About the Author

Jakob Straub

Jakob Straub is a writer, developmental editor, and literary ghost. His favorite books have pages all empty—until he taints them. He writes creative fiction in English and German, often about people who can’t quite say what they mean and definitely can’t afford to fail.

His work explores themes of grief, underdog identity, and the quiet absurdity of everyday life. His writing has appeared in The Rush Magazine, Bread Alone (Indie Novella), Flowers & Serpents (New Niu Press) and the Daniil Pashkoff Prize collection.

When not writing, he helps other writers shape their manuscripts and occasionally publishes on storytelling, narrative structure, and the practical nightmare of sustaining a creative career.

Originally from Lake Constance, Germany, Jakob has lived in Berlin, Bonn, Barcelona, and the Pacific Northwest.