T R Napper
@trnapper.bsky.social
Doctor of Cyberpunk
Debut collection: Neon Leviathan (2020)
Debut novel: 36 Streets (2022)
Ghost of the Neon God (2024)
The Escher Man (2024)
Repped by Joshua Bilmes
Website: https://nappertime.com/
Debut collection: Neon Leviathan (2020)
Debut novel: 36 Streets (2022)
Ghost of the Neon God (2024)
The Escher Man (2024)
Repped by Joshua Bilmes
Website: https://nappertime.com/
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T R Napper
@trnapper.bsky.social
· May 19
My Aurealis Award trophy arrived today (my precious). Gorgeous. Wrote a short article (linked) about the award, what it means to me, and included an excerpt from my acceptance speech, where I speak to the diabolical issue of AI in our art.
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SALE: a 2-for-1 eBook deal for my debut novel, 36 Streets, and novella, Ghost of the Neon God - between them winning 4 awards (Aurealis x2, Ditmar x2). My work, 'Gloriously upholds the cyberpunk legacy' according to Locus Mag. Link below.
December 16, 2025 at 6:37 AM
SALE: a 2-for-1 eBook deal for my debut novel, 36 Streets, and novella, Ghost of the Neon God - between them winning 4 awards (Aurealis x2, Ditmar x2). My work, 'Gloriously upholds the cyberpunk legacy' according to Locus Mag. Link below.
"You can't put the genie back in the bottle" for generative AI, they say. But didn't we collectively decide to do that for human cloning?
December 30, 2025 at 4:06 AM
"You can't put the genie back in the bottle" for generative AI, they say. But didn't we collectively decide to do that for human cloning?
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Read 52 books this year, loved 10 of them (13, including rereads). My top ten is in the link below, along with a brief roundup of my writing year. Enjoy.
December 20, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Read 52 books this year, loved 10 of them (13, including rereads). My top ten is in the link below, along with a brief roundup of my writing year. Enjoy.
Read 52 books this year, loved 10 of them (13, including rereads). My top ten is in the link below, along with a brief roundup of my writing year. Enjoy.
December 20, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Read 52 books this year, loved 10 of them (13, including rereads). My top ten is in the link below, along with a brief roundup of my writing year. Enjoy.
Canberra Times, 18 December, 2025:
December 18, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Canberra Times, 18 December, 2025:
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Bangers honestly. highly recommend
SALE: a 2-for-1 eBook deal for my debut novel, 36 Streets, and novella, Ghost of the Neon God - between them winning 4 awards (Aurealis x2, Ditmar x2). My work, 'Gloriously upholds the cyberpunk legacy' according to Locus Mag. Link below.
December 16, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Bangers honestly. highly recommend
SALE: a 2-for-1 eBook deal for my debut novel, 36 Streets, and novella, Ghost of the Neon God - between them winning 4 awards (Aurealis x2, Ditmar x2). My work, 'Gloriously upholds the cyberpunk legacy' according to Locus Mag. Link below.
December 16, 2025 at 6:37 AM
SALE: a 2-for-1 eBook deal for my debut novel, 36 Streets, and novella, Ghost of the Neon God - between them winning 4 awards (Aurealis x2, Ditmar x2). My work, 'Gloriously upholds the cyberpunk legacy' according to Locus Mag. Link below.
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I spent November mentoring for an arts-based recovery program for military personnel and first responders suffering trauma and injury. A genuinely transformative program that proves the vital importance of creativity in the process of healing. Article in link below:
December 12, 2025 at 4:26 AM
I spent November mentoring for an arts-based recovery program for military personnel and first responders suffering trauma and injury. A genuinely transformative program that proves the vital importance of creativity in the process of healing. Article in link below:
I spent November mentoring for an arts-based recovery program for military personnel and first responders suffering trauma and injury. A genuinely transformative program that proves the vital importance of creativity in the process of healing. Article in link below:
December 12, 2025 at 4:26 AM
I spent November mentoring for an arts-based recovery program for military personnel and first responders suffering trauma and injury. A genuinely transformative program that proves the vital importance of creativity in the process of healing. Article in link below:
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This is awesome. While I've had a few short stories translated, this is the first time for my of my novels (36 Streets). The Russian cover of my vehemently anti-imperialist book is excellent, and I love seeing this artist's interpretation of the protagonist, Lin Thi Vu. Link below.
December 9, 2025 at 5:03 AM
This is awesome. While I've had a few short stories translated, this is the first time for my of my novels (36 Streets). The Russian cover of my vehemently anti-imperialist book is excellent, and I love seeing this artist's interpretation of the protagonist, Lin Thi Vu. Link below.
This is awesome. While I've had a few short stories translated, this is the first time for my of my novels (36 Streets). The Russian cover of my vehemently anti-imperialist book is excellent, and I love seeing this artist's interpretation of the protagonist, Lin Thi Vu. Link below.
December 9, 2025 at 5:03 AM
This is awesome. While I've had a few short stories translated, this is the first time for my of my novels (36 Streets). The Russian cover of my vehemently anti-imperialist book is excellent, and I love seeing this artist's interpretation of the protagonist, Lin Thi Vu. Link below.
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Read T.R. Napper's Ghost Of The Neon God" tonight.
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Gave me serious #Cyberpunk2077 meets #ThelmaAndLouise vibes. In a good way.
#books #reading #ScienceFiction #SciFi #Cyberpunk @trnapper.bsky.social @titanbooks.bsky.social #BookSky
amzn.to/48nlqAD
📖👻
Gave me serious #Cyberpunk2077 meets #ThelmaAndLouise vibes. In a good way.
#books #reading #ScienceFiction #SciFi #Cyberpunk @trnapper.bsky.social @titanbooks.bsky.social #BookSky
Ghost of the Neon God
Ghost of the Neon God [Napper, T. R.] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Ghost of the Neon God
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December 8, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Read T.R. Napper's Ghost Of The Neon God" tonight.
amzn.to/48nlqAD
📖👻
Gave me serious #Cyberpunk2077 meets #ThelmaAndLouise vibes. In a good way.
#books #reading #ScienceFiction #SciFi #Cyberpunk @trnapper.bsky.social @titanbooks.bsky.social #BookSky
amzn.to/48nlqAD
📖👻
Gave me serious #Cyberpunk2077 meets #ThelmaAndLouise vibes. In a good way.
#books #reading #ScienceFiction #SciFi #Cyberpunk @trnapper.bsky.social @titanbooks.bsky.social #BookSky
Was pumped when Beth & Adrian @grimdarkmagazine.bsky.social asked me to write a story for their special cyberpunk issue. On top of that, somehow I got the cover art (look at the contributors to the issue - a truly stellar line-up). It's their first print edition, and I can't wait to get mine.
Grimdark Magazine Issue #45 is here and ready for pre-orders. This quarter we are going all in on cyberpunk and SF, featuring some of the best short fiction writers in the genre injecting gritty and horrifying futures to your very eyes. AND WE’RE DOING IT IN PRINT.
Grimdark Magazine Issue #45 cover reveal, pre-orders, and print subscriptions
Grimdark Magazine's first ever print issue is a cyberpunk special, with some of the best and brightest authors in the market headlining.
www.grimdarkmagazine.com
November 30, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Was pumped when Beth & Adrian @grimdarkmagazine.bsky.social asked me to write a story for their special cyberpunk issue. On top of that, somehow I got the cover art (look at the contributors to the issue - a truly stellar line-up). It's their first print edition, and I can't wait to get mine.
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Is this cheese grater conscious? Many users feel they're talking to a real person. Scientists say it's time to consider whether they're onto something.
November 25, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Is this cheese grater conscious? Many users feel they're talking to a real person. Scientists say it's time to consider whether they're onto something.
Author copy mail is the best type of mail. Very pleased to be a part of the Austral Anthology and the year's best 'Robot and AI Stories' (about robot and AI, NOT written by)(@infinivoxsf.bsky.social). Links to each below.
November 21, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Author copy mail is the best type of mail. Very pleased to be a part of the Austral Anthology and the year's best 'Robot and AI Stories' (about robot and AI, NOT written by)(@infinivoxsf.bsky.social). Links to each below.
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This is the most Australian thing I have seen all week and it's a mood
November 20, 2025 at 2:08 AM
This is the most Australian thing I have seen all week and it's a mood
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Up until recently I was in a cyberpunk group on Facebook. On it, someone wrote a very long and very well received post on why AI in art is okay and fucking hell I'm just tired. The AI techbros are the real world manifestation of everything cyberpunk detests and warned against.
November 19, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Up until recently I was in a cyberpunk group on Facebook. On it, someone wrote a very long and very well received post on why AI in art is okay and fucking hell I'm just tired. The AI techbros are the real world manifestation of everything cyberpunk detests and warned against.
Up until recently I was in a cyberpunk group on Facebook. On it, someone wrote a very long and very well received post on why AI in art is okay and fucking hell I'm just tired. The AI techbros are the real world manifestation of everything cyberpunk detests and warned against.
November 19, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Up until recently I was in a cyberpunk group on Facebook. On it, someone wrote a very long and very well received post on why AI in art is okay and fucking hell I'm just tired. The AI techbros are the real world manifestation of everything cyberpunk detests and warned against.
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Tim Hickson just uploaded an excellent, thoughtful video on his channel HelloFutureMe, exploring the trope: 'When a Character is a Weapon'. I was immensely gratified to see he'd included Lin Thi Vu from 36 Streets & The Escher Man. Well worth a watch (Link below).
November 17, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Tim Hickson just uploaded an excellent, thoughtful video on his channel HelloFutureMe, exploring the trope: 'When a Character is a Weapon'. I was immensely gratified to see he'd included Lin Thi Vu from 36 Streets & The Escher Man. Well worth a watch (Link below).
Tim Hickson just uploaded an excellent, thoughtful video on his channel HelloFutureMe, exploring the trope: 'When a Character is a Weapon'. I was immensely gratified to see he'd included Lin Thi Vu from 36 Streets & The Escher Man. Well worth a watch (Link below).
November 17, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Tim Hickson just uploaded an excellent, thoughtful video on his channel HelloFutureMe, exploring the trope: 'When a Character is a Weapon'. I was immensely gratified to see he'd included Lin Thi Vu from 36 Streets & The Escher Man. Well worth a watch (Link below).
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Pleased indeed to see my debut, 36 Streets, make the all-time top ten cyberpunk list, alongside some true giants of the neon-drenched subgenre. Jonathan Cooke's Words in Time is a great channel - check out the full list in the link: youtu.be/HZOGEKl0naE?...
Top 10 Cyberpunk Books of All Time
YouTube video by Words in Time
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September 15, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Pleased indeed to see my debut, 36 Streets, make the all-time top ten cyberpunk list, alongside some true giants of the neon-drenched subgenre. Jonathan Cooke's Words in Time is a great channel - check out the full list in the link: youtu.be/HZOGEKl0naE?...
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It’s a shame that GTA VI has been delayed but I’m excited by Rockstar’s promise that the extra time will allow them to give all the pedestrians in the game “a rich inner life” and “the capacity to actually experience pain”
November 11, 2025 at 2:56 AM
It’s a shame that GTA VI has been delayed but I’m excited by Rockstar’s promise that the extra time will allow them to give all the pedestrians in the game “a rich inner life” and “the capacity to actually experience pain”
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lol
November 6, 2025 at 4:47 AM
lol