Piker Press — Weekly Journal of Arts and Literature
April 27, 2026
MJ Skinner

MJ Skinner

MJ Skinner (he/him) lives in northeast Ohio. He is a girl-dad, a husband, and a surviving human (so far). His history in the helping professions (law enforcement, counseling, and social work) has provided valuable insight into the pain, pleasure, and complexities of the human condition.

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About MJ Skinner

MJ Skinner (he/him) lives in northeast Ohio. He is a girl-dad, a husband, and a surviving human (so far). His history in the helping professions (law enforcement, counseling, and social work) has provided valuable insight into the pain, pleasure, and complexities of the human condition. He currently writes speculative fiction, with a particular focus on horror, dystopian, and science fiction stories. "The Value of Butterflies in a Colorblind World" is his first published work. He can be found on BlueSky @ mjskinnerwrites.

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  • The Value of Butterflies in a Colorblind World

    MJ Skinner lives in northeast Ohio. He is married with a three-year-old daughter, and another daughter on the way. His history in the helping professions (law enforcement, counseling, and social work) has provided valuable insight into pain, pleasure, and complexities of the human condition. He currently writes speculative fiction, with a particular focus on horror, dystopian, and science fiction stories.