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D. Ruefman
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Writer of poetry, fiction, and literary nonfiction. Emerging author of dark fantasy and horror for younger readers. Freelance editor and educator. For more details visit https://www.danielruefman.com/
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For those interested, you can now read my short story, “The Swamp Siren” in the latest issue of THE BLUE MOUNTAIN REVIEW (Issue 34). #Fiction #Horror #LiteraryMagazines #amwriting #writerslife #creativewriting

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The Blue Mountain Review April 2025
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In the interest of building a bit more here on BlueSky, I figured I could share a link to a conversation I had with @inventingreality.bsky.social when my first #MG #Fantasy launched in 2023. We should do this again sometime. #amwriting #ampublishing #kidlit

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The Warden of Wickwood Release Party
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November 17, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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I'm happy to announce that my novel💙🖋️📚, The Silver Screen, is set to be released on November 4th.
My website, jeremiahbass.com, has more information about the story, preorders (wherever books are sold), and other select works. #literaryfiction #Booksky #speculativeliteraryfiction
October 29, 2025 at 12:24 PM
#NewYearsResolution: Say no more.

Scouts: We need a Committee Chairperson for the troop. Will need 6 new trainings.

Me: OK

Grad student: I have this independent study idea.

Me: Sounds interesting.

Admin: Can you teach an overload?

Me: Ugh. FINE!
#teacherlife #parenthood
a group of cartoon characters are standing under a cloud with the words epic fail written on the bottom
ALT: a group of cartoon characters are standing under a cloud with the words epic fail written on the bottom
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August 23, 2025 at 11:41 PM
If you like stories about #cryptids and sleepy college towns, you might consider giving my latest short story a read. “Chiye-Tanka; or Big Brother” was just published by The Words Faire #shortstory #fiction #paranormal #amwriting #LiteraryMagazines www.thewordsfaire.com/words/chiye-...
‘Chiye-Tanka; or Big Brother’ — THE WORDS FAIRE
Daniel Ruefman is a widely published poet and emerging author of speculative fiction. His poetry and prose has appeared in more than 100 periodicals to date, including THE BARELY SOUTH REVIEW, BURNIN...
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July 7, 2025 at 6:13 PM
“Don’t Die” was originally published by THIN AIR MAGAZINE, along with another poem. Check it out if you want! #poetry #poems #freeverse #amwriting
June 28, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Thinking about sharing some poems across platforms. Should I? Let me know. #poetry #poems #amwriting #parenting #fatherhood
June 23, 2025 at 4:32 PM
For those interested, you can now read my short story, “The Swamp Siren” in the latest issue of THE BLUE MOUNTAIN REVIEW (Issue 34). #Fiction #Horror #LiteraryMagazines #amwriting #writerslife #creativewriting

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The Blue Mountain Review April 2025
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May 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM
For the third time in a week, one of my colleagues said my name and the words “Institutional Memory” in the same sentence. Unironically, too.

Question: Am I now old?
Followup Question: WHEN?

#academia #teacherlife #Writing #HigherEducation #Millennials #Elder #Wisened
May 5, 2025 at 4:51 AM
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March 1, 2025 at 1:40 PM
A quick reading of the title poem from SLEEP BRINGER. A quick reflection on #parenthood #fatherhood #poetry
January 13, 2025 at 5:48 PM
You could help kids discover the importance of environmental stewardship with this story about an 11-yo girl intent on saving an ancient forest from the well-meaning, but short sighted ambition of her father. #Minnesota #MGBooks #Environment #
December 22, 2024 at 8:33 PM
My most recent published short story, "The Viper", was featured in THE HAMILTON STONE REVIEW one year ago this month.

If you like horror, and find the premise of a vengeful zombie rattlesnake appealing. . .you might just like this one.

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December 3, 2024 at 3:57 PM
It's difficult to believe that this collection of poetry was published five years ago already. You can still get your copies in paperback from @finishinglinepress.bsky.social.

Visit the Finishing Line website for details - www.finishinglinepress.com/product/slee...
December 3, 2024 at 3:47 PM