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Jocelyn Rish
@jocelynrish.com
Writer & filmmaker who puts birthday hats on my dogs.
📚 BATTLE OF THE BUTTS (Running Press Kids)
📽️ GRAVE INTENTIONS (Terror Films)
📚 BATTLE OF THE BRAINS (Running Press Kids)
I'm so jealous of my brother - he joined the #WalkforPeace monks on their journey to the Columbia State House today (and he got to see Aloka!!!).

It sounds like it was an amazing experience full of hope and connection. Just listening to him talk about it got me a little teary. Go if you can!
January 10, 2026 at 11:27 PM
I hope your 2026 is off to auspicious start!

Last night was another low-key evening of celebrating the start of the new year, but I got a big, slurpy NYE kiss from a total cutie!

Not a fan of collards or peas, but I ate as much money and luck as I could for dinner.

Happy New Year to all of you!
January 2, 2026 at 3:14 AM
You bought gifts for your loved ones this holiday season, now it's time to buy one for yourself!

If you're a writer, check out the Writer's Christmas Market which is 30+ resources normally worth more than $1,500 for just $77! #kidlit #writers

jlrish--danieldavidwallace.thrivecart.com/xmas-market/
December 29, 2025 at 8:55 PM
I swear it was just last week that I turned 50, so I'm not sure how it's already my birthday again, but apparently time keeps truckin'!🤪

I'm so lucky that my family is wacky and wonderful and also shares my booty-ful sense of humor!😆
December 28, 2025 at 12:14 AM
If it’s a writer, then gift them the Writer's Christmas Market! It gives them immediate access to more than 30 mini-courses, resources, and pdfs. It’s $1900+ in total value for only $77! It’s a great option to help #writers improve their craft. jlrish--danieldavidwallace.thrivecart.com/xmas-market/
December 24, 2025 at 11:49 PM
It’s Christmas Eve!!!

Did you just feel a flash of panic as you realized you forgot someone on your gift list?!?

If it’s a kid, then BUTTS IN A BOX is a perfect gift, and we have a gift certificate you can download and wrap. Then we’ll ship the box in January. www.buttsinabox.com
December 24, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Scrolling through, I was sure this one was going to be the worst of it. And then it wasn't!!!
December 21, 2025 at 2:33 AM
For the sale, use the code FRIDAY at www.buttsinabox.com - it's 30% off, and your kids will be invited to the Posterior Power Hour, which is a virtual Q&A with meeee!

🧵8/8
December 2, 2025 at 8:57 PM
To wrap up the day, it was Advent Calendar-Palooza! We have so many different kinds - candles, puzzles, journaling, dog treats, and of course our traditional liquor bottle advent boxes. That one comes with some sadness, since Dad made the boxes and loved the tradition so much...

🧵5/8
December 2, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Then Brian and I tested a secret experiment that's going in one of the BUTTS IN A BOX activity books. Hint: it's for the Fitzroy River Turtle and was very tasty!😋🐢

And don't forget, we're having a big BUTTS IN A BOX sale that ends tonight, so use the code FRIDAY at www.buttsinabox.com.

🧵4/8
December 2, 2025 at 8:57 PM
I'm so grateful to the South Carolina Arts Commission for the grant and my friends who donated to help make this project happen.🥰 Stay tuned for LOTS more pictures of putting the boxes together and a delivery event with some of the kids.

🧵3/8
December 2, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Brian and I took 225 BUTTS IN A BOX boxes over to the Reading Partners office, where soon each student in Reading Partners South Carolina will get a box! It took four loaded carts to move all the boxes into the office and we were all huffin' and puffin' by the end!😅

🧵2/8
December 2, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Whew! Yesterday was a long day with lots of fun activity (but also a bit of an emotional roller coaster).

Since it was December 1st, it was the birthday of three rainbow bridge dogs - Molly, Freya, and Chloe. All dogs are good dogs, but these three were really, REALLY good.❤️

🧵1/8
December 2, 2025 at 8:57 PM
🎉Fanny-tastic news!!!🎉

I won a grant from the South Carolina Arts Commission to help fund the donation of a BUTTS IN A BOX to all 225 students currently enrolled in Reading Partners South Carolina!

🧵1/9 #kidlit #literacy #books #reading
November 19, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Awww, so glad y'all rescued her.

My sweet pupper has a teeny tiny nubbin' butt, but she was definitely born that way.
November 18, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Did my good-citizen duty!

At my precinct the "only" thing up for vote is the primary for a state House seat because the rep resigned two months ago, so I was pleasantly surprised at how many people were there to vote in an off-year. Let's go democracy!
November 4, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Did you see BUTTS IN A BOX is live? It’s an interactive 6-month learning adventure that proves reading and science don't have to feel like work.

Personalized letters from 10 hilarious animals. Hands-on experiments. Mailbox surprises every 2 weeks.

A fanny-tastic holiday gift! www.buttsinabox.com
November 4, 2025 at 2:35 AM
It's Halloween - the favorite day of the year for the Grave Intentions team!

It's also the perfect day to watch Grave Intentions - an anthology of chills, thrills, and kills!

Watch on Prime, Tubi, and other streamers: www.graveintentionsanthology.com
October 31, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Did you hear the fanny-tastic news?!?

BUTTS IN A BOX is coming!

It's based on the award-winning “Battle of the Butts” and brings animal science (and silliness) right to your mailbox.

Learn more and get discounts by joining Team Tushie: app.kit.com/forms/design...

#kidlit #stem
October 25, 2025 at 9:46 PM
The last of my postcards to voters are now in the mail!

Election Day is Nov 4th but early voted has already started in many places.

Make a plan and GO VOTE!

Find out what’s on the ballot in your area: ballotpedia.org

Make sure you're registered to vote: www.usa.gov/confirm-voter-registration
October 25, 2025 at 4:17 PM
It might be the end of October, but here in the South that’s still swimming time. Especially if you’re a stubborn doggo!
October 24, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Yesterday was Kenzi's Gotcha Day.❤️ I can't believe we've had this sweet, adorable dog for 3 years. She's such a very good girl!

And of course very good girls deserve a few toys on their Gotcha Day even though they already have enough toys to set up their own pet store.😆

@darthbluesky.bsky.social
October 23, 2025 at 7:24 PM
So inspired by all the folks at the No Kings protests! I wasn't able to make it, so I've been churning out letters & postcards to voters this weekend. There's only about a week left to write, so if you have a few spare minutes & stamps, grab some addresses from @votefwd.bsky.social. votefwd.org
October 20, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Seeing the cybertruck posts reminded me that I took this pic when I was running errands a few months ago but never got around to posting it. Seems relevant for today's discussions.
October 16, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Four years ago I felt on the verge of barfing as we got ready for the world premiere of our movie. But it went great, and I still love the wraparound we created with Madam Josephine.

If you haven't seen it yet, the next two weeks are a perfect time to watch it.👻🎃
www.graveintentionsanthology.com
October 15, 2025 at 8:53 PM