I’m a southern Appalachian writer and poet with words in Apex Magazine, The Deadlands, Inner Worlds, Small Wonders, Tales & Feathers, Uncharted Mag, and more! I specialize in weird fiction and Gothic poetry. My work focuses on themes of grief, trauma, and memory, incorporating elements of fabulism, myth, and science fiction. I’m the managing editor of a small press and hold a master’s degree in English literature. My primary academic interests are Le Fanu studies and medieval death poetry.
You can connect with me on Bluesky @ rjaurand.bsky.social, or send me an email via my contact form.
RJ Aurand 