author j paul roe

Award-winning author of cyberpunk and speculative science fiction.

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the Series Begins...

Into the BeanStalk

Jack is a techie and long-time shut-in, driven to save her father from corporate servitude. That means getting her hands on scrip, and lots of it. Going into debt with the most violent bikers in Hope Megacity will get her the cybernetic limbs she needs to overcome her disabilities, but that’s only the beginning.

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books & stories

Novels, Short Stories, and Bonus Content

LitRPG & GameLit

ROADMAP

What's Next?

Projects and books in the works.
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Into the Wishing Star
In the third book of Jack's trilogy, she leads the war against the Founders after they execute a merciless strike against Hope.
The book that will open up the entire Hope Cyberpunk Universe to wild new adventures!
03
RockDove : A Standalone Novel
Join RockDove as she travels from GreySec Academy to the Rio Conflict Zone, and see how fate led her back into Jack's orbit even after leaving The Lucky Seven.
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ITBS: The Audio Drama
Not an audiobook, but a fully-performed version of the book with a full cast, sound effects, and musical score! The adaptation is being brought to you by Arcane Fiction. In production as of July 2025.
02
Into the BeanStalk : The Motion and Augmented Reality Comic!
We're working with the renowned Rob Shields to produce an animated, interactive ITBS comic! The Kickstarter goes live as soon as we get enough followers, so please support this project by following the campaign!
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WIP Tracker

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Book Three of the Jack: Trilogy
://STATUS: First draft 60%
The Game State
://STATUS: Available on Amazon! 100%
Portals & Paydays
://STATUS: In Rewrites 90%
Dice Lords
://STATUS: Available on Amazon! 100%
RockDove
://STATUS: First Draft 25%

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Into the BeanStalk is suspenseful and dramatic, an adrenaline-pumping ride.

I am sure we will see lots more from this highly talented author."
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A couple of cheap shelves from Amazon and the acrylic from a poster frame, and this one-day display counter project was a hit! #cyberpunk #cyberpunkstyle #cyberpunkart

A couple of cheap shelves from Amazon and the acrylic from a poster frame, and this one-day display counter project was a hit! #cyberpunk #cyberpunkstyle #cyberpunkart

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Set up at @lakelandanimefest and trying out the new under-table display shelves! #cyberpunk #indieauthor

Set up at @lakelandanimefest and trying out the new under-table display shelves! #cyberpunk #indieauthor

Jul 26

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Tomorrow @ Lakeland! #cyberpunk #indieauthor

Tomorrow @ Lakeland! #cyberpunk #indieauthor

Jul 25

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Haven't posted in a bit, so here's a fish! #cyberpunk

Haven't posted in a bit, so here's a fish! #cyberpunk

May 20

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Been pretty busy with work so I haven't posted much...but I do have a new cyberpunk display project lined up. This big boy will become the king of all of my ruggedized #cyberpunk displays! 

I'm thinking portable bookshelf...but there are a lot of options.😂

Been pretty busy with work so I haven't posted much...but I do have a new cyberpunk display project lined up. This big boy will become the king of all of my ruggedized #cyberpunk displays! I'm thinking portable bookshelf...but there are a lot of options.😂

May 14

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This quote hits hard right now in the midst of the AI culture war. 

How do you interpret it? 

For me, it's not admonishing machines at all. It's not saying machines are bad...but it -is- telling us how to beat them.

Produce great work, work well with others, be original, and you don't have to -care- about AI and what it can do.

That's how you win. Not by freaking out about AI or bullying individuals who want to use it — but by being extraordinary.

It's not that complicated, really. 

#scifi #cyberpunk #AI #indieauthor

This quote hits hard right now in the midst of the AI culture war. How do you interpret it? For me, it's not admonishing machines at all. It's not saying machines are bad...but it -is- telling us how to beat them. Produce great work, work well with others, be original, and you don't have to -care- about AI and what it can do. That's how you win. Not by freaking out about AI or bullying individuals who want to use it — but by being extraordinary. It's not that complicated, really. #scifi #cyberpunk #AI #indieauthor

Apr 7

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Set up for Charlie's Epic Con ...come get your #cyberpunk stuff and signed books! 😁🦾

Entrance hallway=convenient selfie mirror 😂

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Set up for Charlie's Epic Con ...come get your #cyberpunk stuff and signed books! 😁🦾 Entrance hallway=convenient selfie mirror 😂 #charliesepiccon #cyberpunkart #cyberpunkbooks #cyberpunkstyle #indieauthor

Apr 6

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Updates: Into the BeanStalk won its seventh award today! The audio drama is in production (I've heard some of it...it's insane!) and artwork for the comic is expected to release alongside a Kickstarter within weeks. 

We're already working to incorporate AR tech on the comics! (Think interactive and kinda like holograms)

Can't wait to share more updates as things start to kick into gear!

#cyberpunk #author #cyberpunkstyle #indiebooks #comics #audiodrama

Updates: Into the BeanStalk won its seventh award today! The audio drama is in production (I've heard some of it...it's insane!) and artwork for the comic is expected to release alongside a Kickstarter within weeks. We're already working to incorporate AR tech on the comics! (Think interactive and kinda like holograms) Can't wait to share more updates as things start to kick into gear! #cyberpunk #author #cyberpunkstyle #indiebooks #comics #audiodrama

Apr 1

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Just found out that 'Into the BeanStalk' was awarded two Incipere Awards for 2024! 🥇

First place in #sciencefiction and second place in YA #scifi! 

Shout out to all my readers and supporters! 🦾 Couldn't have done it without the feedback and motivation!

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Just found out that 'Into the BeanStalk' was awarded two Incipere Awards for 2024! 🥇 First place in #sciencefiction and second place in YA #scifi! Shout out to all my readers and supporters! 🦾 Couldn't have done it without the feedback and motivation! #indieauthorcommunity #cyberpunk #awardwinning #cyberpunkart

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