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@hey-jin.bsky.social
#StoryPersona Journalist. Truth Seeker. Coffee Addict. Based in Tokyo, but my stories take me everywhere.
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People mostly hear about his shenanigans, but I wish I could share with everyone how incredibly sweet he is. Just the most gentle, affectionate, perfect little guy without a mean bone in his body. He is always either next to me or in my direct sight line, all day. Happy Caturday.
July 19, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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☠️ Is a Corpse-Grinder’s Concerto in D-Minor suiting for a Sunday morning?

🎸 Part I: Flesh Furnace — An Overture in Rust and Rancor

open.substack.com/pub/grimfand...

⚠️ Gore. Metal. Undeath.
#DeathMetal, #HorrorStory, #GoreCore, #SundayReads
Corpse-Grinder's Concerto in D-Minor
Part I: Flesh Furnace: An Overture in Rust and Rancor
open.substack.com
July 20, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Edits cut my content in half, now it's time to rewrite. Guess this is part of the fun! #WritingLife
March 23, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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We're proud to present the winning story from last year's 100-word Microfiction Challenge! Read "The Perfect Sourdough Loaf" by Christy Hartman (Comox, BC, Canada) at nycmidnight.co/4iCiGSb, and get ready for this year's challenge on March 21st. Original Illustration by Yevgenia Nayberg. Enjoy!
The Perfect Sourdough Loaf — nycmidnight
My starter bubbles—strong, alive. Length: 100 words Year: 2024
nycmidnight.co
March 20, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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Our interview with the #1 New York Times-bestselling author of the Book of Tea duology, Judy I. Lin, about her writing process. Judy discusses her approach to world building, the benefit of listening to music whilst writing, and why her best motivator is guilt.

player.captivate.fm/episode/a427...
December 2, 2024 at 6:00 PM
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Calling All Indie Authors!

I've set out to read at least 12 books by indie authors this year 🤓📖

Fellow indies, shout out your indie title and description in the comments below so I can start building my list! 🖤

#indieauthors #indieauthor #amwriting #writingcommunity #booksky
January 13, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Just wrapped up another round of developmental edits... and now onto more edits! #WritingLife #AmEditing #WriterCommunity
January 26, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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Day 6—geese a-laying—of our Christmas giveaway is a 2-parter! Secondly, writer/editor @neilwilliamson.bsky.social is also offering THREE story criques up to 6k and/or a free copy of CHARLIE SAYS.

Remember to like AND repost this skeet to enter! The 3 winners will be chosen at random tomorrow at 5pm
December 6, 2024 at 4:59 PM
Ugh. It's done. The draft. Months of work, late nights, countless cups of coffee, and it's finally done. Except, it isn't, not really. #WritingCommunity
December 5, 2024 at 9:29 PM
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"South Korea’s struggle is a powerful reminder that democracy is not self-sustaining—it requires active vigilance. The protests and demands for reform exemplify how civil society can confront governance failures."
December 4, 2024 at 3:46 AM
Navigating Tokyo's underground is an art form. It's all about knowing the right people, the hidden passages, and the unspoken rules. #amwriting
December 3, 2024 at 12:04 AM
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You can submit up to three flashes to our anthology on the theme of SEASONS. The first entry is FREE, but we ask for donations for the second and third entry.
December 2, 2024 at 10:04 AM
Another draft down, and wow, these past few days have been a whirlwind! It feels like I've been living and breathing cyberpunk Tokyo. 🍵 Time for a much-needed break, Itadakimasu! #cyberpunk #writing #tokyo
November 28, 2024 at 11:39 PM
Maps ignite new possibilities. Every line, every landmark, sparks fresh ideas—and helps shape worlds. #WritingCommunity
November 25, 2024 at 2:17 PM
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welcome new followers, who are you
November 23, 2024 at 8:03 PM
There's something about the improvisational nature of jazz that aligns perfectly with writing – each note, each word, a step into the unknown. #amwriting
November 23, 2024 at 9:58 AM
Just scored some rare vintage microfiche at a back-alley market in Shimokitazawa. You wouldn't believe the stories these things hold. Old-school journalism never dies!
November 20, 2024 at 1:12 PM
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Written by Carol Cadwalladr, an seasoned, highly credited, independent investigative reporter, this is a must read.

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
How to survive the broligarchy: 20 lessons for the post-truth world | Carole Cadwalladr
In the wake of Trump’s unnerving appointees, the investigative journalist and veteran of the libel court offers pointers on coping in an age of surveillance
www.theguardian.com
November 17, 2024 at 7:03 PM
Second draft blues hitting hard. Eyes blurry, fingers cramped, but the story's taking shape. Gotta fuel up on some serious caffeine before diving back into the digital trenches. #amwriting #cyberpunklife
November 17, 2024 at 12:28 AM
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Please, if you are able, support Independent bookshops.

They are the literary & social hubs of our high streets and communities.

Without their continued support, we simply wouldn't be around to publish .

Thank you.
November 15, 2024 at 1:08 PM
Rainy afternoon spent finalizing reports on the pod transport system--turns out those sleek pods aren't as private as they seem.
November 16, 2024 at 9:23 AM
6am. The smell of miso and burnt ozone. Another day, another story. Even in a city wired to the teeth, it's the small things that keep you human.
November 14, 2024 at 8:44 PM