Raylleen / J.A. Lorenzo 

A Cancer and an ENFJ, they possess a deep passion for prose and poetry, which reflects their introspective and expressive nature.

Identifying as Nonbinary and Gay, they embrace both identity and artistry as integral parts of their voice.

A poet since elementary school, and loves to scribble in diaries about their crushes, particularly boys.

They began cultivating their writing skills as a Campus Journalist in high school, where they specialized in Feature Writing, Literary Writing, and Copyreading and Headline Writing in English.

They earned their Bachelor of Secondary Education major in English. They are currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Literature to further strengthen their academic writing and literary research while refining their creative craft through exposure to experimental forms, literary theories, and critical approaches.

Their literary interests are rooted in Dark Academia, Historical Fiction, Poetry, Avant-Garde Literature, Postmodern and Experimental Texts, and Queer Contemporary Literature, alongside a strong appreciation for BL (Boys' Love) manga and novels, which continue to influence both their scholarly and creative pursuits.

"LET ME BREATHE BENEATH THE FORGOTTEN SKY" is their first novel.