Jordan Kurella

Jordan Kurella is a trans and disabled author who has lived all over the world (including Moscow and Manhattan). In his past lives, he was a photographer, radio DJ, and social worker. His work has been nominated for the Nebula Award, long listed for the British Science Fantasy Award, and taught at Iowa State University. He is the author of the novella, I NEVER LIKED YOU ANYWAY, and the short story collection, WHEN I WAS LOST. Jordan lives in Ohio with his perfect service dog and perfectly serviceable cat. Jordan Kurella is a trans and disabled author who has lived all over the world (including Moscow and Manhattan). In his past lives, he was a photographer, radio DJ, and social worker. His work has been nominated for the Nebula Award, long listed for the British Science Fantasy Award, and taught at Iowa State University. He is the author of the novella, I NEVER LIKED YOU ANYWAY, and the short story collection, WHEN I WAS LOST. Jordan lives in Ohio with his perfect service dog and perfectly serviceable cat. 

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