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A N A Ï S G O D A R D
Anaïs Godard is a Franco-American writer, artist and advocate, committed to amplifying underrepresented voices in literature and beyond. A 2024 fiction fellow at both Idyllwild Arts and Women Who Submit, her work has appeared in Mensa Bulletin, WoW, Flash Fiction Magazine, and Beyond Words Lit Mag. With a Master's in Linguistics and Semiotics from La Sorbonne, Anaïs likes to explore the connections between myth and reality, telling stories inspired by her experiences as a survivor, immigrant, and mother of twins– one of whom has cerebral palsy.
During her career in television, Anaïs co-founded @nastywomenLA, an advocacy group supporting women and marginalized voices in the arts. Her activism is also evident in her participation in major exhibitions like WE RISE in LA and through her contribution to Uncharted Magazine. When she’s not writing or editing, you can find her exploring LA's libraries and other fantastical realms with her children.
The Muffin - Interview, 2024
Publications
Ordinary Girl - Beyond Words Lit Mag, Issue 49, 2024
Pumpkin - WoW! Women on Writing, Flash Fiction Contest - 3rd place winner, 2023
Polka-Dot Brain - Mensa Bulletin, 2023
The Butterfly Catcher - Flash Fiction Magazine, 2023
Me, I am Bidule - Children's book, 2016
Accolades
Fiction Fellow – Idyllwild Arts Writers Week
Fiction Fellow – Women Who Submit Workshop
Recipient – Ashaki M. Jackson No Barriers Grant
Finalist – Etched Onyx Magazine, Prose Contest, for "Beyond the Gloss", 2024
Finalist – Voyage YA, Novel Excerpt Contest, for "The Heart of Evrim", 2023
Finalist – Voyage YA, Short Story Contest, for "The Grace", 2023