Jae Koyanagi
@jaekoyanagi.com
Author, Otherwise Award Honor List, Repped by Russ Galen. Writing non-human fantasy featuring a monster romance. 🐙
Autistic, queer, D&D player, dog mom. Pfp: @starace.bsky.social. Banner: @sovka.bsky.social
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https://jaekoyanagi.carrd.co
Autistic, queer, D&D player, dog mom. Pfp: @starace.bsky.social. Banner: @sovka.bsky.social
🚫genAI🚫
https://jaekoyanagi.carrd.co
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Jae Koyanagi
@jaekoyanagi.com
· Jul 16
Intro post! I'm Jae (formerly Jacqueline) Koyanagi, author of the sci-fantasy novel Ascension, among other things: jaekoyanagi.com
Currently, I'm deep into writing the first book of a character-driven romantic fantasy trilogy set in a lush, unusual world where divine magic abounds.
Currently, I'm deep into writing the first book of a character-driven romantic fantasy trilogy set in a lush, unusual world where divine magic abounds.
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What makes you go Feral for a book? What can an author do that turns "I enjoy this" to "This is not only living in my head rent-free, it has demolished the existing edifice and built itself a palace in my brain"?
December 15, 2025 at 7:05 PM
What makes you go Feral for a book? What can an author do that turns "I enjoy this" to "This is not only living in my head rent-free, it has demolished the existing edifice and built itself a palace in my brain"?
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Since I'm participating in that romance-oriented prompt game this month, I'll re-share the commissioned art of my non-human couple, Grisira and Deleyora. I can't wait to share more about their species in the future. Grisira art by @danilluzin.com, Deleyora art by @grendraws.bsky.social
December 5, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Since I'm participating in that romance-oriented prompt game this month, I'll re-share the commissioned art of my non-human couple, Grisira and Deleyora. I can't wait to share more about their species in the future. Grisira art by @danilluzin.com, Deleyora art by @grendraws.bsky.social
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I have 5 books in Smashwords' big End of Year Sale! Queer horror, fantasy, and romance $2.99 or less all month 🎄✨
THE BAYOU and OBSIDIAN ISLAND - $2.99
THE CARNELIAN KING - $1.99
FLESH AND BONE and IN THE PIT OF YOUR STOMACH - $1.49
www.smashwords.com/profile/view...
THE BAYOU and OBSIDIAN ISLAND - $2.99
THE CARNELIAN KING - $1.99
FLESH AND BONE and IN THE PIT OF YOUR STOMACH - $1.49
www.smashwords.com/profile/view...
December 8, 2025 at 4:28 PM
I have 5 books in Smashwords' big End of Year Sale! Queer horror, fantasy, and romance $2.99 or less all month 🎄✨
THE BAYOU and OBSIDIAN ISLAND - $2.99
THE CARNELIAN KING - $1.99
FLESH AND BONE and IN THE PIT OF YOUR STOMACH - $1.49
www.smashwords.com/profile/view...
THE BAYOU and OBSIDIAN ISLAND - $2.99
THE CARNELIAN KING - $1.99
FLESH AND BONE and IN THE PIT OF YOUR STOMACH - $1.49
www.smashwords.com/profile/view...
Extremely fancy special editions, an oracle card deck, enamel pins, an endless parade of art prints (that I pay the artists handsomely for, ofc), Danforth plushies, t-shirts... probably more. I'd go all out.
If money was no object, what sort of merchandise would you make for your book? #WritingPrompt
December 15, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Extremely fancy special editions, an oracle card deck, enamel pins, an endless parade of art prints (that I pay the artists handsomely for, ofc), Danforth plushies, t-shirts... probably more. I'd go all out.
VFTDC has explicit scenes, but I also employ fade to black where appropriate. There are character, story, and even narrator reasons to get granular about the intimacy between Grisira and Deleyora, but sometimes the story pacing/rhythm asks for a closed door.
Today's #Smutcember prompt:
How do you decide how “far” to take a scene in a written work? Do you have varying levels based on certain factors?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
How do you decide how “far” to take a scene in a written work? Do you have varying levels based on certain factors?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
December 15, 2025 at 3:42 PM
VFTDC has explicit scenes, but I also employ fade to black where appropriate. There are character, story, and even narrator reasons to get granular about the intimacy between Grisira and Deleyora, but sometimes the story pacing/rhythm asks for a closed door.
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Writers who use genAI for illustrations are class traitors. We all have to fight this beast TOGETHER. We are not just trying to save SOME of our livelihoods.
Self-published authors are unfortunately very rapidly becoming my most-blocked demographic on here due entirely to the rampant use of hideous AI generated book covers
Just in case it wasn't clear: If I click on your profile and see that you've used AI to make something, you get blocked.
April 7, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Writers who use genAI for illustrations are class traitors. We all have to fight this beast TOGETHER. We are not just trying to save SOME of our livelihoods.
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i do wish more people understood that what makes writing "poetic" has much less to do with the word choice and much more to do with the pacing and structure of sentences and paragraphs. the rhythm of the language is absolutely vital to the feel of the text.
December 9, 2025 at 11:01 PM
i do wish more people understood that what makes writing "poetic" has much less to do with the word choice and much more to do with the pacing and structure of sentences and paragraphs. the rhythm of the language is absolutely vital to the feel of the text.
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Super cool that the movie ended when they met again 🙂
[ #frankenstein ]
[ #frankenstein ]
November 21, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Super cool that the movie ended when they met again 🙂
[ #frankenstein ]
[ #frankenstein ]
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My reading cuddle buddy ❤️
December 13, 2025 at 7:22 PM
My reading cuddle buddy ❤️
Endlessly astonished at Mandy's skills. Look at this magnificent costume!
Dragon Empress: the start! I should probably post the sketch that I started this, obviously there were some changes along the way! I do kind of regret shrinking the lower wings so much, but I worried you wouldn’t see the skirt at all....I have to find some kind of happy middle ground w those. cont—
December 14, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Endlessly astonished at Mandy's skills. Look at this magnificent costume!
Some of this would be spoiler territory, so I'll try to talk around those elements.
Both Grisira & Deleyora find safety & comfort in how thoroughly seen & understood they make each other feel. There are Reasons why, but suffice it to say, they're entirely open and vulnerable with each other. 🧵
Both Grisira & Deleyora find safety & comfort in how thoroughly seen & understood they make each other feel. There are Reasons why, but suffice it to say, they're entirely open and vulnerable with each other. 🧵
I said we'd get to it, and here we are, #Smutcember:
What do your characters find *emotionally* attractive about each other?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
What do your characters find *emotionally* attractive about each other?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
December 14, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Some of this would be spoiler territory, so I'll try to talk around those elements.
Both Grisira & Deleyora find safety & comfort in how thoroughly seen & understood they make each other feel. There are Reasons why, but suffice it to say, they're entirely open and vulnerable with each other. 🧵
Both Grisira & Deleyora find safety & comfort in how thoroughly seen & understood they make each other feel. There are Reasons why, but suffice it to say, they're entirely open and vulnerable with each other. 🧵
If I really do need to cut something, I cut it. I may or may not realize that need until the manuscript lands in the hands of an editor, but I'm always open to listening to why such a change might strengthen the story.
I'm less likely to cut character/relationship moments.
I'm less likely to cut character/relationship moments.
What’s something you’ve been too stubborn to cut from your WIP even though you probably need to? #WritingPrompt
December 14, 2025 at 3:16 PM
If I really do need to cut something, I cut it. I may or may not realize that need until the manuscript lands in the hands of an editor, but I'm always open to listening to why such a change might strengthen the story.
I'm less likely to cut character/relationship moments.
I'm less likely to cut character/relationship moments.
There are no beards on their world because there is no hair.
Or more accurately, what passes for hair (but isn't keratin-based) only exists on a species of fewer than 20 individuals.
Or more accurately, what passes for hair (but isn't keratin-based) only exists on a species of fewer than 20 individuals.
December 14, 2025 at 1:14 AM
There are no beards on their world because there is no hair.
Or more accurately, what passes for hair (but isn't keratin-based) only exists on a species of fewer than 20 individuals.
Or more accurately, what passes for hair (but isn't keratin-based) only exists on a species of fewer than 20 individuals.
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It's time for slower art. The constant churn and grind pushed by techno capitalism has reached its inevitable conclusion with AI slop. Let's make our best work and be patient with our process. Let's release art that's worth stopping for and savoring. Let's show each other what humans can do
December 13, 2025 at 6:35 PM
It's time for slower art. The constant churn and grind pushed by techno capitalism has reached its inevitable conclusion with AI slop. Let's make our best work and be patient with our process. Let's release art that's worth stopping for and savoring. Let's show each other what humans can do
Quiet moments of wonder are some of my favorite scenes to write.
December 13, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Quiet moments of wonder are some of my favorite scenes to write.
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It's always nice to see the Lilac-breasted Roller in action, as we did in South Africa in August. This species and the Sunbittern are the two birds that I will constantly be trying to improve upon when it comes to flight shots.
December 12, 2025 at 4:08 PM
It's always nice to see the Lilac-breasted Roller in action, as we did in South Africa in August. This species and the Sunbittern are the two birds that I will constantly be trying to improve upon when it comes to flight shots.
My reading cuddle buddy ❤️
December 13, 2025 at 7:22 PM
My reading cuddle buddy ❤️
Saw an enormous hawk in a tree in our neighborhood during our walk this morning. I could even *hear* their size from the rustle of feathers when they shook their wings. Wish I could've gotten a better look, but we didn't want to drive it away.
December 13, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Saw an enormous hawk in a tree in our neighborhood during our walk this morning. I could even *hear* their size from the rustle of feathers when they shook their wings. Wish I could've gotten a better look, but we didn't want to drive it away.
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My day 12 #ArtAdventCalendar
Is actually a thread on how I saved and restored a 125ish year old violin destined for the trash.
Full thread > bsky.app/profile/jayi...
Is actually a thread on how I saved and restored a 125ish year old violin destined for the trash.
Full thread > bsky.app/profile/jayi...
December 13, 2025 at 4:17 AM
My day 12 #ArtAdventCalendar
Is actually a thread on how I saved and restored a 125ish year old violin destined for the trash.
Full thread > bsky.app/profile/jayi...
Is actually a thread on how I saved and restored a 125ish year old violin destined for the trash.
Full thread > bsky.app/profile/jayi...
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The optimist in me thinks we're on the brink of a new Renaissance.
Mainstream art and entertainment has quickly become soulless, corporate, algorithmically-engineered slop. People are hungry for art that is very unique, human, and sincere.
What a revolutionary time to be a human artist.
Mainstream art and entertainment has quickly become soulless, corporate, algorithmically-engineered slop. People are hungry for art that is very unique, human, and sincere.
What a revolutionary time to be a human artist.
December 12, 2025 at 9:22 PM
The optimist in me thinks we're on the brink of a new Renaissance.
Mainstream art and entertainment has quickly become soulless, corporate, algorithmically-engineered slop. People are hungry for art that is very unique, human, and sincere.
What a revolutionary time to be a human artist.
Mainstream art and entertainment has quickly become soulless, corporate, algorithmically-engineered slop. People are hungry for art that is very unique, human, and sincere.
What a revolutionary time to be a human artist.
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I took a detour to the edge of the city to take a picture of these amazing sundogs over Winnipeg caused by ice crystals blowing around in the sky.
December 12, 2025 at 9:34 PM
I took a detour to the edge of the city to take a picture of these amazing sundogs over Winnipeg caused by ice crystals blowing around in the sky.
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Meet Khetris, beautifully painted by @danilluzin.com!
Despite appearances, they're not an elf. They're one of less than twenty individuals of their (very non-human) species, & there is significantly more to them than their presentation suggests. I can't wait to share more in time!
Despite appearances, they're not an elf. They're one of less than twenty individuals of their (very non-human) species, & there is significantly more to them than their presentation suggests. I can't wait to share more in time!
December 12, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Meet Khetris, beautifully painted by @danilluzin.com!
Despite appearances, they're not an elf. They're one of less than twenty individuals of their (very non-human) species, & there is significantly more to them than their presentation suggests. I can't wait to share more in time!
Despite appearances, they're not an elf. They're one of less than twenty individuals of their (very non-human) species, & there is significantly more to them than their presentation suggests. I can't wait to share more in time!
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Calling this done because if I don't I'll keep fussing with the details forever and it's driving me crazy. 😅
Titling this one "Languish" 🦁
Titling this one "Languish" 🦁
December 13, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Calling this done because if I don't I'll keep fussing with the details forever and it's driving me crazy. 😅
Titling this one "Languish" 🦁
Titling this one "Languish" 🦁
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#ArtAdventCalendar Day 12
“Bay Waves”, an 18”x24” oil painting of a bright, open seascape. A large wave crashes onto the shore, as cliffs and clouds sit in the background.
“Bay Waves”, an 18”x24” oil painting of a bright, open seascape. A large wave crashes onto the shore, as cliffs and clouds sit in the background.
December 12, 2025 at 1:12 PM
#ArtAdventCalendar Day 12
“Bay Waves”, an 18”x24” oil painting of a bright, open seascape. A large wave crashes onto the shore, as cliffs and clouds sit in the background.
“Bay Waves”, an 18”x24” oil painting of a bright, open seascape. A large wave crashes onto the shore, as cliffs and clouds sit in the background.