![]() Author has written 94 stories for X-Men: The Movie, X-Men, X-Men: Evolution, Smurfs, DarkWing Duck, Doctor Who, StarTrek: The Next Generation, Batman, Red Dwarf, Cheers, Zathura, Detective Conan/Case Closed, Shazam!, and DuckTales. A Bit About Me: Hi, I'm Rowena Zahnrei! I've been making up stories since before I could write, and this is my current ln-Progress Story List. Below, you'll find my much longer collection of finished stories! Your Reviews Are Always Welcome — I'd love to know what you think of my writings!!! :) I've been asked why I write so much fanfiction. Answer: I'm on the autistic spectrum, and writing stories about my fictional role models, especially Nightcrawler and Data, has always been my way of figuring out people, and better understanding the social worlds around me. Also, writing is a really challenging skill and I figure this is good practice. That's why your reviews are so helpful, and valued! :) Like my stories? Want to learn more about the original stories, graphic novels and comics I'm working on when I'm not updating my fanfics? I have a website you can check out! www . rowenazahnrei . com You can also check out my crochet creations on Etsy and Pinterest: RowenaZahnreiCrafts (Links don't seem to work here, but I inserted some anyway. :) ) Author Updates: - My short story - "Curse of the Shellycoat" - has been accepted for publication in the 2025 ARIA Anthology! :D - I was invited to speak at a Kids Comics Studio Webinar - Working Collaboratively! - about my experiences as an author working with illustrators from concept through publication and beyond! :D - One of my original comics - "Ghosts of the Sea" - has been accepted to the upcoming Kids Comics Studio Anthology! :D - My Nicki and Ricky graphic novels were featured at the 12th Annual Rhode Island Author Expo! :D - My Nicki and Ricky graphic novels and I were invited to Gillen Brewer School's Neurodiversity Comic Con in NYC: a unique celebration where the world of comics and children's books showcase neurodiverse characters, artists, and authors (like me!). :D - My Nicki and Ricky books were featured at the public library's Local Author Showcase! :D - Bank Square Books in Mystic, CT hosted a special book signing event for my original Nicki and Ricky graphic novels! :D - My Nicki and Ricky graphic novels were accepted to San Diego Comic-Con! :D - My original story, "Just A Wish," won 2nd Prize in the 2024 Kid's Choice Kidlit Writing Contest! You can read it on my website! :D - My original graphic novel trilogy The Adventures of Nicki and Ricky: Baffling Birds! - Comics for Young Naturalists (featured in July’s Kids and YA Content Creators Spotlight on Crowdfundr) reached its funding goal less than 12 hours after launching! All three of my Nicki and Ricky nature mysteries are now available as e-books and paperbacks, a special three-in-one Hardcover edition, and an interactive Nicki and Ricky Science Workbook. Find them on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, etc.! - My original story, "Earth Schools Are Easy," won 2nd Prize in the 2023 Kid's Choice Kidlit Writing Contest! Check it out on my website! :D - One of my original comics (and recipes!) - Birthday Cake When It's Too Hot To Bake - has been published in the anthology Comics From the Kitchen! :D - My Harpo Marx paper/conference presentation has been published as an official peer-reviewed scholarly article: Honks, Whistles and Harp: The Transnational Sound of Harpo Marx - Retro Fanfic Retrospective made a podcast about my X-Men story "The Day The Earth Stood Back"! It's their Episode 110, on PodBean. They also made a podcast about my story "Brainy's Glasses" : Episode 48. Check 'em out! :D HERE IS MY IN-PROGRESS STORY LIST: 1) Shazam! (Billy,Freddy,etc.): Mind the Gap - UPDATED! 2) ST:TNG (Data,Geordi,Picard,Barclay,etc.): Alternative Data - Update In Progress! 3) ST:TNG (Data,Picard,Riker,Troi): Skin Deep: Part III - Update In Progress! 4) ST:TNG (Data,Picard,Geordi,etc.): Mr Mxyzptlk's Eclectic Enterprise 5) ST:TNG (Data,Geordi,Picard,etc.): Reaching for Daylight 6) X-Men (Nightcrawler,Wolverine,Shadowcat,etc.): Sinister Motives 7) X-Men (Nightcrawler,Storm,Wolverine): Tabula Rasa 8) X-Men (Nightcrawler,Wolverine): A Stab In The Dark 9) DuckTales (Huey,Dewey,Louie,Donald Duck,Scrooge McDuck): The Curse of Krampus! I write when my other obligations let me — and, often, even when they don't. I'm also prone to migraines, which is frustrating beyond all belief, so when I get those any hope of writing anything can be written off. Awful! I may not always update quickly and my inspirational obsessions with various shows/books tend to come in cycles, but I do make a point of finishing all my stories, no matter how long it takes, even--in most cases--years. If you ever feel I'm taking ridiculously long to update a story, please feel free to send me a nudge, either as a review or a PM. After all, it's always more fun to write when you know someone out there is reading. I hope you enjoy my stuff, and I deeply appreciate all your reviews! Thank you! :) |