Monica A Leyva

Monica A Leyva

About the Substack

Original speculative fiction, essays on health politics and institutional power, and poetry about care, memory, and resistance.

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• Serial speculative literary fiction, health politics essays, and poetry—open to all readers.

Paid Subcription Benefits

• Early access to Sorrel chapters and select paywalled scenes
• Exclusive poem downloads and field notes from the writing process
• Occasional paid-only posts and previews of upcoming work

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About Monica A Leyva

I write poetry, creative nonfiction, leadership essays, and speculative fiction exploring institutions, consent, memory, and what it costs to remain human. I’m currently writing a memoir and a speculative fiction novel.