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Kris Rugg
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“In a Flash” is out now! Author, photographer, outdoor adventurer, bad pun master, golden retriever/Olaf energy, trans nonbinary, queer, and deaf. 🌈
Another episode of “Life in Stehekin.” We may have only a small post office but they handle a lot of packages for both us locals and Pacific Crest Trail hikers!

#stehekin #lifeinstehekin #lakechelan #northcascades #nationalpark
October 11, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Harvest Fest was this weekend and it was a blast! Definitely feels like fall! #stehekin #harvestfest #northcascadesnationalpark #bucknerorchard
October 6, 2025 at 3:33 PM
I have loved every one of Alison Cochrun’s books and this is no exception! “Every Step She Takes” is immersive and filled with heart, steam, deep connections, self-discovery, and lots of giggles.

#stehekin #queerbook #wlwromance #sapphicbooks #reading
October 4, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Both the grocery store and ferry charge a fee, but it's absolutely worth it! There's no way to catch a ferry from Stehekin, go down lake, and come back on the same day. So, if we wanted to shop ourselves we'd pay ~$80 for the ferry plus a hotel. #stehekin #northcascadesnationalpark #lakechelan
October 3, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Slippery salmon in the Stehekin River! #stehekin #lakechelan #northcascades #salmonrun #nationalpark
October 2, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Ahhh life in Stehekin. I love it. Could you live in a place with very minimal connectivity? #stehekin #lakechelan #northcascades #nationalpark
October 2, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Yes I’ll blush and giggle anytime anyone asks me for my autograph, or even talks about my book. 😂 #indieauthor #queerromance #wlw #sapphicbooks #enby
September 28, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Anyone else in need of some ink therapy? Just me? Okay… see you in a couple of hours! #tattootime
February 17, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Reposted by Kris Rugg
Letters went out to federal workers this morning stating they were fired due to poor performance. However, all employees had been rated as “exceptional” performers by their supervisors. Please keep these records and pursue wrongful termination claims. Let the lawsuits begin.
February 16, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Do you think he’s looking for #wlwbooks? Or cupcakes? What do you mean he isn’t searching for the things I’d look for? Damn, now I want cupcakes while I read a queer romance novel. brb
February 15, 2025 at 4:21 PM
I cannot tell you how much my heart is warmed by the reviews you all write for “In a Flash.” I tear up every time I read them.

If you were given a second chance with the woman of your dreams, would you be brave enough to take it?

#wlwbooks #wlw #queerlove #ValentinesDay #lesfic #sapphicbooks
February 14, 2025 at 6:52 PM
I love Grand Gesture Books and was super excited when they asked me to come sign copies of my book! Love wins and will continue to win. 🌈

If you like cozy, slow burn, #wlw, adventure, sweet love that makes you sappy, park rangers, national parks, enby rep… this book is for you!

#queer #wlwbooks
February 4, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Things have felt beyond overwhelming on multiple fronts and it’s easy to feel defeated or hopeless. But that’s how they win. As I’ve said to a few friends, we need to be effing menaces with boundless hope. I’ll go to the woods to regroup, but I will not back down. #resist #youmatter #lgbtqia
February 2, 2025 at 2:36 PM
This review still brings a smile to my face. “What a beautiful, thoughtful, and gripping read!... I absolutely could not put this book down. Nature, hiking, birds, sleeping under the stars, true friends, self-love, cinnamon rolls, and strong sexy queers - what more could you want??” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
January 31, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Another game of I spy “In a Flash” this time at @powells.bsky.social ! If you like #wlw romance, outdoorsy, slow burn, cozy, funny, national parks, and love, pick up a copy today!
January 29, 2025 at 1:24 AM
I touched the Atlantic today and, sun of a beach, it was nice. A little bit of sunshine will tide me over for a long time. I don’t harbor any bad feelings that we don’t see the sun as much in the winter, but it shore is nice to be out in it! This is the content y’all want, right? #punsfordays
January 28, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Did I cry on the plane reading this book? Yes. Did I laugh out loud? Absolutely. Did I read the entire thing, cover to cover, on my flight? Yep, I did do that. 😂 Highly recommend! #wlw #wlwbooks
January 27, 2025 at 10:19 PM
When you go to a queer meet up and @reiddikulus.bsky.social tells you to bring copies of your book, you do it. And then you sign copies and blush. Or is that just what I do? Outdoorsy queers looking for a cozy, slow burn, #wlw romance novel set in national parks? I got you. #wlwromance #queerreads
January 27, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Early morning flight perks. Good morning, Loowit. #mtsthelens #queeradventures
January 27, 2025 at 3:54 PM
I spy at Grand Gesture Books in Portland… 👀🌈💙📚

The copies are all signed! Get yours today!
January 26, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Camping trip to the Oregon coast in December? Heck yeah. Did I freeze? Quite nearly. Still worth it. 😂🌈

We need more rainbows in this world, not less. I will never again hide who I am. And we aren’t alone. #wearehere #queerlove #nonbinary #transpride
January 25, 2025 at 8:50 PM
A couple of weekends ago I autographed copies of my book at Grand Gesture Books in Portland. And yes, I was blushing the whole time. 😂🌈 #wlw #wlwbooks #queerbooks
January 25, 2025 at 4:14 PM
One of my friends took a copy of my book with them on their trip to Grand Canyon and had a whole little photo shoot. 🥹🌈💙
January 25, 2025 at 12:14 AM