Reuben " Tihi" Hayslett is a queer author and activist. His debut short story collection, Dark Corners, was named Best Fiction of 2019 by Kirkus. His highly anticipated science fiction novel Orbital Bebop was published in 2026. Currently, Tihi Hayslett also served as the Executive Director of the Center for Story-based Strategy, an organization that trains progressive activists and organizers in narrative strategy for social change. Tihi currently lives in Puerto Vallarta with his pet cat Mengo and his partner Luis.