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Rae Ryan @backaswords.bsky.social · Jul 6

I’m not getting any writing done on this plane because I’m distracted by someone else’s movie between the plane seats… not a me problem for sure. #writingproblems #booksky #writer #anyexcuse

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Rae Ryan @backaswords.bsky.social · Jun 9

Just started Honey Girl by Morgan Rogers on audio. If you’re looking for a sapphic romance with BIPOC rep, then I’d highly recommend. Grace is an astronomer and I LOVE the space references. Great friends, relatable angst over post college life and Black exceptionalism. #booksky #pride #queer #bipoc

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Sonia Spookyman @soniasulaiman.bsky.social · Jun 9

You can show Thyme Travellers: An Anthology of Palestinian Speculative Fiction, and me, some love by voting for the Ignyte and Ember awards here: ignyteawards.fiyahlitmag.com/vote/

Vote - The Ignyte Awards

Public voting for the 2025 AWARDS IS NOW OPEN THRU AUG 15. GO VOTE OUTSTANDING NOVEL: ADULT for novel-length work (40k words) Works intended for an adult audience BLACKHEART MAN – Nalo Hopkinson (S&S/...

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Rae Ryan @backaswords.bsky.social · Jun 4

🏖️I found a fun promo for science fiction and fantasy beach reads!

📚Download free books to read while lounging on the beach this summer.

My books is available as well! Find the link in my bio and follow the linktree to Catch a Cosmic Wave.

#booksky #books #freebooks #scifi #fantasy

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Rae Ryan @backaswords.bsky.social · May 25

Working on my queer poly ffm romance and on the fly created an older adult couple who send each other love letters through my MCs. I love them and I want to write a spin off but I MUST FOCUS! 😫

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Rae Ryan @backaswords.bsky.social · May 25

Thank you! I’ve been seething about this man forever. Ppl overlooking egregious behavior because they’re obsessed with his books. You can demand that he do better and be better and still like his work.

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Rae Ryan @backaswords.bsky.social · May 20

In my romance era. It's been hit or miss, these are the hits. Queer and cute w/ bi rep

👟The Long Run by James Acker - Bro-mance romance!
🤩The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun - Reality dating gets queer
💃🏾Flirting Lessons by Jasmine Guillory - Flirting practice gets steamy

#booksky #queer #books

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Rae Ryan @backaswords.bsky.social · May 7

🌈I looked at my reviews through my fingers like I was watching a scary movie.

🥰Here are some of my lovely reviews!

You'll find:
🚀 Found family/chosen family
🚀 Everybody’s queer
🚀 Cozy space opera

Get a signed copy with stickers and a bookmark (link in bio!)

#booksky #book #queer #lgbtqbook

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Rae Ryan @backaswords.bsky.social · May 3

Italy is so pretty, I can't be upset. We hiked in the Majella park then went to Pescocostanzo.

🫠 Need an escape from our current dumpster fire? Grab my book, The Scavengers and the Stray on kindle unlimited and bookshop.org, and my website with stickers and a bookmark. (Link in bio)

#booksky #book

Rae Ryan @backaswords.bsky.social · May 1

(⊙ˍ⊙) Hi, my name is Rae. I released my first book today. I’m not good at celebrating my wins.

I’m always focused on the next thing I need to do. But today I decided I would try to do better and do the thing I’m always telling other people to do.

So I celebrated! 🌈

#booksky #books #author #queer

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Rae Ryan @backaswords.bsky.social · May 1

o((⊙﹏⊙))o. It's release day for The Scavengers and the Stray!! It's not going to change the world, but I hope you escape the fresh horrors arriving in your inbox daily.

🌈It's Firefly meets A Long Way to a Small Angry Planet.

Get a signed copy with extras! (link in bio)

#booksky #queer #book

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Rae Ryan @backaswords.bsky.social · Apr 30

📚✨ BOOK GIVEAWAY! ✨📚

Win TWO amazing books: "The Scavengers and the Stray" and "Winter's Orbit"!

👉 HOW TO ENTER:

1 Like this post
2 Follow me
3 Share this post
4 Comment below telling me how your day is going!

Winner announced next week!

#booksky #freebooks #queer #lgbtq #books

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Rae Ryan @backaswords.bsky.social · Apr 29

My book releases May 1st. I made a fabulous choice to go to Italy and forgot to bring my book. Thanks to canva, my book is here!

🌈 Firefly meets A Long Way to a Small Angry Planet in The Scavengers and the Stray.

Pre-order a book bundle! Link in bio

#booksky #queerbooks #lgbtqbooks #sapphicbooks

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Rae Ryan @backaswords.bsky.social · Apr 29

📚✨ BOOK GIVEAWAY! ✨📚

Win TWO amazing books: "The Scavengers and the Stray" and "That Time I got Drunk and Saved a Demon"!

👉 HOW TO ENTER:

1 Like this post
2 Follow me
3 Share this post
4 Comment below telling me how your day is going!

Winner announced next week!

#booksky #freebooks #queer

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Rae Ryan @backaswords.bsky.social · Apr 28

📚✨ BOOK GIVEAWAY ALERT! ✨📚

Win TWO amazing books: "The Scavengers and the Stray" and "Reborn" and "Reforged"!

👉 HOW TO ENTER:

1 Like this post
2 Follow me
3 Share this post
4 Comment below telling me how your day is going!

Winner announced next week!

#booksky #freebook #sapphic #lgbtq #queer

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Rae Ryan @backaswords.bsky.social · Apr 27

My book releases on May 1st. I made the splendid decision to take an Italian vacation, and I forgot to bring my book, but then photoshop saved the day! Sad Rae to happy Rae.

🌈 The 5th Element meets Killing Eve in The Scavengers and the Stray.

#booksky #queer #lgbtq #books #diversebooks #scifi

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Rae Ryan @backaswords.bsky.social · Apr 27

📚✨ TWO BOOK GIVEAWAY ALERT! ✨📚

Win TWO amazing books: "The Scavengers and the Stray" and "A Master of Djinn"!

👉 HOW TO ENTER:

1 Like this post
2 Follow me
3 Share this post
4 Comment below telling me how your day is going!

Winner announced next week!

#booksky #freebook #sapphic #lgbtq #queer

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Rae Ryan @backaswords.bsky.social · Apr 26

Win TWO amazing books: "The Scavengers and the Stray" and "Here for the Wrong Reasons"!

👉 HOW TO ENTER:

1 Like this post
2 Follow me
3 Share this post
4 Comment below telling me how your day is going!

Winner announced next week!

#booksky #queerbook #lgbtq #sapphic #freebooks

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Rae Ryan @backaswords.bsky.social · Apr 25

📚✨ EPIC BOOK GIVEAWAY! ✨📚

Win TWO incredible books: "The Scavengers and the Stray" and "Màgòdiz" by Gabe Calderón!

👉 HOW TO ENTER:

1. Like this post
2. Follow me
3. Share this post
4. Comment below telling me how your day is going!

Winner announced next week! Open to US addresses only.

Rae Ryan @backaswords.bsky.social · Apr 24

Book Giveaway this Week!

I'm picking books off my shelf to giveaway with a free book bundle of The Scavengers and the Stray. From Friday to May 1st you can enter to win every day!

Follow for a chance to win!

#booksky #freebooks #queer

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Rae Ryan @backaswords.bsky.social · Apr 12

I know this is a small win, but I got my first goodreads review. It’s 4 stars and I’m so happy! I was nervous to read it but they were so kind and I’m exploding with happiness. It’s the small things these days. 🥰

#booksky #books #bookcommunity #queerauthor #queerbook

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Rae Ryan @backaswords.bsky.social · Apr 3

If Firefly had a kid with A Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet, who then dated Guardians of the Galaxy but married The Fifth Element, you'd have The Scavengers and the Stray!

It has
🐙 Found family
🐙 Everybody’s queer
🐙 Demisexual rep
🐙 Non-binary rep
🐙 Sapphic romance sub plot

#booksky #queerbooks

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Rae Ryan @backaswords.bsky.social · Apr 1

Yay! I hope you like it! I’m both excited and slightly terrified 😅

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Rae Ryan @backaswords.bsky.social · Apr 1

Meet the rough & tumble crew of the scavenger ship Who Wants to Know!

I love my characters, and I hope you do too.

It has
🐙 Found family
🐙 Everybody’s queer
🐙 Sapphic romance sub plot
🐙 2nd chance romance
🐙 Cute companion animals
🐙 VENGEANCE!

Get a free ARC (link in bio)

#booksky #queer #lgbtq

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Rae Ryan @backaswords.bsky.social · Mar 17

( ˘︹˘ ) Monday blues hitting hard? Let these bookish memes carry you through!
That feeling when the world is burning but you need an escape 🤓
Reading about gay panic vs real life gay panic 🌈
What's your current read that's helping you escape Monday reality? Drop it in the comments!
#booksky #books