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Ray Hecht was raised in America, from the Midwest to the West Coast, on a starchy diet of movies and comics and science fiction paperbacks. Mostly writing about such states as California and Ohio, and such provinces as Guangdong. Lived in Shenzhen, China since 2008, that Special Economic Zone & Hong Kong-bordering chaotic city of the future, occasionally partaking in freelance journalism for various local publications. Ray now lives in Taiwan.

Podcasts: Radio Taiwan International’s Geek Out & Formosa File’s The History of Comics Books in Taiwan

I appeared on Radio Taiwan International’s Geek Out podcast to talk with Bronwen Shelwell about our Memories of Taiwan comic anthology. Great conversation with host Michelle Chiang, about the creative process and our favorite comic stories in the book, a fun exchange all around:

https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&pid=113125

I also appeared on the Formosa Files po

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Always Goodbye

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South China Morning Blues

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This Modern Love

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Blake Hi, Ray! I am more than thankful to find someone who truly puts their time into weighing out all of the necessities for when it comes to finding info! How do I see if there's a book you've read, because I would love to read your review? I want to read your 'Less Is More by Jason Hickel' if you've done it? Many thanks :)


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Treece Hello, Ray. Thanks so much for the friend request. Keep up the good work and much success in your writing.


Majenta Hello, Ray! Thanks for contacting me. Congratulations on your books! Happy reading, writing, and everything else. Blessings!

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