Kit Calvert

Kit Calvert (she/her) is a Scottish speculative fiction writer and scientist, currently based in Edinburgh. Her work weaves together nature that’s wild and weird, domestic magics, and unapologetic queer joy. When she’s not writing, she enjoys foraging for treasures in rockpools, painting, and consuming an irresponsible amount of soup.

Words

2025

'Grub', forthcoming in Out There, anthology from Sans Press (2025)
'Thistledown', in Baubles from Bones Issue 5
'When We Go, The Frogs Persist', Hexagon Speculative Fiction Magazine Issue 20 (Spring 2025)

2024

'A Debt Repaid', HM in November 2024 Elegant Literature Competition (Dear Death)
'The Saltwife', EMBALM MYRIAD Digital Zine, Hexagon Speculative Fiction Magazine
'Accidental Magicks', HM in August 2024 Elegant Literature Competition (Mundane Magic)
'In Pursuit of Resurrection' in Translunar Travelers Lounge Issue 11
'The Light at the End of the World', 1st place in Cosmic Romance category and 6th place overall in Twist in the Tale 1000 Word Contest (Science Fiction)
'Sirensong', 1st place in Inaugural Twist in the Tale short fiction competition (500 words, Thriller)
'The Ritualist and the Hedge-Wizard' in Feisty Felines and Other Fantastical Familiars, anthology from WordFire Press
'The Unravelling of Seren Pendragon' in Wizards in Space Issue 9