DaVaun Sanders (he/him) is a Black writer of speculative fiction residing in Phoenix, Arizona. He serves as Publisher and Executive Editor for FIYAH Literary Magazine of Black Speculative Fiction, winner of the World Fantasy, British Fantasy and Hugo Awards. His editorial work includes the Breathe FIYAH flash fiction anthology, in collaboration with Tor.com.
His middle grade fantasy “Keynan Masters & The Peerless Magic Crew” debuted in 2023, with the sequel out in 2025. His novel “Minecraft: The Tournament” released in 2024. He continues to expand his work in children’s SFF for kids everywhere who deserve to enjoy inclusive stories. His short fiction has appeared in FIYAH, PodCastle, Broken Eye Books, Dancing Star Press, the New York Times bestselling anthology, “Black Boy Joy,” and elsewhere. When deadlines are scarce he enjoys exploring the world with his twins, cheering himself hoarse for the 49ers, collecting new injuries in Muay Thai, and any DIY project that requires outrageous new power tools. Follow him on Threads and Instagram for #twinlife updates, and occasional writerly things.
DaVaun is represented by Mary C. Moore at Aevitas Creative Management.
