
T. Light Sylvan &
Alien/Robot Publishing

“intricate stories about love & hell”
This is T. Light Sylvan
author of queer speculative fiction &
founder of Alien/Robot Publishing
Welcome to tlightsylvan.com

About the Author
T. Light Sylvan has been captivating readers since 2012 with his genre-blending novels. He publishes a variety of speculative fiction under Alien/Robot Publishing, stories with unique perspectives that often explore themes of both horror and romance—love and hell.
Writing Style
Sylvan’s writing style has often been described as immersive, evocative, and deeply introspective. With a keen sense of emotion on every page, they invite audiences into richly woven worlds where characters face complex personal journeys and probe the depths of their identities and societies.
Inspirations & Influences
Sylvan draws inspiration from many wells. Bret Easton Ellis, Mo Xiang Tong Xiu, Ryan Coogler, Tananarive Due, Shunichiro Watanabe, Jordan Peele, Rumiko Takahashi, Junji Ito, and Richard Calder, among others. And music—so much music.
Genres
Mixing aspects of horror, queer romance, Southern gothic, and fantasy, Sylvan sheds light on multilayered experiences, challenges everyday accepted norms, and fosters a sense of both disconnectedness and interconnectedness among readers.
Future Endeavors
Sylvan is currently pursuing a degree in Creative Writing and Film Studies from University of Houston, Texas.
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Publishing Print
Alien/Robot Publishing is the brainchild of founder T. Light Sylvan’s desire to create, discover, and publish meaningful, eclectic stories. After many trials and travails, Alien/Robot Publishing was born.
It is a small independent publishing print that connects readers to unique and eerie poetry collections, short stories, novels, and more, by multifaceted authors with distinct creative visions from southern Texas and beyond.
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