady past...
Modranicht
In the depths of winter, a werewolf comes bearing a gift for her witch companion.A free to read companion piece to Wolfbane.