Jeevani Charika / Rhoda Baxter
@jeevanicharika.bsky.social
Contemporary romance writer, KDrama fan, Canva nerd, cake and Lego enthusiast.
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I write ownvoices romcoms and women's fic featuring (some) #SriLankan characters.
I also write as Rhoda Baxter.
If you want to try a sample of my writing, you grab the short story Pat's Pantry from free from most ebook retailers:
books2read.com/u/3RByxL
I also write as Rhoda Baxter.
If you want to try a sample of my writing, you grab the short story Pat's Pantry from free from most ebook retailers:
books2read.com/u/3RByxL
Got a cover reveal coming up? Here's a step-by-step tutorial on how to make a teaser for it using Canva. ##CanvaForAuthors on ##YouTube https://youtu.be/RstwqA4SHT8 #Canva ##Canvassador
January 26, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Got a cover reveal coming up? Here's a step-by-step tutorial on how to make a teaser for it using Canva. ##CanvaForAuthors on ##YouTube https://youtu.be/RstwqA4SHT8 #Canva ##Canvassador
Fancy a trip to France without the hassle of travelling?
Why not accompany Ellie on That Holiday In France - a light hearted rom com set in sunny France (with a little bit in Yorkshire).
https://books2read.com/THIFrance
Why not accompany Ellie on That Holiday In France - a light hearted rom com set in sunny France (with a little bit in Yorkshire).
https://books2read.com/THIFrance
January 24, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Fancy a trip to France without the hassle of travelling?
Why not accompany Ellie on That Holiday In France - a light hearted rom com set in sunny France (with a little bit in Yorkshire).
https://books2read.com/THIFrance
Why not accompany Ellie on That Holiday In France - a light hearted rom com set in sunny France (with a little bit in Yorkshire).
https://books2read.com/THIFrance
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Little announcement to make: I have an agent! I am very happy to announce that I am now represented by Judith Murray at Greene & Heaton. #writing #literaryagent #publishing
January 23, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Little announcement to make: I have an agent! I am very happy to announce that I am now represented by Judith Murray at Greene & Heaton. #writing #literaryagent #publishing
A sugarcraft expert and a low-carb/keto baker must work together to cater a wedding. This could be a disaster, or love at first (food) fight.
THE WINNER BAKES IT ALL by Jeevani Charika.
Shorlisted for the RNA romantic comedy award 2025!
https://books2read.com/manbuns
THE WINNER BAKES IT ALL by Jeevani Charika.
Shorlisted for the RNA romantic comedy award 2025!
https://books2read.com/manbuns
January 23, 2026 at 2:51 PM
A sugarcraft expert and a low-carb/keto baker must work together to cater a wedding. This could be a disaster, or love at first (food) fight.
THE WINNER BAKES IT ALL by Jeevani Charika.
Shorlisted for the RNA romantic comedy award 2025!
https://books2read.com/manbuns
THE WINNER BAKES IT ALL by Jeevani Charika.
Shorlisted for the RNA romantic comedy award 2025!
https://books2read.com/manbuns
If you've ever wanted to add little doodles to your Canva graphics, here's how to do it.
youtu.be/vWtV8lKfWpA
youtu.be/vWtV8lKfWpA
How to draw by hand in Canva
YouTube video by Jeevani Charika's Canva Tips For Authors
youtu.be
January 23, 2026 at 11:04 AM
If you've ever wanted to add little doodles to your Canva graphics, here's how to do it.
youtu.be/vWtV8lKfWpA
youtu.be/vWtV8lKfWpA
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🚨 READERS 🚨 📚💙
You can help the #BookSky feeds feel more vibrant by posting about what you're reading, replying to other people's posts and interacting with the kind of content that you want to see more of.
Readers are the main viewers of the feeds, but tend to lurk instead of posting.
You can help the #BookSky feeds feel more vibrant by posting about what you're reading, replying to other people's posts and interacting with the kind of content that you want to see more of.
Readers are the main viewers of the feeds, but tend to lurk instead of posting.
September 17, 2025 at 10:25 PM
🚨 READERS 🚨 📚💙
You can help the #BookSky feeds feel more vibrant by posting about what you're reading, replying to other people's posts and interacting with the kind of content that you want to see more of.
Readers are the main viewers of the feeds, but tend to lurk instead of posting.
You can help the #BookSky feeds feel more vibrant by posting about what you're reading, replying to other people's posts and interacting with the kind of content that you want to see more of.
Readers are the main viewers of the feeds, but tend to lurk instead of posting.
Four small town romance books set in West Yorkshire - where it's cold enough to have snow for Christmas. It's a bargain compared to getting all the books separately.
Available now at your favorite digital store!
The Trewton Royd Collection (books 2 - 5): A collection of four novellas set in rural England by Rhoda Baxter
books2read.com
January 22, 2026 at 8:36 PM
Four small town romance books set in West Yorkshire - where it's cold enough to have snow for Christmas. It's a bargain compared to getting all the books separately.
What happens if you get bitten by a radioactive vampire? Bite Me - A Cosy paranormal romance. That's my book that's on submission right now. #pitch
January 22, 2026 at 7:06 PM
What happens if you get bitten by a radioactive vampire? Bite Me - A Cosy paranormal romance. That's my book that's on submission right now. #pitch
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I’ve added the script for Wake Up Dead Man to my site. This is the final shooting script, so it has stuff that was cut and moved around, which I always think is more interesting to see than a conformed cleaned up version. Enjoy! www.rian-johnson.com/screenplays
rcjohnso / scripts
Free screenplays for Brick, Brothers Bloom and Looper.
www.rian-johnson.com
January 22, 2026 at 2:23 AM
I’ve added the script for Wake Up Dead Man to my site. This is the final shooting script, so it has stuff that was cut and moved around, which I always think is more interesting to see than a conformed cleaned up version. Enjoy! www.rian-johnson.com/screenplays
Want to write a ##romcom in 2026? We can help.
Try the easy to follow guide to writing romcom from me and @janelovering.
-How to nail humour to the page
-The basics of writing romantic comedy
-A book that doesn't take itself too seriously
-Biscuits
books2read.com/u/4AQBgk
Try the easy to follow guide to writing romcom from me and @janelovering.
-How to nail humour to the page
-The basics of writing romantic comedy
-A book that doesn't take itself too seriously
-Biscuits
books2read.com/u/4AQBgk
January 21, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Want to write a ##romcom in 2026? We can help.
Try the easy to follow guide to writing romcom from me and @janelovering.
-How to nail humour to the page
-The basics of writing romantic comedy
-A book that doesn't take itself too seriously
-Biscuits
books2read.com/u/4AQBgk
Try the easy to follow guide to writing romcom from me and @janelovering.
-How to nail humour to the page
-The basics of writing romantic comedy
-A book that doesn't take itself too seriously
-Biscuits
books2read.com/u/4AQBgk
It's PLR day! Thank you for using your library!
January 19, 2026 at 3:13 PM
It's PLR day! Thank you for using your library!
Since AI is everywhere, here are some tips on how to be more human in your designs. #Canva for Authors
Is this sort of thing useful to you? Let me know.
youtu.be/EY-uhTdMkok
Is this sort of thing useful to you? Let me know.
youtu.be/EY-uhTdMkok
How to be more human in your designs
YouTube video by Jeevani Charika's Canva Tips For Authors
youtu.be
January 16, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Since AI is everywhere, here are some tips on how to be more human in your designs. #Canva for Authors
Is this sort of thing useful to you? Let me know.
youtu.be/EY-uhTdMkok
Is this sort of thing useful to you? Let me know.
youtu.be/EY-uhTdMkok
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Have you got editorial and commissioning experience in science fiction and fantasy? Come work with us at Orbit!
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www.hachette.co.uk/landing-page...
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January 15, 2026 at 10:13 AM
Have you got editorial and commissioning experience in science fiction and fantasy? Come work with us at Orbit!
www.hachette.co.uk/landing-page...
www.hachette.co.uk/landing-page...
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Yorkshire folk!
The daughter of a friend's friend is making a film about the bands that played at Minsthorpe High School in the late 80s/early 90s – the likes of the Weddoes, Cud, House of Love etc.
They're trying to track down the teachers who put the bands on – Mel and Trev. Anyone know them?
The daughter of a friend's friend is making a film about the bands that played at Minsthorpe High School in the late 80s/early 90s – the likes of the Weddoes, Cud, House of Love etc.
They're trying to track down the teachers who put the bands on – Mel and Trev. Anyone know them?
January 14, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Yorkshire folk!
The daughter of a friend's friend is making a film about the bands that played at Minsthorpe High School in the late 80s/early 90s – the likes of the Weddoes, Cud, House of Love etc.
They're trying to track down the teachers who put the bands on – Mel and Trev. Anyone know them?
The daughter of a friend's friend is making a film about the bands that played at Minsthorpe High School in the late 80s/early 90s – the likes of the Weddoes, Cud, House of Love etc.
They're trying to track down the teachers who put the bands on – Mel and Trev. Anyone know them?
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When I was a freelance BBC science presenter, I wrote in support of Professor Dorothy Bishop and was then told I should not be critical of the Royal Society. Now I’ve resigned, so I can say I think @profrachelgan.bsky.social is making an important point here.
Following coverage over the weekend of Sir Paul Nurse's comments that suggested that the only reason that a Fellow should be expelled from @royalsociety.org is scientific misconduct, I have written to him to explain the risks such an attitude poses of increasing sexual harassment in STEM.
January 14, 2026 at 9:19 AM
When I was a freelance BBC science presenter, I wrote in support of Professor Dorothy Bishop and was then told I should not be critical of the Royal Society. Now I’ve resigned, so I can say I think @profrachelgan.bsky.social is making an important point here.
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The orange seller is very talented.
📸 kokonananya_01
📸 kokonananya_01
January 12, 2026 at 11:30 PM
The orange seller is very talented.
📸 kokonananya_01
📸 kokonananya_01
I was in Beverley library today and I spotted a copy of Doctor January out on a display shelf! It came out about 10 years ago.
I didn't take a photo. I got distracted.
I didn't take a photo. I got distracted.
January 12, 2026 at 6:36 PM
I was in Beverley library today and I spotted a copy of Doctor January out on a display shelf! It came out about 10 years ago.
I didn't take a photo. I got distracted.
I didn't take a photo. I got distracted.
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The Cardiff Lions do an annual Drag Rugby charity match for children’s charities and it’s as beautiful as you imagined
January 10, 2026 at 7:45 PM
The Cardiff Lions do an annual Drag Rugby charity match for children’s charities and it’s as beautiful as you imagined
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Got ideas but no story yet? 🤔
In this blog, Jeevani Charika breaks down how an initial spark becomes character, plot and theme - and why ideas alone aren’t enough.
Perfect reading for writers at any stage. https://writ.me/3MLIiS4
In this blog, Jeevani Charika breaks down how an initial spark becomes character, plot and theme - and why ideas alone aren’t enough.
Perfect reading for writers at any stage. https://writ.me/3MLIiS4
January 6, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Got ideas but no story yet? 🤔
In this blog, Jeevani Charika breaks down how an initial spark becomes character, plot and theme - and why ideas alone aren’t enough.
Perfect reading for writers at any stage. https://writ.me/3MLIiS4
In this blog, Jeevani Charika breaks down how an initial spark becomes character, plot and theme - and why ideas alone aren’t enough.
Perfect reading for writers at any stage. https://writ.me/3MLIiS4
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one of the most feminist areas of fiction... bodice ripping? he'd better have on page consent first! (christi caldwell, shana galen) go home and stay there? how about career in stem and financial independence (rhoda baxter/jeevani charika), not like other girls? i will defend my sisters! (courtney
June 17, 2025 at 1:30 PM
one of the most feminist areas of fiction... bodice ripping? he'd better have on page consent first! (christi caldwell, shana galen) go home and stay there? how about career in stem and financial independence (rhoda baxter/jeevani charika), not like other girls? i will defend my sisters! (courtney
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Here are my top ten romances of 2025, a mix of contemporary and historical romance and one fantasy! Only one was published this year--Read Me Slow by Charish Reid. 📚💙
December 15, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Here are my top ten romances of 2025, a mix of contemporary and historical romance and one fantasy! Only one was published this year--Read Me Slow by Charish Reid. 📚💙
In response to a question about layers and how to use them, here's a tutorial explaining how layers work in #Canva (and how to use them when making book covers). On the Canva Tips for Authors YouTube channel.
youtu.be/XiznieTLgQQ
youtu.be/XiznieTLgQQ
How to use layers in Canva
YouTube video by Jeevani Charika's Canva Tips For Authors
youtu.be
January 9, 2026 at 1:38 PM
In response to a question about layers and how to use them, here's a tutorial explaining how layers work in #Canva (and how to use them when making book covers). On the Canva Tips for Authors YouTube channel.
youtu.be/XiznieTLgQQ
youtu.be/XiznieTLgQQ
Huh. Amazon just told me it's removed Snowed In from the Own Voices category because it didn't meet the criteria. Excuse me, what??
I AM Sri Lankan, just like the hero.
(Can I be bothered to contest it?)
Anyways, It's 99p on Amazon right now, if you want to try it out. books2read.com/SnowIn
I AM Sri Lankan, just like the hero.
(Can I be bothered to contest it?)
Anyways, It's 99p on Amazon right now, if you want to try it out. books2read.com/SnowIn
Available now at your favorite digital store!
Snowed In by Rhoda Baxter
books2read.com
January 8, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Huh. Amazon just told me it's removed Snowed In from the Own Voices category because it didn't meet the criteria. Excuse me, what??
I AM Sri Lankan, just like the hero.
(Can I be bothered to contest it?)
Anyways, It's 99p on Amazon right now, if you want to try it out. books2read.com/SnowIn
I AM Sri Lankan, just like the hero.
(Can I be bothered to contest it?)
Anyways, It's 99p on Amazon right now, if you want to try it out. books2read.com/SnowIn
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Caught in the wild! @jeevanicharika.bsky.social and her latest, Snowkissed Winter!
January 7, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Caught in the wild! @jeevanicharika.bsky.social and her latest, Snowkissed Winter!
My husband was telling me about how our kid (who loves dogs) saw an alsatian in a cafe and shouted 'A wolf! What's a wolf doing here?'
Somewhere in Devon, there's a big dog going around thinking 'yeah, I totally pass for a wolf! Look at me, ye tiny dogs, and tremble!'.
Somewhere in Devon, there's a big dog going around thinking 'yeah, I totally pass for a wolf! Look at me, ye tiny dogs, and tremble!'.
January 4, 2026 at 10:42 AM
My husband was telling me about how our kid (who loves dogs) saw an alsatian in a cafe and shouted 'A wolf! What's a wolf doing here?'
Somewhere in Devon, there's a big dog going around thinking 'yeah, I totally pass for a wolf! Look at me, ye tiny dogs, and tremble!'.
Somewhere in Devon, there's a big dog going around thinking 'yeah, I totally pass for a wolf! Look at me, ye tiny dogs, and tremble!'.