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Jeffrey Ricker (he/him)
@jeffreyricker.bsky.social
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#Queer writer of #YA and speculative fiction. Expect lots of Star Trek references. Failing to meet the demands of capitalism since 1969. Can I pet your dog? https://linktr.ee/rickerje and https://ko-fi.com/jeffreyricker
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And one of these days I’ll remember to add the hashtag before I hit post. #BookSky
jeffreyricker.bsky.social Jeffrey Ricker (he/him) @jeffreyricker.bsky.social · 9h
I have zero holiday spirit this year (zip, zilch, nope), but I’m reading THE HOLIDAY TREATMENT by Elle Spencer and it’s hilarious. Favorite line so far: “They flocked the fuck out of everything.” boldstrokesbooks.com/books/the-ho...
The cover of THE HOLIDAY TREATMENT by Elle Spencer. A white woman with blond hair wears a fuzzy white hat and white sweater, looking up and holding out her hands to catch falling snowflakes.
December 2, 2025 at 1:14 AM
jeffreyricker.bsky.social
I have zero holiday spirit this year (zip, zilch, nope), but I’m reading THE HOLIDAY TREATMENT by Elle Spencer and it’s hilarious. Favorite line so far: “They flocked the fuck out of everything.” boldstrokesbooks.com/books/the-ho...
The cover of THE HOLIDAY TREATMENT by Elle Spencer. A white woman with blond hair wears a fuzzy white hat and white sweater, looking up and holding out her hands to catch falling snowflakes.
December 2, 2025 at 1:11 AM
jeffreyricker.bsky.social
If you ever wonder why I’m fucking furious most of the time, read this thread.
nathanburgoine.bsky.social 'Nathan Burgoine @nathanburgoine.bsky.social · 16h
So, none is is ever entitled to politeness or a good mood from marginalized people in the position of having to educate you on being on the receiving end of anything from microaggressions to outright violence and hate. Even when you’re "just asking questions" or "trying to understand."
December 1, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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atypicalartists.co
IT’S THE FINAL COUNTDOWN!!!!!!!

We’re entering the last few days of the Phantom Pulse Kickstarter campaign. Now is the time to join the groupies and get loud!! www.kickstarter.com/projects/aty...
the phantom pulse zine cover page with the words THE FINAL COUNTDOWN and Ren, the frontman
December 1, 2025 at 3:48 AM
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locusmag.bsky.social
New Commentary by Cory Doctorow: Show Me the Incentive, I’ll Show You the Outcome
Commentary: Cory Doctorow: Show Me the Incentive, I’ll Show You the Outcome
Who are we to blame for enshittification? That is, who is at fault for the pandemic of platform decay, in which the platforms we depend on, where we congregate, trade, perform, sell, buy, connect, …
locusmag.com
November 30, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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neonhemlock.bsky.social
we are still out here
just slingin' red hot ebooks
fresh out the oven
neonhemlock.bsky.social Neon Hemlock @neonhemlock.bsky.social · 3d
📚 50% off ebooks because capitalism i guess
use code UGHFINE
or you could just buy them! up to you 📚

www.neonhemlock.com/ebooks
50% off ebooks the world SALE kinda half-assed and barely visible use code UGHFINE
November 30, 2025 at 7:09 PM
jeffreyricker.bsky.social
I reskeeted this earlier, but I would be remiss if I didn’t point out this means you can pick up my 📚 (including ebooks) for 15% off, which makes me what? Cheap AND easy! #BookSky 🏳️‍🌈
November 27, 2025 at 7:21 PM
jeffreyricker.bsky.social
2022. My novella “Roadside Assistance” was the kickoff story in Three Left Turns to Nowhere. If I had to describe Hopewell, Ontario, I’d say “Star’s Hollow meets Big Eden.” If you know, you know. #tbt #QueerYA #BookSky boldstrokesbooks.com/books/three-...
The cover of the book THREE LEFT TURNS TO NOWHERE overlays a map of Ontario. Superimposed are the words: "Welcome to Hopewell, Ontario. Come for the grilled cheese.* Stay for the magic. *Try it with the ketchup. Trust us."
November 27, 2025 at 6:02 PM
jeffreyricker.bsky.social
I just wrote a line of dialogue for one of my characters, and suddenly I have a title for my up-until-now–untitled queer holiday romcom. (No, I'm not telling you, yet. It may still change.) #WriterSky
November 27, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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boldstrokesbooks.bsky.social
We are so thankful for our readers, who support our authors and our stories and our independent queer press all year long.
This weekend, 15% all titles--ebook and paperback!!--in the webstore. www.boldstrokesbooks.com
(Please remember, paperbacks can only be shipped to the US and Canada.)
Thank you! 15% off all titles. All ebook formats and paperbacks. Preorders excluded. Shipping available to the US and Canada only. Bold Strokes Books: Quality and Diversity in LGBTQ Literature.
November 27, 2025 at 4:51 PM
jeffreyricker.bsky.social
Recently, I made a carousel on this very topic—getting stuck/falling out of love with a project—because, well, reasons. (I was sick of what I was writing, OK?) I needed to tell myself some things to keep going. These would be those things. (1/2) #FirstDraftFall #WriterSky
Shit they don’t tell you: You’re going to get sick of your novel Or story, or comic, or whatever. Okay, maybe you’ve never reached a point in your creative endeavor where there mere thought of opening your Word file (or notebook, or FinalCutPro—do people still use that?—or pick up the paintbrush) makes you want to projectile vomit hot lava. (Sorry, it’s all I could think of.) If so... Good for you! Also? Shut up. Seriously, the rest of us envy you. We’re out here stuck with this godawful manuscript that we’ve been toiling away at for months/years/eons/what even is time anymore, and getting to the end of it seems like... a lot. What then? Well, I have a few thoughts. One: Maybe it’s time to take a break. Seriously. Close your* laptop and, I don’t know, go bake something. Talk to your husband. Fix that rattly thing in the car. Take a day or two or ten away from your project. It’ll still be there. * By “you,” of course, I mean “I.” I don’t know your life.
November 27, 2025 at 3:49 PM
jeffreyricker.bsky.social
OH. MY. GOD. When is this book coming out, @jmredmann.bsky.social / @robbyrnes.bsky.social? I need this yesterday. #BookSky
nathanburgoine.bsky.social 'Nathan Burgoine @nathanburgoine.bsky.social · 4d
So, I’m not on FB anymore so I missed this announcement but @jmredmann.bsky.social and @robbyrnes.bsky.social are co-writing a Micky Knight/Grant & Chase crossover called "A Streetcar Named Shenanigans" and I may enter orbit propelled by joy. #BookSky
November 27, 2025 at 2:13 PM
jeffreyricker.bsky.social
Poor Jamie’s having the crappiest day of his life—and that’s before the winged horse shows up in his backyard.

Find out how much worse his day gets in The Unwanted. It’s kinda like Percy Jackson, but make it gay.

No, *really* gay.

#1LineWed #queerYA books2read.com/theunwanted
I was lucky I didn’t stab myself in the foot when I dropped the knife. A white horse, its head lowered to the ground as it searched for bits of grass to its liking, ambled slowly across the yard. When it heard the knife clatter, it looked up and stared right at me, blinked its glossy black eyes— —and shook its wings. Cover of THE UNWANTED by Jeffrey Ricker.
November 26, 2025 at 4:15 PM
jeffreyricker.bsky.social
If you’re not familiar with @nathanburgoine.bsky.social’s writing, this novella is a great place to start. Found family, queer joy, and romance. You really can’t go wrong. #BookSky
nathanburgoine.bsky.social 'Nathan Burgoine @nathanburgoine.bsky.social · 6d
Hey #BookSky — if you’re looking for some novellas for your end-of-year goal, and you’re also feeling the mood now the snow is flying (if you’re somewhere like me, anyway), my indie stories are all available in #KoboPlus, which includes "Handmade Holidays" (gay romance holiday novella).
Handmade Holidays ebook by 'Nathan Burgoine - Rakuten Kobo
Read "Handmade Holidays" by 'Nathan Burgoine available from Rakuten Kobo. At nineteen, Nick is alone for the holidays and facing reality: this is how it will be from now on. Refusing to give up ...
www.kobo.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:20 PM
jeffreyricker.bsky.social
Beyond supporting an author’s work (and yes, it absolutely helps with that), a review can also provide—speaking for myself here—a much needed encouragement to keep doing what I'm doing.
nathanburgoine.bsky.social 'Nathan Burgoine @nathanburgoine.bsky.social · 7d
Okay, because I need to try and re-spark some writing community joy after… *gestures at everything* how about a revisit on a way you can absolutely support authors you love for zero dollars: by dropping a low-stress, three-sentence review somewhere.
The Three Sentence Review If it’s stressing you out, and you want to write a review, a helpful review can easily be made with three simple sentences: One: What you can expect from the book (without spoilers). “‘The Unwanted’ is a great young adult story where a young gay teen struggling with a bully learns he’s got bigger problems when his long-lost mother returns, reveals she’s an Amazon, and tells him he’s part of an important prophecy. Two: What was unique/awesome/moving/exciting about the book (again, no spoilers). “Taking Greek mythology and blending it with the real struggles of a gay teen is a delicate balance, and Jeffrey Ricker manages it with aplomb.” Three: Using a better-known author or a genre, which readers do you think would enjoy the book? “Any reader who loved Rick Riordan’s ‘The Lightning Thief’ should grab ‘The Unwanted.’” It doesn’t have to be an essay to be helpful, and you’d be surprised how much even a simple review does help an author.
November 24, 2025 at 11:06 PM
jeffreyricker.bsky.social
Why are you so weird, boy?
Charlie, are you queer, boy?
When I make a play, you’re pushing me away
Charlie, are you queer?
bcdreyer.social Benjamin Dreyer @bcdreyer.social · 8d
And after you kissed me, Charlie Brown, I always used to wipe my mouth
bcdreyer.social Benjamin Dreyer @bcdreyer.social · 8d
Dump her in Red Hook, Charlie Brown
November 24, 2025 at 2:11 AM
jeffreyricker.bsky.social
New queer holiday romances! Tell us about ’em.
nathanburgoine.bsky.social 'Nathan Burgoine @nathanburgoine.bsky.social · 8d
Officially asking now for author folks (and reader folks) to tell me about the new queer holiday romances coming out this year—I don’t know why I’m having trouble finding them this year, but I am.

Drop 'em here, please.

(Bonus if low-angst; also happy for sapphic—this is not just a dude zone).
November 23, 2025 at 1:50 PM
jeffreyricker.bsky.social
Power has been restored.
White dude (oh hey that’s me) taking a selfie in a mirror. He’s wearing a Star Trek shirt and has purple hair.
November 22, 2025 at 9:47 PM
jeffreyricker.bsky.social
Some difficult truths about how hard it is to create and publish in this day and age. If you have the ability, consider supporting @psychopomp.com's Patreon. If not, spread the word and help keep The Deadlands going.
November 22, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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mostlybree.kitrocha.com
PLEASE tell every author you know about this!
tyleraking.com Tyler King @tyleraking.com · 10d
Authors beware: ClaimsHero is urging authors to opt out of the Anthropic settlement in order to file their own separate lawsuit. Except this outfit has no federal or state court experience with class-action suits. And the judge has called them a fraud.
Predatory Opt-Out Scheme ClaimsHero Targets Anthropic Settlement Participants: What Authors Need to Know - The Authors Guild
In recent weeks, a third-party law firm, ClaimsHero, has launched an aggressive online campaign urging authors to opt out of the Bartz v. Anthropic copyright settlement. ClaimsHero—which has no litiga...
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November 21, 2025 at 8:41 PM
jeffreyricker.bsky.social
If you like a multiverse love story, have I got a recommendation for you.
November 22, 2025 at 2:24 AM
jeffreyricker.bsky.social
Wait, what?
a woman wearing a blue sweater and a necklace with the name jen on it
Alt: Rachel Berry, I have no idea what’s going on either. (Animated GIF shows Lea Michele from Glee looking very perplexed.)
media.tenor.com
November 22, 2025 at 2:20 AM
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wilwheaton.net
Yeah, this week's It's Storytime, Swarm X1048 - Ethological Field Report: Canis Lupus Familiaris, '6'" by F.E. Choe, is a beautiful story that sneaks up, quietly slips its hand around your heart, and squeezes it until you think it's going to break.

I love that so many listeners love it, too.
November 21, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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filigreeandshadow.co
Bad news: I retired the Mount Rose Teen Princess® Perfume Annal™.

Good news: I converted the Google Sheet into a website. scentedatlas.com

Support independent and artisan perfumers as you smell the entire world. #perfumesky
A world map in dark gray with light gray continents, showing dozens of small bright pink dots scattered across the globe. The dots represent cities where independent perfumers, boutique fragrance shops, or scent-related creators are located. They appear across North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, India, and parts of East Asia. The background is a deep charcoal color, creating strong contrast with the pale continents and the vibrant pink markers.
November 21, 2025 at 6:29 PM
jeffreyricker.bsky.social
A Room with A View
Say Anything
Moonstruck
Star Trek IV: The One with the Whales

Wow, this was difficult. I almost forgot Moonstruck was an ’80s film. Also, I debated between Star Trek II or IV. And it pained me to leave out The Empire Strikes Back, Working Girl, many others. (Steel Magnolias!)
sophianyx.bsky.social Sophia_Nyx 🏳️‍⚧️ @sophianyx.bsky.social · 10d
Name your top 4 80s films.
November 21, 2025 at 3:08 PM