Morgan Kostelnik
Fantasy, SciFi and Speculative Author
Awards and Recognition
Publications
Grounded
Featured in Twisted 2026 Sci-Fi Anthology
Unfamiliar
Featured in Twisted Tournament Magazine Vol 2.
Contests
Unstable Grounds
Honorable Mention (Top 35)
Elegant Literature December Vol “Lasting Legacy”
Sensational 64
Writing Battle Autumn Short Story 2025
As Easy As Child’s Play
2nd Place in Group 5
NYCM Rhyming Challenge
Absent Electricity
Honorable Mention (Top 35)
Elegant Literature October Vol “Message Received”
Joinery
Honorable Mention
Writing Battle Summer Nanofiction 2025
Assumption and Affectation
Honorable Mention
Writing Battle Winter Flash 2025
Short Stories
Dr. Patina Puzzle
A series of stories following one of my favorite characters, the goblin archaeologist and detective.
Novels in Progress
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Leif
A stand-alone novel based on my short story, THE BALLAD OF LEIF
Work in Progess
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Crystal Medium
A fantasy series centered around magic borne from crystals.
Completed, 210K words