R.J.K. Lee
@rjklee.bsky.social
Author based in Japan with fiction published in Space & Time, DreamForge, Tales & Feathers, and more. Also teach, proofread, voice narration. More info at https://linktr.ee/rjklee and www.rjklee.com.
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R.J.K. Lee
@rjklee.bsky.social
· Mar 19
Author Publications
A blog about fiction writing craft, submissions, and life (speculative, fantasy, horror, science fiction, short stories, flash fiction, and novels).
www.rjklee.com
Friendly reminder: find links to my published work here: www.rjklee.com/p/author-pub.... Some are free to read, but others, like my newest one, "Obake Ghost Knight Streamer," require a little money. It's about a badass trans kid and her robo pet. Def worth a read. Let me know what you think of them.
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On this episode, @benjamingorman.bsky.social talks with @mkmartinwriter.com, author of THE SURVIVORS’ CHRONICLES Trilogy culminating in the forthcoming NEW AVALON RANGERS.
Show: bit.ly/WNWHome
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Show: bit.ly/WNWHome
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July 22, 2025 at 10:15 PM
On this episode, @benjamingorman.bsky.social talks with @mkmartinwriter.com, author of THE SURVIVORS’ CHRONICLES Trilogy culminating in the forthcoming NEW AVALON RANGERS.
Show: bit.ly/WNWHome
Ad-free version: bit.ly/PatreonBG
Show: bit.ly/WNWHome
Ad-free version: bit.ly/PatreonBG
Volume 3 is out! Highly recommend grabbing all three books. I’m about 60% through volume three—will write up a decent review once I’m done. Great character development and edge of your seat moments in this post-apocalyptic thriller keeps you coming back for more.
Available starting TODAY: M.K. Martin (@mkmartinwriter.com)’s NEW AVALON RANGERS, the conclusion of THE SURVIVORS’ CLUB CHRONICLES.
New Avalon stands free, but the tentacled Infected creep ever closer. And sometimes, the monsters aren’t the worst things out there.
bit.ly/SCC3NAR
New Avalon stands free, but the tentacled Infected creep ever closer. And sometimes, the monsters aren’t the worst things out there.
bit.ly/SCC3NAR
July 22, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Volume 3 is out! Highly recommend grabbing all three books. I’m about 60% through volume three—will write up a decent review once I’m done. Great character development and edge of your seat moments in this post-apocalyptic thriller keeps you coming back for more.
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It's Release Day! We're so excited to have you read the stories & poetry by these talented authors. Grab a copy today. Paperback is available via our website & online retailers.
Ebook is available on Amazon & "free" with KU.
#LGBTQ #charityanthology #horroranthology #LGBTQreads #LGBTQbooks
Ebook is available on Amazon & "free" with KU.
#LGBTQ #charityanthology #horroranthology #LGBTQreads #LGBTQbooks
June 3, 2025 at 8:32 PM
It's Release Day! We're so excited to have you read the stories & poetry by these talented authors. Grab a copy today. Paperback is available via our website & online retailers.
Ebook is available on Amazon & "free" with KU.
#LGBTQ #charityanthology #horroranthology #LGBTQreads #LGBTQbooks
Ebook is available on Amazon & "free" with KU.
#LGBTQ #charityanthology #horroranthology #LGBTQreads #LGBTQbooks
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I am so super excited to be guest editing a FamPunk FFO!
Take a break from the big-picture. Casually incorporate science & technology. Embrace quotidian else-when life. Give us alternative families in alternative spaces.
Read more (& feel free to ask questions below): ffo.submittable.com/submit
Take a break from the big-picture. Casually incorporate science & technology. Embrace quotidian else-when life. Give us alternative families in alternative spaces.
Read more (& feel free to ask questions below): ffo.submittable.com/submit
April 19, 2025 at 2:33 PM
I am so super excited to be guest editing a FamPunk FFO!
Take a break from the big-picture. Casually incorporate science & technology. Embrace quotidian else-when life. Give us alternative families in alternative spaces.
Read more (& feel free to ask questions below): ffo.submittable.com/submit
Take a break from the big-picture. Casually incorporate science & technology. Embrace quotidian else-when life. Give us alternative families in alternative spaces.
Read more (& feel free to ask questions below): ffo.submittable.com/submit
Anyone else played through Lost Records: Bloom & Rage? I just finished Tape 2. GOTY level for me. Such a beautiful tearjerker of a raging punk tale. Loved the characters, the music, the 90s nostalgia, the bittersweetness of finding your way as a teen and on into adulthood. Highly recommend it.
April 18, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Anyone else played through Lost Records: Bloom & Rage? I just finished Tape 2. GOTY level for me. Such a beautiful tearjerker of a raging punk tale. Loved the characters, the music, the 90s nostalgia, the bittersweetness of finding your way as a teen and on into adulthood. Highly recommend it.
Yay, I won another Goodreads giveaway and for a Deliah Dawson book no less! I haven’t been trying to get a ton of ARCs recently and missed my chance to get a copy of this one, so it was a wonderful surprise to win this. Excited to read it.
April 17, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Yay, I won another Goodreads giveaway and for a Deliah Dawson book no less! I haven’t been trying to get a ton of ARCs recently and missed my chance to get a copy of this one, so it was a wonderful surprise to win this. Excited to read it.
My story’s almost out! An update on Vivid Worlds from Donna Scott: theslab.press/2025/04/15/h...
Have Books, Will Travel
We are very excited for our upcoming trip to Belfast, and for the launch of Vivid Worlds on Saturday at the Hilton on the Belfast Waterfront. We are sharing our launch with the awesome Luna Press, …
theslab.press
April 15, 2025 at 11:41 PM
My story’s almost out! An update on Vivid Worlds from Donna Scott: theslab.press/2025/04/15/h...
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“There’s No Future In Optimism” - the opening track from our forthcoming album 'Let All That We Imagine Be The Light' - is out now. 🐙
garbage.lnk.to/TheresNoFutu...
garbage.lnk.to/TheresNoFutu...
April 9, 2025 at 10:22 PM
“There’s No Future In Optimism” - the opening track from our forthcoming album 'Let All That We Imagine Be The Light' - is out now. 🐙
garbage.lnk.to/TheresNoFutu...
garbage.lnk.to/TheresNoFutu...
Had such a magical time meeting my sister and her family when they stopped by my town during their visit in Japan and came by my apartment. Was so sad to say goodbye but so thrilled and energized from the visit. It had been so long since we met in person,l that it felt unreal, like a good dream.
March 21, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Had such a magical time meeting my sister and her family when they stopped by my town during their visit in Japan and came by my apartment. Was so sad to say goodbye but so thrilled and energized from the visit. It had been so long since we met in person,l that it felt unreal, like a good dream.
I needed to read some good news. This provided: fixthenews.com/289-all-the-...
289: All The Birds Returned
"The villagers’ lives will become more prosperous too." Plus, young Americans are happier, great news on HIV prevention drug, the world's longest underwater tunnel, sociogenomics, and Donald Trump ver...
fixthenews.com
March 21, 2025 at 11:15 PM
I needed to read some good news. This provided: fixthenews.com/289-all-the-...
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👑👑👑 I’M IN TEEN VOGUEEEEE🫶🫶🫶✨✨✨✨✨
Teen Vogue presents: Introducing Vivian Wilson @thevivllainous.bsky.social
In her 2nd-ever interview, the 20-year-old tells @ellayurman.bsky.social about going viral, protecting trans youth, her “pathetic man-child” estranged dad Elon Musk, and more @teenvogue.com
www.teenvogue.com/story/vivian...
In her 2nd-ever interview, the 20-year-old tells @ellayurman.bsky.social about going viral, protecting trans youth, her “pathetic man-child” estranged dad Elon Musk, and more @teenvogue.com
www.teenvogue.com/story/vivian...
March 20, 2025 at 6:53 PM
👑👑👑 I’M IN TEEN VOGUEEEEE🫶🫶🫶✨✨✨✨✨
I have a story stolen in there. A bunch of my friends have more in there. Fuck Meta and puke all over Mark Zuckerberg 🤮 🤮 🤮. I hope the lawsuit does something. Need to find inspiration to go write in the face of this crap.
Meta considered licensing books to train AI—but opted instead to pirate LibGen, a database that currently contains more than 7.5 million books and 81 million research papers, Alex Reisner writes.
The Unbelievable Scale of AI’s Pirated-Books Problem
Meta pirated millions of books to train its AI. Search through them here.
www.theatlantic.com
March 20, 2025 at 10:48 PM
I have a story stolen in there. A bunch of my friends have more in there. Fuck Meta and puke all over Mark Zuckerberg 🤮 🤮 🤮. I hope the lawsuit does something. Need to find inspiration to go write in the face of this crap.
Friendly reminder: find links to my published work here: www.rjklee.com/p/author-pub.... Some are free to read, but others, like my newest one, "Obake Ghost Knight Streamer," require a little money. It's about a badass trans kid and her robo pet. Def worth a read. Let me know what you think of them.
Author Publications
A blog about fiction writing craft, submissions, and life (speculative, fantasy, horror, science fiction, short stories, flash fiction, and novels).
www.rjklee.com
March 19, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Friendly reminder: find links to my published work here: www.rjklee.com/p/author-pub.... Some are free to read, but others, like my newest one, "Obake Ghost Knight Streamer," require a little money. It's about a badass trans kid and her robo pet. Def worth a read. Let me know what you think of them.
Good luck and stay safe out there. One of my writer friends is going with a solid sign they made. I’d join if I wasn’t in Japan.
Welcome to the Bluesky account for Stand Up for Science 2025!
Keep an eye on this space for updates, event information, and ways to get involved. We can't wait to see everyone #standupforscience2025 on March 7th, both in DC and locations nationwide!
#scienceforall #sciencenotsilence
Keep an eye on this space for updates, event information, and ways to get involved. We can't wait to see everyone #standupforscience2025 on March 7th, both in DC and locations nationwide!
#scienceforall #sciencenotsilence
March 7, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Good luck and stay safe out there. One of my writer friends is going with a solid sign they made. I’d join if I wasn’t in Japan.
OMG yes — what a gorgeous special edition from @tundraswanpress.bsky.social — I’m thrilled to have my story in this horror anthology that’s queer as f*** and releasing in my birthday month of June. I’ll soon read all the stories in my preview ebook then return to rave about them. #fiction #horror
March 6, 2025 at 12:32 PM
OMG yes — what a gorgeous special edition from @tundraswanpress.bsky.social — I’m thrilled to have my story in this horror anthology that’s queer as f*** and releasing in my birthday month of June. I’ll soon read all the stories in my preview ebook then return to rave about them. #fiction #horror
Mad respect for Al Green: youtu.be/2e9bS6VnNpw?...
Rep. Al Green speaks after being escorted out of Trump's speech to Congress
YouTube video by WFAA
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March 5, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Mad respect for Al Green: youtu.be/2e9bS6VnNpw?...
The anthology editor said I can divulge where I sold my story on March 7th. I also just found out my writer friend is sharing the table of contents with me. Makes me feel all cozy and magical when that happens.
March 4, 2025 at 4:26 AM
The anthology editor said I can divulge where I sold my story on March 7th. I also just found out my writer friend is sharing the table of contents with me. Makes me feel all cozy and magical when that happens.
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1. Today, Senate Democrats showed spine, and killed a national transgender sports ban bill via filibuster.
Not a SINGLE Democrat voted for cloture.
S. Baum writes about what happened today, including some of the speeches.
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Not a SINGLE Democrat voted for cloture.
S. Baum writes about what happened today, including some of the speeches.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
Senate Dems Show Spine, And National Sports Ban Bill Dies
The failed legislation reflects a wider effort to disallow trans women (or anyone suspected of being a trans woman) from women’s sports and spaces.
www.erininthemorning.com
March 4, 2025 at 1:45 AM
1. Today, Senate Democrats showed spine, and killed a national transgender sports ban bill via filibuster.
Not a SINGLE Democrat voted for cloture.
S. Baum writes about what happened today, including some of the speeches.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
Not a SINGLE Democrat voted for cloture.
S. Baum writes about what happened today, including some of the speeches.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
Yes! Resist!
1. Major news: Remember those "Biological men"/"Biological Women" signs at University of Cincinnati?
They have come down thanks to MASSIVE student protests at the college, which have continued.
The latest from S. Baum.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
www.erininthemorning.com/p/university...
They have come down thanks to MASSIVE student protests at the college, which have continued.
The latest from S. Baum.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
www.erininthemorning.com/p/university...
University of Cincinnati Protests Lead to "Biological" Bathroom Signs Reversal
“Deny, delay, fight back.”
www.erininthemorning.com
March 1, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Yes! Resist!
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Less than 12 hours left to submit! We're looking for poetry, microfiction, and flash fiction. Any subject. Just don't be hateful <3
And yes, we are a paying publication ;)
frontstrikepress.com
#poetry #shortfiction #author #litmag
And yes, we are a paying publication ;)
frontstrikepress.com
#poetry #shortfiction #author #litmag
Front Strike Press
Micro press dedicated to poetry, micro fiction, and short stories.
frontstrikepress.com
November 16, 2024 at 5:44 PM
Less than 12 hours left to submit! We're looking for poetry, microfiction, and flash fiction. Any subject. Just don't be hateful <3
And yes, we are a paying publication ;)
frontstrikepress.com
#poetry #shortfiction #author #litmag
And yes, we are a paying publication ;)
frontstrikepress.com
#poetry #shortfiction #author #litmag
Felt like my latest story would take a hundred more train rides, but I managed to finish on the way to work this morning. Yay! Now for readers and revision. The theme I aimed at doesn’t fit anymore, so I’ll reconsider where to sub it while writing a new one for the original target. #writerslife
February 23, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Felt like my latest story would take a hundred more train rides, but I managed to finish on the way to work this morning. Yay! Now for readers and revision. The theme I aimed at doesn’t fit anymore, so I’ll reconsider where to sub it while writing a new one for the original target. #writerslife
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THE CROWDFUND FOR NEW EDGE SWORD & SORCERY 2025 IS LIVE
Three issues - a Sword & Planet special - a New Jirel of Joiry story...
The more re-posts this gets, the more bonus stories will be added to this year's issues!
Go here to learn more and back the magazine: www.backerkit.com/c/projects/b...
Three issues - a Sword & Planet special - a New Jirel of Joiry story...
The more re-posts this gets, the more bonus stories will be added to this year's issues!
Go here to learn more and back the magazine: www.backerkit.com/c/projects/b...
February 13, 2025 at 1:00 PM
THE CROWDFUND FOR NEW EDGE SWORD & SORCERY 2025 IS LIVE
Three issues - a Sword & Planet special - a New Jirel of Joiry story...
The more re-posts this gets, the more bonus stories will be added to this year's issues!
Go here to learn more and back the magazine: www.backerkit.com/c/projects/b...
Three issues - a Sword & Planet special - a New Jirel of Joiry story...
The more re-posts this gets, the more bonus stories will be added to this year's issues!
Go here to learn more and back the magazine: www.backerkit.com/c/projects/b...
Signed physical copies of Space & Time Issue 147 for a constant fan when we met up in Tokyo. Hearing how people enjoy my stories really motivates me to keep going in this tough industry. If you haven’t gotten yours yet, dive in. Let me know if you want a signature.
February 21, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Signed physical copies of Space & Time Issue 147 for a constant fan when we met up in Tokyo. Hearing how people enjoy my stories really motivates me to keep going in this tough industry. If you haven’t gotten yours yet, dive in. Let me know if you want a signature.
Interesting “queer” was such a low percent on the survey. That’s the one I identify as. Maybe people are worried about its history and it being used to attacks us, but I feel we’ve owned it and it’s positive.
Despite Republican Attacks, Americans Are Queerer Than Ever In Latest Poll
According to a Gallup Poll released on Thursday, more Americans identify as LGBTQ+ than ever before, despite heavy attacks from right-wing politicians.
open.substack.com
February 20, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Interesting “queer” was such a low percent on the survey. That’s the one I identify as. Maybe people are worried about its history and it being used to attacks us, but I feel we’ve owned it and it’s positive.
And another story sale. Second acceptance email this month. Yay. More details later.
February 18, 2025 at 10:37 AM
And another story sale. Second acceptance email this month. Yay. More details later.