Rick Danforth
@rickandwrite.bsky.social
SFF author from East Yorkshire, England. |
BSFA Award Winner |
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - British Masters Champion |
Associate Editor for Escape Pod |
Codexian
BSFA Award Winner |
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - British Masters Champion |
Associate Editor for Escape Pod |
Codexian
I read a lot of great books last year. Out of 60, 57 were SFF, but Conclave by Robert Harris just blew me away
It was so exciting and engrossing, especially the MC struggling with doubt and just trying to do his best.
I really never thought I could be so invested in voting for a pope.
It was so exciting and engrossing, especially the MC struggling with doubt and just trying to do his best.
I really never thought I could be so invested in voting for a pope.
January 5, 2026 at 9:16 PM
I read a lot of great books last year. Out of 60, 57 were SFF, but Conclave by Robert Harris just blew me away
It was so exciting and engrossing, especially the MC struggling with doubt and just trying to do his best.
I really never thought I could be so invested in voting for a pope.
It was so exciting and engrossing, especially the MC struggling with doubt and just trying to do his best.
I really never thought I could be so invested in voting for a pope.
The best part of being an adult, is that noone can stop me having this as me evening meal.
(Garlic doughballs and camembert. Allegedly for four, tonight for one. )
(Garlic doughballs and camembert. Allegedly for four, tonight for one. )
December 27, 2025 at 9:48 PM
The best part of being an adult, is that noone can stop me having this as me evening meal.
(Garlic doughballs and camembert. Allegedly for four, tonight for one. )
(Garlic doughballs and camembert. Allegedly for four, tonight for one. )
The dog literally barged in to stop me writing.
He only sits here when I'm writing and has ignored me all afternoon otherwise.
Worst writing assistant ever
He only sits here when I'm writing and has ignored me all afternoon otherwise.
Worst writing assistant ever
December 18, 2025 at 3:43 PM
The dog literally barged in to stop me writing.
He only sits here when I'm writing and has ignored me all afternoon otherwise.
Worst writing assistant ever
He only sits here when I'm writing and has ignored me all afternoon otherwise.
Worst writing assistant ever
Got an early Christmas present! After 3 weeks it's clunky and slow but incredible to put weight on it again.
Goals for 2027 are to play football with Sam and be able to walk the dog again. Genuinely can't wait for both.
Goals for 2027 are to play football with Sam and be able to walk the dog again. Genuinely can't wait for both.
December 15, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Got an early Christmas present! After 3 weeks it's clunky and slow but incredible to put weight on it again.
Goals for 2027 are to play football with Sam and be able to walk the dog again. Genuinely can't wait for both.
Goals for 2027 are to play football with Sam and be able to walk the dog again. Genuinely can't wait for both.
It's that time!
December 13, 2025 at 6:56 PM
It's that time!
Is this close enough?
December 9, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Is this close enough?
Never liked having an achilles tendon anyway.
I am apparently far too old to run up a hill without warming up.
The fact it's the most literary of injuries does not spark joy, 😂
I am apparently far too old to run up a hill without warming up.
The fact it's the most literary of injuries does not spark joy, 😂
November 25, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Never liked having an achilles tendon anyway.
I am apparently far too old to run up a hill without warming up.
The fact it's the most literary of injuries does not spark joy, 😂
I am apparently far too old to run up a hill without warming up.
The fact it's the most literary of injuries does not spark joy, 😂
My favourite place for a pint. Whitby Abbey.
November 22, 2025 at 4:22 PM
My favourite place for a pint. Whitby Abbey.
3 years of having this jerk today.
He has gone from being a pint sized cute abomination who didn't sleep, to bring a dog I can proudly say, "Lives in our house and isn't a dick *all* of the time."
That said, let's hope for 30 more years 🙌
He has gone from being a pint sized cute abomination who didn't sleep, to bring a dog I can proudly say, "Lives in our house and isn't a dick *all* of the time."
That said, let's hope for 30 more years 🙌
November 20, 2025 at 5:27 PM
3 years of having this jerk today.
He has gone from being a pint sized cute abomination who didn't sleep, to bring a dog I can proudly say, "Lives in our house and isn't a dick *all* of the time."
That said, let's hope for 30 more years 🙌
He has gone from being a pint sized cute abomination who didn't sleep, to bring a dog I can proudly say, "Lives in our house and isn't a dick *all* of the time."
That said, let's hope for 30 more years 🙌
Today is the closest he's had so far!
November 20, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Today is the closest he's had so far!
I got silver in Catch Wrestling Worlds Championships in over 100kg.
I had a dominant performance, but a shoulder injury meant I couldn't compete in the final.
Not the medal I wanted, but I can't wait for next year.
(Josh blew his knee out, so hopefully that's next year too)
I had a dominant performance, but a shoulder injury meant I couldn't compete in the final.
Not the medal I wanted, but I can't wait for next year.
(Josh blew his knee out, so hopefully that's next year too)
October 19, 2025 at 6:37 PM
I got silver in Catch Wrestling Worlds Championships in over 100kg.
I had a dominant performance, but a shoulder injury meant I couldn't compete in the final.
Not the medal I wanted, but I can't wait for next year.
(Josh blew his knee out, so hopefully that's next year too)
I had a dominant performance, but a shoulder injury meant I couldn't compete in the final.
Not the medal I wanted, but I can't wait for next year.
(Josh blew his knee out, so hopefully that's next year too)
I'm all weighed in to compete at the catch wrestling world championships tomorrow.
I've got former UFC champion Josh Barnett in the division, so I've asked for him first round. The organiser sounded keen.
I am hyped!
I've got former UFC champion Josh Barnett in the division, so I've asked for him first round. The organiser sounded keen.
I am hyped!
October 17, 2025 at 6:39 PM
I'm all weighed in to compete at the catch wrestling world championships tomorrow.
I've got former UFC champion Josh Barnett in the division, so I've asked for him first round. The organiser sounded keen.
I am hyped!
I've got former UFC champion Josh Barnett in the division, so I've asked for him first round. The organiser sounded keen.
I am hyped!
I only have one panel for @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social but it's my favourite topic in the world and I'm already excited!
Going to be a great weekend.
Going to be a great weekend.
October 12, 2025 at 3:33 PM
I only have one panel for @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social but it's my favourite topic in the world and I'm already excited!
Going to be a great weekend.
Going to be a great weekend.
Just having a nice coffee in front of a deconstructed windmill
October 1, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Just having a nice coffee in front of a deconstructed windmill
You know it's a good stick when your dog lies down to pose with it!
September 30, 2025 at 11:39 AM
You know it's a good stick when your dog lies down to pose with it!
Last week I got bronze in the over 100kg Pro Division at the British open.
I won British over 30's earlier in the year and wanted to challenge myself.
One no show, one loss and a dominant win against a giant means I'm pretty happy!
Middle aged IT managers aren't prime athletes but not the worst
I won British over 30's earlier in the year and wanted to challenge myself.
One no show, one loss and a dominant win against a giant means I'm pretty happy!
Middle aged IT managers aren't prime athletes but not the worst
September 29, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Last week I got bronze in the over 100kg Pro Division at the British open.
I won British over 30's earlier in the year and wanted to challenge myself.
One no show, one loss and a dominant win against a giant means I'm pretty happy!
Middle aged IT managers aren't prime athletes but not the worst
I won British over 30's earlier in the year and wanted to challenge myself.
One no show, one loss and a dominant win against a giant means I'm pretty happy!
Middle aged IT managers aren't prime athletes but not the worst
No cat, but would you accept my dog judging me for eating an ice cream?
September 25, 2025 at 6:52 PM
No cat, but would you accept my dog judging me for eating an ice cream?
I left Sid alone for one damn minute.
September 24, 2025 at 9:53 PM
I left Sid alone for one damn minute.
Just casting my child out on a fantasy adventure!
September 21, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Just casting my child out on a fantasy adventure!
I love @samtasticbooks.com short fic, and her debut novel is even better!
This is an incredible book that shows both the journey into indoctrination and the escape from it in an engaging world of abandoned gods.
I can absolutely see why it's nominated for a @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social award.
This is an incredible book that shows both the journey into indoctrination and the escape from it in an engaging world of abandoned gods.
I can absolutely see why it's nominated for a @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social award.
September 6, 2025 at 7:21 PM
I love @samtasticbooks.com short fic, and her debut novel is even better!
This is an incredible book that shows both the journey into indoctrination and the escape from it in an engaging world of abandoned gods.
I can absolutely see why it's nominated for a @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social award.
This is an incredible book that shows both the journey into indoctrination and the escape from it in an engaging world of abandoned gods.
I can absolutely see why it's nominated for a @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social award.
This sums up short story life.
August 26, 2025 at 7:38 PM
This sums up short story life.
I can't help but feel this penguins are plotting something?
No good can come from this.
No good can come from this.
August 17, 2025 at 9:44 PM
I can't help but feel this penguins are plotting something?
No good can come from this.
No good can come from this.
I nearly finished my next short.
But the assistant editor said it was time for a walk instead!
But the assistant editor said it was time for a walk instead!
July 25, 2025 at 6:59 PM
I nearly finished my next short.
But the assistant editor said it was time for a walk instead!
But the assistant editor said it was time for a walk instead!
I read Butcher of the Forst by @premeemohamed.com
This drew me in right off the first page, and then never let me go. It was darkly delicious and the forest itself is so atmospheric I could read it being described all day.
I have never read Premee before, but I am going to read everything now!
This drew me in right off the first page, and then never let me go. It was darkly delicious and the forest itself is so atmospheric I could read it being described all day.
I have never read Premee before, but I am going to read everything now!
July 23, 2025 at 8:05 PM
I read Butcher of the Forst by @premeemohamed.com
This drew me in right off the first page, and then never let me go. It was darkly delicious and the forest itself is so atmospheric I could read it being described all day.
I have never read Premee before, but I am going to read everything now!
This drew me in right off the first page, and then never let me go. It was darkly delicious and the forest itself is so atmospheric I could read it being described all day.
I have never read Premee before, but I am going to read everything now!