Author & Poet of the Eerie, Uncanny, and Challenging
Pronouns: They/Their/Fae/Faer
My name is Twilight Sage Moon (T.S. Moon, S. Moon), and I am an eclectic author and poet. The topics I write about demand you to face the dark and challenge your perspective. I enjoy making genre my bitch, and frequently play with horror, speculative, literary fiction, fantasy, and young adult.My first novel was published by an indie publisher when I graduated high school at 18. I have since taken back the rights and am planning a complete overhaul of it to be released in Fall 2027.
SENSITVITY READINGI offer a variety of sensitivity reading services for topics related to mental and physical illness, disability, LGBTQ+ representation, and the social work profession.
Explore My Novels & Anthology Features Below
A LACEWORK NIGHTMARE
COMING FALL 2027
The Giver meets The Village by M. Night Schyamalan in this unique read, incorporating dystopian folk horror with vital asexual, chronic health, and mental illness representation
What Readers Have Said About My Writing
All three of my novels were written under my deadname and a previous pen name.
They are all being overhauled. They needed time to grow with me.
| "Behind Broken Glass Walls" | Fictional School Shooting |
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| “Guh, this is a truly beautiful novel. It made me cry at several parts, and that's a really hard thing to do. I devoured it in one sitting. I simply couldn't put it down. I think the author is brave for writing this book. I think there are going to be people who won't like the way Drachea's story is told, and that's okay. Sometimes the most important books are hard to swallow, but they have the biggest impact.” | -Roxie Prince, Author of The Way We Go |
| “Well, this certainly was a book that had me sitting on the edge of my seat, tissues in one hand, and a glass of wine in the other. Heavy, heavy subject matter, but oh my, so incredibly GOOD!” | -Rett Tyler, Goodreads |
| “I strongly urge everyone to pick up this book. Despite the nature of the book, the content would be suitable for anyone high school aged and up. This is a great conversation starter for those with teenage children. This isn’t only for parents and their children, though; the strong message against violence, bullying, and preconceived notions is one that we would all do well to learn from. I hope that it changes your heart as I know it has changed mine.“ | -Online Book Club Review |
| "Very insightful look as to how the parents of children who commit violent crimes are judged and abandoned. Also shows the extent that schools will go to protect the reputation of bullies because of their abilities, especially athletes. School is about getting an education- not being taught that you are entitled or above other people." | - T.J. Hicks, Amazon Review |
| "Beautiful Nightmare: Some Dreams Become Your Reality" | Dystopian Romance |
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| “Beautiful Nightmare: Some Dreams Become Your Reality is truly a stunning piece of work.” | - T.W.R. Shelton, Author of Before a Million Universes |
| “This book is a real taste of everything Nestler has to offer. The glimpses of other worlds, of strange, wonderful, and terrifying places suggest that universes play in this author’s mind. I foresee great reads to come. Until then, Beautiful Nightmare is an endearing, tight, and heartwarming debut.” | - A.E. Shaw, Palace Squad Reviewer |
| "The author is young, but you would not know that from their writing. They deftly create a whole new world, populated by memorable characters. Although this is their first novel, they masterfully describes a society that has some of the seeds of mistrust and mind control that gets the reader's heart pounding, which leads the reader to a point where the pages cannot be turned quickly enough. I found myself wanting to quickly find out where the plot was going, yet wanting the story to last forever. I found myself becoming very attached to some of the characters, and at the same time, repelled by others. The author's metaphors and plot twists keep the reader's interest from beginning to end. I hope that this young writer will continue to write, I highly recommend Beautiful Nightmare." | - Amazon Review |
| "This book kept me glued from cover to cover! What a story, and imagination in this novel. I hope they decide to write another one in the near future! Will definitely buy it." | - Amazon Review |
| "Into the Fog" | Dark Fantasy |
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| “Into the Fog is an enchanting tale of love and longing set in 16th century royal court. I enjoyed each lavish description of the dresses, corsets, hairstyles, and castle. The author has a gift for describing what the characters are thinking and feeling in riveting detail. There are other-worldly beings attempting to conceal their powers in order to blend in with the humans. There is a lot going on in this book which I found fascinating. I love stories of royal scandal and this one has a paranormal element which keeps you guessing til the end.” | -Marie Silk, Author of Davenport House |
Anthologies
WE BITE BACK: A QUEER CHARITY ANTHOLOGY
I curated and edited this anthology. It includes my short story "The Hardest Word"
LYCAN VALLEY REAPER PRESENTS: DEATH'S GARDEN
Features my poem "In the Shadow of the Damned"
LYCAN VALLEY REAPER PRESENTS: WELCOME HOME
Features my poem "Cirque du Mal"
FRISSON 1 (HORROR & SPECULATIVE VERSE)
Features my poem "Sweet Nothings"
