Bio
Minerva Cerridwen (xe/xem/xyr or she/her) is a queer, neurodivergent speculative fiction author from Belgium. Xyr queer fairy tale novella The Dragon of Ynys came out with Atthis Arts in 2020.
Xyr first language is Dutch, but xe mainly writes in English. When xe was five, xe wrote xyr first story about a princess picking berries, soon followed by a more exciting tale of a bear who met a pirate-detective. Xe has never stopped telling stories, and has also worked as a pharmacist until 2022.
When xe isn’t writing, there’s a big chance xe’s getting enchanted by yet another magical hobby to add to xyr hoard, which currently includes baking, drawing, handlettering, yoga, crochet, and learning languages. Minerva loves dragons, purple, and good LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent representation.
Keep an eye on xyr website for info on xyr newest publications: https://minervacerridwen.com
You can hear the pronunciation of xyr name via this link on TeachingBooks.
Readings
Since September 2025: Minerva is reading the Paranatellonta stories on this YouTube channel.
February 2026: Strong Women, Strange Worlds QuickReads with Gita Ralleigh, Lisa Morton, Minerva Cerridwen, Melissa Widmaier, Rachel Handley, and Victoria Goddard – Minerva is reading from The Dragon of Ynys. (YouTube)
September 2022: Atthis Arts Authors Reading – LS Reinholt and Minerva start reading from “Dragon in the Cove” around 1:18:50, but we definitely recommend watching the whole video! (YouTube)
March 2021: Rainbow Space Magic 2021: Reading and Q&A – Elle E. Ire, Minerva Cerridwen, Ava Kelly (YouTube)
Interviews and Guest Posts
March 2024: Queens in Wonderland Author Interviews: Minerva Cerridwen & LS Reinholt (YouTube)
June 2023: Asexual Authors Discuss Why They Write And Their Experiences: 5×5 – Five Questions for Five Authors on Bookstr
December 2022: Co-Writing Interview with LS Reinholt and Minerva Cerridwen on History That Never Was (Home of Dawn Vogel)
June 2022: Instagram Pride Month author interview for @bibliophile.nat
June-July 2021: Silver Dagger Book Tour Guest Posts:
- on Silver Dagger (June 14)
- on Don’t Judge, Read (June 20)
- on Inside the Insanity (June 21)
- on A Wonderful World of Words (July 3)
October 2020: The Dragon of Ynys Author Interview by Jennifer Lee Rossman
October 2020: Guest post: “Why the label all ages is important to me” on LGBTQ Reads
February 2020: Space Opera Libretti author interview
February 2019: Sherlock Holmes: Adventures in the Realms of Steampunk Kickstarter interview with Minerva and co-author L.S. Reinholt, about short story “The Adventure of the Purloined Piston Valve”.
July 2018: Asexual Artists interview about my writing, art, and asexuality.
May 2018: YouTube interview with Amphibian Press where I talk about writing, representation and my published works so far.
May 2018: Review and Author Interview: The Dragon of Ynys by Minerva Cerridwen (on Geowandersss)
February 2018: Love & Bubbles Kickstarter interview about short story “Summoned”.
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