Jamie Ryu | Editor
@jamieisreading.bsky.social
Editor at Contrarian Publishing | I read a lot. I write books no one will ever read. But mostly I edit books people will read.
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Looking for an editor? Editor @jamieisreading.bsky.social is offering DISCOUNTED developmental edits as a perk for our crowdfunding campaign for our queer vampire anthology!
See details below
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Blood, Sweat & Queers: Queer Vampire Love Stories
Uplift queer stories with this forthcoming vampire anthology from Contrarian Publishing. | Check out 'Blood, Sweat & Queers: Queer Vampire Love Stories' on Indiegogo.
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March 15, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Looking for an editor? Editor @jamieisreading.bsky.social is offering DISCOUNTED developmental edits as a perk for our crowdfunding campaign for our queer vampire anthology!
See details below
www.indiegogo.com/projects/blo...
See details below
www.indiegogo.com/projects/blo...
It’s my birthday!
For anyone feeling a little generous, check out our crowdfunding campaign for the queer vampire love story anthology I’m co-editing and please throw some money our way!
For anyone feeling a little generous, check out our crowdfunding campaign for the queer vampire love story anthology I’m co-editing and please throw some money our way!
February 28, 2025 at 3:47 AM
It’s my birthday!
For anyone feeling a little generous, check out our crowdfunding campaign for the queer vampire love story anthology I’m co-editing and please throw some money our way!
For anyone feeling a little generous, check out our crowdfunding campaign for the queer vampire love story anthology I’m co-editing and please throw some money our way!
It was so great to be on Literary Blend to discuss the acq process!
✨ Chapter 51 of Literary Blend ✨ Are you on submission? Have you ever wondered what the acquisitions process is like? Look no further than this chapter of the show with @jamieisreading.bsky.social on the acqusitions process. Listen now! demimschwartz.com/literary-blend 💜
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February 25, 2025 at 2:20 AM
It was so great to be on Literary Blend to discuss the acq process!
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Happy Valentine’s Day! Editor @jamieisreading.bsky.social is teaming up with @itsmargarethall.bsky.social to release a collection of queer vampire love stories called Blood, Sweat & Queers! It will be a crowdfunded project that is partially a fundraiser for @trevorproject.bsky.social
Blood, Sweat & Queers | Contrarian
www.contrarianpublishing.com
February 14, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Happy Valentine’s Day! Editor @jamieisreading.bsky.social is teaming up with @itsmargarethall.bsky.social to release a collection of queer vampire love stories called Blood, Sweat & Queers! It will be a crowdfunded project that is partially a fundraiser for @trevorproject.bsky.social
As one of the perks in the crowdfunding campaign for Blood, Sweat & Queers, I’m offering a developmental edit on a book up to 100k words for $1000. AND a portion of your contribution will be donated to The Trevor Project.
Interested? Check out the campaign!
Interested? Check out the campaign!
Blood, Sweat & Queers: Queer Vampire Love Stories
Uplift queer stories with this forthcoming vampire anthology from Contrarian Publishing. | Check out 'Blood, Sweat & Queers: Queer Vampire Love Stories' on Indiegogo.
www.indiegogo.com
February 18, 2025 at 2:18 AM
As one of the perks in the crowdfunding campaign for Blood, Sweat & Queers, I’m offering a developmental edit on a book up to 100k words for $1000. AND a portion of your contribution will be donated to The Trevor Project.
Interested? Check out the campaign!
Interested? Check out the campaign!
Writers! Join us for a weekend in March full of writing at the Miller Tree Inn. I'll be giving one-on-one editorial feedback with every attendee as well as teaching workshops and running writing sprints!
Due to some last minute cancellations, we have three rooms remaining for our writer’s retreat.
From March 7-10, join us in Forks, WA for a weekend of Q&As, writing sprints, workshops, and more.
Contact marybeth@millertreeinn.com to book.
#writersretreat #write #writing #pnw #weekendgetaway
From March 7-10, join us in Forks, WA for a weekend of Q&As, writing sprints, workshops, and more.
Contact marybeth@millertreeinn.com to book.
#writersretreat #write #writing #pnw #weekendgetaway
February 13, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Writers! Join us for a weekend in March full of writing at the Miller Tree Inn. I'll be giving one-on-one editorial feedback with every attendee as well as teaching workshops and running writing sprints!
Feeling defeated tonight. I’ve had a lot of incredible, joyous news this week but also some really hard hurdles to face.
If you’re a writer in the PNW looking for a weekend getaway in March, please, please, please reach out!
If you’re a writer in the PNW looking for a weekend getaway in March, please, please, please reach out!
February 13, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Feeling defeated tonight. I’ve had a lot of incredible, joyous news this week but also some really hard hurdles to face.
If you’re a writer in the PNW looking for a weekend getaway in March, please, please, please reach out!
If you’re a writer in the PNW looking for a weekend getaway in March, please, please, please reach out!
This is a weird time to be promoting an event, but we’re hosting a writer’s retreat. It’s from March 7-10 in Forks, WA. We’d love to have you.
In light of everything that’s going on, I’m going to be focusing a lot on using your voice, protecting your work, and making sure your story is heard.
In light of everything that’s going on, I’m going to be focusing a lot on using your voice, protecting your work, and making sure your story is heard.
Come write with us!
March 7-10 in Forks, WA
#twilight #writing #author #writersretreat #writingretreat #cullenhouse
March 7-10 in Forks, WA
#twilight #writing #author #writersretreat #writingretreat #cullenhouse
February 3, 2025 at 8:14 PM
This is a weird time to be promoting an event, but we’re hosting a writer’s retreat. It’s from March 7-10 in Forks, WA. We’d love to have you.
In light of everything that’s going on, I’m going to be focusing a lot on using your voice, protecting your work, and making sure your story is heard.
In light of everything that’s going on, I’m going to be focusing a lot on using your voice, protecting your work, and making sure your story is heard.
I have so much anxiety that I can’t sleep so I just want to say that I’m determined to fight in the best way I know how: by sharing stories that matter.
That might sound or feel silly to some but stories, books, and information hold immense power. There’s a reason they’re trying to ban books.
That might sound or feel silly to some but stories, books, and information hold immense power. There’s a reason they’re trying to ban books.
January 21, 2025 at 9:10 AM
I have so much anxiety that I can’t sleep so I just want to say that I’m determined to fight in the best way I know how: by sharing stories that matter.
That might sound or feel silly to some but stories, books, and information hold immense power. There’s a reason they’re trying to ban books.
That might sound or feel silly to some but stories, books, and information hold immense power. There’s a reason they’re trying to ban books.
Here’s your reminder that I offer evaluations for authors looking to query agents! Get feedback on your letter and first 10 pages for only $50 😊
December 23, 2024 at 6:20 PM
Here’s your reminder that I offer evaluations for authors looking to query agents! Get feedback on your letter and first 10 pages for only $50 😊
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Surprise! We’re now selling our books direct from our website. Buy directly from us in order to receive a signed bookplate and other fun extras with your order.
Check it out at www.contrarianpublishing.com/shop
#buyindiebooks #fantasybooks #signedbooks #indieauthors
Check it out at www.contrarianpublishing.com/shop
#buyindiebooks #fantasybooks #signedbooks #indieauthors
December 10, 2024 at 9:37 PM
Surprise! We’re now selling our books direct from our website. Buy directly from us in order to receive a signed bookplate and other fun extras with your order.
Check it out at www.contrarianpublishing.com/shop
#buyindiebooks #fantasybooks #signedbooks #indieauthors
Check it out at www.contrarianpublishing.com/shop
#buyindiebooks #fantasybooks #signedbooks #indieauthors
Sometimes, I think the universe is out to get me.
I just knocked a freshly made cream shrimp sauce off the stove and all over my floor.
And that was after I already needed to get my car towed today and had an ear infection last week
I just knocked a freshly made cream shrimp sauce off the stove and all over my floor.
And that was after I already needed to get my car towed today and had an ear infection last week
December 11, 2024 at 12:09 AM
Sometimes, I think the universe is out to get me.
I just knocked a freshly made cream shrimp sauce off the stove and all over my floor.
And that was after I already needed to get my car towed today and had an ear infection last week
I just knocked a freshly made cream shrimp sauce off the stove and all over my floor.
And that was after I already needed to get my car towed today and had an ear infection last week
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MOST author-subsidized publishing options are vanity presses or vanity presses claiming to be hybrid presses. Those are SCAMS. They will take thousands from you and provide very little in return. How can you tell which ones are worth it and which aren’t? Here are just a few ways:
December 10, 2024 at 7:57 AM
MOST author-subsidized publishing options are vanity presses or vanity presses claiming to be hybrid presses. Those are SCAMS. They will take thousands from you and provide very little in return. How can you tell which ones are worth it and which aren’t? Here are just a few ways:
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We’re Contrarian Publishing. We are an assisted self-publisher offering publishing services as well as author-subsidized publication.
December 10, 2024 at 7:57 AM
We’re Contrarian Publishing. We are an assisted self-publisher offering publishing services as well as author-subsidized publication.
If you ever had any questions about publishing, now’s your chance to ask!
Ask Contrarian editor @jamieisreading.bsky.social any and all questions you might have about publishing, whether you’re in the traditional publishing or indie publishing space! She’ll be answering questions on this thread all month so ask away!
#ama #editing #querying #publishing #books
#ama #editing #querying #publishing #books
December 10, 2024 at 4:27 AM
If you ever had any questions about publishing, now’s your chance to ask!
Are you in the #QueryTrenches and need someone to review your query package? Enter our giveaway for a chance to win this service!
You can also reach out to me at jamieisreading.com if you’re interested in hiring me to look your query package over.
You can also reach out to me at jamieisreading.com if you’re interested in hiring me to look your query package over.
December 9, 2024 at 4:57 AM
Are you in the #QueryTrenches and need someone to review your query package? Enter our giveaway for a chance to win this service!
You can also reach out to me at jamieisreading.com if you’re interested in hiring me to look your query package over.
You can also reach out to me at jamieisreading.com if you’re interested in hiring me to look your query package over.
#Authors, enter to win a video consult with me!
GIVEAWAY ALERT!
For Bookmas Day 7, we’re hosting a giveaway for an editorial video consult with our editor @jamieisreading.
To be eligible you must:
- Be following Contrarian Publishing and Jamie
- Like this post
- Tag a friend
- Share this post to your stories
For Bookmas Day 7, we’re hosting a giveaway for an editorial video consult with our editor @jamieisreading.
To be eligible you must:
- Be following Contrarian Publishing and Jamie
- Like this post
- Tag a friend
- Share this post to your stories
December 7, 2024 at 10:36 PM
#Authors, enter to win a video consult with me!
Ever wanted to see behind the scenes at how a book cover gets made? Here’s a little peek!
Bookmas Day 6!
Here’s a sneak peek at the cover design process behind the final cover of THE KEYS OF PERSEPHONE.
The Keys of Persephone is available for preorder now. Go to www.contrarianpublishing.com/tkop to learn more
#bookmas #sneakpeek #process #coverdesign #fantasy
Here’s a sneak peek at the cover design process behind the final cover of THE KEYS OF PERSEPHONE.
The Keys of Persephone is available for preorder now. Go to www.contrarianpublishing.com/tkop to learn more
#bookmas #sneakpeek #process #coverdesign #fantasy
December 6, 2024 at 11:27 PM
Ever wanted to see behind the scenes at how a book cover gets made? Here’s a little peek!
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Fishes must have a hard time explaining that they were fished up and let go.
Like:
Fish 1: “I swear the giant alien roped me up by the mouth and but a thing next to me and threw me back down here”
Fish 2: “ Not this again Jared, just eat the damn bug”
Like:
Fish 1: “I swear the giant alien roped me up by the mouth and but a thing next to me and threw me back down here”
Fish 2: “ Not this again Jared, just eat the damn bug”
December 6, 2024 at 6:20 PM
Fishes must have a hard time explaining that they were fished up and let go.
Like:
Fish 1: “I swear the giant alien roped me up by the mouth and but a thing next to me and threw me back down here”
Fish 2: “ Not this again Jared, just eat the damn bug”
Like:
Fish 1: “I swear the giant alien roped me up by the mouth and but a thing next to me and threw me back down here”
Fish 2: “ Not this again Jared, just eat the damn bug”
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“You have to spend money to make money” is such a relatable quote. Cause my drive to make money wasn’t there until I bought 6 Mcribs. Now my ability to pay rent is in question and my drive to make money is infinitely stronger.
December 5, 2024 at 6:05 PM
“You have to spend money to make money” is such a relatable quote. Cause my drive to make money wasn’t there until I bought 6 Mcribs. Now my ability to pay rent is in question and my drive to make money is infinitely stronger.
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GIVEAWAY ALERT!
For Bookmas Day 5, we’re hosting a giveaway for a physical ARC of THE KEYS OF PERSEPHONE, releasing on March 4, 2025!
To be eligible you must:
- Be following Contrarian Publishing
- Like this post
- Tag a friend
- Repost this thread
For Bookmas Day 5, we’re hosting a giveaway for a physical ARC of THE KEYS OF PERSEPHONE, releasing on March 4, 2025!
To be eligible you must:
- Be following Contrarian Publishing
- Like this post
- Tag a friend
- Repost this thread
December 5, 2024 at 5:10 PM
GIVEAWAY ALERT!
For Bookmas Day 5, we’re hosting a giveaway for a physical ARC of THE KEYS OF PERSEPHONE, releasing on March 4, 2025!
To be eligible you must:
- Be following Contrarian Publishing
- Like this post
- Tag a friend
- Repost this thread
For Bookmas Day 5, we’re hosting a giveaway for a physical ARC of THE KEYS OF PERSEPHONE, releasing on March 4, 2025!
To be eligible you must:
- Be following Contrarian Publishing
- Like this post
- Tag a friend
- Repost this thread
No books should be banned. Ever. Full stop.
If you are an author, a publisher, or a “literary agent” and you are FOR banning books, may I humbly suggest you FIND A NEW JOB? 🙃
December 5, 2024 at 2:20 PM
No books should be banned. Ever. Full stop.
Copy editing and making a timeline for an author today 🗓️
December 5, 2024 at 12:08 AM
Copy editing and making a timeline for an author today 🗓️
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Today, we’re giving you a sneak peek at THE KEYS OF PERSEPHONE by Kate Gray Glass, releasing March 4, 2025.
Head to www.contrarianpublishing.com/tkop to download the full first chapter!
#sneakpeek #firstchapter #fantasy #sapphicbooks #bookmas
Head to www.contrarianpublishing.com/tkop to download the full first chapter!
#sneakpeek #firstchapter #fantasy #sapphicbooks #bookmas
December 4, 2024 at 6:56 PM
Today, we’re giving you a sneak peek at THE KEYS OF PERSEPHONE by Kate Gray Glass, releasing March 4, 2025.
Head to www.contrarianpublishing.com/tkop to download the full first chapter!
#sneakpeek #firstchapter #fantasy #sapphicbooks #bookmas
Head to www.contrarianpublishing.com/tkop to download the full first chapter!
#sneakpeek #firstchapter #fantasy #sapphicbooks #bookmas
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It’s been a year. I have been disciplining my body for a year for this. A year of careful eating and light exercise awaiting this faithful day. For the rest of the month I plan to devour so many McRibs. I do not care that it is just a prism of pork slathered with BBQ sauce. I need it now and forever
December 3, 2024 at 6:12 PM
It’s been a year. I have been disciplining my body for a year for this. A year of careful eating and light exercise awaiting this faithful day. For the rest of the month I plan to devour so many McRibs. I do not care that it is just a prism of pork slathered with BBQ sauce. I need it now and forever