About Alex in…

Ten Words

Alex (@alexpenname) is a PhD candidate, author, and Smithsonian alum.

Fifty Words

Alex Penland is a former Smithsonian kid. They spent their childhood running rampant through an early career as a child adventurer. Now a Pushcart-nominated author, Alex lives in Scotland while studying for a PhD. Their work has been internationally published; Andrion is their first novella.

Catch them on most social media as @AlexPenname.

One Hundred Words

Alex Penland is a former museum kid. They spent their childhood running rampant through the Smithsonian museums, which kicked off an early career as a child adventurer. Alex has worked in the field with NASA scientists, linguists, and acclaimed photographers.

Now twice a Pushcart-nominated author, Alex lives in Scotland while studying for a PhD in Creative Writing at the University of Edinburgh. Prior adventures include founding a writing organization in Iowa, collaborating on micro-operas, diving with sharks, and volunteering with the Smithsonian for nearly a decade. Their work has been internationally published, appearing in Interzone and Olney Magazine; Andrion is their first novella.

Catch them on most social media as @AlexPenname, and find more information on their website: www.AlexPenland.com.