T.R. Steele 🍂
@authortrsteele.bsky.social
he/him 🏳️⚧️ | ♎ | author of fantasy and gothic fiction ⚔️ | words in/coming from A Coup of Owls Press, Hearth Stories, Tales to Terrify, Heartlines Spec, Plott Hound Magazine, and smoke and mold
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T.R. Steele 🍂
@authortrsteele.bsky.social
· Jan 22
Hello, time for an introduction! 🍃 I'm Tee, and I write fantasy/gothic fiction featuring trans protagonists and atmospheric settings, with lots of details on flora and fauna. I am currently looking for literary representation and putting short stories out on submission. It's wonderful to be here. 🌱
Absolutely my favourite read of this year! I've recommended it to so many people! 🦢✨
If you’re in the UK & are so inclined, from Dec 25 to Jan 5 you can get the Kindle edition of THE RIVER HAS ROOTS for 99p as part of their 12 Days of Kindle event! This means in the UK you can also get that price matched at other etailers, like Kobo! Merry Christmas!
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December 26, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Absolutely my favourite read of this year! I've recommended it to so many people! 🦢✨
Happy winter birding season! I do a lot of birding and had the wonderful opportunity to visit this family of 8 trumpeter swans. Look at these beautiful birds!
December 23, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Happy winter birding season! I do a lot of birding and had the wonderful opportunity to visit this family of 8 trumpeter swans. Look at these beautiful birds!
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“Write every day.“
Not everyone can write every day. This is privileged and ableist. It also makes people feel like failures when they don’t.
Not everyone can write every day. This is privileged and ableist. It also makes people feel like failures when they don’t.
what is your least favorite piece of writing advice and why? 👀
December 23, 2025 at 6:22 PM
“Write every day.“
Not everyone can write every day. This is privileged and ableist. It also makes people feel like failures when they don’t.
Not everyone can write every day. This is privileged and ableist. It also makes people feel like failures when they don’t.
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Cosigned. Many story-telling traditions don’t include active protagonists. Demanding that they be closes the door on a world of great stories.
“Your protagonist must be an active force.“
I like to write (and read) about characters who can’t or won’t be active, for any number of compelling reasons. There are so many kinds of stories to tell; why limit ourselves to the self-proclaimed “heroes”?
I like to write (and read) about characters who can’t or won’t be active, for any number of compelling reasons. There are so many kinds of stories to tell; why limit ourselves to the self-proclaimed “heroes”?
what is your least favorite piece of writing advice and why? 👀
December 23, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Cosigned. Many story-telling traditions don’t include active protagonists. Demanding that they be closes the door on a world of great stories.
Agree very much so. Some of my favourite stories involves protagonists who are reluctant, who have to be "carried" by other characters/by the plot, who have so much difficulty facing the narrative. These characters are not "passive" to me, they are simply members of a different character archetype.
“Your protagonist must be an active force.“
I like to write (and read) about characters who can’t or won’t be active, for any number of compelling reasons. There are so many kinds of stories to tell; why limit ourselves to the self-proclaimed “heroes”?
I like to write (and read) about characters who can’t or won’t be active, for any number of compelling reasons. There are so many kinds of stories to tell; why limit ourselves to the self-proclaimed “heroes”?
what is your least favorite piece of writing advice and why? 👀
December 23, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Agree very much so. Some of my favourite stories involves protagonists who are reluctant, who have to be "carried" by other characters/by the plot, who have so much difficulty facing the narrative. These characters are not "passive" to me, they are simply members of a different character archetype.
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We're open for early subs from Dec 24-31! If you're an equity-deserving writer, send us SFF short fiction (500-3,500 words) & poetry.
Not sure what we want? Less fabulism and more entrenched fantasy/scifi. We'd love pieces that deliver on the promise of their title (show us the monster!!)
Not sure what we want? Less fabulism and more entrenched fantasy/scifi. We'd love pieces that deliver on the promise of their title (show us the monster!!)
December 22, 2025 at 12:29 AM
We're open for early subs from Dec 24-31! If you're an equity-deserving writer, send us SFF short fiction (500-3,500 words) & poetry.
Not sure what we want? Less fabulism and more entrenched fantasy/scifi. We'd love pieces that deliver on the promise of their title (show us the monster!!)
Not sure what we want? Less fabulism and more entrenched fantasy/scifi. We'd love pieces that deliver on the promise of their title (show us the monster!!)
I'm planning on reading 31 short stories in the month of December as a way to deal with some winter blues. ❄️ I will thread my reads here!
December 2, 2025 at 11:27 PM
I'm planning on reading 31 short stories in the month of December as a way to deal with some winter blues. ❄️ I will thread my reads here!
I loved this ❤️ What a stunningly beautiful story that felt airy and ethereal and so, so real!
Inner Worlds is out!! My (t4t love story) of two queers healing from loss with the help of a strange octopus/alien? creature that gives them otherworldly dreams is free to read today :') & so many other creature stories! Would be so thankful if you read some 💜 🐙 inner-worlds.ghost.io/issue-9-to-s...
December 2, 2025 at 2:07 AM
I loved this ❤️ What a stunningly beautiful story that felt airy and ethereal and so, so real!
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I once asked a bookseller at a large indie store how many people would have to buy a book for it to get the attention of the store buyer and cause an additional order and they said: Three.
I see some book piracy discourse, and, to make a positive argument in favor of buying books, your marginal ability to influence what books get published and support the careers of writers you like is massive compared to most other forms of media.
November 25, 2025 at 11:07 PM
I once asked a bookseller at a large indie store how many people would have to buy a book for it to get the attention of the store buyer and cause an additional order and they said: Three.
Here is my awards eligibility 2025 post! I'm really happy I've had so much published this year. Thank you to all the magazines who believed in my work.
November 13, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Here is my awards eligibility 2025 post! I'm really happy I've had so much published this year. Thank you to all the magazines who believed in my work.
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If you wrote an SF/F/H story that was published in 2025 (or read a story that you thought was great), tell me about it in this thread!
Authors, also send your story to me here: johnjosephadams.com/basff-submis... (Please read the guidelines before submitting.)
Authors, also send your story to me here: johnjosephadams.com/basff-submis... (Please read the guidelines before submitting.)
November 7, 2025 at 1:48 PM
If you wrote an SF/F/H story that was published in 2025 (or read a story that you thought was great), tell me about it in this thread!
Authors, also send your story to me here: johnjosephadams.com/basff-submis... (Please read the guidelines before submitting.)
Authors, also send your story to me here: johnjosephadams.com/basff-submis... (Please read the guidelines before submitting.)
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Check out the latest issue of @bafflingmag.bsky.social!
Stories from Claire Jia-Wen, Michael M. Jones, Raja’a Khalid, Madi Haab, Gina Thayer, Rose Maxwell and Bastian Hart.
And thank you to @anoteinpink.bsky.social for illustrating the cover!
www.bafflingmag.com/issue-twenty...
Stories from Claire Jia-Wen, Michael M. Jones, Raja’a Khalid, Madi Haab, Gina Thayer, Rose Maxwell and Bastian Hart.
And thank you to @anoteinpink.bsky.social for illustrating the cover!
www.bafflingmag.com/issue-twenty...
November 3, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Check out the latest issue of @bafflingmag.bsky.social!
Stories from Claire Jia-Wen, Michael M. Jones, Raja’a Khalid, Madi Haab, Gina Thayer, Rose Maxwell and Bastian Hart.
And thank you to @anoteinpink.bsky.social for illustrating the cover!
www.bafflingmag.com/issue-twenty...
Stories from Claire Jia-Wen, Michael M. Jones, Raja’a Khalid, Madi Haab, Gina Thayer, Rose Maxwell and Bastian Hart.
And thank you to @anoteinpink.bsky.social for illustrating the cover!
www.bafflingmag.com/issue-twenty...
Speaking of novellas... this is art representative of my fantasy novella about a struggling young trans man knight who is called upon to kill a unicorn that is herself slaying dragons important to the local ecosystem. I commissioned this beautiful piece from @milirine.bsky.social!
November 1, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Speaking of novellas... this is art representative of my fantasy novella about a struggling young trans man knight who is called upon to kill a unicorn that is herself slaying dragons important to the local ecosystem. I commissioned this beautiful piece from @milirine.bsky.social!
Happy Novella November! ✨ Novellas are my favourite literary format to read and to write in. Going to dedicate this month to catching up on the novellas on my TBR!
November 1, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Happy Novella November! ✨ Novellas are my favourite literary format to read and to write in. Going to dedicate this month to catching up on the novellas on my TBR!
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ANNOUCEMENT: Rotting Leaf Magazine
A new literary magazine for eco-fiction
www.briefecology.com
October 30, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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"At the Edge of the Tale" by @authortrsteele.bsky.social free to read online!
“You are either very wise,” said Twirl, “or very cruel.”
The unicorn’s long lashes swept over their cheek. “Why can I not be both?”
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“You are either very wise,” said Twirl, “or very cruel.”
The unicorn’s long lashes swept over their cheek. “Why can I not be both?”
plotthoundmag.com/at-the-edge-...
October 15, 2025 at 2:58 AM
"At the Edge of the Tale" by @authortrsteele.bsky.social free to read online!
“You are either very wise,” said Twirl, “or very cruel.”
The unicorn’s long lashes swept over their cheek. “Why can I not be both?”
plotthoundmag.com/at-the-edge-...
“You are either very wise,” said Twirl, “or very cruel.”
The unicorn’s long lashes swept over their cheek. “Why can I not be both?”
plotthoundmag.com/at-the-edge-...
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it's here, The Deadlands fundraiser 💀
buy your very 2026 coin for the ferryman and help support us
we've got signed books, deadlands issues + psychopomp book bundles, and more coming soon!
please like + RT this to help spread the word
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behold!
buy your very 2026 coin for the ferryman and help support us
we've got signed books, deadlands issues + psychopomp book bundles, and more coming soon!
please like + RT this to help spread the word
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behold!
October 6, 2025 at 8:04 PM
it's here, The Deadlands fundraiser 💀
buy your very 2026 coin for the ferryman and help support us
we've got signed books, deadlands issues + psychopomp book bundles, and more coming soon!
please like + RT this to help spread the word
psychopomp.com/the-deadland...
behold!
buy your very 2026 coin for the ferryman and help support us
we've got signed books, deadlands issues + psychopomp book bundles, and more coming soon!
please like + RT this to help spread the word
psychopomp.com/the-deadland...
behold!
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Lovely to see Under the Skin by @authortrsteele.bsky.social mentioned in this roundup
Read it now! Delicate prose perfect for delicate stitches:
www.heartlines-spec.com/under-the-sk...
Read it now! Delicate prose perfect for delicate stitches:
www.heartlines-spec.com/under-the-sk...
September 26, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Lovely to see Under the Skin by @authortrsteele.bsky.social mentioned in this roundup
Read it now! Delicate prose perfect for delicate stitches:
www.heartlines-spec.com/under-the-sk...
Read it now! Delicate prose perfect for delicate stitches:
www.heartlines-spec.com/under-the-sk...
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broken grasp • 11”x14” • gouache & watercolor on paper
September 16, 2025 at 10:38 PM
broken grasp • 11”x14” • gouache & watercolor on paper
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Sharing the peace
September 15, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Sharing the peace
My submission to @augursociety.bsky.social's microfiction contest! #AugurMicros2025 🌊
September 10, 2025 at 2:54 AM
My submission to @augursociety.bsky.social's microfiction contest! #AugurMicros2025 🌊
Read my story, "At the Edge of the Tale" (which is about a sad little barn swallow becoming a key figure in the larger story of a captured unicorn) in the second wonderful issue of @plotthoundmag.bsky.social!
Plott Hound issue 2 is now live!
Buy individual issue or annual subscription to access this latest menagerie:
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Buy individual issue or annual subscription to access this latest menagerie:
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September 7, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Read my story, "At the Edge of the Tale" (which is about a sad little barn swallow becoming a key figure in the larger story of a captured unicorn) in the second wonderful issue of @plotthoundmag.bsky.social!
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September 7, 2025 at 5:15 AM
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Plott Hound issue 2 is now live!
Buy individual issue or annual subscription to access this latest menagerie:
plotthoundmag.com/issues/
Buy individual issue or annual subscription to access this latest menagerie:
plotthoundmag.com/issues/
September 5, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Plott Hound issue 2 is now live!
Buy individual issue or annual subscription to access this latest menagerie:
plotthoundmag.com/issues/
Buy individual issue or annual subscription to access this latest menagerie:
plotthoundmag.com/issues/