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R.J. Huneke

@rj.rjhuneke.com

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I'm an author of SFF, Thrillers, Comic Books, Poetry + a new book of fantasy: Ants Waking | Founded TheForgottenFiction.com magazine | He/him/ally 🏳️‍⚧️ #AuDHD #ActuallyAustistic #neurodivergent #autistic | New York + Portugal | https://linktr.ee/rj_huneke

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R.J. Huneke @rj.rjhuneke.com · 1d

Rarely been so proud as I was to be on the Tilting at Windmills #podcast talking of #reading / #writing, supporting causes like @autisticadvocacy.org (ASAN) and Global Action for Trans Equality @gateorg.bsky.social, the NY Mets curse buff.ly/EUsuxy2 #booksky #trans #autistic #SFF #neurodivergent

Tilting at Windmills, S3, Ep. 145 with RJ Huneke

On this episode, Chrys and Benjamin Gorman talk with R.J. Huneke, author of ANTS MARCHING, about his efforts to support the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) and Global Action for Trans Equality…

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R.J. Huneke @rj.rjhuneke.com · 42m

Thank you Richard!

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Richard Quist @rmquist.bsky.social · 1h

I can vouch for ANTS WAKING - it's a fantastic tale with a unique and fascinating main character!!

Image of Richard Quist's goodreads review of ANTS WAKING by R.J. Huneke. The review text content is:
ANTS WAKING by R.J. Huneke is a unique, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ dark fantasy tale of identity, loss and discovery. The Massachusetts setting may be familiar to many but Huneke has imbued it with an almost Victorian feel. I think Dickens would have felt right at home walking these streets along with Erica, the main character, as they seek to undo the mistake that caused the death of their best friend before midnight while fighting the Dark and a vengeful god.

While it features a trans character It is not, to my mind, a "trans" story. Rather it is the story of anyone who's had to find their identity, deal with not being accepted for who they are, wrestle with their past, overcome both internal and external obstacles, and find the strength to move forward.

Erica is fascinating - a protagonist with challenges and a surprising strength of character. Someone who is able to do what's needed while recognizing and owning the cost.

The story presents an interesting mythology in the appearance of Lobodomar Devorador, recounted against the backdrop of a city unknowingly falling to the coming of the Dark, with seemingly few beings aware of and able to defend against it. I hope that there will be more stories set in this world and that we learn more about the evil of the old gods that Erica battles.

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Thanks to author R.J. Huneke for providing me with an ARC of ANTS WAKING to review.

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R.J. Huneke @rj.rjhuneke.com · 2h

I hear there’s free shipping and that includes ANTS WAKING, out in just a couple more weeks! bookshop.org/p/books/ants... #booksky

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R.J. Huneke @rj.rjhuneke.com · 2h

I hear there’s free shipping and that includes ANTS WAKING, out in just a couple more weeks! bookshop.org/p/books/ants... #booksky

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Alex Zalben @azalben.bsky.social · 6h

Today is a great day to shop at places like @bookshop.org, which has free shipping right now!

Even better, you can (and should) select a local bookstore, and then they gets the full profit from your purchase: bookshop.org/pages/bookst...

Bookshop.org: Store Locator

Discover local and indie bookstores in the United States. Choose your favorite bookstore to support with your order. They'll receive the full profit from your purchase.

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Not a Pipe Publishing Ink-Corporated LLC @notapipe.bsky.social · 4h

On this episode, @chrysgorman.bsky.social and @benjamingorman.bsky.social talk with @rj.rjhuneke.com, author of ANTS WAKING, about his efforts for the Autistic Self Advocacy Network ( @autisticadvocacy.org ) and Global Action for Trans Equality ( @gateorg.bsky.social )
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R.J. Huneke @rj.rjhuneke.com · 6h

I love this piece!

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LK @lkcreations.art · 8h

Here's today's sketch ✨️

#art #ink #artsky #sketch

Sketch of a tree with a human silhouette in the foreground, a torii behind the figure and in the distance a faint mountain.
Made with an ink brush

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European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control @ecdc.europa.eu · 7h

🚀 We’re hiring!

#ECDC is looking for new leaders to strengthen Europe’s defences against infectious diseases.

🧭 Head of Unit – Resource Management Services
🗣️ Head of Section – Science & Public Health Communication

📅 Apply by early November → bit.ly/ECDCjobs

#ECDC #EUJobs #EUCareers

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R.J. Huneke @rj.rjhuneke.com · 7h

Feel better soon!

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Keith W. Dickinson @keithwdickinson.bsky.social · 11h

Today is a day when arts degrees are worthless, but the product of those degrees is so valuable it would kill an entire industry if they were made to pay for it.

The Verge @theverge.com · May 26

Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry

Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.

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Nerdist @nerdist.bsky.social · 9h

A writer confirmed that a John Wick spinoff that's a Western samurai story does have a script.

A JOHN WICK Western Samurai Spinoff Is Coming, Apparently

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The Forgotten Fiction Magazine @read.theforgottenfiction.com · 9h

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R.J. Huneke @rj.rjhuneke.com · 10h

October is #ADHD Awareness Month! Shout it to the world! And also get in on a limited SALE with this #book bundle! itch.io/b/3300/adhd-...

ADHD Awareness Month Fiction by Elise Carlson and 22 others

ADHD Awareness Month Fiction: 22 items for $25.00

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R.J. Huneke @rj.rjhuneke.com · 10h

October is #ADHD Awareness Month! Shout it to the world! And also get in on a limited SALE with this #book bundle! itch.io/b/3300/adhd-...

ADHD Awareness Month Fiction by Elise Carlson and 22 others

ADHD Awareness Month Fiction: 22 items for $25.00

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R.J. Huneke @rj.rjhuneke.com · 13h

a man with a beard is holding a towel and says `` count me in '' while standing in a room .

Alt: a man with a beard is holding a towel and says `` count me in '' while standing in a room .

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David Blanchflower BSc @davidbflower.bsky.social · 16h

Dazzling 'supermoon' illuminates skylines around the world. 🔭 🧪 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Dazzling supermoon illuminates skylines around the world

From Paris to Taipei, this week's supermoon, also known as the Harvest and Hunter's moons, was captured in photos.

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R.J. Huneke @rj.rjhuneke.com · 15h

Definitely! We have to head to Spain too soon.

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Brian Michael Bendis @brianmbendis.bsky.social · 17h

Back in ye ol' Tumblr days, I was posting Art Adams art like it was my job. Eventually, he heard about it and he and Joyce started sending me commissions and other pieces he thought I might enjoy posting. I just found the folder. wow.

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R.J. Huneke @rj.rjhuneke.com · 15h

Top ‘o the mornin’ to you!

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André Lima Araújo @andrelimaaraujo.com · 16h

'Morning.

Brian Michael Bendis @brianmbendis.bsky.social · 17h

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Haymarket Books @haymarketbooks.org · 2d

For #BannedBooksWeek, we’re highlighting the unjust censorship of political books which impacts countless incarcerated readers each year.

For every book purchased from this reading list, we will be sending a book to someone who is incarcerated.

Books Are For Everyone: A Banned Books Week Reading List

Banned Books Week—October 5th to 11th—is an annual celebration of the freedom to read, and the aspiration that books should be accessible to all. In recognition of Banned Books Week 2025, Haymarket is...

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Not a Pipe Publishing Ink-Corporated LLC @notapipe.bsky.social · 23h

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City Lights Booksellers & Publishers @citylightsbooks.bsky.social · 1d

📚 It’s Banned Books Week. Book bans don’t protect kids — they censor them. Stand with libraries, stand with readers, stand for the #FreedomToRead. ✊ #BannedBooksWeek #StopBookBans Sign the pledge today! via @everylibrary.bsky.social

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Pledge to Protect the Freedom to Read

This Banned Books Week (October 5–11, 2025), join EveryLibrary and We Believe in standing up for every reader’s right to read and access every story.

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