About

Bio:

An author and illustrator from Essex, England, R.J. Ren has had works published in Flame Tree Publishing’s Gothic Fantasy series, and with Beyond Cataclysm, North Manchester FM, The BHF book of Horror Stories, Angry Gable Press, MoonLit Getaway, Rogue Planet Press, West Avenue Publishing, Mind’s Eye Publications and more. He draws influence from folklore and fairy tale, merging the darkness and wonder from old with that of the present. A writer of peculiar character and strange beast, he draws upon the ideas and fears which inspired monsters we once believed, to frame a window into the soul of modern people.

Don’t Eat Yellow Snow
by R.J. Ren
The Sweets Chestnut
by R.J. Ren
Return to Redbreast
by R.J. Ren
An Open Letter to the Universe
Short Fiction by R.J. Ren
A Historian’s Dream
A Poem by R.J. Ren
The Secret Saviour
Written by David May,
Illustrated by R.J. Ren
Cover art and internal Illustrations by R.J. Ren – Ken Shinn’s Shinthology
Short story She Who Married the Moon by R.J. Ren
Short story Candy Cane & Internal Illustrations by R.J. Ren
Short story The Bi-polar Express by R.J. Ren
Short story Woodwoes’Gift by R.J. Ren
Internal Illustration by R.J. Ren

My narrative poem, Sacrifice, aired on Hanna’s Bookshelf, North Manchester Fm!
My narrative poem, The Oak King’s Lament, aired on Hannah’s Bookshelf, North Manchester Fm!
My narrative poem, The Dirge of Tailtiu, airs on Hannah’s Bookshelf, North Manchester Fm!
Hannah’s Bookshelf
Imbolc Special
Poor Biddy by R.J. Ren
Hannah’s Bookshelf
New Year Special
The Holly King’s Scorn by R.J. Ren
Hannah’s Bookshelf
2024 Christmas Special
The Holly King’s Scorn
by R.J. Ren
Hannah’s Bookshelf
Autumn Equinox Special
In Search of Mabon
by R.J. Ren





News & Upcoming Events!


Another Anthology

My story, Candy Cane has been accepted for the BHF10: Advent of Doom, anthology. It will be number 25 (Christmas Day). The anthology is due to be released 08/12/2023! Here is the full running order of BHF10: Advent of Doom… Prologue: In the Spirit of Family Tradition – Ian Talbot Taylor1 Madvent Calendar – Arthur…