About Me

Hi, I’m RJ! I’m a writer, poet, and small press editor from the mountains of southwest Virginia. I’m a lover of the Gothic, the uncanny, the Romantic, and the surreal. I recently completed my Master’s Degree in English Literature, and have a particular fondness for medieval death poetry and J. S. Le Fanu’s In a Glass Darkly. I enjoy weird horror, gardening, and classic anime. You can find my work, both published and forthcoming, in the lists below. I’m a member of Codex and the SFPA. Connect with me on Bluesky, or via my contact form.

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Forthcoming

Flash Fiction: “Duskhollow Township Unbituaries, Week of the Harvest Moon” — Tales & Feathers Vol 4. (January 2026)

Flash Fiction: “Drinking the Heron” — Small Wonders Issue 32 (February 2026)

Poetry: “Blossom-End Rot” — 34 Orchard Issue 14 (Fall 2026)

and more!