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Jessica Richter

@jrichter.bsky.social

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Writer. Former English and creative writing teacher. Mom. Coach. Lover of libraries, quirky TV, musical theater. Querying YA fantasy #Revpit 2025 shortlisted

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Jessica Richter @jrichter.bsky.social · Nov 17

Hi friends! I’m spending more time here, thought I’d re-introduce myself:

I’m a YA writer, former English and creative writing teacher, and mom of 2. If you’re into quirky characters, solving mysteries, and stories with a wee bit of magic, I’m your girl!

Also, I post funny things my toddler says.

Jessica Richter @jrichter.bsky.social · 1d

They have such big hearts 😭

Jessica Richter @jrichter.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you, friend! It actually happened a couple months ago and I think the dog is still worried. Or maybe sad? They were close.

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Jessica Richter @jrichter.bsky.social · 2d

Ever since my cat died, my dog has been extra concerned about my well-being. Like now. I’m just laying next to my 4yo, trying to get him to sleep. Suddenly, I hear the tap-tap-tappity of doggie paws as he walks up the door, pauses, then tap-tap-taps back to his pillow.

The sweetest boy.

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Jessica Richter @jrichter.bsky.social · 5d

4: I know naughty words.

Me: You do? Like what?

4 (whispering): Like “I don’t love you” and “that’s dumb”

Jessica Richter @jrichter.bsky.social · 6d

We’re driving through my old college campus:

Me: …And in those buildings they do science and math…

4: Do they build evil robots there?

Me: If they’re building evil robots anywhere on campus, that’d be the place.

4: I want to go there.

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Jessica Richter @jrichter.bsky.social · 10d

This is my favorite headline right now. I love Portland!

‘Emergency’ World Naked Bike Ride planned in Portland

The announcement comes in response to Trump's "militarization of our city."

www.oregonlive.com

Jessica Richter @jrichter.bsky.social · 16d

😂😂

Jessica Richter @jrichter.bsky.social · 16d

We’re deep into Great British Bake Off over here. Can relate!

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Jessica Richter @jrichter.bsky.social · 16d

Something I’m realizing about my writer self is this: when a chapter that isn’t working, it’s almost always because my character lacks agency. Things are happening to her; she’s not making things happen.

The best part about these revisions? They’re FUN. Get after it, darlings.

Jessica Richter @jrichter.bsky.social · 28d

Right?? I tried really hard not to laugh.

Jessica Richter @jrichter.bsky.social · 28d

4 and 9 have been discussing what 4’s voice will sound like when it eventually changes.

Right now, their money is on him spontaneously developing a British accent.

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Jessica Richter @jrichter.bsky.social · Sep 4

I’m not saying uninterrupted writing time is nessary, but I am saying I just made major edits on 10k words in two hours because those ideas have been sitting in my brain for weeks, just waiting for school to start.

Jessica Richter @jrichter.bsky.social · Aug 30

It makes a lot of sense!

Jessica Richter @jrichter.bsky.social · Aug 29

Thanks! I’m starting to think it’s preschool nerves!

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Jessica Richter @jrichter.bsky.social · Aug 29

4: Mommy? It feels like there’s a porcupine in my tummy.

Me: Like it hurts?

4: Yeah.

Oh no.

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Jessica Richter @jrichter.bsky.social · Aug 28

I feel like not enough people in this country know basic scientific facts like you can’t fight infectious diseases with guns.

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Jessica Richter @jrichter.bsky.social · Aug 21

9 started karate this year, so we obviously had to show her. I enjoyed the rewatch!

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Jessica Richter @jrichter.bsky.social · Aug 10

Me: making small talk at a kid’s party with a mom who also coached softball.

Other mom: You really need to have a man on your staff if you want to be taken seriously as a coach.

Excuse me? I don’t need a man for anything, let alone to legitimize the choices I make or the leaderahip roles I assume.

Jessica Richter @jrichter.bsky.social · Aug 6

Oof. I think of this movie fondly but haven’t watched it in forever. Sounds like it’s better left in the 90s.

Jessica Richter @jrichter.bsky.social · Aug 6

At 5’10” I rarely feel short around other women.

Then 9 started volleyball camp. I honestly didn’t know there were so many tall moms in one small-ish geographic area, let alone a whole bunch of them with several inches on me.

Jessica Richter @jrichter.bsky.social · Jul 18

Spent the last several days camping. No internet. No phone service. Just me and my family, some bikes, a campfire, sand and dirt and crows. I’ve been waiting for this for years, waiting for my kids to be ready. Now I can’t wait to get back out there again.

Jessica Richter @jrichter.bsky.social · Jul 9

I’ve spent a lot of time these past few years learning about dyslexia. And let me tell you—nothing made me step off my grammar/spelling soapbox faster. We’re all out here doing the best we can with what we’ve got. I see you, not your writing mistakes ❤️

Jessica Richter @jrichter.bsky.social · Jul 6

Mom milestone:

My youngest is now old enough that I can read physical books again without worrying he will A) tear it to shreds, B) smash snacks between the pages, C) color in it.

We’re still working on not removing bookmarks, but hey, this is major progress!

Jessica Richter @jrichter.bsky.social · Jun 28

I am so sorry, friend. I wish dads could live forever.

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Jessica Richter @jrichter.bsky.social · Jun 26

You know that whole she “released a breath she didn’t know she was holding” thing?

My body’s version of this is releasing the tension I didn’t realize I was carrying in my shoulders.