Milo K. Szyszka

About Me

My full name is Miłosz Konstanty Szyszka (me-waush / kaun-staun-ti / shih-sh-kaa). Szyszka means pinecone, which I find very fitting because I grew up surrounded by pine trees. I used to collect pinecones when I was young, put googly eyes on them, name them, build houses for them (and other dolls) out of tissue boxes, and whatnot. Usually, I go by Milo (my-lo or me-lo, either is fine).

I have an MFA in Creative Writing from Pacific Lutheran University’s Rainier Writing Workshop where I studied fiction and poetry with three amazing mentors. In my undergrad, I majored in Communication with an emphasis on Human Communication and Conflict and minored in Creative Writing at Regis University where I was co-president of the Communication Honors Society. I love learning, so if I’m able to pursue further schooling, I would love to study folklore or get a PhD in Creative Writing or English. 

Fun Facts About Me:

  • My favorite games include Cult of the Lamb, Pokopia, Hades, CookieRun: Kingdom, CookieRun: Tower of Adventures, Cozy Grove, Lumentale, Mysterium, Subeta, and the Ori games.
  • My favorite books include The Lumberjack’s Dove by GennaRose Nethercott, The Salt Grows Heavy by Cassandra Khaw, Piranesi by Susanna Clarke, Autobiography of Red by Anne Carson, The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern, Gods of Want by K-Ming Chang, and Bone Map by Sara Eliza Johnson.
  • My favorite items to collect include Monster High dolls, Skullpanda, tarot and oracle decks, Aamy, ShinWoo, Nommi, Chaka, Keeno, Ossia, ethically sourced bones, LPS, etc.
  • One of my special interests is Pokémon. My main main team consists of Whimsicott, Hydreigon, Hatterene, Drifblim, Lurantis, and Froslass, all of whom have nicknames. I have 15+ main teams because I have so many faves.
  • I have a Scorpio Sun, Capricorn Moon, and Virgo Rising.
  • I have a Certificate in Floral Design. In my free time, I sometimes create arrangements and bouquets for myself and others.
  • My favorite mediums to draw/paint in are colored pencils and watercolors. 
  • I love horror (i.e.: reading, watching, etc.) but can’t get through playing horror games by myself without freaking out. As such, I love watching videos where people play through horror games.