Author

Molly Ann McDonough is an author, poet, and multidisciplinary engineer. Her short fiction has been featured in science fiction and fantasy anthologies. Her debut poetry collection, Hope in Hateful Times (2026), examines resilience, the divine feminine, and how to foster joy and empathy in a harsh world. Her debut fantasy novel, A World Apart, is forthcoming from Jumpmaster Press. When Molly isn’t reading, writing, or coding, she enjoys being an enthusiastic amateur in her ever-changing neurodivergent hobbies. These include learning and forgetting Spanish, petting cats, and volunteering. In her life and writing, Molly is on a quest to spread magic, mirth, and meaning.