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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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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
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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 · 14h
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
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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 · 2d
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 ...
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November 25, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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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 · 3d
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 · 4d
And after you kissed me, Charlie Brown, I always used to wipe my mouth
bcdreyer.social Benjamin Dreyer @bcdreyer.social · 4d
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 · 4d
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
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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
jeffreyricker.bsky.social
“Honey, we need to move to Canada.”
Is anyone thirsty?💦 Here’s a sneak peek from the season premiere of #HeatedRivalry. Don’t miss the two-episode premiere Nov 28 on Crave. 🇨🇦: @cravecanada 🇺🇸: @HBO Max 🇦🇺: @HBO Max Australia 🇳🇿:...
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November 22, 2025 at 3:50 AM
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PLEASE tell every author you know about this!
tyleraking.com Tyler King @tyleraking.com · 6d
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.)
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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 · 6d
Name your top 4 80s films.
November 21, 2025 at 3:08 PM
jeffreyricker.bsky.social
I missed last night’s #WeeknightWriters chat for not-fun reasons I won’t go into, but the topic, writer’s block, is one that’s near and dear* to me. @nathanburgoine.bsky.social's thread in response offers a number of good insights.

*By which I mean “I fucking hate it.”
nathanburgoine.bsky.social 'Nathan Burgoine @nathanburgoine.bsky.social · 7d
The thread from quite a while back, and—again—I totally believe it’s well meaning. I do. Still really, really makes me twitch every time.

#WeeknightWriters
nathanburgoine.bsky.social 'Nathan Burgoine @nathanburgoine.bsky.social · 28d
Every time I hear someone—most of the time a well-meaning someone—say, "I don’t believe in writer’s block," I lean hard into the "well-meaning" part, but as someone who does, absolutely, run into what most of us mean by "writer’s block" on the regular, it can be hard not to just flip the bird.
November 21, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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March 4, 2022. In hindsight, I should have bought it. #tbt
Close-up of my hand holding a candle in a metal tin. The name of the candle is “Fuck Off… I’m Reading.” The fragrance profile is bayberry, pine, and lemon rind. Which also kind of rhymes.
November 20, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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I haven’t really felt like myself lately, because *flaps hands* reasons. Where Holly Golightly had Tiffany’s to deal with the mean reds, I have books. Specifically, this charming Christmas novella by @nathanburgoine.bsky.social. It was time for a reread. #BookSky

books2read.com/u/3RzMMj
The illustrated cover of Felix Navidad by 'Nathan Burgoine; two men stand in the cold snow and ice in front of a small cabin covered in icicles. The title has the word "Felix" written in script on a white card, crooked, and covering (but leaving legible) the word "Feliz" behind it, as though someone slapped the word "Felix" over the holiday greeting "Feliz Navidad."
November 20, 2025 at 12:31 PM
jeffreyricker.bsky.social
Congratulations, Admiral!
thekatemulgrew.bsky.social Kate Mulgrew @thekatemulgrew.bsky.social · 8d
I am honored that our show, Star Trek: Prodigy, is nominated for @theemmys.tv for both Outstanding Writing and Outstanding Multiple Role Voice Performer. I love Janeway and portraying her is a delight, in all her forms.

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OUTSTANDING MULTIPLE ROLE VOICE PERFORMER IN A CHILDREN'S OR YOUNG TEEN PROGRAM Eric Bauza as Daffy Duck & The Do-Do Daffy in Wackyland HBO | MAX H. Michael Croner as Barry Buns, Rat, Chubbles Wubbington, Soda Jerk & Buffalo Security DISNEY+ I DISNEY CHANNEL David Errigo Jr. as Hamton J. Pig & Plucky Duck Tiny Toons Looniversity HBO | MAX Kate Mulgrew as Admiral Janeway & Hologram Janeway Star Trek: Prodigy NETFLIX I CBS STUDIOS 🎉☘️☕️✨ Kari Wahlgren as Evelyn & Mrs. Grant Legends of Evergreen Hills CHICK-FIL-A PLAY APP Childlens & FAMILY EMMYS® #CHILDRENSEMMYS OUTSTANDING WRITING FOR A CHILDREN'S OR YOUNG TEEN ANIMATED SERIES Crushed Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur DISNEY+ I DISNEY CHANNEL The Devourer of All Things, Part I Star Trek: Prodigy NETFLIXI CBS STUDIOS ✨🖖🏻✨🖖🏻✨ Frand or Foe Goldie APPLE TV+ Pickle Win or Lose DISNEY+ Worst Birthday Ever Jentry Chau vs. The Underworld NETFLIX Childlens & FAMILY EMMYS® #CHILDRENSEMMYS
November 20, 2025 at 12:31 PM
jeffreyricker.bsky.social
This was awesome! And I believe the replay will be available, so please check it out; it was a wonderful conversation.
mdbell79.bsky.social Matt Bell @mdbell79.bsky.social · 22d
Two weeks from today, the ASU Worldbuilding Initiative will host "Resistance in Speculative Fiction and Beyond," our final workshop of 2025, with speakers @jennahanchey.bsky.social and Tanvir Akhtar Ahmed! Free and open to the public. Join us in-person in Tempe or on ASU Live!
Resistance in Speculative Fiction and Beyond | ASU Events
In this workshop, our speakers will use speculative thinking, literary criticism, and fiction writing to explore what resistance looks like in both our real world and in the imagined worlds that refle...
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November 20, 2025 at 1:30 AM