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arlen ren ✨
@arlenrenwrites.bsky.social
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queer writer of otherworldly fiction ✍🏻 Trekkie 🖖🏻 X-Phile 👽 forever pup parent to Rufus 🐶🪽✨ he/they 🏳️‍⚧️ www.arlenren.co.uk
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arlen ren ✨ @arlenrenwrites.bsky.social · Nov 6
hello, I'm Arlen Ren (he/they), writer of otherworldly fiction that lurks beneath the surface of the everyday 👀

if you're interested in YA paranormal, fantasy and/or horror, you can check out my website—or the guides to my current WIPs (🧵)

www.arlenren.co.uk

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Arlen Ren Writes
www.arlenren.co.uk
arlenrenwrites.bsky.social
the more I research sharks, the more I love them 🦈

pdfs.xray-mag.com/articles/Pos...

an interesting account of shark body language, plus a bit on sociable sand tigers...!
February 18, 2026 at 8:25 PM
arlenrenwrites.bsky.social
letter sent to my MP ✅

if you can do the same, please stand up for nature 🙏🏻
rspb.bsky.social RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 14h
With 1 in 6 UK species already at risk of extinction, our environment cannot survive more cuts.

There is no evidence current laws are blocking growth. Yet weakening these protections is being backed at the highest level.

We have less than two weeks to stop this 👇
action.rspb.org.uk/page/186397/...
Stand up for our wild places!
The Prime Minister is backing proposals to weaken protections for our most important wild places by expanding the Fingleton Review’s recommendations. Help stop the rollback before it starts.
action.rspb.org.uk
February 18, 2026 at 5:57 PM
arlenrenwrites.bsky.social
😎

I solved the daily #CluesBySam, Feb 18th 2026 (Tricky), in less than 8 minutes
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February 18, 2026 at 5:31 PM
arlenrenwrites.bsky.social
I don't want to purchase more plastic so I am resisting the lure of buying a furblet but I HAVE spent the evening sketching furblets and UGH they're so cute
February 17, 2026 at 9:31 PM
arlenrenwrites.bsky.social
I solved the daily #CluesBySam, Feb 17th 2026 (Medium), in less than 13 minutes
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Clues by Sam
A daily logic puzzle where you deduce who is a criminal!
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February 17, 2026 at 5:20 PM
arlenrenwrites.bsky.social
hello #queerwriters 🌧️

having written the first three chapters of Shark WIP draft 2 🦈 I would like to write chapters 4-7 this week.

so far, I've outlined chapters 4&5.

let's see what I accomplish! 😤

I hope everyone has a productive week! 🪸🫧
amaralynn.bsky.social AmaraJLynn 🦹 scheming @amaralynn.bsky.social · 2d
#queerwriters Monday: Goals Day!

What do you hope to accomplish this week? Can be anything, big or small! Let us know so we can cheer you on!

#WritingCommunity #lgbtqwriters
Background: a plain background with colored pencils along the bottom half. Text: #Queerwriters What are your goals this week? Monday, Saturday, Sunday All LGBTQIAP writers welcome
February 16, 2026 at 9:14 PM
arlenrenwrites.bsky.social
Storygraph's edition switching feature is such a lifesaver 🫡
February 16, 2026 at 6:55 PM
arlenrenwrites.bsky.social
I solved the daily #CluesBySam, Feb 16th 2026 (Easy), in 04:56
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cluesbysam.com
Clues by Sam
A daily logic puzzle where you deduce who is a criminal!
cluesbysam.com
February 16, 2026 at 5:23 PM
arlenrenwrites.bsky.social
my current WIP is all about a world where people bond with sharks! to most, sharks are symbols of strength and perseverance and are revered and respected.

for the shark-fearing main character, the shark he bonds represents his healing journey 🦈✨ #writingprompt
cometkins.bsky.social Ian Haramaki 🏳️‍⚧️✨ @cometkins.bsky.social · 3d
Are there any important animal companions in your book/wip? what are they and what do they mean to your characters? #WritingPrompt
February 15, 2026 at 3:06 PM
arlenrenwrites.bsky.social
never have I rooted for Wales so hard 🏉 #WALvFRA #SixNations
February 15, 2026 at 3:04 PM
arlenrenwrites.bsky.social
a good workout for the brain today 🧠💪🏻✨

I solved the daily #CluesBySam, Feb 15th 2026 (Evil), in less than 15 minutes
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Clues by Sam
A daily logic puzzle where you deduce who is a criminal!
cluesbysam.com
February 15, 2026 at 1:56 PM
arlenrenwrites.bsky.social
psyching myself up to brave the ceaseless rain and go to the nature reserve to plant some saplings...
February 15, 2026 at 8:27 AM
arlenrenwrites.bsky.social
writing about my MC's leg cramping and I can feel my leg starting to cramp from sitting around writing for so long...he is having his revenge upon me...
February 14, 2026 at 7:08 PM
arlenrenwrites.bsky.social
hoping this will help me maintain productivity 😤
a photo of a candle from The Starlight Library with a beautiful teal label with mermaids and the words MERMAID LAGOON, scented with saltwater and exotic florals. in a caption, I explain how I work better with a scented candle lit and this candle is a gift to myself for when I work on Sharkfinn
February 14, 2026 at 6:17 PM
arlenrenwrites.bsky.social
THE AUDACITY OF JAMIE LOWE!!!!!
February 14, 2026 at 4:06 PM
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I solved the daily #CluesBySam, Feb 14th 2026 (Hard), in less than 11 minutes
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cluesbysam.com
Clues by Sam
A daily logic puzzle where you deduce who is a criminal!
cluesbysam.com
February 14, 2026 at 12:38 PM
arlenrenwrites.bsky.social
my sympathies to everyone forced to live with toxic family members whose vile bigotry severely impacts their mental health and makes them fear for their safety

manifesting that one day you will be free
February 14, 2026 at 8:17 AM
Reposted by arlen ren ✨
poopraven.bsky.social
It's my birthday, hurrah! For my birthday I'd really love as many shares on this post as we can make happen!

Hi, I'm AK, and I write exceedingly queer books! Feel free to ask me about them!

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Ravensword Press
The queer books your parents warned you about!
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February 14, 2026 at 7:57 AM
arlenrenwrites.bsky.social
I solved the daily #CluesBySam, Feb 13th 2026 (Tricky), in less than 7 minutes
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cluesbysam.com
Clues by Sam
A daily logic puzzle where you deduce who is a criminal!
cluesbysam.com
February 13, 2026 at 11:40 PM
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I solved the daily #CluesBySam, Feb 12th 2026 (Tricky), in 04:46
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cluesbysam.com
Clues by Sam
A daily logic puzzle where you deduce who is a criminal!
cluesbysam.com
February 12, 2026 at 7:10 PM
arlenrenwrites.bsky.social
argh, misread another clue 🙃

I solved the daily #CluesBySam, Feb 11th 2026 (Medium), in less than 10 minutes
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cluesbysam.com
Clues by Sam
A daily logic puzzle where you deduce who is a criminal!
cluesbysam.com
February 11, 2026 at 7:36 PM
arlenrenwrites.bsky.social
misread a clue TWICE 😒

I solved the daily #CluesBySam, Feb 10th 2026 (Medium), in 03:43
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cluesbysam.com
Clues by Sam
A daily logic puzzle where you deduce who is a criminal!
cluesbysam.com
February 10, 2026 at 5:25 PM
arlenrenwrites.bsky.social
waheyyyyy

I solved the daily #CluesBySam, Feb 9th 2026 (Easy), in 04:16
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cluesbysam.com
Clues by Sam
A daily logic puzzle where you deduce who is a criminal!
cluesbysam.com
February 9, 2026 at 5:59 PM
arlenrenwrites.bsky.social
FINALLY started writing draft 2 of Shark WIP and I will never not be amazed by how great I feel drafting this story compared to others 😅 it just flows! can't wait to finish the prologue after work 🦈
February 9, 2026 at 9:09 AM
arlenrenwrites.bsky.social
ALMOST had a clean sweep but zigged when I should have zagged 😭

I solved the daily #CluesBySam, Feb 8th 2026 (Hard), in less than 8 minutes
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Clues by Sam
A daily logic puzzle where you deduce who is a criminal!
cluesbysam.com
February 8, 2026 at 6:49 PM