Koji A. Dae
@kojiadae.bsky.social
Writer of dark, speculative fiction. Stories in Clarkesworld, Apex, Zooscape and more. kojiadae.ink
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Koji A. Dae
@kojiadae.bsky.social
· Jul 3
Hold My Heart -- Out now
A serial killer story that takes a sharp turn into the weird and never comes back.
Hailey Piper: "Seductive to the core. Hold My Heart is an intriguing thrill, its world tinged with noir atmosphere and a passion for grime on skin and tongues on blades."
A serial killer story that takes a sharp turn into the weird and never comes back.
Hailey Piper: "Seductive to the core. Hold My Heart is an intriguing thrill, its world tinged with noir atmosphere and a passion for grime on skin and tongues on blades."
I just realized the university in Bunny is called Warren. Because of course it is.
February 13, 2026 at 5:36 PM
I just realized the university in Bunny is called Warren. Because of course it is.
Reposted by Koji A. Dae
For the morning crowd - I'm feeling sufficiently spoiled by @kojiadae.bsky.social's review of my upcoming release, Midwestern Chrome.
@tenebrouspress.bsky.social
💙🦾🚬
@tenebrouspress.bsky.social
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I got a sneak peak at Michael Bettendorf's Midwestern Chrome and omg, the world is in for a treat.
Go Read Midwestern Chrome
About a month ago, I received an arc of Midwestern Chrome by Michael Bettendorf. I knew I’d like the book because Tenebrous has a keen eye for weird books with emotional resonance. When I saw the cover, I suspected I might love it. But honestly, I wasn’t ready to become obsessed with it. The book is a collection of cyber-noir short stories.
kojiadae.ink
February 13, 2026 at 3:36 PM
For the morning crowd - I'm feeling sufficiently spoiled by @kojiadae.bsky.social's review of my upcoming release, Midwestern Chrome.
@tenebrouspress.bsky.social
💙🦾🚬
@tenebrouspress.bsky.social
💙🦾🚬
Allowing the Fallow State In Writing
Something on your "to-do list" that never gets done. My writing to-do list has four novels, a poem, and several short stories on it. Right now I'm working on a novel, and splitting my guilt between going too slow, ignoring the other projects, and not giving…
Something on your "to-do list" that never gets done. My writing to-do list has four novels, a poem, and several short stories on it. Right now I'm working on a novel, and splitting my guilt between going too slow, ignoring the other projects, and not giving…
Allowing the Fallow State In Writing
Something on your "to-do list" that never gets done. My writing to-do list has four novels, a poem, and several short stories on it. Right now I'm working on a novel, and splitting my guilt between going too slow, ignoring the other projects, and not giving myself enough time to breathe. To-do lists are a double-edged sword that way. Yes, they keep me organized and allow me to quickly move to the next thing.
kojiadae.ink
February 13, 2026 at 10:08 AM
Allowing the Fallow State In Writing
Something on your "to-do list" that never gets done. My writing to-do list has four novels, a poem, and several short stories on it. Right now I'm working on a novel, and splitting my guilt between going too slow, ignoring the other projects, and not giving…
Something on your "to-do list" that never gets done. My writing to-do list has four novels, a poem, and several short stories on it. Right now I'm working on a novel, and splitting my guilt between going too slow, ignoring the other projects, and not giving…
What are your favorite modern tragedies? I'm looking for books after 2020, preferably speculative – weird horror.
What genre has the most tragedy? Should I be looking into gothic?
What genre has the most tragedy? Should I be looking into gothic?
February 13, 2026 at 7:42 AM
What are your favorite modern tragedies? I'm looking for books after 2020, preferably speculative – weird horror.
What genre has the most tragedy? Should I be looking into gothic?
What genre has the most tragedy? Should I be looking into gothic?
And once again for the people further west
I got a sneak peak at Michael Bettendorf's Midwestern Chrome and omg, the world is in for a treat.
Go Read Midwestern Chrome
About a month ago, I received an arc of Midwestern Chrome by Michael Bettendorf. I knew I’d like the book because Tenebrous has a keen eye for weird books with emotional resonance. When I saw the cover, I suspected I might love it. But honestly, I wasn’t ready to become obsessed with it. The book is a collection of cyber-noir short stories.
kojiadae.ink
February 12, 2026 at 3:16 PM
And once again for the people further west
I got a sneak peak at Michael Bettendorf's Midwestern Chrome and omg, the world is in for a treat.
Go Read Midwestern Chrome
About a month ago, I received an arc of Midwestern Chrome by Michael Bettendorf. I knew I’d like the book because Tenebrous has a keen eye for weird books with emotional resonance. When I saw the cover, I suspected I might love it. But honestly, I wasn’t ready to become obsessed with it. The book is a collection of cyber-noir short stories.
kojiadae.ink
February 12, 2026 at 7:12 AM
I got a sneak peak at Michael Bettendorf's Midwestern Chrome and omg, the world is in for a treat.
What age to introduce my son to Lord of the Flies? Some sites say 12 others 14. I feel like I read it freshman year of high school, so 14?
February 10, 2026 at 7:37 PM
What age to introduce my son to Lord of the Flies? Some sites say 12 others 14. I feel like I read it freshman year of high school, so 14?
For my Cults In Fiction this month, I'm reading Bunny by Mona Award. Honestly, I never really considered a small cult when I started this, so it's an interesting perspective.
app.thestorygraph.com/reading_chal...
app.thestorygraph.com/reading_chal...
Exploring Cults In Fiction
All cults. All fiction. Trying to avoid non-fiction and fiction cults based off of real cults ...
app.thestorygraph.com
February 10, 2026 at 11:38 AM
For my Cults In Fiction this month, I'm reading Bunny by Mona Award. Honestly, I never really considered a small cult when I started this, so it's an interesting perspective.
app.thestorygraph.com/reading_chal...
app.thestorygraph.com/reading_chal...
AI writers... "I can produce 200 books a year. I'll win."
Meanwhile... me completely restructuring chapter ten four drafts in... a year later...
Every year I have to admit I'll never be able to make a living from writing. My little-girl dream just gets further away.
Meanwhile... me completely restructuring chapter ten four drafts in... a year later...
Every year I have to admit I'll never be able to make a living from writing. My little-girl dream just gets further away.
February 9, 2026 at 10:01 AM
AI writers... "I can produce 200 books a year. I'll win."
Meanwhile... me completely restructuring chapter ten four drafts in... a year later...
Every year I have to admit I'll never be able to make a living from writing. My little-girl dream just gets further away.
Meanwhile... me completely restructuring chapter ten four drafts in... a year later...
Every year I have to admit I'll never be able to make a living from writing. My little-girl dream just gets further away.
I am not good at writing clothing. I don't care about fashion in my personal life and pretty much live in leggings and sweatshirts.
But in my latest book, clothing is important. I've discovered I can just drop a picture of the outfit directly in my document while I'm drafting...
But in my latest book, clothing is important. I've discovered I can just drop a picture of the outfit directly in my document while I'm drafting...
February 5, 2026 at 7:29 AM
I am not good at writing clothing. I don't care about fashion in my personal life and pretty much live in leggings and sweatshirts.
But in my latest book, clothing is important. I've discovered I can just drop a picture of the outfit directly in my document while I'm drafting...
But in my latest book, clothing is important. I've discovered I can just drop a picture of the outfit directly in my document while I'm drafting...
First real dive into this whole cult thing. The Girls by Emma Cline. It was one hell of a ride and... as a mother, I'm terrified.
Just One of the Girls
The Girls By Emma Cline
kojiadae.ink
February 2, 2026 at 10:08 PM
First real dive into this whole cult thing. The Girls by Emma Cline. It was one hell of a ride and... as a mother, I'm terrified.
More reading in 2026! The how and what of my impending year.
My Absolutely Tiny TBR Is Still Impossible
(Or how to maximize your reading time when your life is a dumpster of chaos) What books do you want to read? I am not a fast reader or a big reader, and I've never been. I read anywhere from 6-12 books a year. That's it. For a writer, that's not a lot, and for someone who reads books that's not enough.
kojiadae.ink
January 30, 2026 at 2:46 PM
More reading in 2026! The how and what of my impending year.
Negative Relationship Arcs: The Beats of Separation
I'm trying to figure out how relationship beats work for negative relationship arcs... got any resources?
I'm trying to figure out how relationship beats work for negative relationship arcs... got any resources?
Negative Relationship Arcs: The Beats of Separation
I'm trying to figure out how relationship beats work for negative relationship arcs... got any resources?
kojiadae.ink
January 27, 2026 at 10:57 AM
Negative Relationship Arcs: The Beats of Separation
I'm trying to figure out how relationship beats work for negative relationship arcs... got any resources?
I'm trying to figure out how relationship beats work for negative relationship arcs... got any resources?
OMG it 100% is and now I understand my younger years so much better.
Pole dancing is just turning yourself into a fidget spinner
January 27, 2026 at 9:25 AM
OMG it 100% is and now I understand my younger years so much better.
Does anyone have beat resources for relationship arcs that are negative/growing apart as opposed to positive/growing together?
I'd love to see some examples of beat sheets for relationships about leaving abuse, going through divorce etc.
I'd love to see some examples of beat sheets for relationships about leaving abuse, going through divorce etc.
January 27, 2026 at 9:25 AM
Does anyone have beat resources for relationship arcs that are negative/growing apart as opposed to positive/growing together?
I'd love to see some examples of beat sheets for relationships about leaving abuse, going through divorce etc.
I'd love to see some examples of beat sheets for relationships about leaving abuse, going through divorce etc.
Reposted by Koji A. Dae
Using Awards Lists As a RA Tool: Awards for Titles You May Have Missed Edition:
raforall.blogspot.com/2026/01/usin...
raforall.blogspot.com/2026/01/usin...
Using Awards Lists As a RA Tool: Awards for Titles You May Have Missed Edition
This is part of my ongoing series on using Awards Lists as a RA tool. Click here for all posts in the series in reverse chronological orde...
raforall.blogspot.com
January 23, 2026 at 3:16 PM
Using Awards Lists As a RA Tool: Awards for Titles You May Have Missed Edition:
raforall.blogspot.com/2026/01/usin...
raforall.blogspot.com/2026/01/usin...
Emmie's reviews are so insightful, picking out themes of a writer's short work.
Here lastly, is my Writer Spotlight review for @kojiadae.bsky.social! Thank you for sharing your work with me!
www.emmiechristie.com/short-fictio...
www.emmiechristie.com/short-fictio...
Writer Spotlight: Koji A. Dae — Emmie Christie
Welcome to the third installment of Writer Spotlight. This week’s focus is Koji A. Dae . I’ve reviewed 14 of Dae’s pieces on Inkfoundry’s “Get WYSR” feed. (In case you didn’t know, Inkfoundry is ...
www.emmiechristie.com
January 22, 2026 at 6:27 AM
Emmie's reviews are so insightful, picking out themes of a writer's short work.
Where do you go to talk about books? Not just review and read reviews, but to have a back and forth? I am looking at Storygraph's buddy reads, but they seem underused?
Fable looks cool but I just can't type out thoughtful responses on my phone.
Perhaps I need to join a book club?
Fable looks cool but I just can't type out thoughtful responses on my phone.
Perhaps I need to join a book club?
January 21, 2026 at 9:37 AM
Where do you go to talk about books? Not just review and read reviews, but to have a back and forth? I am looking at Storygraph's buddy reads, but they seem underused?
Fable looks cool but I just can't type out thoughtful responses on my phone.
Perhaps I need to join a book club?
Fable looks cool but I just can't type out thoughtful responses on my phone.
Perhaps I need to join a book club?
This is me parenting every day. And it is terrifying.
January 21, 2026 at 8:29 AM
This is me parenting every day. And it is terrifying.
I've decided I want to be off social media and talking about books more this year.
I'm going to try giving story graph a go. I made a buddy read for my first book of the year, The Girls by Emma Cline
I'm going to try giving story graph a go. I made a buddy read for my first book of the year, The Girls by Emma Cline
Sign In | The StoryGraph
app.thestorygraph.com
January 19, 2026 at 1:55 PM
I've decided I want to be off social media and talking about books more this year.
I'm going to try giving story graph a go. I made a buddy read for my first book of the year, The Girls by Emma Cline
I'm going to try giving story graph a go. I made a buddy read for my first book of the year, The Girls by Emma Cline
A look back at online communication in my life. I think it might be time to pull the plug on most of it.
The Evolution of Online Communication
In what ways do you communicate online? In my heart, there will always be three critical moments of online communication that shaped my life: ICQ, Deadjournal, and Tribe. In the years since these things came and went, things have changed -- we've moved on from longform to tweets. Then twitter imploded. Facebook was an amazing way to keep up with friends and family, until it wasn't.
kojiadae.ink
January 19, 2026 at 10:47 AM
A look back at online communication in my life. I think it might be time to pull the plug on most of it.
Emmie is doing a series of short fiction reviews on ink foundry. Each week she looks at a different author.
This is an amazing series to follow to get to know shorts and the people writing them. (This week is me, but go back on the timeline for others and look forward to more)
This is an amazing series to follow to get to know shorts and the people writing them. (This week is me, but go back on the timeline for others and look forward to more)
New week, new author thread! I am forging ahead with @kojiadae.bsky.social's body of work.
Starting off with "Hook and Line"
A medium on a spaceship struggles to pass down her craft before she joins spirits trailing the spacecraft.
inkfoundry.net/review/why-y...
Starting off with "Hook and Line"
A medium on a spaceship struggles to pass down her craft before she joins spirits trailing the spacecraft.
inkfoundry.net/review/why-y...
inkfoundry.net
January 17, 2026 at 5:55 AM
Emmie is doing a series of short fiction reviews on ink foundry. Each week she looks at a different author.
This is an amazing series to follow to get to know shorts and the people writing them. (This week is me, but go back on the timeline for others and look forward to more)
This is an amazing series to follow to get to know shorts and the people writing them. (This week is me, but go back on the timeline for others and look forward to more)
Reposted by Koji A. Dae
New week, new author thread! I am forging ahead with @kojiadae.bsky.social's body of work.
Starting off with "Hook and Line"
A medium on a spaceship struggles to pass down her craft before she joins spirits trailing the spacecraft.
inkfoundry.net/review/why-y...
Starting off with "Hook and Line"
A medium on a spaceship struggles to pass down her craft before she joins spirits trailing the spacecraft.
inkfoundry.net/review/why-y...
inkfoundry.net
January 15, 2026 at 11:03 PM
New week, new author thread! I am forging ahead with @kojiadae.bsky.social's body of work.
Starting off with "Hook and Line"
A medium on a spaceship struggles to pass down her craft before she joins spirits trailing the spacecraft.
inkfoundry.net/review/why-y...
Starting off with "Hook and Line"
A medium on a spaceship struggles to pass down her craft before she joins spirits trailing the spacecraft.
inkfoundry.net/review/why-y...
EuropaSF (over on FB) gave an intro to the Philip K. Dick Award nominees this year, and they were all baller intros... but mine made me cry. I feel so seen :)
January 15, 2026 at 1:53 PM
EuropaSF (over on FB) gave an intro to the Philip K. Dick Award nominees this year, and they were all baller intros... but mine made me cry. I feel so seen :)
This is so out of my wheelhouse.
My 12 year old is struggling in school. We are in the Bulgarian school system, where kids daily hit and kick each other with no consequences, and the classrooms are loud and difficult to learn in.
My 12 year old is struggling in school. We are in the Bulgarian school system, where kids daily hit and kick each other with no consequences, and the classrooms are loud and difficult to learn in.
January 15, 2026 at 12:20 PM
This is so out of my wheelhouse.
My 12 year old is struggling in school. We are in the Bulgarian school system, where kids daily hit and kick each other with no consequences, and the classrooms are loud and difficult to learn in.
My 12 year old is struggling in school. We are in the Bulgarian school system, where kids daily hit and kick each other with no consequences, and the classrooms are loud and difficult to learn in.