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Ric Perrott

@ricperrott.bsky.social

Sad news I just saw. Actor Richard Dimitri passed away last month. "Johnny Dangerously" was--and still is--one of my favorite movies, and his performance as Roman Moroni was pure comedic genius. Godspeed.

#RIP #Movies

www.usatoday.com/story/entert...

'Johnny Dangerously' star Richard Dimitri dies at 83

"When Things Were Rotten" and "Johnny Dangerously" actor Richard Dimitri has died at age 83 following a long battle with heart and lung illnesses.

www.usatoday.com

January 9, 2026 at 9:58 PM

Ric Perrott

@ricperrott.bsky.social

This is so sad. I have nothing against Ingram at all but no competition is never a good thing. B&T were essential for libraries, this just sucks on all counts.

#BookSky #WritingCommunity #Libraries #Sad

www.npr.org/2026/01/07/n...

A 200-year-old book distributor is closing. Here's what that means for public libraries

Baker & Taylor is one of very few companies that handle book distribution for libraries — getting books from publishers into borrowers hands. But a few months ago, the company abruptly announced it wa...

www.npr.org

January 8, 2026 at 8:47 PM

Ric Perrott

@ricperrott.bsky.social

I don't know if I am paraphrasing this, or stealing it outright, or if I came up with it myself, but I think about this a lot whenever I begin something new:

"Writing is just thinking out loud, and then removing the parts where you're trying too hard."

#BookSky #WritingCommunity

January 7, 2026 at 8:27 PM

Ric Perrott

@ricperrott.bsky.social

A new year, a new blog post. 🥂

ricperrott.com/looking-behi...

#BookSky #WritersCommunity #Writing #NewYearsResolutions

Looking Behind, Looking Ahead - Ric Perrott

Ric reflects on the successes of 2025, and looks ahead to what's on the horizon for 2026 with his next novel and more stories.

ricperrott.com

January 1, 2026 at 5:52 PM

Ric Perrott

@ricperrott.bsky.social

Happy New Year Everyone!

May all your wishes, in writing and in life come true!
🎇✨🌟

#BookSky #WritersCommunity #Writing #HappyNewYear

January 1, 2026 at 4:16 AM

Ric Perrott

@ricperrott.bsky.social

I hope those who celebrate had a wonderful Christmas!

New Blog post on the website...

ricperrott.com/a-small-mome...

#WritersCommunity #BookSky #Grateful

A Small Moment in the Sun - Ric Perrott

On Christmas Eve, Ric Perrott checked his Amazon listing page and got quite a surprise. Read about the experience on his blog.

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December 26, 2025 at 2:46 PM

Ric Perrott

@ricperrott.bsky.social

An amazing Christmas present! My novel The Family is the #1 New Release on Amazon for Conspiracy Thrillers!

Thanks Everyone!

#BookSky #WritersCommunity #WritersJourney

December 25, 2025 at 1:56 AM

Ric Perrott

@ricperrott.bsky.social

My novel "The Family" is featured in BookSirens December ARC Bundle! Grab a copy to read over the holidays!

booksirens.com/bundle/women...

Women's Fiction ARCs You'll Love

booksirens.com

December 24, 2025 at 8:19 PM

Ric Perrott

@ricperrott.bsky.social

Happy holidays to all. 🎁

If the world feels heavy right now, remember that art exists to carry us somewhere else for a bit. A book, a song, a story. Give yourself permission to escape. Peace to all of you. 🕊️

#HappyHolidays #Peace #Art #BookSky #WritersCommunity

December 24, 2025 at 3:10 PM

Ric Perrott

@ricperrott.bsky.social

New Short Fiction posted to my website!

ricperrott.com/the-wolfs-ap...

#BookSky #WritingCommunity #Reedsy

December 22, 2025 at 3:18 PM

Ric Perrott

@ricperrott.bsky.social

Just a little something I wrote to help me deal with the last few days. I call it "Numb"

#WritingCommunity #Healing #ProsePoem

December 15, 2025 at 11:45 PM

Ric Perrott

@ricperrott.bsky.social

What the hell is going on in the world? No more hate. 😢

December 15, 2025 at 5:41 AM

Ric Perrott

@ricperrott.bsky.social

As I writer, if you've gotten a poor review and you are fretting over it. Don't. I just read a one-star review of Sylvia Plath's "The Bell Jar" in which the reviewer called it an "AI Book."

So, I don't place much stock in book reviews anymore. 😉

#BookSky #WritingCommunity #WritersLife

December 12, 2025 at 6:03 PM

Ric Perrott

@ricperrott.bsky.social

If anyone asks I’ll be listening to the new #TaylorSwift Atmos mixes on Apple Music all day.

New reputation lyrics! 🤡

#Swiftie #Clowning

December 12, 2025 at 2:28 PM

Ric Perrott

@ricperrott.bsky.social

Even a kind word or mention helps. One of the real eye openers for me entering this industry was that the writing and editing wouldn't be the hardest part. It would be getting anyone to care.

Nicole Evans | Editor and Author @thoughtsstained.bsky.social · Dec 9

"I can't afford to support my favorite author right now, I—"

Reviews.

Reviews are free AND they are a gift to authors that can keep on giving (i.e., exposure, marketing, algo boosts, etc.)

Please, give the gift of reviews to your authors this holiday season. It really can make a difference!

December 10, 2025 at 2:54 PM

Ric Perrott

@ricperrott.bsky.social

If you'll forgive a small bit of self-indulgence...

My debut novel has launched and is available starting today!

Thank you to everyone who played a role in its creation, no matter how small.

#BookSky #NovelLaunch #DebutNovel #DreamComeTrue

December 9, 2025 at 3:39 PM

Ric Perrott

@ricperrott.bsky.social

I am giving away 100 copies of my debut novel on Goodreads!

Enter Here:
www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...

#booksky #giveaway #goodreads #debutnovel

December 8, 2025 at 4:01 PM

Ric Perrott

@ricperrott.bsky.social

My debut novel launches on Tuesday! Any and all support welcomed!

#shamelessselfpromotion #booksky #debutnovel

The Family by Ric Perrott. Introducing Star. Armed with only a notebook and questions, she seeks the truth in a masquerade of lies.

December 8, 2025 at 12:17 AM

Ric Perrott

@ricperrott.bsky.social

New blog post talking about my quirky method for writing my stories as screenplays first and my Five Draft process. 📚

#BookSky #Writing #WritersCraft #Authors

ricperrott.com/stories-as-s...

Why My Stories Start As Screenplays - Ric Perrott

Ric Perrott explains his Five Draft Process and why he chooses to write his stories as scripts first before moving on to prose.

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December 5, 2025 at 2:46 PM

Ric Perrott

@ricperrott.bsky.social

I've published my latest short story to my website. It's a throwback to Christmas retail in 1962. It's called December Girls. 🎄❄️
ricperrott.com/december-gir...

#BookSky #ShortStories