ryan rae harbuck
@ryanraeharbuck.bsky.social
WHEN I GROW UP I WANT TO BE A CHAIR memoir & PB (Barefoot Books, Spring '26) | Words in NYT, Huffpost, Newsweek, Insider | All things ♿️ rep | #SCBWI | Boy mom-Reluctant omnivore-Sitter of wheelchairs-Denverite-Underwater meditator
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I had no idea how emotional I would feel being able to share the cover of my debut picture book, yet here we are 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
It's the week before Christmas and all through the house...
I've got 3 self-imposed sub deadlines, last-minute shopping, a newsletter, holiday swim, practice refinishing our laundry room floor, homemade ornaments, a PB critique, and teacher gifts to finish!
Tell me yours!
I've got 3 self-imposed sub deadlines, last-minute shopping, a newsletter, holiday swim, practice refinishing our laundry room floor, homemade ornaments, a PB critique, and teacher gifts to finish!
Tell me yours!
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December 15, 2025 at 3:21 PM
It's the week before Christmas and all through the house...
I've got 3 self-imposed sub deadlines, last-minute shopping, a newsletter, holiday swim, practice refinishing our laundry room floor, homemade ornaments, a PB critique, and teacher gifts to finish!
Tell me yours!
I've got 3 self-imposed sub deadlines, last-minute shopping, a newsletter, holiday swim, practice refinishing our laundry room floor, homemade ornaments, a PB critique, and teacher gifts to finish!
Tell me yours!
I have a book signing this afternoon, but in typical form I'm cramming it all in and our fam is off to the mountains to cut down our Christmas tree first!
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December 13, 2025 at 5:09 PM
I have a book signing this afternoon, but in typical form I'm cramming it all in and our fam is off to the mountains to cut down our Christmas tree first!
The best thing
is when
I feel down about my writing,
but then open
a manuscript anyway
only to fall in love
with it
all over again.
You know what I mean🫶💪
is when
I feel down about my writing,
but then open
a manuscript anyway
only to fall in love
with it
all over again.
You know what I mean🫶💪
December 12, 2025 at 5:53 PM
The best thing
is when
I feel down about my writing,
but then open
a manuscript anyway
only to fall in love
with it
all over again.
You know what I mean🫶💪
is when
I feel down about my writing,
but then open
a manuscript anyway
only to fall in love
with it
all over again.
You know what I mean🫶💪
I'm a glamorous multi award-winning author...
I drive an 18yo Subaru. I have to fill out a time card for work. I finish my kids plates instead of having my own. I look for coupon codes for everything. I haven't cut my hair in 10mos. I get nervous just talking about my writing.
I drive an 18yo Subaru. I have to fill out a time card for work. I finish my kids plates instead of having my own. I look for coupon codes for everything. I haven't cut my hair in 10mos. I get nervous just talking about my writing.
December 10, 2025 at 2:43 PM
I'm a glamorous multi award-winning author...
I drive an 18yo Subaru. I have to fill out a time card for work. I finish my kids plates instead of having my own. I look for coupon codes for everything. I haven't cut my hair in 10mos. I get nervous just talking about my writing.
I drive an 18yo Subaru. I have to fill out a time card for work. I finish my kids plates instead of having my own. I look for coupon codes for everything. I haven't cut my hair in 10mos. I get nervous just talking about my writing.
When you're
struggling
to finish,
just remember
who was
brave
enough
to start. ❤️
struggling
to finish,
just remember
who was
brave
enough
to start. ❤️
December 7, 2025 at 11:58 PM
When you're
struggling
to finish,
just remember
who was
brave
enough
to start. ❤️
struggling
to finish,
just remember
who was
brave
enough
to start. ❤️
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December 5, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Our FLASH SALE starts today! ⚡🎁🏷️
Use code FLASH25 for 20% off ALL SETS now through December 8th.
Shop now 👉 tinyurl.com/3eur7b2r
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Shop now 👉 tinyurl.com/3eur7b2r
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The news is out! I'm starting a new book blog called PICTURE BOOK POSTCARDS.
If you have a recently published or soon-to-be-published picture book, please consider featuring your book on my new blog.
More details: aprilberrybooks.com/send-me-a-po...
If you have a recently published or soon-to-be-published picture book, please consider featuring your book on my new blog.
More details: aprilberrybooks.com/send-me-a-po...
Author Friends, Will You Send Me a Postcard? - April Berry Books LLC
My dear author friends, I am so excited that you have a new picture book or middle grade novel on the market (or coming out soon), and I was wondering… Will you send me a postcard? Let me explain. I’v...
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December 5, 2025 at 3:13 PM
The news is out! I'm starting a new book blog called PICTURE BOOK POSTCARDS.
If you have a recently published or soon-to-be-published picture book, please consider featuring your book on my new blog.
More details: aprilberrybooks.com/send-me-a-po...
If you have a recently published or soon-to-be-published picture book, please consider featuring your book on my new blog.
More details: aprilberrybooks.com/send-me-a-po...
We could all learn a thing or two from kids:
Yesterday, I coaxed a kindergartner in the lunch room to eat his PB&J, and then I'd let him lock my wheelchair brakes.
Today, he brought me this because this is how you make friends.
Yesterday, I coaxed a kindergartner in the lunch room to eat his PB&J, and then I'd let him lock my wheelchair brakes.
Today, he brought me this because this is how you make friends.
December 4, 2025 at 11:36 PM
We could all learn a thing or two from kids:
Yesterday, I coaxed a kindergartner in the lunch room to eat his PB&J, and then I'd let him lock my wheelchair brakes.
Today, he brought me this because this is how you make friends.
Yesterday, I coaxed a kindergartner in the lunch room to eat his PB&J, and then I'd let him lock my wheelchair brakes.
Today, he brought me this because this is how you make friends.
Brave enough to write a book.
Brave enough to revise your book.
Brave enough to get beta readers.
Brave enough to query your book.
Brave enough to sub your book.
Brave enough to publish your book.
There are so many moments where writers are tested. Be proud of where you are.
Brave enough to revise your book.
Brave enough to get beta readers.
Brave enough to query your book.
Brave enough to sub your book.
Brave enough to publish your book.
There are so many moments where writers are tested. Be proud of where you are.
November 20, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Brave enough to write a book.
Brave enough to revise your book.
Brave enough to get beta readers.
Brave enough to query your book.
Brave enough to sub your book.
Brave enough to publish your book.
There are so many moments where writers are tested. Be proud of where you are.
Brave enough to revise your book.
Brave enough to get beta readers.
Brave enough to query your book.
Brave enough to sub your book.
Brave enough to publish your book.
There are so many moments where writers are tested. Be proud of where you are.
Today, I was told that I should be in the history books because I'm an author, a teacher, AND a coach.
It was from a 7yo. . . but, hey, maybe that makes the compliment even more valuable.
❤️🙏🤩
It was from a 7yo. . . but, hey, maybe that makes the compliment even more valuable.
❤️🙏🤩
November 17, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Today, I was told that I should be in the history books because I'm an author, a teacher, AND a coach.
It was from a 7yo. . . but, hey, maybe that makes the compliment even more valuable.
❤️🙏🤩
It was from a 7yo. . . but, hey, maybe that makes the compliment even more valuable.
❤️🙏🤩
You just can’t beat the feeling of getting a text from one of your friends who finds your book out in the wild (and face-out no less!!)
November 11, 2025 at 9:01 PM
You just can’t beat the feeling of getting a text from one of your friends who finds your book out in the wild (and face-out no less!!)
Today I get to help a local organization lead a workshop for a bunch of teachers about making disability a comfortable conversation.
And if that isn't already cool enough, THEY ASKED ME TO BRING MY BOOK!!!!!
And if that isn't already cool enough, THEY ASKED ME TO BRING MY BOOK!!!!!
November 10, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Today I get to help a local organization lead a workshop for a bunch of teachers about making disability a comfortable conversation.
And if that isn't already cool enough, THEY ASKED ME TO BRING MY BOOK!!!!!
And if that isn't already cool enough, THEY ASKED ME TO BRING MY BOOK!!!!!
A blank page
is
an opportunity.
is
an opportunity.
November 7, 2025 at 1:55 PM
A blank page
is
an opportunity.
is
an opportunity.
I keep telling myself that I'm not going #questpit...
but, c'mon, who am I kidding?!?!
Comment here so I can make a support thread!🫶
but, c'mon, who am I kidding?!?!
Comment here so I can make a support thread!🫶
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November 4, 2025 at 7:05 PM
I keep telling myself that I'm not going #questpit...
but, c'mon, who am I kidding?!?!
Comment here so I can make a support thread!🫶
but, c'mon, who am I kidding?!?!
Comment here so I can make a support thread!🫶
Behind every great book is a writer who never gave up. 💪❤️
November 3, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Behind every great book is a writer who never gave up. 💪❤️
Admittedly querying has got me down, as I'm continually reminded my writing style is *different* from that commercial beat all agents are seeking.
But today, a stranger stopped me and said he's reading my memoir.
He said he loves my writing style most of all. ❤️
But today, a stranger stopped me and said he's reading my memoir.
He said he loves my writing style most of all. ❤️
November 1, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Admittedly querying has got me down, as I'm continually reminded my writing style is *different* from that commercial beat all agents are seeking.
But today, a stranger stopped me and said he's reading my memoir.
He said he loves my writing style most of all. ❤️
But today, a stranger stopped me and said he's reading my memoir.
He said he loves my writing style most of all. ❤️
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@drenderturmaud.bsky.social is amazing, and @ryanraeharbuck.bsky.social is also amazing... so you know that this episode of @ymwjpodcast.bsky.social was absolute 🔥🔥🔥!
I highly recommend you listen to it right away. Trust me, you're going to find it inspiring. ✨️
I highly recommend you listen to it right away. Trust me, you're going to find it inspiring. ✨️
October 31, 2025 at 7:06 PM
@drenderturmaud.bsky.social is amazing, and @ryanraeharbuck.bsky.social is also amazing... so you know that this episode of @ymwjpodcast.bsky.social was absolute 🔥🔥🔥!
I highly recommend you listen to it right away. Trust me, you're going to find it inspiring. ✨️
I highly recommend you listen to it right away. Trust me, you're going to find it inspiring. ✨️
Between ghosting agents and editors and vanishing words and manuscripts, being a writer is the SPOOKIEST.
Happy, Halloween, friends! 🎃👻🎃
Happy, Halloween, friends! 🎃👻🎃
October 31, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Between ghosting agents and editors and vanishing words and manuscripts, being a writer is the SPOOKIEST.
Happy, Halloween, friends! 🎃👻🎃
Happy, Halloween, friends! 🎃👻🎃
Querying is like The Wizard of Oz.
It's got you searching for a brain, a heart, some courage...
but those things are already there inside of you.
You've got this.
It's got you searching for a brain, a heart, some courage...
but those things are already there inside of you.
You've got this.
October 29, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Querying is like The Wizard of Oz.
It's got you searching for a brain, a heart, some courage...
but those things are already there inside of you.
You've got this.
It's got you searching for a brain, a heart, some courage...
but those things are already there inside of you.
You've got this.
My mind is full of revising, querying, saving cats, punctuation, pacing, socials, metaphors, critiquing, comps, syntax, wishlists, marketing, and goo...
...but then I hear, "MOMMMMM!!!"
And it all disappears.
...but then I hear, "MOMMMMM!!!"
And it all disappears.
October 28, 2025 at 1:24 PM
My mind is full of revising, querying, saving cats, punctuation, pacing, socials, metaphors, critiquing, comps, syntax, wishlists, marketing, and goo...
...but then I hear, "MOMMMMM!!!"
And it all disappears.
...but then I hear, "MOMMMMM!!!"
And it all disappears.
My kiddo picked out the coolest pumpkin in all of the land.
October 24, 2025 at 8:29 PM
My kiddo picked out the coolest pumpkin in all of the land.
I want to write the words of bird songs. Words that swirl in your mouth and linger like wine. Birthing life on a page and the power to taste sounds and smell feelings.
But the world just wants a beach read.
But the world just wants a beach read.
a little girl is wearing a paper bag hat on her head .
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October 24, 2025 at 2:09 PM
I want to write the words of bird songs. Words that swirl in your mouth and linger like wine. Birthing life on a page and the power to taste sounds and smell feelings.
But the world just wants a beach read.
But the world just wants a beach read.