Nicky Drayden

Nicky Drayden is a fiction writer who has made a name for herself with her unique and genre-defying books. Her writing is known to blend elements of science fiction, mystery, and fantasy, resulting in compelling and captivating stories. Drayden's talent for description and world-building is particularly noteworthy, as she is able to create vivid and immersive settings that draw readers in.

When she is not writing, Drayden works as a Systems Analyst, a job that keeps her busy and buried in code. Despite her demanding day job, Drayden finds time to pursue her passion for writing, crafting strange and imaginative tales that push the boundaries of traditional genre conventions. Her work is highly regarded for its originality and creativity, and she has garnered a devoted following of readers who appreciate her unique voice and vision.

Drayden resides in Austin, Texas, a city that encourages and embraces weirdness. This creative and eclectic environment is no doubt an inspiration for Drayden's writing, which often features unusual and fantastical elements. Readers who are looking for something different and fresh in their fiction are sure to enjoy Drayden's work, which offers a unique and captivating reading experience.
Delightfully Twisted Tales Books
# Title Year
1 Close Encounters of the Worst Kind 2011
2 Fire, Fangs and Brimstone 2011
3 The Weirdos Next Door 2011
4 Wisps, Spells and Faerie Tales 2011
5 Love and Other Filthy Habits 2011
6 Family Antimatters 2012
7 The Wide, Wide World of Weird 2012
8 The Worst of Both Worlds 2014
9 The Future of Future Planning 2014
Escaping Exodus Books
# Title Year
1 Escaping Exodus 2019
2 Symbiosis 2021
Overwatch Books
# Title Year
1 The Hero of Numbani 2020
2 Deadlock Rebels (By: Lyndsay Ely) 2021
3 Deadlock Rebels 2021
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 The Prey of Gods 2017
2 Temper 2018
Minecraft Books
# Title Year
1 The Island 2017
2 The Island ( By: Max Brooks) 2017
3 The Crash (By: Tracey Baptiste) 2018
4 Minecraft - Kollision: Roman 2018
5 The Crash 2018
6 The Lost Journals ( By: Mur Lafferty) 2019
7 The End (By: Catherynne M. Valente) 2019
8 The Lost Journals 2019
9 The End 2019
10 The Voyage (By: Jason Fry) 2020
11 The Rise of the Arch-Illager (By: Matt Forbeck) 2020
12 The Voyage 2020
13 The Rise of the Arch-Illager 2020
14 The Shipwreck (By: C.B. Lee) 2020
15 The Mountain (By: Max Brooks) 2021
16 The Shipwreck 2020
17 The Dragon 2021
18 The Mountain 2021
19 Mob Squad (By: Delilah S. Dawson) 2021
20 Mob Squad 2021
21 The Haven Trials (By: Suyi Davies) 2021
22 The Haven Trials 2021
23 Never Say Nether (By: Delilah S. Dawson) 2022
24 Zombies! (By: Nick Eliopulos) 2022
25 Never Say Nether 2022
26 Zombies! 2022
27 Don't Fear the Creeper (By: Delilah S. Dawson) 2022
28 Castle Redstone (By: Sarwat Chadda) 2022
29 Don't Fear the Creeper 2022
30 Castle Redstone 2022
31 Return of the Piglins ( By: Matt Forbeck) 2023
32 Return Of The Piglins 2023
33 Zombies Return! (By: Nick Eliopulos, Mojang Studios) 2023
34 The Village (By: Max Brooks) 2023
35 The Village 2023
36 Minecraft Journey to the Ancient City (By: Danny Lore, Mojang Studios) 2025
37 The Temple of the Charged Creeper (By: Matt Forbeck) 2025
Nicky Drayden Anthologies
# Title Year
1 People of Color Flash Anthology 2017
2 Submerged 2017
3 GlitterShip Year Two 2018