About Raymond Brunell
Raymond Brunell crafts fiction that traverses the complex terrain where technology, memory, and identity collide. His works blend literary depth with speculative concepts, creating immersive narratives that explore how unseen forces reshape consciousness, family bonds, and the very nature of reality.
Writing Philosophy
Stories should measure time by feeling, not seconds. In the quiet spaces of the human heart, where precise language meets the magic of memory, Raymond explores themes of identity, displacement, and the weight of inherited trauma. His fiction asks: How do we remember? How do algorithms shape our reality? What happens when the past refuses to stay buried?
Published Work
Raymond's short fiction has been published in over 34 literary magazines and journals, including:
- Across the Margin - "The House of Denied Mercies"
- Literary Garage - "The Black Lung Gospel"
- Skeleton Flowers Press - "The Palimpsest Crest"
- Bluebirds Scribe - "The Peace Gardens"
- Spillwords - "The Taste of Ancestral Sorrow"
- Manic Author - "The Inheritance Fraud"
- And 28 more prestigious venues...
Novel Series
The Memory Keepers Series
Explores the fragile hold of memory and the ties that bind us, utilizing magical realism to envision consciousness preserved through nature and community. From the intimate depiction of an elderly woman's shifting reality to a mysterious garden that acts as a neural network for memories, these stories probe the enduring power of love and the fluid nature of time.
The Algorithmic Awakening Series
Confronts the rise of artificial intelligence and its impact on humanity. In a world where digital doubles threaten to replace flawed originals and synesthetic gifts reveal hidden conspiracies, these novels challenge the boundaries between perception, control, and resistance within technologically optimized societies.
The Archive Wars Series
A techno-thriller exploration of algorithmic control over history and memory. Through tense, high-stakes narratives involving conscious AIs, covert operations, and the commercialization of trauma, the series raises urgent questions about truth, transparency, and survival in an age dominated by digital manipulation.
Non-Fiction & Essays
Raymond's nonfiction explores the subtle frequencies of human experience often unheard in today's algorithm-driven world. From candid reflections on neurodivergence to sharp critiques of productivity culture, his work on Medium offers insights for those seeking something deeper than the usual noise.
Location
Based in Bessemer, Michigan.