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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Autistic, queer, D&D player, dog mom. Pfp: @starace.bsky.social. Banner: @sovka.bsky.social
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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.
Watching the crows through the open window, sniffing the warm breeze.
December 7, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Watching the crows through the open window, sniffing the warm breeze.
I've lived here for a few years now, but I'm still not accustomed to going outside on a December morning in short sleeves.
December 7, 2025 at 6:30 PM
I've lived here for a few years now, but I'm still not accustomed to going outside on a December morning in short sleeves.
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Sahn, the wind goddess
She knows all your spoken secrets, and when on the wind her loose scales sound like wind chimes.
Prints available: www.etsy.com/listing/4419...
She knows all your spoken secrets, and when on the wind her loose scales sound like wind chimes.
Prints available: www.etsy.com/listing/4419...
December 6, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Sahn, the wind goddess
She knows all your spoken secrets, and when on the wind her loose scales sound like wind chimes.
Prints available: www.etsy.com/listing/4419...
She knows all your spoken secrets, and when on the wind her loose scales sound like wind chimes.
Prints available: www.etsy.com/listing/4419...
Minor spoilers:
Deleyora's people are known for their beauty; it's regarded a bit like a lure, something to mesmerize and distract. So Grisira and the rest of her loved ones are initially wary, viewing his alluring appearance as a tool of manipulation.🧵
Deleyora's people are known for their beauty; it's regarded a bit like a lure, something to mesmerize and distract. So Grisira and the rest of her loved ones are initially wary, viewing his alluring appearance as a tool of manipulation.🧵
To wrap our first week of #Smutcember, tell us:
What do your characters find *physically* attractive about each other? (We'll get into the more intangible traits later.)
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
What do your characters find *physically* attractive about each other? (We'll get into the more intangible traits later.)
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
December 7, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Minor spoilers:
Deleyora's people are known for their beauty; it's regarded a bit like a lure, something to mesmerize and distract. So Grisira and the rest of her loved ones are initially wary, viewing his alluring appearance as a tool of manipulation.🧵
Deleyora's people are known for their beauty; it's regarded a bit like a lure, something to mesmerize and distract. So Grisira and the rest of her loved ones are initially wary, viewing his alluring appearance as a tool of manipulation.🧵
What a satisfying day of writing. Not all of them are like this; most of this week was a struggle as I dealt with chronic pain and other ailments. But today, it was magic. Even if most of it was about my poor characters refusing to let themselves be happy.
December 6, 2025 at 11:55 PM
What a satisfying day of writing. Not all of them are like this; most of this week was a struggle as I dealt with chronic pain and other ailments. But today, it was magic. Even if most of it was about my poor characters refusing to let themselves be happy.
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Day 4 #ArtAdventCalendar this 2024 Waymakers Red-winged Blackbird! Every single year at least one person has requested this species, which has been a lot of fun since they're so dramatic!
🪶 #SciArt #BirdArt
🪶 #SciArt #BirdArt
December 5, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Day 4 #ArtAdventCalendar this 2024 Waymakers Red-winged Blackbird! Every single year at least one person has requested this species, which has been a lot of fun since they're so dramatic!
🪶 #SciArt #BirdArt
🪶 #SciArt #BirdArt
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Why is sex-as-punishment or sex-as-suffering elevated as art, but as soon as you see characters having sex for the pure pleasure of it, it's immediately dismissed? Why do we have so many graphic depictions of sexual assault and sexual trauma and so very few of sexual fulfillment? Rly makes u think
December 5, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Why is sex-as-punishment or sex-as-suffering elevated as art, but as soon as you see characters having sex for the pure pleasure of it, it's immediately dismissed? Why do we have so many graphic depictions of sexual assault and sexual trauma and so very few of sexual fulfillment? Rly makes u think
When we meet Grisira, she's 52—about a quarter of the way through her natural lifespan. However, she's afflicted by a malevolent eldritch force that she believes will kill her sooner than later, and is suffering from survivor's guilt. She doesn't see a future for herself. 🧵
Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters
How much does your character think about the future?
Do they have plans for retirement and a pension set up? A distant dream but no real plans? Do they live each day as it comes and never think about it?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
How much does your character think about the future?
Do they have plans for retirement and a pension set up? A distant dream but no real plans? Do they live each day as it comes and never think about it?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
December 5, 2025 at 11:29 PM
When we meet Grisira, she's 52—about a quarter of the way through her natural lifespan. However, she's afflicted by a malevolent eldritch force that she believes will kill her sooner than later, and is suffering from survivor's guilt. She doesn't see a future for herself. 🧵
How I found Penelope in the bathroom, one of her favorite places to nap.
December 5, 2025 at 7:11 PM
How I found Penelope in the bathroom, one of her favorite places to nap.
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
For Grisira and Deleyora, there are important layers to their chemistry that I can't discuss due to spoilers, but otherwise: Shared compassion initiates their connection, as does artistic expression (she's an oil painter, he's a violinist). Art and music play a huge role in their story. (1/3)
#Smutcember, it's time to talk about our work! To start off:
How do you build chemistry between your characters? You can speak in general terms or give specific examples, whichever you prefer.
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
How do you build chemistry between your characters? You can speak in general terms or give specific examples, whichever you prefer.
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
December 5, 2025 at 3:29 PM
For Grisira and Deleyora, there are important layers to their chemistry that I can't discuss due to spoilers, but otherwise: Shared compassion initiates their connection, as does artistic expression (she's an oil painter, he's a violinist). Art and music play a huge role in their story. (1/3)
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I don’t know how many times we’re gonna have to say this, but, “People with disabilities need AI to create!” is the dumbest, most ableist thing you can say and please fucking stop.
December 4, 2025 at 5:33 PM
I don’t know how many times we’re gonna have to say this, but, “People with disabilities need AI to create!” is the dumbest, most ableist thing you can say and please fucking stop.
Oh look, it's my lovely protagonist in the mix! If you're in the market for some beautiful character art, Danil has you covered.
QRP with something with horns
Horns you say...
Horns you say...
December 4, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Oh look, it's my lovely protagonist in the mix! If you're in the market for some beautiful character art, Danil has you covered.
It ends up being all over the place because I choose books based on cover copy and sample pages, and whatever sex (or lack thereof) they might contain ends up being a surprise.
I'm writing monster romance these days, but most that I've read were DNFs for me due to prose or relationship dynamics. 🧵
I'm writing monster romance these days, but most that I've read were DNFs for me due to prose or relationship dynamics. 🧵
Last establishing question, #Smutcember:
Do you read different kinds of smut than you write, or is that Venn diagram a circle?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
Do you read different kinds of smut than you write, or is that Venn diagram a circle?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
December 4, 2025 at 3:48 PM
It ends up being all over the place because I choose books based on cover copy and sample pages, and whatever sex (or lack thereof) they might contain ends up being a surprise.
I'm writing monster romance these days, but most that I've read were DNFs for me due to prose or relationship dynamics. 🧵
I'm writing monster romance these days, but most that I've read were DNFs for me due to prose or relationship dynamics. 🧵
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This face can do no wrong.
December 3, 2025 at 10:39 PM
This face can do no wrong.
This face can do no wrong.
December 3, 2025 at 10:39 PM
This face can do no wrong.
My Tidal 2025 wrapped is, in actuality, just my November 2025 wrapped since I adopted the platform recently. But I learned that I'm apparently the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra's second biggest fan? I'll take it!
Sleep Token was only number 10 on my most listened artists list which is a travesty.
Sleep Token was only number 10 on my most listened artists list which is a travesty.
December 3, 2025 at 8:11 PM
My Tidal 2025 wrapped is, in actuality, just my November 2025 wrapped since I adopted the platform recently. But I learned that I'm apparently the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra's second biggest fan? I'll take it!
Sleep Token was only number 10 on my most listened artists list which is a travesty.
Sleep Token was only number 10 on my most listened artists list which is a travesty.
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Yolo often stands with his little back toes crossed, which I find ridiculously cute!
You can see vultures don't have bulky feet and talons built for grasping/carrying like other raptors. Their more chicken-like feet are meant for bracing on food to pull at it with their powerful beaks, instead.
You can see vultures don't have bulky feet and talons built for grasping/carrying like other raptors. Their more chicken-like feet are meant for bracing on food to pull at it with their powerful beaks, instead.
December 2, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Yolo often stands with his little back toes crossed, which I find ridiculously cute!
You can see vultures don't have bulky feet and talons built for grasping/carrying like other raptors. Their more chicken-like feet are meant for bracing on food to pull at it with their powerful beaks, instead.
You can see vultures don't have bulky feet and talons built for grasping/carrying like other raptors. Their more chicken-like feet are meant for bracing on food to pull at it with their powerful beaks, instead.
Probably writing, though I enjoy both. Like many others who have answered this prompt, reading sex scenes can be hit or miss depending on execution. I want to feel like physical intimacy is a natural outgrowth of character dynamics, both individually and together. That can mean a lot of things (1/2)
Continuing our #Smutcember setup:
Do you have a preference between reading smut or writing it, or perhaps engaging with it in a different form of media entirely? If so, what about that form of engagement appeals to you the most?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
Do you have a preference between reading smut or writing it, or perhaps engaging with it in a different form of media entirely? If so, what about that form of engagement appeals to you the most?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
December 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Probably writing, though I enjoy both. Like many others who have answered this prompt, reading sex scenes can be hit or miss depending on execution. I want to feel like physical intimacy is a natural outgrowth of character dynamics, both individually and together. That can mean a lot of things (1/2)
There are so many prompts I would love to respond to on here but end up skipping for now because my answers would include massive book spoilers. Or just a long string of [redacted] 😂
December 3, 2025 at 6:41 PM
There are so many prompts I would love to respond to on here but end up skipping for now because my answers would include massive book spoilers. Or just a long string of [redacted] 😂
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I’m constantly enamored with the artifice of baroque theatre sets; before I retire, I’d love to design a set all of drops and shaped flats like the Drottningholm Slottsteater or the Théâtre de la Reine at Versailles. I know high school theatre has its limitations, but a man can dream…? 🧵
December 3, 2025 at 3:58 PM
I’m constantly enamored with the artifice of baroque theatre sets; before I retire, I’d love to design a set all of drops and shaped flats like the Drottningholm Slottsteater or the Théâtre de la Reine at Versailles. I know high school theatre has its limitations, but a man can dream…? 🧵
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when that show comes out i better not hear a fucking word about it. no memes. no edits. "it was so important to my childhood--" okay well human rights are important to my adulthood??
December 3, 2025 at 3:56 PM
when that show comes out i better not hear a fucking word about it. no memes. no edits. "it was so important to my childhood--" okay well human rights are important to my adulthood??
Enjoying an interesting worldbuilding discussion in a Discord server & it makes me want to ask: Where do you start when worldbuilding?
For me, I tend to have some initial conceptual territory I want to explore, a few central ideas re: both character and setting, and I expand/deepen from there.
For me, I tend to have some initial conceptual territory I want to explore, a few central ideas re: both character and setting, and I expand/deepen from there.
December 3, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Enjoying an interesting worldbuilding discussion in a Discord server & it makes me want to ask: Where do you start when worldbuilding?
For me, I tend to have some initial conceptual territory I want to explore, a few central ideas re: both character and setting, and I expand/deepen from there.
For me, I tend to have some initial conceptual territory I want to explore, a few central ideas re: both character and setting, and I expand/deepen from there.
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The super moon of November 13, 2016 was stunning. A white disc edged with shimmering gold, rising in a sky with bands of pink, aqua and green. This is largest of my paintings of it, 40x48. It become the focus of every room and exhibition it hangs in. #ArtAdventCalendar
December 2, 2025 at 4:36 PM
The super moon of November 13, 2016 was stunning. A white disc edged with shimmering gold, rising in a sky with bands of pink, aqua and green. This is largest of my paintings of it, 40x48. It become the focus of every room and exhibition it hangs in. #ArtAdventCalendar
Someone is ready for a nap after playing with human friends we encountered on our morning walk.
December 2, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Someone is ready for a nap after playing with human friends we encountered on our morning walk.