RJ Rugroden
@rjrugroden.bsky.social
Sci-fi author, reader, suburban homesteader, three cats, one dog, two kids
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On this Jan 6th, take it from a person who grew up with a narcissistic mother: RESISTANCE isn't always combat.
Resistance is also choosing actions that give you your own self-respect. Finding healthy sources of information outside of them.
& fighting FOR your own ideals, instead of fighting them.
Resistance is also choosing actions that give you your own self-respect. Finding healthy sources of information outside of them.
& fighting FOR your own ideals, instead of fighting them.
January 6, 2025 at 7:47 PM
On this Jan 6th, take it from a person who grew up with a narcissistic mother: RESISTANCE isn't always combat.
Resistance is also choosing actions that give you your own self-respect. Finding healthy sources of information outside of them.
& fighting FOR your own ideals, instead of fighting them.
Resistance is also choosing actions that give you your own self-respect. Finding healthy sources of information outside of them.
& fighting FOR your own ideals, instead of fighting them.
Signed up and have read November’s story and so far, I’m a fan. Excited to explore more.
One dollar. *Fifty sci-fi adventures today.* More every month. Think of it as your personal rebellion against doomscrolling. www.patreon.com/kameronhurley
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December 31, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Signed up and have read November’s story and so far, I’m a fan. Excited to explore more.
December 28, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Butterfly mug! They are black until the mug gets hot.
Why yes, there are more entomologists in my stories now, what made you ask?
Why yes, there are more entomologists in my stories now, what made you ask?
July 29, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Butterfly mug! They are black until the mug gets hot.
Why yes, there are more entomologists in my stories now, what made you ask?
Why yes, there are more entomologists in my stories now, what made you ask?
Happy book day to my friend and her wonderful hound!
Curses and Curtains series is a good, light-hearted but also snarky romp in the middle of a Venn diagram made from musicals and fantasy.
Curses and Curtains series is a good, light-hearted but also snarky romp in the middle of a Venn diagram made from musicals and fantasy.
April 22, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Happy book day to my friend and her wonderful hound!
Curses and Curtains series is a good, light-hearted but also snarky romp in the middle of a Venn diagram made from musicals and fantasy.
Curses and Curtains series is a good, light-hearted but also snarky romp in the middle of a Venn diagram made from musicals and fantasy.
Devan Barlow was nominated for a Hugo! This is spectacular.
Absolutely THRILLED that my poem "Your Visiting Dragon" is nominated for a Hugo!!!!
2025 Hugo Awards, Lodestar Award for Best Young Adult Book, and Astounding Award Announcement: Seattle Worldcon 2025, the 83rd World Science Fiction Convention, is delighted to announce the finalists for the 2025 Hugo Awards, Lodestar Award for Best Young Adult Book, and As…
April 7, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Devan Barlow was nominated for a Hugo! This is spectacular.
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It's time for the Narratess Indie April Sale!!!
FOOLISH HOPES AND SPILLED ENTRAILS: RETELLINGS is only $1.99, and also available as part of a fabulous bundle!
Direct: devan-barlow.itch.io/foolish-hope...
Bundle: itch.io/b/2943/narra...
Other ebook stores: books2read.com/u/bOqZKN
FOOLISH HOPES AND SPILLED ENTRAILS: RETELLINGS is only $1.99, and also available as part of a fabulous bundle!
Direct: devan-barlow.itch.io/foolish-hope...
Bundle: itch.io/b/2943/narra...
Other ebook stores: books2read.com/u/bOqZKN
April 5, 2025 at 1:34 PM
It's time for the Narratess Indie April Sale!!!
FOOLISH HOPES AND SPILLED ENTRAILS: RETELLINGS is only $1.99, and also available as part of a fabulous bundle!
Direct: devan-barlow.itch.io/foolish-hope...
Bundle: itch.io/b/2943/narra...
Other ebook stores: books2read.com/u/bOqZKN
FOOLISH HOPES AND SPILLED ENTRAILS: RETELLINGS is only $1.99, and also available as part of a fabulous bundle!
Direct: devan-barlow.itch.io/foolish-hope...
Bundle: itch.io/b/2943/narra...
Other ebook stores: books2read.com/u/bOqZKN
A pleasant surprise in a week filled with not-so-pleasant ones. This is beautiful!
April 4, 2025 at 11:38 PM
A pleasant surprise in a week filled with not-so-pleasant ones. This is beautiful!
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My poem "A Tree, At Peace" is now available in @strangehorizons.bsky.social's Aging in SFF special issue!
March 31, 2025 at 6:56 PM
My poem "A Tree, At Peace" is now available in @strangehorizons.bsky.social's Aging in SFF special issue!
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"This is precisely the time when artists go to work.
There is no time for despair.
No place for self-pity.
No need for silence.
No room for fear.
We speak. We write. We do language.
That is how civilizations heal." - Toni Morrison
There is no time for despair.
No place for self-pity.
No need for silence.
No room for fear.
We speak. We write. We do language.
That is how civilizations heal." - Toni Morrison
March 31, 2025 at 9:59 PM
"This is precisely the time when artists go to work.
There is no time for despair.
No place for self-pity.
No need for silence.
No room for fear.
We speak. We write. We do language.
That is how civilizations heal." - Toni Morrison
There is no time for despair.
No place for self-pity.
No need for silence.
No room for fear.
We speak. We write. We do language.
That is how civilizations heal." - Toni Morrison
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So close to $30k!!!!
Signed books! Crafts! Consultations with experts!
Bid bid bid!!!
Signed books! Crafts! Consultations with experts!
Bid bid bid!!!
Lovelies! Who wants to get us to ✨ $30k ✨for #TransLawCenter
AND THEN KEEP GOING? ❤️🔥
Whatcha think? Will this help:
1 signed copy of Doctor Sleep
1 signed copy of Full Dark, No Stars
by the inimitable @stephenking.bsky.social? (TY!)
#TLCAuction
#CrimeWriters4TransRights
#Writers4TransRights
AND THEN KEEP GOING? ❤️🔥
Whatcha think? Will this help:
1 signed copy of Doctor Sleep
1 signed copy of Full Dark, No Stars
by the inimitable @stephenking.bsky.social? (TY!)
#TLCAuction
#CrimeWriters4TransRights
#Writers4TransRights
March 29, 2025 at 2:21 PM
So close to $30k!!!!
Signed books! Crafts! Consultations with experts!
Bid bid bid!!!
Signed books! Crafts! Consultations with experts!
Bid bid bid!!!
Can’t wait!
Also, everyone on the right side of the poster looks like they could be a Doctor Who and everyone on the left looks like a companion.
Also, everyone on the right side of the poster looks like they could be a Doctor Who and everyone on the left looks like a companion.
March 25, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Can’t wait!
Also, everyone on the right side of the poster looks like they could be a Doctor Who and everyone on the left looks like a companion.
Also, everyone on the right side of the poster looks like they could be a Doctor Who and everyone on the left looks like a companion.
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“Then something Tookish woke up inside him, and he wished to go and see the great mountains, and hear the pine-trees and the waterfalls, and explore the caves, and wear a sword instead of a walking-stick.”
- The Hobbit
- The Hobbit
March 24, 2025 at 1:36 PM
“Then something Tookish woke up inside him, and he wished to go and see the great mountains, and hear the pine-trees and the waterfalls, and explore the caves, and wear a sword instead of a walking-stick.”
- The Hobbit
- The Hobbit
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The algorithm just wants what's best for you...new story in @naturefutures.bsky.social today!
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Disconnections
An antisocial network.
www.nature.com
March 19, 2025 at 4:56 PM
The algorithm just wants what's best for you...new story in @naturefutures.bsky.social today!
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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Just finished @devanbarlow.bsky.social's "An Uncommon Curse". Fun read! :)
Talking about indie books you enjoyed is key for those authors to sell books! Very few of us have the resources to run ads or market.
What are some indie books you enjoyed recently?
Me?
Hall of Bones by Tim Hardie (review should be up today)
Dread Knight by Andrew D Meredith
What are some indie books you enjoyed recently?
Me?
Hall of Bones by Tim Hardie (review should be up today)
Dread Knight by Andrew D Meredith
March 19, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Just finished @devanbarlow.bsky.social's "An Uncommon Curse". Fun read! :)
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We’re Not Giving Up The Fight Yet! Please join my Discord to stay informed on upcoming protests & daily news discord.gg/7x5TgSvZBW
Multi | Tesla: tinyurl.com/teslaprotests
Apr 5 | Hands Off handsoff2025.com/about-1
Apr 30 | LGBTQIA: www.wemarchwerise.org
May 1 | Mayday: tinyurl.com/maydayprotest
Multi | Tesla: tinyurl.com/teslaprotests
Apr 5 | Hands Off handsoff2025.com/about-1
Apr 30 | LGBTQIA: www.wemarchwerise.org
May 1 | Mayday: tinyurl.com/maydayprotest
March 19, 2025 at 6:05 PM
We’re Not Giving Up The Fight Yet! Please join my Discord to stay informed on upcoming protests & daily news discord.gg/7x5TgSvZBW
Multi | Tesla: tinyurl.com/teslaprotests
Apr 5 | Hands Off handsoff2025.com/about-1
Apr 30 | LGBTQIA: www.wemarchwerise.org
May 1 | Mayday: tinyurl.com/maydayprotest
Multi | Tesla: tinyurl.com/teslaprotests
Apr 5 | Hands Off handsoff2025.com/about-1
Apr 30 | LGBTQIA: www.wemarchwerise.org
May 1 | Mayday: tinyurl.com/maydayprotest
This is the third time I’ve started knitting something. Hopefully it will be my first finished project.
March 19, 2025 at 7:47 PM
This is the third time I’ve started knitting something. Hopefully it will be my first finished project.
Farm fresh chicken egg. But it’s color-changing?
I held onto this for a minute while talking to my husband and it went from green to blue where my fingers were! Green/blue eggs were already cool enough, they didn’t need to enchant me further.
I held onto this for a minute while talking to my husband and it went from green to blue where my fingers were! Green/blue eggs were already cool enough, they didn’t need to enchant me further.
March 19, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Farm fresh chicken egg. But it’s color-changing?
I held onto this for a minute while talking to my husband and it went from green to blue where my fingers were! Green/blue eggs were already cool enough, they didn’t need to enchant me further.
I held onto this for a minute while talking to my husband and it went from green to blue where my fingers were! Green/blue eggs were already cool enough, they didn’t need to enchant me further.
I ordered more books. Do I have space for them? In my heart and head, yes. In my house? Nope.
They are mostly field guides for wildlife and plants, so technically they will be with me outside, right? That saves space, right? 🫣
They are mostly field guides for wildlife and plants, so technically they will be with me outside, right? That saves space, right? 🫣
March 18, 2025 at 3:11 PM
I ordered more books. Do I have space for them? In my heart and head, yes. In my house? Nope.
They are mostly field guides for wildlife and plants, so technically they will be with me outside, right? That saves space, right? 🫣
They are mostly field guides for wildlife and plants, so technically they will be with me outside, right? That saves space, right? 🫣
Homemade applesauce, homemade sauerkraut, homegrown sunflower sprouts, and dry rub pork chops. I haven’t enjoyed pork chops this much before.
March 15, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Homemade applesauce, homemade sauerkraut, homegrown sunflower sprouts, and dry rub pork chops. I haven’t enjoyed pork chops this much before.
So many great stories on here. Congratulations finalists!!!
The 2024 Nebula Awards ballot has been announced by SFWA. Congratulations to the finalists!
locusmag.com/2025/03...
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2024 Nebula Awards Ballot
The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association (SFWA) has released the finalists for the 2024 Nebula Awards. Novel Sleeping Worlds Have No Memory, Yaroslav Barsukov (Caezik SF & Fantasy) a…
locusmag.com
March 13, 2025 at 4:10 PM
So many great stories on here. Congratulations finalists!!!
This entire thread made my day.
Unfortunately I tried to relay these amazing facts to my husband who did not tell me he was on a call and there was a moment when the other end might have heard the phrase “migratory testicles”.
Unfortunately I tried to relay these amazing facts to my husband who did not tell me he was on a call and there was a moment when the other end might have heard the phrase “migratory testicles”.
I have been doing entirely too much earnest posting about deep things recently, I need to do a proper thread about hippo testicles or something just to keep myself sane.
Oh by the way hippos have migratory testicles.
Oh by the way hippos have migratory testicles.
a statue of a hippopotamus with its mouth open and teeth showing .
Alt: A hippo being tossed a watermelon, which it crushes in its massive jaws.
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March 12, 2025 at 4:16 PM
This entire thread made my day.
Unfortunately I tried to relay these amazing facts to my husband who did not tell me he was on a call and there was a moment when the other end might have heard the phrase “migratory testicles”.
Unfortunately I tried to relay these amazing facts to my husband who did not tell me he was on a call and there was a moment when the other end might have heard the phrase “migratory testicles”.
This is going to be so good. I can’t wait!
ANNOUNCEMENT: I am writing more books! THE DRAGON HAS SOME COMPLAINTS is follows a grumpy three-headed dragon posing as tame so he can eat for free at the local dragon riding academy. Unfortunately, his new rider is… *a lot*.
From @dawbooks.bsky.social in Spring 2026!
From @dawbooks.bsky.social in Spring 2026!
March 10, 2025 at 10:11 PM
This is going to be so good. I can’t wait!