Dr. Redfern Jon Barrett
@redfernjon.bsky.social
Nonbinary author to PROUD PINK SKY and THE GIDDY DEATH.
Ambitopia evangelist.
Written for Guernica, Strange Horizons, Reckoning, PinkNews, Nature Futures.
They/them.
Rep: Jonathan Villegas, Olswanger Lit.
Website: redjon.com
Home: Berlin.
Ambitopia evangelist.
Written for Guernica, Strange Horizons, Reckoning, PinkNews, Nature Futures.
They/them.
Rep: Jonathan Villegas, Olswanger Lit.
Website: redjon.com
Home: Berlin.
Pinned
Hi to all the new followers!
I'm a queer author with two novels out: PROUD PINK SKY is set in the world's first gay state, while THE GIDDY DEATH is all about polyamory and nonbinary life.
I also love make up! The more colour the better!
You can read more about me and my work at redjon.com
I'm a queer author with two novels out: PROUD PINK SKY is set in the world's first gay state, while THE GIDDY DEATH is all about polyamory and nonbinary life.
I also love make up! The more colour the better!
You can read more about me and my work at redjon.com
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I like Proud Pink Sky by @redfernjon.bsky.social 🩷
It is a Sci-Fi, Spec Fic standalone, set in Berlin and 'the first gay state'.
I loved all the alternative history and 'pamphlet' excerpts advertising the gay state all thru the story. Brilliant!
www.redjon.com/proud-pink-sky
It is a Sci-Fi, Spec Fic standalone, set in Berlin and 'the first gay state'.
I loved all the alternative history and 'pamphlet' excerpts advertising the gay state all thru the story. Brilliant!
www.redjon.com/proud-pink-sky
Proud Pink Sky — Redfern Jon Barrett
About Redfern Jon Barrett's novel 'Proud Pink Sky' – an ambitopia set in the world's first gay state
www.redjon.com
January 19, 2026 at 12:26 PM
I like Proud Pink Sky by @redfernjon.bsky.social 🩷
It is a Sci-Fi, Spec Fic standalone, set in Berlin and 'the first gay state'.
I loved all the alternative history and 'pamphlet' excerpts advertising the gay state all thru the story. Brilliant!
www.redjon.com/proud-pink-sky
It is a Sci-Fi, Spec Fic standalone, set in Berlin and 'the first gay state'.
I loved all the alternative history and 'pamphlet' excerpts advertising the gay state all thru the story. Brilliant!
www.redjon.com/proud-pink-sky
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Decided on a bright orange look for going to the cinema tonight.
No one will see me in the dark, but I’ll know!
🌈🧡
No one will see me in the dark, but I’ll know!
🌈🧡
January 12, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Decided on a bright orange look for going to the cinema tonight.
No one will see me in the dark, but I’ll know!
🌈🧡
No one will see me in the dark, but I’ll know!
🌈🧡
Decided on a bright orange look for going to the cinema tonight.
No one will see me in the dark, but I’ll know!
🌈🧡
No one will see me in the dark, but I’ll know!
🌈🧡
January 12, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Decided on a bright orange look for going to the cinema tonight.
No one will see me in the dark, but I’ll know!
🌈🧡
No one will see me in the dark, but I’ll know!
🌈🧡
Reposted by Dr. Redfern Jon Barrett
Why are people surprised by open hypocrisy?
Hypocrisy is a display of power.
Does the servant get the same treatment as the master? Do they obey the same standards? The same laws?
Shame won’t stop someone who wants to be your master. Because shame supposes you are equals.
That is not the goal.
Hypocrisy is a display of power.
Does the servant get the same treatment as the master? Do they obey the same standards? The same laws?
Shame won’t stop someone who wants to be your master. Because shame supposes you are equals.
That is not the goal.
January 8, 2026 at 2:41 PM
Why are people surprised by open hypocrisy?
Hypocrisy is a display of power.
Does the servant get the same treatment as the master? Do they obey the same standards? The same laws?
Shame won’t stop someone who wants to be your master. Because shame supposes you are equals.
That is not the goal.
Hypocrisy is a display of power.
Does the servant get the same treatment as the master? Do they obey the same standards? The same laws?
Shame won’t stop someone who wants to be your master. Because shame supposes you are equals.
That is not the goal.
Why are people surprised by open hypocrisy?
Hypocrisy is a display of power.
Does the servant get the same treatment as the master? Do they obey the same standards? The same laws?
Shame won’t stop someone who wants to be your master. Because shame supposes you are equals.
That is not the goal.
Hypocrisy is a display of power.
Does the servant get the same treatment as the master? Do they obey the same standards? The same laws?
Shame won’t stop someone who wants to be your master. Because shame supposes you are equals.
That is not the goal.
January 8, 2026 at 2:41 PM
Why are people surprised by open hypocrisy?
Hypocrisy is a display of power.
Does the servant get the same treatment as the master? Do they obey the same standards? The same laws?
Shame won’t stop someone who wants to be your master. Because shame supposes you are equals.
That is not the goal.
Hypocrisy is a display of power.
Does the servant get the same treatment as the master? Do they obey the same standards? The same laws?
Shame won’t stop someone who wants to be your master. Because shame supposes you are equals.
That is not the goal.
Reposted by Dr. Redfern Jon Barrett
It’s the first issue of the year at @strangehorizons.bsky.social, and that means one thing: the traditional Year In Review.
Across Monday, Wednesday and Friday, our reviewers weight in on what was what in 2025. Which texts will get the most citations? Which surprise entries will appear? Find out …
Across Monday, Wednesday and Friday, our reviewers weight in on what was what in 2025. Which texts will get the most citations? Which surprise entries will appear? Find out …
2025 In Review: Part One
The first part of our reviewers' picks of 2025.
strangehorizons.com
January 5, 2026 at 9:31 PM
It’s the first issue of the year at @strangehorizons.bsky.social, and that means one thing: the traditional Year In Review.
Across Monday, Wednesday and Friday, our reviewers weight in on what was what in 2025. Which texts will get the most citations? Which surprise entries will appear? Find out …
Across Monday, Wednesday and Friday, our reviewers weight in on what was what in 2025. Which texts will get the most citations? Which surprise entries will appear? Find out …
Reposted by Dr. Redfern Jon Barrett
The Year in Review is out from Strange Horizons!
This year I discuss why neurodivergent and queer people make great fodder for zombies.
There are also pieces from @genni.bsky.social and @richmondbridge.bsky.social – detailing some of our favourite fiction. 📚📺🎥
strangehorizons.com/wordpress/no...
This year I discuss why neurodivergent and queer people make great fodder for zombies.
There are also pieces from @genni.bsky.social and @richmondbridge.bsky.social – detailing some of our favourite fiction. 📚📺🎥
strangehorizons.com/wordpress/no...
2025 In Review: Part One
The first part of our reviewers' picks of 2025.
strangehorizons.com
January 7, 2026 at 2:44 PM
The Year in Review is out from Strange Horizons!
This year I discuss why neurodivergent and queer people make great fodder for zombies.
There are also pieces from @genni.bsky.social and @richmondbridge.bsky.social – detailing some of our favourite fiction. 📚📺🎥
strangehorizons.com/wordpress/no...
This year I discuss why neurodivergent and queer people make great fodder for zombies.
There are also pieces from @genni.bsky.social and @richmondbridge.bsky.social – detailing some of our favourite fiction. 📚📺🎥
strangehorizons.com/wordpress/no...
The Year in Review is out from Strange Horizons!
This year I discuss why neurodivergent and queer people make great fodder for zombies.
There are also pieces from @genni.bsky.social and @richmondbridge.bsky.social – detailing some of our favourite fiction. 📚📺🎥
strangehorizons.com/wordpress/no...
This year I discuss why neurodivergent and queer people make great fodder for zombies.
There are also pieces from @genni.bsky.social and @richmondbridge.bsky.social – detailing some of our favourite fiction. 📚📺🎥
strangehorizons.com/wordpress/no...
2025 In Review: Part One
The first part of our reviewers' picks of 2025.
strangehorizons.com
January 7, 2026 at 2:44 PM
The Year in Review is out from Strange Horizons!
This year I discuss why neurodivergent and queer people make great fodder for zombies.
There are also pieces from @genni.bsky.social and @richmondbridge.bsky.social – detailing some of our favourite fiction. 📚📺🎥
strangehorizons.com/wordpress/no...
This year I discuss why neurodivergent and queer people make great fodder for zombies.
There are also pieces from @genni.bsky.social and @richmondbridge.bsky.social – detailing some of our favourite fiction. 📚📺🎥
strangehorizons.com/wordpress/no...
As gifts for myself, I got warm gold and bronze eyeshadow along with a millennial pink sweater. After a really busy holiday season, I’m almost feeling ready for 2026.
What do you mean it started already?
#nonbinary #berlin
What do you mean it started already?
#nonbinary #berlin
January 4, 2026 at 11:58 AM
As gifts for myself, I got warm gold and bronze eyeshadow along with a millennial pink sweater. After a really busy holiday season, I’m almost feeling ready for 2026.
What do you mean it started already?
#nonbinary #berlin
What do you mean it started already?
#nonbinary #berlin
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Reposted by Dr. Redfern Jon Barrett
I'm pleased to announce that my short story collection has been longlisted for the Dzanc Books Short Story Collection Prize!
Yay! 🌈
www.dzancbooks.org/blog/ssc-sho...
Yay! 🌈
www.dzancbooks.org/blog/ssc-sho...
Short Story Collection Prize Short- and Longlist Honorees — Dzanc Books
It’s been our immense pleasure to read such talented entries this year, and we had a deeply difficult time choosing between them. Below are our short- and longlist honorees.
www.dzancbooks.org
December 22, 2025 at 4:30 PM
I'm pleased to announce that my short story collection has been longlisted for the Dzanc Books Short Story Collection Prize!
Yay! 🌈
www.dzancbooks.org/blog/ssc-sho...
Yay! 🌈
www.dzancbooks.org/blog/ssc-sho...
I'm pleased to announce that my short story collection has been longlisted for the Dzanc Books Short Story Collection Prize!
Yay! 🌈
www.dzancbooks.org/blog/ssc-sho...
Yay! 🌈
www.dzancbooks.org/blog/ssc-sho...
Short Story Collection Prize Short- and Longlist Honorees — Dzanc Books
It’s been our immense pleasure to read such talented entries this year, and we had a deeply difficult time choosing between them. Below are our short- and longlist honorees.
www.dzancbooks.org
December 22, 2025 at 4:30 PM
I'm pleased to announce that my short story collection has been longlisted for the Dzanc Books Short Story Collection Prize!
Yay! 🌈
www.dzancbooks.org/blog/ssc-sho...
Yay! 🌈
www.dzancbooks.org/blog/ssc-sho...
Reposted by Dr. Redfern Jon Barrett
There are so many good people out there.
Happy Solstice to everyone trying to make our world just a little bit better.
You're a glimmer of light in this longest of nights. ✨
Happy Solstice to everyone trying to make our world just a little bit better.
You're a glimmer of light in this longest of nights. ✨
December 21, 2025 at 12:59 PM
There are so many good people out there.
Happy Solstice to everyone trying to make our world just a little bit better.
You're a glimmer of light in this longest of nights. ✨
Happy Solstice to everyone trying to make our world just a little bit better.
You're a glimmer of light in this longest of nights. ✨
There are so many good people out there.
Happy Solstice to everyone trying to make our world just a little bit better.
You're a glimmer of light in this longest of nights. ✨
Happy Solstice to everyone trying to make our world just a little bit better.
You're a glimmer of light in this longest of nights. ✨
December 21, 2025 at 12:59 PM
There are so many good people out there.
Happy Solstice to everyone trying to make our world just a little bit better.
You're a glimmer of light in this longest of nights. ✨
Happy Solstice to everyone trying to make our world just a little bit better.
You're a glimmer of light in this longest of nights. ✨
This isn’t just an aesthetic thing. At some point corporations moved from “we’ll give you what you want” to “you’ll get what you’re given” and this coincides with the increasing power of monopolies.
I grew up in an era of “colour capitalism”. Back then, everything was designed to catch the eye. To be as vibrant, vivid, and distinct as possible.
We’re now in a time of “monochrome capitalism”. Beiges and greys reign supreme. Everything must appeal to everyone. It’s indifferent to individuality.
We’re now in a time of “monochrome capitalism”. Beiges and greys reign supreme. Everything must appeal to everyone. It’s indifferent to individuality.
December 20, 2025 at 2:37 PM
This isn’t just an aesthetic thing. At some point corporations moved from “we’ll give you what you want” to “you’ll get what you’re given” and this coincides with the increasing power of monopolies.
I grew up in an era of “colour capitalism”. Back then, everything was designed to catch the eye. To be as vibrant, vivid, and distinct as possible.
We’re now in a time of “monochrome capitalism”. Beiges and greys reign supreme. Everything must appeal to everyone. It’s indifferent to individuality.
We’re now in a time of “monochrome capitalism”. Beiges and greys reign supreme. Everything must appeal to everyone. It’s indifferent to individuality.
December 20, 2025 at 2:20 PM
I grew up in an era of “colour capitalism”. Back then, everything was designed to catch the eye. To be as vibrant, vivid, and distinct as possible.
We’re now in a time of “monochrome capitalism”. Beiges and greys reign supreme. Everything must appeal to everyone. It’s indifferent to individuality.
We’re now in a time of “monochrome capitalism”. Beiges and greys reign supreme. Everything must appeal to everyone. It’s indifferent to individuality.
Out doing last-minute gift shopping while in maximum Christmas mode – with a pine green and gold scarf and sparkly gold eyeshadow.
Happy hectic-run-up-to-the-holidays, everyone! 🎁
Happy hectic-run-up-to-the-holidays, everyone! 🎁
December 20, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Out doing last-minute gift shopping while in maximum Christmas mode – with a pine green and gold scarf and sparkly gold eyeshadow.
Happy hectic-run-up-to-the-holidays, everyone! 🎁
Happy hectic-run-up-to-the-holidays, everyone! 🎁
Reposted by Dr. Redfern Jon Barrett
Margot is determined to find out what's going on at her company.
Rett is just the woman for the job.
A Murderous Business
Out now from @minotaurbooks.bsky.social
Available wherever books are sold
bit.ly/AMurderousBu...
#BookSky #historical #queer #cozy #crime #ResistTheHeteropatriarchy
Rett is just the woman for the job.
A Murderous Business
Out now from @minotaurbooks.bsky.social
Available wherever books are sold
bit.ly/AMurderousBu...
#BookSky #historical #queer #cozy #crime #ResistTheHeteropatriarchy
December 19, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Margot is determined to find out what's going on at her company.
Rett is just the woman for the job.
A Murderous Business
Out now from @minotaurbooks.bsky.social
Available wherever books are sold
bit.ly/AMurderousBu...
#BookSky #historical #queer #cozy #crime #ResistTheHeteropatriarchy
Rett is just the woman for the job.
A Murderous Business
Out now from @minotaurbooks.bsky.social
Available wherever books are sold
bit.ly/AMurderousBu...
#BookSky #historical #queer #cozy #crime #ResistTheHeteropatriarchy
No matter how many books I have unread I still secretly hope that people will buy me more books for Christmas.
I’ll say “I have enough books” but I don’t mean it. I never mean it.
There can’t be enough books.
I’ll say “I have enough books” but I don’t mean it. I never mean it.
There can’t be enough books.
December 18, 2025 at 5:36 PM
No matter how many books I have unread I still secretly hope that people will buy me more books for Christmas.
I’ll say “I have enough books” but I don’t mean it. I never mean it.
There can’t be enough books.
I’ll say “I have enough books” but I don’t mean it. I never mean it.
There can’t be enough books.
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Agent and competition news: Redfern Jon Barrett!
Congratulations @redfernjon.bsky.social on 1st runner up in the Leapfrog Prize and on your agent representation!
Congratulations @redfernjon.bsky.social on 1st runner up in the Leapfrog Prize and on your agent representation!
December 18, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Agent and competition news: Redfern Jon Barrett!
Congratulations @redfernjon.bsky.social on 1st runner up in the Leapfrog Prize and on your agent representation!
Congratulations @redfernjon.bsky.social on 1st runner up in the Leapfrog Prize and on your agent representation!
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Did you get yourself a gift this Christmas?
Why not? I have two great books right here!
💜 PROUD PINK SKY is #queer #scifi set in the first #gay state – with #bi slums, #lesbian shores, and #trans ghettos.
🧡 THE GIDDY DEATH is a #romcom of #polyamory and #nonbinary life in #Wales.
Check them out!
Why not? I have two great books right here!
💜 PROUD PINK SKY is #queer #scifi set in the first #gay state – with #bi slums, #lesbian shores, and #trans ghettos.
🧡 THE GIDDY DEATH is a #romcom of #polyamory and #nonbinary life in #Wales.
Check them out!
December 17, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Did you get yourself a gift this Christmas?
Why not? I have two great books right here!
💜 PROUD PINK SKY is #queer #scifi set in the first #gay state – with #bi slums, #lesbian shores, and #trans ghettos.
🧡 THE GIDDY DEATH is a #romcom of #polyamory and #nonbinary life in #Wales.
Check them out!
Why not? I have two great books right here!
💜 PROUD PINK SKY is #queer #scifi set in the first #gay state – with #bi slums, #lesbian shores, and #trans ghettos.
🧡 THE GIDDY DEATH is a #romcom of #polyamory and #nonbinary life in #Wales.
Check them out!
Did you get yourself a gift this Christmas?
Why not? I have two great books right here!
💜 PROUD PINK SKY is #queer #scifi set in the first #gay state – with #bi slums, #lesbian shores, and #trans ghettos.
🧡 THE GIDDY DEATH is a #romcom of #polyamory and #nonbinary life in #Wales.
Check them out!
Why not? I have two great books right here!
💜 PROUD PINK SKY is #queer #scifi set in the first #gay state – with #bi slums, #lesbian shores, and #trans ghettos.
🧡 THE GIDDY DEATH is a #romcom of #polyamory and #nonbinary life in #Wales.
Check them out!
December 17, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Did you get yourself a gift this Christmas?
Why not? I have two great books right here!
💜 PROUD PINK SKY is #queer #scifi set in the first #gay state – with #bi slums, #lesbian shores, and #trans ghettos.
🧡 THE GIDDY DEATH is a #romcom of #polyamory and #nonbinary life in #Wales.
Check them out!
Why not? I have two great books right here!
💜 PROUD PINK SKY is #queer #scifi set in the first #gay state – with #bi slums, #lesbian shores, and #trans ghettos.
🧡 THE GIDDY DEATH is a #romcom of #polyamory and #nonbinary life in #Wales.
Check them out!
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Having a very 1980s-themed day today with neon blue and pink.
I can present it’s a tribute to the decade in which I was born, but the truth is I did it on a whim…
Happy Eighties Tuesday nonetheless!
🩵🩷
#Berlin #nonbinary #queer
I can present it’s a tribute to the decade in which I was born, but the truth is I did it on a whim…
Happy Eighties Tuesday nonetheless!
🩵🩷
#Berlin #nonbinary #queer
December 16, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Having a very 1980s-themed day today with neon blue and pink.
I can present it’s a tribute to the decade in which I was born, but the truth is I did it on a whim…
Happy Eighties Tuesday nonetheless!
🩵🩷
#Berlin #nonbinary #queer
I can present it’s a tribute to the decade in which I was born, but the truth is I did it on a whim…
Happy Eighties Tuesday nonetheless!
🩵🩷
#Berlin #nonbinary #queer
Having a very 1980s-themed day today with neon blue and pink.
I can present it’s a tribute to the decade in which I was born, but the truth is I did it on a whim…
Happy Eighties Tuesday nonetheless!
🩵🩷
#Berlin #nonbinary #queer
I can present it’s a tribute to the decade in which I was born, but the truth is I did it on a whim…
Happy Eighties Tuesday nonetheless!
🩵🩷
#Berlin #nonbinary #queer
December 16, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Having a very 1980s-themed day today with neon blue and pink.
I can present it’s a tribute to the decade in which I was born, but the truth is I did it on a whim…
Happy Eighties Tuesday nonetheless!
🩵🩷
#Berlin #nonbinary #queer
I can present it’s a tribute to the decade in which I was born, but the truth is I did it on a whim…
Happy Eighties Tuesday nonetheless!
🩵🩷
#Berlin #nonbinary #queer
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Know someone who'd like a book for Christmas?
PROUD PINK SKY follows William and Gareth as they move to the world's first ever gay state – a glittering cyberpunk metropolis that's not all it seems...
Discover the queer riots, bi ghettos, and trans slums of this alternate-world Berlin...
PROUD PINK SKY follows William and Gareth as they move to the world's first ever gay state – a glittering cyberpunk metropolis that's not all it seems...
Discover the queer riots, bi ghettos, and trans slums of this alternate-world Berlin...
December 10, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Know someone who'd like a book for Christmas?
PROUD PINK SKY follows William and Gareth as they move to the world's first ever gay state – a glittering cyberpunk metropolis that's not all it seems...
Discover the queer riots, bi ghettos, and trans slums of this alternate-world Berlin...
PROUD PINK SKY follows William and Gareth as they move to the world's first ever gay state – a glittering cyberpunk metropolis that's not all it seems...
Discover the queer riots, bi ghettos, and trans slums of this alternate-world Berlin...