Wayne Rée (he/they)

@waynereewrites

Singaporean writer of prose, comics, podcasts, television, and even that one game. waynereewrites.com (Banner and author illustration by @charsiewspace.bsky.social)

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Wayne Rée (he/they)@waynereewrites· 23d

She lies and says she's in love with him. Can't find a

Wayne Rée (he/they)@waynereewrites· 23d

Meanwhile, in Singapore's National Library Board's sci-fi pop-up...

The space also features a local sci-fi collection by authors such as Judith Huang and Vivian Teo, and an interactive generative AI station where visitors can create their own sci-fi stories.

Wayne Rée (he/they)@waynereewrites· Jul 14

I'm reading the back material for THE AMALGAM AGE omnibus and it is wild that these were two of the alternative names for Amalgam Comics.

Wayne Rée (he/they)@waynereewrites· Jul 14

Show me a comic page you love; no explanation needed.

A page from PHONOGRAM: THW SINGLES CLUB #4. Six panels of Seth Bingo and Silent Girl dancing and singing along to the bridge of Blondie's "Atomic".

Wayne Rée (he/they)@waynereewrites· Jul 11

In that case, if you (and @alexdecampi.bsky.social) would permit me a moment of shamlessness...

A post from Alex de Campi that reads, "I read WORK-LIFE BALANCE last night, which is a mix of novella and comic about Southeast Asian mythical spirits coping with modernization and the Westernizing of the culture that gave birth to them. That makes it sound more serious than it is—a multi-stranded delight you'll burn through with a smile"

Wayne Rée (he/they)@waynereewrites· Jul 7

If you want to get a feel of the world @charsiewspace.bsky.social and I created first though, you can play our online text-based game—for free! (It only works for desktop browsers though.) wlbgame.differenceengine.sg

A screen shot of the opening screen for a game. A white diamond shape encircles the title and a call to action, all of which is in white. The title, INTERNAL DAMNATION, is in the middle of the screen. Above it, in much smaller type are the words, "Work-Life Balance presents," while below it, the sub-headline, in only smaller type reads, "PICK YOUR HELL". Further below the sub-headline, closer to the bottom of the diamond, is the call-to-action, "Click here to begin". The background is filled with a mix of Asian mythological creatures and office workers, illustrated in an isometric style. The characters are either in an office setting with computers and cubicles, or in settings that look like old temples.

Wayne Rée (he/they)@waynereewrites· Jul 7

Listen to the Scott Pilgrim crew, folks. Make it easy for everyone in your city or town to read the award-winning prose/comics hybrid by @charsiewspace.bsky.social and myself. Share this link with your librarian: www.edelweiss.plus#sku=98118455...

An image of all the SCOTT PILGRIM characters, but the headline is, "WORK-LIFE BALANCE" and the sub-headline is, "ASK YOUR LIBRARY TO SHELVE IT".

Wayne Rée (he/they)@waynereewrites· Jun 17

Probably a good time to share what I bought for myself for my birthday.

My hand holding up a copy of THE UNFINISHED BUSINESS by Stephanie Campisi, in front of racks of comics and framed newspaper articles hung on a wall.

Wayne Rée (he/they)@waynereewrites· May 31

I've deeply loved other comics before and after this, but THE SINGLES CLUB #4 is still—hands down—my favourite single issue ever. (Its visual storytelling choices were a huge influence on a comic I co-created, WORLDS APART: A CONVERSATION ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH—available internationally soon!)

The cover to PHONOGRAM: THE SINGLES CLUB #4, titled KONICHIWA BITCHES, by Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie.

Wayne Rée (he/they)@waynereewrites· May 27

So, I've made a decision, in regards to our National Library Board.

A screen shot of an Instagram story. It's a white background with black text. In the middle of the screen shot is another screen shot, this one of part of a press release's annex that reads:

"There will also be StoryGen, where patrons can discover well-loved stories using Generative AI and see how these stories come alive in an immersive visual experience. To help patrons understand both the benefits and challenges of AI, a display panel will explain how Generative AI works and also provide NLB resources such as Read to be S.U.R.E. (Source, Understand, Research, Evaluate)."

The text above the screen shot reads, "This screen shot below is from the annex of the National Library Board's press release for their Sci-Fi Pop-Up Library. The pop-up itself mostly sounds like a great idea—which makes the inclusion of a gen A.I. feature all the more unsavoury for me.

"In January 2025, many local writers issued a collective statement about our concerns regarding the library's approach to gen A.I. What followed was a dialogue with NLB in which, for me at least, they didn't adequately assuage my concerns. A year later, it seems little has changed."

Below the screen shot, the text reads, "I'm far from the biggest name in local literature, and it's not like NLB and I have an ongoing working relationship, but I've decided that I can't work with an organisation that continues to push generative A.I. Therefore, I won't be accepting any offers—assuming there were going to be any offers down the road—to directly work with NLB on events or workshops. if another organisation (like SingLit Station or the Singapore Book Council) puts together an event held at the library, then I'm game. But nothing organised by NLB itself.

"I wanna make this clear: NLB is free to do whatever they want, push whatever trend they want. I don't expect my decision to change their approach. This is a personal choice, aligned with my own stance towards generative A.I."

Wayne Rée (he/they)@waynereewrites· May 27

The National Library Board of Singapore is still on their bullshit. On the surface, this sounds like a great initiative: a sci-fi-focused pop-up library in a mall. When you read the press release's annex, however, you'll see that the pop-up also has a gen A.I. feature. www.nlb.gov.sg/main/about-u...

Part of a press release's annex that reads:

"There will also be StoryGen, where patrons can discover well-loved stories using Generative AI and see how these stories come alive in an immersive visual experience. To help patrons understand both the benefits and challenges of AI, a display panel will explain how Generative AI works and also provide NLB resources such as Read to be S.U.R.E. (Source, Understand, Research, Evaluate)."

Wayne Rée (he/they)@waynereewrites· May 27

The "inevitable" way of the future, everyone.

A screen shot of the order page for a cup of watermelon juice. The description of the drink reads, "Refreshing blend of orange and carrot juice," followed by the caveat, "This description is AI-generated".

Wayne Rée (he/they)@waynereewrites· May 19

Forget sharing the last picture you saved, I want to see the very first picture on your phone. (Look at me casually flexing with a photo of @nadiadaeng.bsky.social and me with MTV Asia VJ—and the third in our throuple—Utt.) (He said we're a throuple jokingly, but Nadia might think otherwise.)

A photo of MTV Asia VJ and host, Utt, together with me and Nadia.

Wayne Rée (he/they)@waynereewrites· May 18

What my Saturday looks like. Neither of these got a theatrical run when they were first released, so this'll be the first time I'm watching them in a cinema.

Two calendar events, one starting at 4.30pm and ending at 6pm, the other starting at 7.30pm and ending just a little after 9pm. Both are listed as being at Filmhouse Singapore. The first event is for a screening of EMPIRE RECORDS. The second is for a screening of SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE WORLD.

Wayne Rée (he/they)@waynereewrites· May 14

And a handsome devil too.

A grey cat sitting on a table, with a bit of his tongue sticking out.

Wayne Rée (he/they)@waynereewrites· May 12

Spotted this outside another ad agency. It is so hilariously full of itself that I spit-laughed.

A sign painted on the ground outside a door that reads:

WARNING
DOOR OPENS
MINDS EXPAND
ENTER
WITH CAUTION

Wayne Rée (he/they)@waynereewrites· May 4

People keep asking Alan Moore questions about comics he's disowned when they could spend more time asking him questions about things he actually gives a shit about—and get answers as glorious as this.

A quote from Alan Moore that reads:

"When I became a magician at the age of 40, I took it very seriously, and it has transformed my life. There’s no difference between magic and creativity. One part of magic is changing the consciousness of other people. Writing has always been the best way of doing that. If a wizard puts a curse on you, maybe your hands weigh too much, big deal. If you offended a bard they might put a satire on you, destroy you in the eyes of everybody who knows you, your own eyes, and if it’s good enough people might still be laughing at you in 200 years’ time. I think a lot of us have forgotten what art is for. It’s an engine of human progress. Art and culture stay with us. It’s the wars we’re ashamed of."

Wayne Rée (he/they)@waynereewrites· May 2

A screen shot of Marsha Brady from the "Sure, Jan" scene of THE BRADY BUNCH MOVIE.

Wayne Rée (he/they)@waynereewrites· Apr 30

I gotta say, I delivered an excellent physical reaction to a ghost story in this episode.

Me, sitting next to Kyle, against a dark blue curtain with microphones and water bottles in front of us. I'm wearing a flower-print blue shirt, Kyle's wearing a black shirt. My eyes are wide-open and I have a nervous smile.

Wayne Rée (he/they)@waynereewrites· Apr 28

Gerry Conway was known for a whole lot of things, but the one thing I'll always remember him for was this page, particularly those incredible wordless last three panels (with full credit and respect to Gil Kane too). That is some of the finest character development I've ever seen—in any medium.

The epilogue page of the Spider-Man story, "The Goblin's Last Stand", in which Peter Parker tries to chase Mary Jane away after Gwen Stacy's death, but she chooses to stay instead.

Wayne Rée (he/they)@waynereewrites· Apr 26

If that blurb by Paul Levitz wasn't enough to convince you, here are some very kind words from @antonhur.com and @alexdecampi.bsky.social. Get WORK-LIFE BALANCE—with free shipping this weekend from @bookshop.org! bookshop.org/p/books/work...

“A modern workplace intrigue using a gorgeously mythical setting, a story so visionary it took two talented artists to tell it. There is nothing like this book anywhere else.”
– Anton Hur
Author of Toward Eternity & Translator of Cursed Bunny and Your Utopia

“A multi-stranded delight you’ll burn through with a smile.”
– Alex de Campi
Co-creator of Parasocial, Bad Karma, and Reversal

Wayne Rée (he/they)@waynereewrites· Apr 13

@nadiadaeng.bsky.social is punk as fuck and I'm always honoured to stand (or, in this case, sit) beside her. Also? Fuck cancer.

A photo of myself and Nadia. Her head is shaved. We're both wearing blue masks covering our mouths and noses. I'm throwing up the metal horns.

Wayne Rée (he/they)@waynereewrites· Apr 3

I just saw a discussion about THE LAST JEDI on my skyline and all that makes me wanna do is tell people what a joy it is to speak with Jock about his film work. If you got to see his eyes light up when talking about STAR WARS, it would make your day/week/year.

Jock speaking with me on stage. Behind us are his character designs for THE LAST JEDI.

Wayne Rée (he/they)@waynereewrites· Mar 25

I shared this on Instagram when the first season of THE PENGUIN first went online and no one got it. I imagine bsky dot app will appreciate it a little more.

Two scenes from THE PENGUIN. The one on top is of Vic dancing with Oz's mother. The bottom one shows Sofia Gigante watching them. In between the two scenes is the caption, "How I Met Your Mother".

Wayne Rée (he/they)@waynereewrites· Mar 24

Of all the movie soundtracks from the nineties that I thought I'd still be listening to somewhat regularly thirty years later, Richard Linklater and Eric Bogosian's SUBURBIA wasn't at the top of my list, yet here we are.

The cover to the soundtrack for the movie SUBURBIA, where a bunch of characters are standing in front of a convenience store.

Wayne Rée (he/they)@waynereewrites· Mar 20

While in Perth, I learned about Giovanna Garzoni's painting, "Dog with a Biscuit and a Chinese Cup", and it is officially my favourite piece of art ever.

A painting of chubby dog with kind of a smile on a table with a pink table cloth. Beside her is a cup. In front of the cup are biscuits.

Wayne Rée (he/they)@waynereewrites· Mar 3

This is who runs this account

A photo of me from when I was very young, in a Spider-Man costume and posing dramatically.

Wayne Rée (he/they)@waynereewrites· Feb 23

I've not gone for a haircut in more than a month. I haven't shaved in maybe two weeks. I'm definitely going to within the next couple of days, but this afternoon, my wife asked when I'm losing "the Barry Gibb look," which ages us perfectly, but is also really quite fair.

A photo of me with uncut hair and a scruffy beard.

Wayne Rée (he/they)@waynereewrites· Feb 19

Hoo boy, it was a mistake to try and read THE ART OF THAI COMICS while I'm out and about. Its size makes it such a pain to read on public transport. Haven't finished it yet, but I'm designating it "home reading only", while I start on... 5. THE SPIDER AND HER DEMONS by sydney khoo

The cover for sydney khoo's THE SPIDER AND HER DEMONS.

Wayne Rée (he/they)@waynereewrites· Feb 5

4. THE ART OF THAI COMICS: A CENTURY OF STRIPS AND STRIPES by Nicolas Verstappen