Sarena Ulibarri

Sarena Ulibarri is a speculative fiction author and editor based in the American Southwest. Her works span short stories, novellas, and anthologies, with notable publications including the 2023 novellas "Another Life" (Stelliform Press) and "Steel Tree" (Android Press). Her short fiction has appeared in prominent venues such as Lightspeed, DreamForge, and Solarpunk Magazine, while her nonfiction essays have been featured in Grist and Strange Horizons. "Another Life" was later translated into Spanish as "Otra Vida" in 2025, expanding her international reach.

Ulibarri specializes in climate fiction with an optimistic lens, often exploring solarpunk themes. As an anthologist, she edited the "Glass and Gardens" series, including "Glass and Gardens: Solarpunk Summers" and "Glass and Gardens: Solarpunk Winters," alongside co-editing "Multispecies Cities." Her editorial work focuses on uplifting, international perspectives on ecological futures. She also contributes as a story reviewer for the Imagine 2200 climate fiction contest, further solidifying her expertise in the genre.

Active in the speculative fiction community, Ulibarri continues to write and edit works that reimagine sustainable futures. Her career reflects a commitment to blending environmental awareness with compelling storytelling.