Mona Lee Ray
Author of dark, surreal fiction exploring identity, memory, and myth.
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Writing a book can feel a little like building a strange world alone in a quiet room. Patreon is where I open the door and invite readers inside that space.
By joining, you’ll get access to early chapters, behind-the-scenes notes from my writing desk, exclusive audio books, and the messy, magical process of bringing stories to life before they ever reach the shelves.
Members also get a closer look at the worlds I’m building, from Norah Wolfe’s universe to future novels still taking shape. Think of it as a small creative studio where readers and storytellers gather around the same fire.
Your support helps me keep writing, dreaming up new worlds, and sharing them with the people who care about stories as much as I do.
Debut novel
Norah Wolfe Has Gone Insane
When her father disappears after a family fracture, Norah Wolfe begins following signs she believes are sent by her dead ex, desperate to save him before everything she loves falls apart.
Featured Books
liberation is a collection of raw, intimate poems that explore what it means to reclaim yourself after survival, heartbreak, identity shifts, and the quiet battles no one sees. moving between tenderness and fury, these pieces unravel the weight of past wounds, the complexity of human connection, and the slow, steady rise toward self-love. with a voice that is unfiltered and deeply human, liberation reflects on trauma, healing, motherhood, identity, and the fractured relationships that shape us. each poem holds a mirror to the parts of ourselves we're taught to hide, inviting readers to look inward and release what no longer belongs. this book is for anyone rebuilding themselves piece by piece, learning to trust their own voice, or standing at the edge of a new beginning. liberation is both a confession and a breakthrough-a testament to the strength it takes to survive, soften, and finally set yourself free.
new
Coming soon…
Rhythm & Ruin (18+, NSFW)
Meet the Author
I’ve been lucky to explore many creative paths—photography, dancing, painting, teaching, even streaming games online. I’ve loved being able to do those things, and each has shaped who I am as a storyteller. I still mentor, do photography, and vend my art at shows as a means to make means, but,
nothing lights my heart up more than writing.
Building worlds, giving voice to characters who feel alive in my head before anyone else sees them, and sharing stories that make people feel seen—that’s what I live for.
By supporting my work on Patreon or through donations, you’re not just helping me write books—you’re joining me in creating the worlds I’ve been dreaming of, and helping me take the next step toward sharing them with readers and audiences everywhere.
Press
CanvasRebel Magazine Interview:
Women We’ve Been Waiting For | YouTube Video Interview with Alix Lebec:
Finding Her Courage Podcast Episode:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0BLpeNuTxCNaGkYAmPxkGi?si=78_TPsuYQKmQzdXUID8Xbw
Mona Lee Ray is a Filipina-American author whose work explores identity, memory, and the unseen threads between trauma and survival. Her novels and poetry blend grit, dark humor, and surreal beauty, creating worlds that are cinematic, immersive, and unflinchingly honest.
When she’s not writing, she’s building worlds in her own life—raising her children, chasing stories, and letting music, nostalgia, and the chaos of the city inform her work.
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