Julian M. Miles
@rafellin.bsky.social
Author (sci-fi/horror/fantasy), storyteller, game designer, pagan, poet, publisher, & jaded heathen cynic. I write a lot (visit lothp.org for details). Also a staff writer for @365tomorrows.bsky.social
He/Him. No DMs, contact via linktr.ee/rafellin
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Julian M. Miles
@rafellin.bsky.social
· May 26
Greetings. Welcome to my latest attempt at social media.
(I'd just write stories if I could, but marketing isn't free, so here I am.)
I write gritty sci-fi, weird horror, & pagan fantasy.
I don't use any A.I. for my stories, books, or games.
Do come & see if my writing & your imagination get along.
(I'd just write stories if I could, but marketing isn't free, so here I am.)
I write gritty sci-fi, weird horror, & pagan fantasy.
I don't use any A.I. for my stories, books, or games.
Do come & see if my writing & your imagination get along.
My second flash tale for November, #booksky: of adaptation and opportunity. 🪐📚 #author #writing #scifi #flashfiction
Author: Julian Miles, Staff Writer Thirty seconds after landing I'm the last combatant standing. I'd like to say it's down to skill, but it's the luck of the algorithm. We went in with 501 effectives. Their response gauged our forces, dropped a preset margin of error,... https://wp.me/p6C8jg-UQj
November 10, 2025 at 6:36 AM
My second flash tale for November, #booksky: of adaptation and opportunity. 🪐📚 #author #writing #scifi #flashfiction
Wherever you get one of my books from. Just a rating, maybe a short sentence as well. Thank you.
November 9, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Wherever you get one of my books from. Just a rating, maybe a short sentence as well. Thank you.
That's this year's anthology off for final proofing. Volume 15. 😳
November 9, 2025 at 7:00 AM
That's this year's anthology off for final proofing. Volume 15. 😳
My word. 200 followers. Thank you!
An' welcome to the world of a natural born antisocial who became an author... Oops. 😁
Consequently I'm not good at marketing (but great at writing stories).
Hopefully your imagination and my writing will get along. Come and see. I have a lot of books: lothp.org
An' welcome to the world of a natural born antisocial who became an author... Oops. 😁
Consequently I'm not good at marketing (but great at writing stories).
Hopefully your imagination and my writing will get along. Come and see. I have a lot of books: lothp.org
Welcome to Lizards of the Host - Lizards of the Host
The home site of author, game designer, poet, and publisher Julian M. Miles. With links to his books, games and articles.
lothp.org
November 5, 2025 at 7:21 AM
My word. 200 followers. Thank you!
An' welcome to the world of a natural born antisocial who became an author... Oops. 😁
Consequently I'm not good at marketing (but great at writing stories).
Hopefully your imagination and my writing will get along. Come and see. I have a lot of books: lothp.org
An' welcome to the world of a natural born antisocial who became an author... Oops. 😁
Consequently I'm not good at marketing (but great at writing stories).
Hopefully your imagination and my writing will get along. Come and see. I have a lot of books: lothp.org
Hey, #booksky, I had the pleasure of being interviewed by the folk over at RIF (Read Indie Fantasy).
It's A Month of Rain & Reads, and it's Tuesday, which means it's Interview Day.
Today, we hear from British multi-genre author Julian M. Miles (@rafellin.bsky.social), about the life he's lived, the stories he's told, and tales yet to come: www.readindiefantasy.com/amorar-inter...
#AMoRaR #BookSky
Today, we hear from British multi-genre author Julian M. Miles (@rafellin.bsky.social), about the life he's lived, the stories he's told, and tales yet to come: www.readindiefantasy.com/amorar-inter...
#AMoRaR #BookSky
November 4, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Hey, #booksky, I had the pleasure of being interviewed by the folk over at RIF (Read Indie Fantasy).
Got myself interviewed by the brave folk over at RIF (Read Indie Fantasy). To my surprise, I don't come off sounding like a complete lunatic. 😁 Thanks for this, @blog.readindiefantasy.com, it was fun.
It's A Month of Rain & Reads, and it's Tuesday, which means it's Interview Day.
Today, we hear from British multi-genre author Julian M. Miles (@rafellin.bsky.social), about the life he's lived, the stories he's told, and tales yet to come: www.readindiefantasy.com/amorar-inter...
#AMoRaR #BookSky
Today, we hear from British multi-genre author Julian M. Miles (@rafellin.bsky.social), about the life he's lived, the stories he's told, and tales yet to come: www.readindiefantasy.com/amorar-inter...
#AMoRaR #BookSky
November 4, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Got myself interviewed by the brave folk over at RIF (Read Indie Fantasy). To my surprise, I don't come off sounding like a complete lunatic. 😁 Thanks for this, @blog.readindiefantasy.com, it was fun.
Reposted by Julian M. Miles
Reposted by Julian M. Miles
"The new Luddites aren’t afraid of AI. They’re afraid of the people who profit from pretending it’s intelligent." Erik J. Larson reviews "The AI Con" by Emily M. Bender and Alex Hanna: https://lareviewofbooks.org/article/the-return-of-the-luddites/
October 31, 2025 at 3:31 PM
"The new Luddites aren’t afraid of AI. They’re afraid of the people who profit from pretending it’s intelligent." Erik J. Larson reviews "The AI Con" by Emily M. Bender and Alex Hanna: https://lareviewofbooks.org/article/the-return-of-the-luddites/
Reposted by Julian M. Miles
My first flash tale for November, #booksky: of reactions and surprises. 🪐📚 #author #writing #scifi #flashfiction
Author: Julian Miles, Staff Writer There's a fine line between genius and insanity, they say. As the same pundits keep hailing me as a genius, it's not as flattering as they seem to think. "Mister Elloiuse, could we get a quote for our feature? It would go over so... https://wp.me/p6C8jg-UQh
November 3, 2025 at 6:16 AM
My first flash tale for November, #booksky: of reactions and surprises. 🪐📚 #author #writing #scifi #flashfiction
Samhain blessings, ye heathens. Walk with care this coming year. Protect yourself so you can protect others.
Blessed Be.
Blessed Be.
November 1, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Samhain blessings, ye heathens. Walk with care this coming year. Protect yourself so you can protect others.
Blessed Be.
Blessed Be.
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I'm going to start a new political party. It's called Shut The Fuck Up and Feed People.
"But what if they're on drugs?"
Shut The Fuck Up And Feed People
"Or not really THAT poor?"
Shut The Fuck Up And Feed People
"What if they have a phone and nice nails?"
SHUT THE FUCK UP AND FEED PEOPLE
"But what if they're on drugs?"
Shut The Fuck Up And Feed People
"Or not really THAT poor?"
Shut The Fuck Up And Feed People
"What if they have a phone and nice nails?"
SHUT THE FUCK UP AND FEED PEOPLE
October 28, 2025 at 10:44 PM
I'm going to start a new political party. It's called Shut The Fuck Up and Feed People.
"But what if they're on drugs?"
Shut The Fuck Up And Feed People
"Or not really THAT poor?"
Shut The Fuck Up And Feed People
"What if they have a phone and nice nails?"
SHUT THE FUCK UP AND FEED PEOPLE
"But what if they're on drugs?"
Shut The Fuck Up And Feed People
"Or not really THAT poor?"
Shut The Fuck Up And Feed People
"What if they have a phone and nice nails?"
SHUT THE FUCK UP AND FEED PEOPLE
My fourth flash tale for October, #booksky: of futility and growth. 🪐📚 #author #writing #scifi #flashfiction
Author: Julian Miles, Staff Writer Shess comments into the mike. “Are you not bored with blowing stuff up?” Ralf hollers back. “Aw hell no. What else is there to do out here on a weekend?” I hear Shess whisper. “Watch the stars, drink, eat, play Konane…”... https://wp.me/p6C8jg-UOh
October 28, 2025 at 4:30 AM
My fourth flash tale for October, #booksky: of futility and growth. 🪐📚 #author #writing #scifi #flashfiction
Both of these seem increasingly true...
"I am the punishment of God. If you had not committed great sins, God would not have sent a punishment like me upon you." - Genghis Khan
"I am the punishment of God. If you had not committed great sins, God would not have sent a punishment like me upon you." - Genghis Khan
October 27, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Both of these seem increasingly true...
"I am the punishment of God. If you had not committed great sins, God would not have sent a punishment like me upon you." - Genghis Khan
"I am the punishment of God. If you had not committed great sins, God would not have sent a punishment like me upon you." - Genghis Khan
In addition to my irregular blog, I share monthly spiritual/personal development/dark viewpoint quotes on swordsayings.tumblr.com.
The latest of them has just landed.
The latest of them has just landed.
@swordsayings · Sword Sayings
Thoughts from the aged edge
swordsayings.tumblr.com
October 27, 2025 at 2:29 AM
In addition to my irregular blog, I share monthly spiritual/personal development/dark viewpoint quotes on swordsayings.tumblr.com.
The latest of them has just landed.
The latest of them has just landed.
Reposted by Julian M. Miles
My husband and I are looking for work after he was let go. Please help us stem the bleeding.
My physical books cost the same in my shop as they do on Amazon, but I give you a personal thank you note and a free bookmark!
ko-fi.com/rebeccaevita...
#Books #sciencefiction #SFF #Shop #KoFi #Booksky💙📚
My physical books cost the same in my shop as they do on Amazon, but I give you a personal thank you note and a free bookmark!
ko-fi.com/rebeccaevita...
#Books #sciencefiction #SFF #Shop #KoFi #Booksky💙📚
Visit Rebecca E. Reyes's Shop!
I've opened a shop. Come take a look!
ko-fi.com
October 25, 2025 at 2:28 PM
My husband and I are looking for work after he was let go. Please help us stem the bleeding.
My physical books cost the same in my shop as they do on Amazon, but I give you a personal thank you note and a free bookmark!
ko-fi.com/rebeccaevita...
#Books #sciencefiction #SFF #Shop #KoFi #Booksky💙📚
My physical books cost the same in my shop as they do on Amazon, but I give you a personal thank you note and a free bookmark!
ko-fi.com/rebeccaevita...
#Books #sciencefiction #SFF #Shop #KoFi #Booksky💙📚
Not sure if I've mentioned it before, but I have a long-running irregular blog (mainly on non-writing topics). Here's the latest entry, one of the useful/insightful pieces by other people I occasionally share.
thesilentjudge.wordpress.com/2025/10/24/t...
thesilentjudge.wordpress.com/2025/10/24/t...
The Problems With Generative A.I.
Originally a post on tumblr by T B Skyen. Hm, there are at least three major problems to consider, I think. This is going to be a bit long, so bear with me, but I promise that I will not at any poi…
thesilentjudge.wordpress.com
October 25, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Not sure if I've mentioned it before, but I have a long-running irregular blog (mainly on non-writing topics). Here's the latest entry, one of the useful/insightful pieces by other people I occasionally share.
thesilentjudge.wordpress.com/2025/10/24/t...
thesilentjudge.wordpress.com/2025/10/24/t...
Reposted by Julian M. Miles
In a country ruled by a selfish, puerile narcissist and his sycophants, a child shows more heart than too many others.
Arizona boy, 9, makes huge sacrifice to save kitten tossed by older kids ‘like a football’
Zayin Berry ran toward the group at a Somerton, Ariz. skate park and offered his prized skateboard in exchange for the terrified animal.
nypost.com
October 20, 2025 at 8:16 PM
In a country ruled by a selfish, puerile narcissist and his sycophants, a child shows more heart than too many others.
My third flash tale for October, #booksky: of realisation and responsibility. 🪐📚 #author #writing #scifi #flashfiction
Author: Julian Miles, Staff Writer “Why thank you, Susan. Happy to be here. You’re very kind, and one of the few to express my troubles so gently.” “Yes, I can see the reply streams. There’s some lag, but I’m not one for quick banter at the best of times, so... https://wp.me/p6C8jg-UOf
October 20, 2025 at 6:14 AM
My third flash tale for October, #booksky: of realisation and responsibility. 🪐📚 #author #writing #scifi #flashfiction
Reposted by Julian M. Miles
“Average musician makes $12 a month on Spotify. The fact that they are not even able to sell a record and it’s taken from them by rich motherfuckers on streaming platforms who get paid royally by record labels,Ticketmaster, merch companies. They’re all fucking getting paid, except for the musician.”
Garbage’s Shirley Manson Speaks Out Against Music Industry Economics: “This Is An Alarm Call”
Just before they kicked off their current run of dates, the ’90s alt-rock greats Garbage announced that it would be their final North American headline tour. When the band played at Denver’s Mission B...
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October 19, 2025 at 1:19 PM
“Average musician makes $12 a month on Spotify. The fact that they are not even able to sell a record and it’s taken from them by rich motherfuckers on streaming platforms who get paid royally by record labels,Ticketmaster, merch companies. They’re all fucking getting paid, except for the musician.”
My second flash tale for October, #booksky: of concealment and cunning. 🪐📚 #author #writing #scifi #flashfiction
Author: Julian Miles, Staff Writer He doesn’t see me coming: hardly a surprise. Who expects a random victim chosen from a crowd leaving a club to have a bodyguard? I punch him in the side of the head to get him away from the target, then kick him in the ribs to... https://wp.me/p6C8jg-UOd
October 13, 2025 at 4:48 AM
My second flash tale for October, #booksky: of concealment and cunning. 🪐📚 #author #writing #scifi #flashfiction
They say 'the machines of the future' will be as smart as people.
Okay, but WHICH people?
That's kinda important.
Okay, but WHICH people?
That's kinda important.
October 6, 2025 at 9:06 PM
They say 'the machines of the future' will be as smart as people.
Okay, but WHICH people?
That's kinda important.
Okay, but WHICH people?
That's kinda important.
My first flash tale for October, #booksky: of sacrifice and memory. 🪐📚 #author #writing #scifi #flashfiction
Author: Julian Miles, Staff Writer He sits there like some statue against the rising full moon, hook nose and narrow chin in profile, eyes lost in shadow beneath tousled curly hair from which wisps of smoke rise, describing silver trails in the moonlight. “You’re... https://wp.me/p6C8jg-UOb
October 6, 2025 at 5:54 AM
My first flash tale for October, #booksky: of sacrifice and memory. 🪐📚 #author #writing #scifi #flashfiction