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S. Morgan Burbank

Science Fiction and Dystopia Author

About

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S. Morgan Burbank (they/them) is a writer whose works focus on the topics of mental health, sexuality, love, and relationships, told through the lens of varying genres. Their debut novel, Kotov Syndrome, was the 2021 Queer Indie Awards winner for Best Dystopian Novel, while its much awaited sequel, Woodpusher, released in January 2024. They are the owner of Job at Place LLC, a developmental editing service for self-published authors. They also write visual novels under M. J. La Motte.

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Azaes Realm Series

Erika Edens is a human dumpster fire and sentient ball of anxiety. After her android ex-girlfriend, Abby, comes back into her life, Erika must reckon with her personal demons to save the girl who got away...which is more important than either of them ever realized.

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Novellas

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Honors for Kotov Syndrome

Honors for Woodpusher

  • 2024 Indie Ink Awards Nominee (4 categories)

A book cover in the style of an old music score. The middle features the title of the book, "Guitar Concerto in C Flat Major, Op. 12: Lucina" in large font. At the top, text reads "A Novella in Three Movements" while at the bottom, the author name of S. Mo

Guitar Concerto in C Flat Major, Op.12: Lucina is an upcoming transfeminine sci-fi novella from S. Morgan Burbank. It will release on December 12, 2025.

Praise for Guitar Concerto in C Flat Major, Op.12: Lucina

"A story of self-discovery that embraces all the messiness that comes with that process, while showing that it’s still 100% worth it. The protagonist’s pain hits hard—but so does their joy."
- Tabitha O'Connell, author of Structural Integrity

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