James Ryan
@jamesryan.bsky.social
Writer, critic, occasional toruble-maker; interested in-writes SF/F/H, history in general, entertainment/mass media issues and history
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James Ryan
@jamesryan.bsky.social
· Nov 18
Statues to Silence
Most writers like to think they do pretty well it comes to writing, but nothing reinforces that belief like getting a book sold… Horror doesn’t get the respect it deserves. Yes, if you’re a fan, yo…
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Just got the main page on the website for the novel set up, which is where info on how to buy the book when it comes out:
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It’s time to abolish Trump.
The ultimate un-indicted co-conspirator.
That wasn’t held accountable by both Democrats and Republicans.
The ultimate un-indicted co-conspirator.
That wasn’t held accountable by both Democrats and Republicans.
January 24, 2026 at 8:14 PM
It’s time to abolish Trump.
The ultimate un-indicted co-conspirator.
That wasn’t held accountable by both Democrats and Republicans.
The ultimate un-indicted co-conspirator.
That wasn’t held accountable by both Democrats and Republicans.
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Cartoon by Drew Sheneman @tribuneagency.bsky.social.
January 24, 2026 at 8:10 PM
Cartoon by Drew Sheneman @tribuneagency.bsky.social.
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@govpritzker.illinois.gov calls for the Govs of the United States to come together now:
"I am asking my fellow Republican and Democratic Governors across the nation to have a unified response.
We must all stand against the lawlessness being inflicted in our states." 7/
bsky.app/profile/govp...
"I am asking my fellow Republican and Democratic Governors across the nation to have a unified response.
We must all stand against the lawlessness being inflicted in our states." 7/
bsky.app/profile/govp...
I am asking my fellow Republican and Democratic Governors across the nation to have a unified response.
We must all stand against the lawlessness being inflicted in our states.
We must all stand against the lawlessness being inflicted in our states.
January 24, 2026 at 5:19 PM
@govpritzker.illinois.gov calls for the Govs of the United States to come together now:
"I am asking my fellow Republican and Democratic Governors across the nation to have a unified response.
We must all stand against the lawlessness being inflicted in our states." 7/
bsky.app/profile/govp...
"I am asking my fellow Republican and Democratic Governors across the nation to have a unified response.
We must all stand against the lawlessness being inflicted in our states." 7/
bsky.app/profile/govp...
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If any Democrat in the Senate votes to fund ICE, they are voting for the summary execution of American citizens. It’s really that simple.
Reminder: DHS legislation that funds ICE at current levels without policy restrictions is in the Senate and needs 60 votes to pass. Deadline is next Friday.
January 24, 2026 at 5:54 PM
If any Democrat in the Senate votes to fund ICE, they are voting for the summary execution of American citizens. It’s really that simple.
This would mean a lot more than all of the other "exchanges" so far...
January 24, 2026 at 6:06 PM
This would mean a lot more than all of the other "exchanges" so far...
xcancel.com
January 24, 2026 at 5:53 PM
A few words before I step away, as táim ag dul ar an mbóthar...
jamesryanfiction.substack.com/p/going-on-t...
jamesryanfiction.substack.com/p/going-on-t...
Going On the Account: But I'll be Back Again...
Nothing new; in fact, it's going to get a little quiet for a bit...
jamesryanfiction.substack.com
January 23, 2026 at 10:31 PM
A few words before I step away, as táim ag dul ar an mbóthar...
jamesryanfiction.substack.com/p/going-on-t...
jamesryanfiction.substack.com/p/going-on-t...
My story "Turn the Page" will be in the anthology LIVING ADJACENT, once the Kickstarter has met its goals:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sms...
#WeeknightWriters
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sms...
#WeeknightWriters
January 23, 2026 at 7:50 PM
My story "Turn the Page" will be in the anthology LIVING ADJACENT, once the Kickstarter has met its goals:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sms...
#WeeknightWriters
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sms...
#WeeknightWriters
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We experienced a truly incredible moment at the aquarium when this octopus decided to be a total jerk to its tankmate.
January 16, 2026 at 11:30 PM
We experienced a truly incredible moment at the aquarium when this octopus decided to be a total jerk to its tankmate.
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if your life was measured as only one day, would you want to know what time it is
January 17, 2026 at 2:51 PM
if your life was measured as only one day, would you want to know what time it is
Improve a movie title by adding "With Big Naturals"
"A Hard Day's Night With Big Naturals"
"A Hard Day's Night With Big Naturals"
Improve a movie title by adding "With Big Naturals"
"Driving Miss Daisy With Big Naturals"
"Driving Miss Daisy With Big Naturals"
Improve a movie title by adding "With Big Naturals"
"No Country for Old Men With Big Naturals"
"No Country for Old Men With Big Naturals"
January 21, 2026 at 10:58 PM
Improve a movie title by adding "With Big Naturals"
"A Hard Day's Night With Big Naturals"
"A Hard Day's Night With Big Naturals"
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IN THE DOLLHOUSE QE ALL WAIT comes out April 2026, a splatterpunk nightmare of sadism and torture by the most horrid grown-up little girl.
If you don't play with Annie, she plays with you.
#HorrorWritersChat
If you don't play with Annie, she plays with you.
#HorrorWritersChat
January 21, 2026 at 8:20 PM
IN THE DOLLHOUSE QE ALL WAIT comes out April 2026, a splatterpunk nightmare of sadism and torture by the most horrid grown-up little girl.
If you don't play with Annie, she plays with you.
#HorrorWritersChat
If you don't play with Annie, she plays with you.
#HorrorWritersChat
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Thanks, Eryn & #HorrorWritersChat! More about my Gothic RAVENFIELD HALL & more new releases soon!
Would still love support for AMERICA'S MOST GOTHIC wherever books are sold!
Torch & Arrow, full of Goth/Steampunk/Vintage goodies, keeps our lights on during our slow season:
torchandarrow.etsy.com
🖤
Would still love support for AMERICA'S MOST GOTHIC wherever books are sold!
Torch & Arrow, full of Goth/Steampunk/Vintage goodies, keeps our lights on during our slow season:
torchandarrow.etsy.com
🖤
This one goes out to all those who contributed tonight. Please go forth and promo!
#Horrorwriterschat
#Horrorwriterschat
January 21, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Thanks, Eryn & #HorrorWritersChat! More about my Gothic RAVENFIELD HALL & more new releases soon!
Would still love support for AMERICA'S MOST GOTHIC wherever books are sold!
Torch & Arrow, full of Goth/Steampunk/Vintage goodies, keeps our lights on during our slow season:
torchandarrow.etsy.com
🖤
Would still love support for AMERICA'S MOST GOTHIC wherever books are sold!
Torch & Arrow, full of Goth/Steampunk/Vintage goodies, keeps our lights on during our slow season:
torchandarrow.etsy.com
🖤
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Thank you for a delightful time again, #HorrorWritersChat! Glad I didn't miss it entirely.
Promo, yes, I can do that.
I wrote a horror fantasy novel! It is out! It is really messed up and I don't know if anyone will actually read it. >.>
You can get it here: books2read.com/b/WealdandWen
Promo, yes, I can do that.
I wrote a horror fantasy novel! It is out! It is really messed up and I don't know if anyone will actually read it. >.>
You can get it here: books2read.com/b/WealdandWen
January 21, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Thank you for a delightful time again, #HorrorWritersChat! Glad I didn't miss it entirely.
Promo, yes, I can do that.
I wrote a horror fantasy novel! It is out! It is really messed up and I don't know if anyone will actually read it. >.>
You can get it here: books2read.com/b/WealdandWen
Promo, yes, I can do that.
I wrote a horror fantasy novel! It is out! It is really messed up and I don't know if anyone will actually read it. >.>
You can get it here: books2read.com/b/WealdandWen
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#HorrorWritersChat Hi chat, I’m Theodore Snapdragon! You can call me Theo. I’m an artist and writer who loves speculative fiction including speculative horror. I’m currently querying scifi horror novel “Unintended Designs” and I have some published horror short stories.
My favorite is Pi Day!
My favorite is Pi Day!
#HorrorWritersChat
Q1.
For me this is the most important. Who are we, really?
Let's spill the beans. Or the squirrels. Or even the granola.
We're all listening.
Q1.
For me this is the most important. Who are we, really?
Let's spill the beans. Or the squirrels. Or even the granola.
We're all listening.
January 21, 2026 at 8:28 PM
#HorrorWritersChat Hi chat, I’m Theodore Snapdragon! You can call me Theo. I’m an artist and writer who loves speculative fiction including speculative horror. I’m currently querying scifi horror novel “Unintended Designs” and I have some published horror short stories.
My favorite is Pi Day!
My favorite is Pi Day!
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#HorrorWritersChat
Online now, my short story, When Darkness is Done, is included in the Halloween issue of Tales from the Moonlit Path. My thanks to the editors.
talesmoonlitpath.com/fiction-3/
Online now, my short story, When Darkness is Done, is included in the Halloween issue of Tales from the Moonlit Path. My thanks to the editors.
talesmoonlitpath.com/fiction-3/
January 21, 2026 at 8:30 PM
#HorrorWritersChat
Online now, my short story, When Darkness is Done, is included in the Halloween issue of Tales from the Moonlit Path. My thanks to the editors.
talesmoonlitpath.com/fiction-3/
Online now, my short story, When Darkness is Done, is included in the Halloween issue of Tales from the Moonlit Path. My thanks to the editors.
talesmoonlitpath.com/fiction-3/
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#HorrorWritersChat
Hola! I'm Satyr, and my preferred writing genres include dark fantasy, dark urban fantasy, surreal horror, psychological horror, Gothic horror/fantasy, folk horror, paranormal romance, and Pagan/occult horror.
As for international days - why, World Goth Day (22 May), of course!
Hola! I'm Satyr, and my preferred writing genres include dark fantasy, dark urban fantasy, surreal horror, psychological horror, Gothic horror/fantasy, folk horror, paranormal romance, and Pagan/occult horror.
As for international days - why, World Goth Day (22 May), of course!
January 21, 2026 at 8:30 PM
#HorrorWritersChat
Hola! I'm Satyr, and my preferred writing genres include dark fantasy, dark urban fantasy, surreal horror, psychological horror, Gothic horror/fantasy, folk horror, paranormal romance, and Pagan/occult horror.
As for international days - why, World Goth Day (22 May), of course!
Hola! I'm Satyr, and my preferred writing genres include dark fantasy, dark urban fantasy, surreal horror, psychological horror, Gothic horror/fantasy, folk horror, paranormal romance, and Pagan/occult horror.
As for international days - why, World Goth Day (22 May), of course!
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Gonna do a #HorrorWritersChat to procrastinate my Xmas horror WIP.
I am a writer and artist, I love demons and historical gnarliness and embracing thinking about big ideas in visceral ways.
Favourite international holiday? Xmas - human connection is everything.
I am a writer and artist, I love demons and historical gnarliness and embracing thinking about big ideas in visceral ways.
Favourite international holiday? Xmas - human connection is everything.
January 21, 2026 at 8:58 PM
Gonna do a #HorrorWritersChat to procrastinate my Xmas horror WIP.
I am a writer and artist, I love demons and historical gnarliness and embracing thinking about big ideas in visceral ways.
Favourite international holiday? Xmas - human connection is everything.
I am a writer and artist, I love demons and historical gnarliness and embracing thinking about big ideas in visceral ways.
Favourite international holiday? Xmas - human connection is everything.
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I've been shouting about Frolic, my new small press, every Wednesday. I've probably shouted for the moment. You can find the information on my profile.
This week, I'd rather shout about @charibdys.bsky.social , whose 'The Maidens of Midnight' is really quite extraordinary.
#Horrorwriterschat
This week, I'd rather shout about @charibdys.bsky.social , whose 'The Maidens of Midnight' is really quite extraordinary.
#Horrorwriterschat
This one goes out to all those who contributed tonight. Please go forth and promo!
#Horrorwriterschat
#Horrorwriterschat
January 21, 2026 at 9:04 PM
I've been shouting about Frolic, my new small press, every Wednesday. I've probably shouted for the moment. You can find the information on my profile.
This week, I'd rather shout about @charibdys.bsky.social , whose 'The Maidens of Midnight' is really quite extraordinary.
#Horrorwriterschat
This week, I'd rather shout about @charibdys.bsky.social , whose 'The Maidens of Midnight' is really quite extraordinary.
#Horrorwriterschat
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#HorrorWritersChat I'm Johnny, I write character-driven stories about people in insane situations just trying to have what we all want out of life. Y'know, like all of us are. My favorite international day is probably Donut Day. Because something something Red Cross.
#HorrorWritersChat
Q1.
For me this is the most important. Who are we, really?
Let's spill the beans. Or the squirrels. Or even the granola.
We're all listening.
Q1.
For me this is the most important. Who are we, really?
Let's spill the beans. Or the squirrels. Or even the granola.
We're all listening.
January 21, 2026 at 9:13 PM
#HorrorWritersChat I'm Johnny, I write character-driven stories about people in insane situations just trying to have what we all want out of life. Y'know, like all of us are. My favorite international day is probably Donut Day. Because something something Red Cross.
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#HorrorWritersChat
A little late, like always 😅.
Horror I write, more subtle in your head stuff. Though I read a wide variety myself. I kind of like the quiet thing that sneaks in when I'm writing.
Even though I always forgot, choosing Aromantic awareness day.
A little late, like always 😅.
Horror I write, more subtle in your head stuff. Though I read a wide variety myself. I kind of like the quiet thing that sneaks in when I'm writing.
Even though I always forgot, choosing Aromantic awareness day.
#HorrorWritersChat
Q1.
For me this is the most important. Who are we, really?
Let's spill the beans. Or the squirrels. Or even the granola.
We're all listening.
Q1.
For me this is the most important. Who are we, really?
Let's spill the beans. Or the squirrels. Or even the granola.
We're all listening.
January 21, 2026 at 9:16 PM
#HorrorWritersChat
A little late, like always 😅.
Horror I write, more subtle in your head stuff. Though I read a wide variety myself. I kind of like the quiet thing that sneaks in when I'm writing.
Even though I always forgot, choosing Aromantic awareness day.
A little late, like always 😅.
Horror I write, more subtle in your head stuff. Though I read a wide variety myself. I kind of like the quiet thing that sneaks in when I'm writing.
Even though I always forgot, choosing Aromantic awareness day.
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Hi, #Horrorwriterschat!
I'm J.L. DuRona, and I write spooky books for kids!
My favorite International Day is Mar10 (Mario Day!)
I'm J.L. DuRona, and I write spooky books for kids!
My favorite International Day is Mar10 (Mario Day!)
January 21, 2026 at 9:25 PM
Hi, #Horrorwriterschat!
I'm J.L. DuRona, and I write spooky books for kids!
My favorite International Day is Mar10 (Mario Day!)
I'm J.L. DuRona, and I write spooky books for kids!
My favorite International Day is Mar10 (Mario Day!)
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#HorrorWritersChat It's a parody of Magical Girlfriend Harems, but there's some deep pathos and dread to be seen in Princess of Crows and Crow King Mike. Read by myself on YouTube for free, in a handy playlist!
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
January 21, 2026 at 9:26 PM
#HorrorWritersChat It's a parody of Magical Girlfriend Harems, but there's some deep pathos and dread to be seen in Princess of Crows and Crow King Mike. Read by myself on YouTube for free, in a handy playlist!
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
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I'm Michael, I write queer cosmic and supernatural horror (and SF).
International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (May 17), because of its explicit inclusion of work by activists outside the US/"West"/etc. and of the entire spectrum of queer identities.
#HorrorWritersChat
International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (May 17), because of its explicit inclusion of work by activists outside the US/"West"/etc. and of the entire spectrum of queer identities.
#HorrorWritersChat
#HorrorWritersChat
Q1.
For me this is the most important. Who are we, really?
Let's spill the beans. Or the squirrels. Or even the granola.
We're all listening.
Q1.
For me this is the most important. Who are we, really?
Let's spill the beans. Or the squirrels. Or even the granola.
We're all listening.
January 21, 2026 at 9:31 PM
I'm Michael, I write queer cosmic and supernatural horror (and SF).
International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (May 17), because of its explicit inclusion of work by activists outside the US/"West"/etc. and of the entire spectrum of queer identities.
#HorrorWritersChat
International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (May 17), because of its explicit inclusion of work by activists outside the US/"West"/etc. and of the entire spectrum of queer identities.
#HorrorWritersChat