Keith Yatsuhashi
@keithyatsuhashi.bsky.social
Author of KOJIKI & KOKORO from Angry Robot Books. Fantasy writer repped by Laura Zats, former figure skater, dad, golfer.
@garethjohnbrown.bsky.social books see at an indie bookstore in Manchester, Vermont! Check the booksellers comments!
November 15, 2025 at 5:22 PM
@garethjohnbrown.bsky.social books see at an indie bookstore in Manchester, Vermont! Check the booksellers comments!
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I was thrilled to be part of this and now, thanks to Dan, I'm a partial World Fantasy Award winner. Sort of.
Still blown away by the fact that Heartwood won a World Fantasy Award last night. Such a fantastic weekend at the World Fantasy Convention, topped off in spectacular style. Wonderful to meet @joe-hill.bsky.social and @ericlarocca.bsky.social too. Now, back to work!
November 3, 2025 at 9:38 AM
I was thrilled to be part of this and now, thanks to Dan, I'm a partial World Fantasy Award winner. Sort of.
Well ok the . My horoscope says to work on my first draft. #writingcommunity
November 1, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Well ok the . My horoscope says to work on my first draft. #writingcommunity
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I truly do not have an answer to this eternal creative cycle of Elation and Despair, the highs to the lows, a sense of accomplishment to a fixed vision of dread.
What do I fear most? That the new book is boring? Maybe. That nothing that I do matters? Maybe. That I'm tired while the world is burning?
What do I fear most? That the new book is boring? Maybe. That nothing that I do matters? Maybe. That I'm tired while the world is burning?
October 30, 2025 at 10:31 PM
I truly do not have an answer to this eternal creative cycle of Elation and Despair, the highs to the lows, a sense of accomplishment to a fixed vision of dread.
What do I fear most? That the new book is boring? Maybe. That nothing that I do matters? Maybe. That I'm tired while the world is burning?
What do I fear most? That the new book is boring? Maybe. That nothing that I do matters? Maybe. That I'm tired while the world is burning?
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Despair is not a productive artistic emotion, actually (imo). It may be for some but in general it reflects something deeper. Perhaps fear that even if the last book was good, this one won't be. Burnout. Anger. Illness. Envy. Frustration. Catastrophic thinking (the end is nigh). And so on.
October 30, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Despair is not a productive artistic emotion, actually (imo). It may be for some but in general it reflects something deeper. Perhaps fear that even if the last book was good, this one won't be. Burnout. Anger. Illness. Envy. Frustration. Catastrophic thinking (the end is nigh). And so on.
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Book 2 of the well-reviewed The Witch Roads duology drops next week (The Nameless Land). As does a near future political sf short story on @reactorsff.bsky.social
I recently turned in an epic fantasy novel in the Witch Roads world. I am chugging along!
Today, 20K into a new book: Why is this crap?
I recently turned in an epic fantasy novel in the Witch Roads world. I am chugging along!
Today, 20K into a new book: Why is this crap?
October 30, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Book 2 of the well-reviewed The Witch Roads duology drops next week (The Nameless Land). As does a near future political sf short story on @reactorsff.bsky.social
I recently turned in an epic fantasy novel in the Witch Roads world. I am chugging along!
Today, 20K into a new book: Why is this crap?
I recently turned in an epic fantasy novel in the Witch Roads world. I am chugging along!
Today, 20K into a new book: Why is this crap?
Every time I sit down to write, my puppy thinks it means 'play time'.
October 30, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Every time I sit down to write, my puppy thinks it means 'play time'.
Been watching Castle. It's the very definition of a comfort watch. I love it.
What are we comfort watching tonight, friends?
I'm watching Bones, and I have arrived at the HORSE KINK EPISODE
I'm watching Bones, and I have arrived at the HORSE KINK EPISODE
October 30, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Been watching Castle. It's the very definition of a comfort watch. I love it.
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This headline literally applies to every author multiple times a day
Hashtag relatable 😂
Hashtag relatable 😂
October 29, 2025 at 2:15 PM
This headline literally applies to every author multiple times a day
Hashtag relatable 😂
Hashtag relatable 😂
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IT'S HALLOWEEN TOMORROW, I've got stories
I'm stumbling late into October with a pumpkin stout and pairing my works with some Halloween icons. Which is your fave?
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October 30, 2025 at 3:23 PM
IT'S HALLOWEEN TOMORROW, I've got stories
TFW you have time to write, but..
a man in a suit and tie is making a funny face with a caption .
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October 30, 2025 at 5:41 PM
TFW you have time to write, but..
Damn. The Fire Force anime is really good. Don’t know how I missed it before now. Nice that each season is 26 eps too. I’m only on ep. 7 of s1 but I’m looking forward to the next one.
a man with the number 8 on his chest is standing in front of a fire
ALT: a man with the number 8 on his chest is standing in front of a fire
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October 30, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Damn. The Fire Force anime is really good. Don’t know how I missed it before now. Nice that each season is 26 eps too. I’m only on ep. 7 of s1 but I’m looking forward to the next one.
Reading my royalties statement, I am maybe one or two books away from earning out on my debut book, KOJIKI. It’s been out for several years now & nice to see it’s still selling. #writingcommunity #writing
a cartoon sheep with big eyes is holding a sign that says nice .
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October 28, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Reading my royalties statement, I am maybe one or two books away from earning out on my debut book, KOJIKI. It’s been out for several years now & nice to see it’s still selling. #writingcommunity #writing
How am I supposed to get in the right frame of mind to write horror with this kind of distraction?
October 27, 2025 at 10:28 PM
How am I supposed to get in the right frame of mind to write horror with this kind of distraction?
You'd think having extra time on my hands would mean I'd get some writing done, but I have even more distractions than usual. OTOH, I FINALLY finished a particularly difficult chapter in my WIP. Took me all month to do it. Sheesh
Comp: Buffy x The Bodyguard x Figure Skating
Comp: Buffy x The Bodyguard x Figure Skating
October 27, 2025 at 2:12 PM
You'd think having extra time on my hands would mean I'd get some writing done, but I have even more distractions than usual. OTOH, I FINALLY finished a particularly difficult chapter in my WIP. Took me all month to do it. Sheesh
Comp: Buffy x The Bodyguard x Figure Skating
Comp: Buffy x The Bodyguard x Figure Skating
@timewolf.bsky.social I like the new profile pic
October 26, 2025 at 12:07 AM
@timewolf.bsky.social I like the new profile pic
Sorry to my friends here. I’ve been a little absent. Work stuff. Nothing serious, though.
October 25, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Sorry to my friends here. I’ve been a little absent. Work stuff. Nothing serious, though.
I am in that wonderful #writing space where I see the scene I need in my head, but can't find the right words and phrases to get it down. Urrrg. Where has my writer's voice gone?
a woman is making a funny face and making a funny face with her hands .
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October 18, 2025 at 2:07 PM
I am in that wonderful #writing space where I see the scene I need in my head, but can't find the right words and phrases to get it down. Urrrg. Where has my writer's voice gone?
This hits hard today. LOL
October 17, 2025 at 3:35 PM
This hits hard today. LOL
We just learned my grand-niece is fighting leukemia. Her parents set up a gofundme page. Please help if you can. If you can’t, please repost and spread the word.🙏❤️
gofund.me/c60b60923
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Donate to Help Evie fight Leukemia, organized by Charles Meyen
Just a few weeks shy of her 4th birthday this November, Evie Kikta was diagnosed with leukemia.… Charles Meyen needs your support for Help Evie fight Leukemia
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October 15, 2025 at 2:21 PM
We just learned my grand-niece is fighting leukemia. Her parents set up a gofundme page. Please help if you can. If you can’t, please repost and spread the word.🙏❤️
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For #VintageToyTuesday is the 1989 Python Patrol Conquest with Copperhead. Obviously, my favorite. I've always liked the airplanes best. Incredible paint job made me an instant fan of this sub-series. #gijoe #vintagetoys #toyphotography
October 7, 2025 at 11:54 AM
For #VintageToyTuesday is the 1989 Python Patrol Conquest with Copperhead. Obviously, my favorite. I've always liked the airplanes best. Incredible paint job made me an instant fan of this sub-series. #gijoe #vintagetoys #toyphotography
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Did you miss the #ChoicesAnthology release party yesterday?
I've got good news: WE'RE HAVING ANOTHER ONE THIS SUNDAY! Join us @weeknightwriters.bsky.social at 1-3PM EST for readings from @ahdavison.bsky.social, @elisescott.bsky.social & more of our incredible authors www.youtube.com/live/j5lYbBi...
I've got good news: WE'RE HAVING ANOTHER ONE THIS SUNDAY! Join us @weeknightwriters.bsky.social at 1-3PM EST for readings from @ahdavison.bsky.social, @elisescott.bsky.social & more of our incredible authors www.youtube.com/live/j5lYbBi...
RELEASE PARTY for Choices: An Anthology of Reproductive Horror
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October 6, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Did you miss the #ChoicesAnthology release party yesterday?
I've got good news: WE'RE HAVING ANOTHER ONE THIS SUNDAY! Join us @weeknightwriters.bsky.social at 1-3PM EST for readings from @ahdavison.bsky.social, @elisescott.bsky.social & more of our incredible authors www.youtube.com/live/j5lYbBi...
I've got good news: WE'RE HAVING ANOTHER ONE THIS SUNDAY! Join us @weeknightwriters.bsky.social at 1-3PM EST for readings from @ahdavison.bsky.social, @elisescott.bsky.social & more of our incredible authors www.youtube.com/live/j5lYbBi...