C.H.Lei
@hpl0veshack.bsky.social
Goth-lite, mixed racial almost-maybe writer, heavy metal officiando, Murder Mystery whore. Watches a movie a day, maybe two. He/him.
I use up all my good grammar and spelling while writing.
I use up all my good grammar and spelling while writing.
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C.H.Lei
@hpl0veshack.bsky.social
· Jul 8
Shadows on the Stage: A Performance of Prose & Poetry|Paperback
We see performance in art, on the stage, and on the screen, but what about the performance we see everyday? From the masks we wear to work, to our expressions of gender and identity. Within the realms...
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The anthology released by @forestpublications.bsky.social that a lot of great writers/poets are featured in (and me) is out! Only on paperback at the moment, digital out soon! Let the paper caress your fingers 'n' things.
Non-UK folks get it in the link below!
#books #booksky #sff #horror
Non-UK folks get it in the link below!
#books #booksky #sff #horror
December 5, 2025 at 4:51 AM
#WeeknightWriters A4:
I got a weird west sort of sword & sorcery-like short I wanna finish up, but besides that, I’m all good.
I got a weird west sort of sword & sorcery-like short I wanna finish up, but besides that, I’m all good.
Q4: What can you do in the next three days to make the next week of #FirstDraftFall easier for yourself? #WeeknightWriters
December 5, 2025 at 1:26 AM
#WeeknightWriters A4:
I got a weird west sort of sword & sorcery-like short I wanna finish up, but besides that, I’m all good.
I got a weird west sort of sword & sorcery-like short I wanna finish up, but besides that, I’m all good.
#WeeknightWriters A3
In terms of on the whole, it’s cool to see how everyone’s doing. Really humanizes a (mostly) very lonely hobby lol.
On the project side, I’m happy that my MC is going as I imagined. Writing a rather POS stubborn/arrogant girlfailure is a hard one, but I think I’m nailing it.
In terms of on the whole, it’s cool to see how everyone’s doing. Really humanizes a (mostly) very lonely hobby lol.
On the project side, I’m happy that my MC is going as I imagined. Writing a rather POS stubborn/arrogant girlfailure is a hard one, but I think I’m nailing it.
Q3: Let’s cheer things up a bit! What’s your favourite part of #FirstDraftFall so far? #WeeknightWriters
December 5, 2025 at 1:02 AM
#WeeknightWriters A3
In terms of on the whole, it’s cool to see how everyone’s doing. Really humanizes a (mostly) very lonely hobby lol.
On the project side, I’m happy that my MC is going as I imagined. Writing a rather POS stubborn/arrogant girlfailure is a hard one, but I think I’m nailing it.
In terms of on the whole, it’s cool to see how everyone’s doing. Really humanizes a (mostly) very lonely hobby lol.
On the project side, I’m happy that my MC is going as I imagined. Writing a rather POS stubborn/arrogant girlfailure is a hard one, but I think I’m nailing it.
#WeeknightWriters A2:
I’m all good! When in doubt I got an almost-history not-really-degree worth of research skills to fall back on.
Plot and character wise I’m all good. Working one character is a bit of a toughie, but it’s just cus it’s a more complex character.
I’m all good! When in doubt I got an almost-history not-really-degree worth of research skills to fall back on.
Plot and character wise I’m all good. Working one character is a bit of a toughie, but it’s just cus it’s a more complex character.
Q2: Are you struggling with anything specific in your #FirstDraftFall project? Tell us about it and we’ll see how we can help! #WeeknightWriters
December 5, 2025 at 12:37 AM
#WeeknightWriters A2:
I’m all good! When in doubt I got an almost-history not-really-degree worth of research skills to fall back on.
Plot and character wise I’m all good. Working one character is a bit of a toughie, but it’s just cus it’s a more complex character.
I’m all good! When in doubt I got an almost-history not-really-degree worth of research skills to fall back on.
Plot and character wise I’m all good. Working one character is a bit of a toughie, but it’s just cus it’s a more complex character.
#WeeknightWriters A1
it’s slowgoing as per usual. But still, happy with what I have. Happy that my plotting was TOO TIGHT, and I got some space for extra worldbuilding and character interaction.
it’s slowgoing as per usual. But still, happy with what I have. Happy that my plotting was TOO TIGHT, and I got some space for extra worldbuilding and character interaction.
Q1: How are you feeling about your #FirstDraftFall progress so far? Excited? Disheartened? #WeeknightWriters
December 5, 2025 at 12:20 AM
#WeeknightWriters A1
it’s slowgoing as per usual. But still, happy with what I have. Happy that my plotting was TOO TIGHT, and I got some space for extra worldbuilding and character interaction.
it’s slowgoing as per usual. But still, happy with what I have. Happy that my plotting was TOO TIGHT, and I got some space for extra worldbuilding and character interaction.
#WeeknightWriters! C.H.Lei is my name, and doing a fantasy/thriller whodunngotpossessed influenced by Hitchcock and Chinese folklore, about a girlfailure trying not to be a total loser, for #FirstDraftFall is my game.
I also wrote a 10K humorous Sword & Sorcery novella too.
Week going solid. Yay.
I also wrote a 10K humorous Sword & Sorcery novella too.
Week going solid. Yay.
Hello #WeeknightWriters! Come on in, introduce yourself and your WIP, and let us know how your #FirstDraftFall project is going!
December 5, 2025 at 12:06 AM
#WeeknightWriters! C.H.Lei is my name, and doing a fantasy/thriller whodunngotpossessed influenced by Hitchcock and Chinese folklore, about a girlfailure trying not to be a total loser, for #FirstDraftFall is my game.
I also wrote a 10K humorous Sword & Sorcery novella too.
Week going solid. Yay.
I also wrote a 10K humorous Sword & Sorcery novella too.
Week going solid. Yay.
Definitely feeling like I’m getting stuff right this time.
And the 10K novellette too lol. I’m very hype about it, despite it’s very niche ideas.
#WeeknightWriters
And the 10K novellette too lol. I’m very hype about it, despite it’s very niche ideas.
#WeeknightWriters
Q3: Let’s cheer things up a bit! What’s your favourite part of #FirstDraftFall so far? #WeeknightWriters
November 28, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Definitely feeling like I’m getting stuff right this time.
And the 10K novellette too lol. I’m very hype about it, despite it’s very niche ideas.
#WeeknightWriters
And the 10K novellette too lol. I’m very hype about it, despite it’s very niche ideas.
#WeeknightWriters
#WeeknightWriters A1:
My progress is slow, but I’m satisfied with what I’m writing. Have I only written 5-6 3-4K chapters? Maybe.
I mean, I also did write a 10K novellette in two days, but this is about my #FirstDraftFall project lmao.
My progress is slow, but I’m satisfied with what I’m writing. Have I only written 5-6 3-4K chapters? Maybe.
I mean, I also did write a 10K novellette in two days, but this is about my #FirstDraftFall project lmao.
Q1: How are you feeling about your #FirstDraftFall progress so far? Excited? Disheartened? #WeeknightWriters
November 28, 2025 at 12:20 AM
#WeeknightWriters A1:
My progress is slow, but I’m satisfied with what I’m writing. Have I only written 5-6 3-4K chapters? Maybe.
I mean, I also did write a 10K novellette in two days, but this is about my #FirstDraftFall project lmao.
My progress is slow, but I’m satisfied with what I’m writing. Have I only written 5-6 3-4K chapters? Maybe.
I mean, I also did write a 10K novellette in two days, but this is about my #FirstDraftFall project lmao.
#WeeknightWriters! I be C.H.Lei, and my #FirstDraftFall project is a fantasy/thriller whodunngotpossessed influenced by Hirchhcock and Chinese folklore about the village loser solving murders before her village gets destroyed. Think Ninth House meets, uh, [enter asian fantasy book here] (comp WIP)
Hello #WeeknightWriters! Come on in, introduce yourself and your WIP, and let us know how your #FirstDraftFall project is going!
November 28, 2025 at 12:08 AM
#WeeknightWriters! I be C.H.Lei, and my #FirstDraftFall project is a fantasy/thriller whodunngotpossessed influenced by Hirchhcock and Chinese folklore about the village loser solving murders before her village gets destroyed. Think Ninth House meets, uh, [enter asian fantasy book here] (comp WIP)
Uhhhhh, today and over the weekend, I wrote in total 500 words of my #FirstDraftFall project and then, in a spark of inspiration wrote a 10K Sword & Sorcery novelette.
Yup.
Yup.
#FirstDraftFall Check-In: How did your writing go today?
November 24, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Uhhhhh, today and over the weekend, I wrote in total 500 words of my #FirstDraftFall project and then, in a spark of inspiration wrote a 10K Sword & Sorcery novelette.
Yup.
Yup.
#WeeknightWriters A6:
Nothing project-wise, but I’m best-manning a wedding tomorrow! So writing (on my computer) postponed for a bit!
Nothing project-wise, but I’m best-manning a wedding tomorrow! So writing (on my computer) postponed for a bit!
Q6: Do you have anything exciting going on outside of #FirstDraftFall - recent or upcoming publications, other exciting projects, etc? Share it here & be sure to post links if you have them!
November 21, 2025 at 1:48 AM
#WeeknightWriters A6:
Nothing project-wise, but I’m best-manning a wedding tomorrow! So writing (on my computer) postponed for a bit!
Nothing project-wise, but I’m best-manning a wedding tomorrow! So writing (on my computer) postponed for a bit!
#WeeknightWriters A5:
It’s doing well? I’ve realized that my pacing might be TOO tight, so I have time to breathe. And like, the MC actually needs to interact with the guilty party more than once? I got space to worldbuild! WOOOO.
It’s doing well? I’ve realized that my pacing might be TOO tight, so I have time to breathe. And like, the MC actually needs to interact with the guilty party more than once? I got space to worldbuild! WOOOO.
Q5: Time for a status update! How is your #FirstDraftFall project going? Are you struggling with anything we might be able to help with? #WeeknightWriters
November 21, 2025 at 1:37 AM
#WeeknightWriters A5:
It’s doing well? I’ve realized that my pacing might be TOO tight, so I have time to breathe. And like, the MC actually needs to interact with the guilty party more than once? I got space to worldbuild! WOOOO.
It’s doing well? I’ve realized that my pacing might be TOO tight, so I have time to breathe. And like, the MC actually needs to interact with the guilty party more than once? I got space to worldbuild! WOOOO.
#WeeknightWriters A4:
I don’t have any for super long-term blockage. But if it’s just a sudden thing, I’d recommend just interlizing and asking the big Q of why. It could range from something personal to just your brain telling you to do something different.
I don’t have any for super long-term blockage. But if it’s just a sudden thing, I’d recommend just interlizing and asking the big Q of why. It could range from something personal to just your brain telling you to do something different.
Q4: What advice would you give to someone dealing with writer’s block? #WeeknightWriters #FirstDraftFall
November 21, 2025 at 1:18 AM
#WeeknightWriters A4:
I don’t have any for super long-term blockage. But if it’s just a sudden thing, I’d recommend just interlizing and asking the big Q of why. It could range from something personal to just your brain telling you to do something different.
I don’t have any for super long-term blockage. But if it’s just a sudden thing, I’d recommend just interlizing and asking the big Q of why. It could range from something personal to just your brain telling you to do something different.
#WeeknightWriters A3:
If I do feel a stall in my typing, then I have to list my priorities. If it’s something that can be addressed, then I move to that. Idk, I’m very cattish, so it’s usually more like “Nah, I just wanna watch a movie.” I don’t ever really get block-blocked with writing overall.
If I do feel a stall in my typing, then I have to list my priorities. If it’s something that can be addressed, then I move to that. Idk, I’m very cattish, so it’s usually more like “Nah, I just wanna watch a movie.” I don’t ever really get block-blocked with writing overall.
Q3: What helped you get out of writer’s block? Is this a strategy you’ve used consistently, or do you need to take a different approach every time? #WeeknightWriters #FirstDraftFall
November 21, 2025 at 12:54 AM
#WeeknightWriters A3:
If I do feel a stall in my typing, then I have to list my priorities. If it’s something that can be addressed, then I move to that. Idk, I’m very cattish, so it’s usually more like “Nah, I just wanna watch a movie.” I don’t ever really get block-blocked with writing overall.
If I do feel a stall in my typing, then I have to list my priorities. If it’s something that can be addressed, then I move to that. Idk, I’m very cattish, so it’s usually more like “Nah, I just wanna watch a movie.” I don’t ever really get block-blocked with writing overall.
#WeeknightWriters A2
I personally do not. I subscribe to (I think it was her —heard it on Writing Excuses like 7 years ago) the Robin Hobb ideaology, that it’s your brain telling you you got other stuff to do. Whether that’s life stuff or other projects.
I personally do not. I subscribe to (I think it was her —heard it on Writing Excuses like 7 years ago) the Robin Hobb ideaology, that it’s your brain telling you you got other stuff to do. Whether that’s life stuff or other projects.
Q1: Do you believe in writer’s block? If so, have you experienced it - either during #FirstDraftFall or when working on other projects? #WeeknightWriters
November 21, 2025 at 12:20 AM
#WeeknightWriters A2
I personally do not. I subscribe to (I think it was her —heard it on Writing Excuses like 7 years ago) the Robin Hobb ideaology, that it’s your brain telling you you got other stuff to do. Whether that’s life stuff or other projects.
I personally do not. I subscribe to (I think it was her —heard it on Writing Excuses like 7 years ago) the Robin Hobb ideaology, that it’s your brain telling you you got other stuff to do. Whether that’s life stuff or other projects.
#WeeknightWriters! I an C.H. Lei, and my #FirstDraftFall project is a Fantasy/Thriller Mystery influenced by Chinese folklore and Hitchcock films about a girlfailure (derogatory) trying to stop a yaoguai from destroying her village. A whodungotpossessed.
Work is super slow but good! I’m satisfied!
Work is super slow but good! I’m satisfied!
Hello #WeeknightWriters! Come on in, introduce yourself and your WIP, and let us know how your #FirstDraftFall project is going!
November 21, 2025 at 12:05 AM
#WeeknightWriters! I an C.H. Lei, and my #FirstDraftFall project is a Fantasy/Thriller Mystery influenced by Chinese folklore and Hitchcock films about a girlfailure (derogatory) trying to stop a yaoguai from destroying her village. A whodungotpossessed.
Work is super slow but good! I’m satisfied!
Work is super slow but good! I’m satisfied!
#writing
If I ever eventually release a short story collection (being presumptuous), I’m gonna write the under-the-table official-bootleg of the same collection, but just boning. Just cus I feel like itt.
If I ever eventually release a short story collection (being presumptuous), I’m gonna write the under-the-table official-bootleg of the same collection, but just boning. Just cus I feel like itt.
November 20, 2025 at 2:49 AM
#writing
If I ever eventually release a short story collection (being presumptuous), I’m gonna write the under-the-table official-bootleg of the same collection, but just boning. Just cus I feel like itt.
If I ever eventually release a short story collection (being presumptuous), I’m gonna write the under-the-table official-bootleg of the same collection, but just boning. Just cus I feel like itt.
#WeeknightWriters
Definitely the fuck scene. It’s not a fucking scene, but a fuck scene, you know? I got that, but it’s like Looking for Alaska-esque in tone. This is just two characters staring, milimeters apart. And it fucks.
Hey, Hitchcock has a good amount of romance in his films.
Definitely the fuck scene. It’s not a fucking scene, but a fuck scene, you know? I got that, but it’s like Looking for Alaska-esque in tone. This is just two characters staring, milimeters apart. And it fucks.
Hey, Hitchcock has a good amount of romance in his films.
#WeeknightWriters #FirstDraftFall We're two weeks into the drafting portion of First Draft Fall! Out of everything you've written so far, what's your favorite scene?
November 14, 2025 at 6:53 PM
#WeeknightWriters
Definitely the fuck scene. It’s not a fucking scene, but a fuck scene, you know? I got that, but it’s like Looking for Alaska-esque in tone. This is just two characters staring, milimeters apart. And it fucks.
Hey, Hitchcock has a good amount of romance in his films.
Definitely the fuck scene. It’s not a fucking scene, but a fuck scene, you know? I got that, but it’s like Looking for Alaska-esque in tone. This is just two characters staring, milimeters apart. And it fucks.
Hey, Hitchcock has a good amount of romance in his films.
Q5: What can we in the #WeeknightWriters community do to make the next week of #FirstDraftFall easier for you?
November 14, 2025 at 1:35 AM
#WeeknightWriters A4:
Uhhhhhhh, gotta focus and give myself more hours. I’ve literally only been writing my #FirstDraftFall project between the hours of 1AM-3AM. Today I got Critical Role to watch so that’s a bust. Definitely gonna have to push, but in a chill way.
Uhhhhhhh, gotta focus and give myself more hours. I’ve literally only been writing my #FirstDraftFall project between the hours of 1AM-3AM. Today I got Critical Role to watch so that’s a bust. Definitely gonna have to push, but in a chill way.
Q4: What can you do in the next three days to make the next week of #FirstDraftFall easier for yourself? #WeeknightWriters
November 14, 2025 at 1:16 AM
#WeeknightWriters A4:
Uhhhhhhh, gotta focus and give myself more hours. I’ve literally only been writing my #FirstDraftFall project between the hours of 1AM-3AM. Today I got Critical Role to watch so that’s a bust. Definitely gonna have to push, but in a chill way.
Uhhhhhhh, gotta focus and give myself more hours. I’ve literally only been writing my #FirstDraftFall project between the hours of 1AM-3AM. Today I got Critical Role to watch so that’s a bust. Definitely gonna have to push, but in a chill way.
#WeeknightWriters A2:
I’m all good! I’m a historian at heart so my research is good and thorough, and I got a friend who’s my guinea pig for everything else. Prose/idea/plot wise I’m good for this story, since it’s been percolating for a decade. But I’m down to help if it’s in my wheelhouse.
I’m all good! I’m a historian at heart so my research is good and thorough, and I got a friend who’s my guinea pig for everything else. Prose/idea/plot wise I’m good for this story, since it’s been percolating for a decade. But I’m down to help if it’s in my wheelhouse.
Q2: Are you struggling with anything specific in your #FirstDraftFall project? Tell us about it and we’ll see how we can help! #WeeknightWriters
November 14, 2025 at 12:38 AM
#WeeknightWriters A2:
I’m all good! I’m a historian at heart so my research is good and thorough, and I got a friend who’s my guinea pig for everything else. Prose/idea/plot wise I’m good for this story, since it’s been percolating for a decade. But I’m down to help if it’s in my wheelhouse.
I’m all good! I’m a historian at heart so my research is good and thorough, and I got a friend who’s my guinea pig for everything else. Prose/idea/plot wise I’m good for this story, since it’s been percolating for a decade. But I’m down to help if it’s in my wheelhouse.
#WeeknightWriters A1:
As mentioned before, my #FirstDraftFall could be doing better, but I’ve had a crazy November so far to say the least. So while I’m just snailing along, I’m satisfied.
As mentioned before, my #FirstDraftFall could be doing better, but I’ve had a crazy November so far to say the least. So while I’m just snailing along, I’m satisfied.
Q1: How are you feeling about your #FirstDraftFall progress so far? Excited? Disheartened? #WeeknightWriters
November 14, 2025 at 12:17 AM
#WeeknightWriters A1:
As mentioned before, my #FirstDraftFall could be doing better, but I’ve had a crazy November so far to say the least. So while I’m just snailing along, I’m satisfied.
As mentioned before, my #FirstDraftFall could be doing better, but I’ve had a crazy November so far to say the least. So while I’m just snailing along, I’m satisfied.
#WeeknightWriters! I’m C. H. Lei. My #FirstDraftFall project is a fantasy thriller inspired by Hitchcock movies and Chinese folklore (and by extension folk horror). I’m still terribly behind in my WIP, but I’m happy with what I’m writing.
Hello #WeeknightWriters! Come on in, introduce yourself and your WIP, and let us know how your #FirstDraftFall project is going!
November 14, 2025 at 12:06 AM
#WeeknightWriters! I’m C. H. Lei. My #FirstDraftFall project is a fantasy thriller inspired by Hitchcock movies and Chinese folklore (and by extension folk horror). I’m still terribly behind in my WIP, but I’m happy with what I’m writing.