Lina Rather is a speculative fiction author who hails from Michigan but currently resides in Washington, D.C. Rather's writing is characterized by her imaginative storytelling and her ability to create vivid and compelling worlds. She has had her short fiction published in several well-known venues, including Lightspeed, Daily Science Fiction, and Shimmer.
Rather's debut novella, Sisters of the Vast Black, was published in October 2019 by Tor.Com Publishing. The novella tells the story of a group of nuns who live on a giant slug in outer space, and it has been praised for its unique premise and its thoughtful exploration of themes such as faith and sisterhood. Rather's background in history and her love of science fiction and fantasy have greatly influenced her writing, and she has a talent for combining these elements to create stories that are both engaging and intellectually stimulating.
When she is not writing, Rather enjoys spending her time cooking, going on hikes, and collecting terrible 90s comic books. She has a playful sense of humor and a deep appreciation for the strange and the unusual, which is evident in her writing. Readers who are interested in learning more about Rather and her work can visit her website or follow her on Twitter.