Ryan Melsom, PhD 🪐📚
@ryanmelsom.com
Cyberpunk author, seasonal beard-haver, karateka based in Ottawa 🇨🇦.
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https://www.amazon.ca/Gods-New-World-Ryan-Melsom/dp/1998273377?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.BnbU9kb08eVviZIR6vVgU9RkbDRlBxKpj7wzIpjhaq32_CYcZ7CINfqTiKIfjqUNwalYk9
Ever have a week where every single thing that happened was a plot twist that could take months to unpack?
November 15, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Ever have a week where every single thing that happened was a plot twist that could take months to unpack?
Currently reading this gem by Canadian sci-fi whiz Don Miasek while the kiddos are I karate.
Fun, gritty, immersive, and super well written!
#amreading #BookSky #sffh 🪐📚
Fun, gritty, immersive, and super well written!
#amreading #BookSky #sffh 🪐📚
November 15, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Currently reading this gem by Canadian sci-fi whiz Don Miasek while the kiddos are I karate.
Fun, gritty, immersive, and super well written!
#amreading #BookSky #sffh 🪐📚
Fun, gritty, immersive, and super well written!
#amreading #BookSky #sffh 🪐📚
I was 2 days old.
I was 11 years old. Prime age for this blockbuster…. 🙌🙌🙌🙌
November 13, 2025 at 8:57 PM
I was 2 days old.
In an effort to improve the accessibility of my books, I’m planning on reading some bestselling fiction authors (any genre). Right now now my list consists of:
- Stephen King
- James Patterson
- Terry Pratchett
Who else would you recommend #Booksky? 💙📚
- Stephen King
- James Patterson
- Terry Pratchett
Who else would you recommend #Booksky? 💙📚
November 12, 2025 at 2:28 PM
In an effort to improve the accessibility of my books, I’m planning on reading some bestselling fiction authors (any genre). Right now now my list consists of:
- Stephen King
- James Patterson
- Terry Pratchett
Who else would you recommend #Booksky? 💙📚
- Stephen King
- James Patterson
- Terry Pratchett
Who else would you recommend #Booksky? 💙📚
I don't think I've ever felt the degree of respect for our veterans as I do this Remembrance Day. My grandparents fought fascists to keep my country free, and I am so grateful for their service. ❤️
November 11, 2025 at 8:22 PM
I don't think I've ever felt the degree of respect for our veterans as I do this Remembrance Day. My grandparents fought fascists to keep my country free, and I am so grateful for their service. ❤️
An old English prof of mine recently corrected me for describing myself as "grizzly", saying "You mean 'grizzled'."
Dejected, I looked it up after and BOTH have a meaning of "gray or gray-haired". SO WHATEVER SMARTY PANTS.
Dejected, I looked it up after and BOTH have a meaning of "gray or gray-haired". SO WHATEVER SMARTY PANTS.
November 4, 2025 at 8:30 PM
An old English prof of mine recently corrected me for describing myself as "grizzly", saying "You mean 'grizzled'."
Dejected, I looked it up after and BOTH have a meaning of "gray or gray-haired". SO WHATEVER SMARTY PANTS.
Dejected, I looked it up after and BOTH have a meaning of "gray or gray-haired". SO WHATEVER SMARTY PANTS.
Did you know that the full name of The Wizard of Oz is Oscar Zoroaster Phadrig Isaac Norman Henkle Emmannuel Ambroise Diggs, initials O.Z.P.I.N.H.E.A.D.? He's also a conman from Omaha, Nebraska.
I'm combining him, the Hellraiser guy, and hacker tropes in my #WIP.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wizard_...
I'm combining him, the Hellraiser guy, and hacker tropes in my #WIP.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wizard_...
Wizard of Oz (character) - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
November 3, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Did you know that the full name of The Wizard of Oz is Oscar Zoroaster Phadrig Isaac Norman Henkle Emmannuel Ambroise Diggs, initials O.Z.P.I.N.H.E.A.D.? He's also a conman from Omaha, Nebraska.
I'm combining him, the Hellraiser guy, and hacker tropes in my #WIP.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wizard_...
I'm combining him, the Hellraiser guy, and hacker tropes in my #WIP.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wizard_...
Vote Gods of a New World for best sci-fi in the universe ever! 🪐📚
There's still time, but the survey will close late tomorrow, so get your thinking cap on and get your top 10 science fiction books in, and your top 5 science fiction book series too. 📚🪐💙
#scifibooks #sciencefiction
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#scifibooks #sciencefiction
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2025 Sci Fi Scavenger Survey - Your Top 10 Science Fiction Books! AND Your Top 5 SF Book Series!
Just tell me your ALL TIME favourite science fiction books, recent, vintage, any era, any size, novel/collection/anthology, whatever. No whole series, pick single books (which could be from a series)...
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November 1, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Vote Gods of a New World for best sci-fi in the universe ever! 🪐📚
Why I had a pastry just last month and now my kids can't go to college.
We're like 4 months away from nihilism as marketing/advertising campaigns.
“At the same time, more than half of Gen Z members say they are struggling to make ends meet, yet a majority buy themselves a small treat, such as a pastry, coffee, or sweet, at least once a week. That can lead to overspending…”
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archive.ph/2TI8J
October 31, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Why I had a pastry just last month and now my kids can't go to college.
I absolutely love when notifications pop up directly in front of the thing they're trying to notify me about and won't go away.
It's like "Let's take a moment to reflect on the absurdity of modern existence, and the 'hide and seek' nature of desire."
That's what they're going for, right?
It's like "Let's take a moment to reflect on the absurdity of modern existence, and the 'hide and seek' nature of desire."
That's what they're going for, right?
October 31, 2025 at 4:05 PM
I absolutely love when notifications pop up directly in front of the thing they're trying to notify me about and won't go away.
It's like "Let's take a moment to reflect on the absurdity of modern existence, and the 'hide and seek' nature of desire."
That's what they're going for, right?
It's like "Let's take a moment to reflect on the absurdity of modern existence, and the 'hide and seek' nature of desire."
That's what they're going for, right?
Last night I did a podcast interview on Garden of Thought (formerly Garden of Doom).
The host has an interest in esoteric knowledge, including Gnosticism (as do I), and I realized that Gods of a New World mirrors the relationship between Sophia and Yaldabaoth (the imperfect creator/demiurge).
The host has an interest in esoteric knowledge, including Gnosticism (as do I), and I realized that Gods of a New World mirrors the relationship between Sophia and Yaldabaoth (the imperfect creator/demiurge).
October 31, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Last night I did a podcast interview on Garden of Thought (formerly Garden of Doom).
The host has an interest in esoteric knowledge, including Gnosticism (as do I), and I realized that Gods of a New World mirrors the relationship between Sophia and Yaldabaoth (the imperfect creator/demiurge).
The host has an interest in esoteric knowledge, including Gnosticism (as do I), and I realized that Gods of a New World mirrors the relationship between Sophia and Yaldabaoth (the imperfect creator/demiurge).
Relatable. Bring back Bucket Man.
October 31, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Relatable. Bring back Bucket Man.
Who’s got two thumbs?
This guy.
This guy.
October 25, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Who’s got two thumbs?
This guy.
This guy.
Amen!
Why must I capitalism
Why can I not simply write books and eat cheese
Why can I not simply write books and eat cheese
October 24, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Amen!
Yes, operator? I’m being catfished by a simulacrum.
OpenAI will allow ChatGPT to generate erotic written content for verified adults starting December, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said, prompting privacy, legal and safety concerns and predictions of commercialization such as premium pricing and potential data-collection risks.
Deus sex machina: What are the consequences of turning ChatGPT into a sex-line?
OpenAI founder Sam Altman has announced that ChatGPT will from December be able to engage in erotic conversations with its users. It’s a decision with barely-disguised commercial motives – and one tha...
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October 19, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Yes, operator? I’m being catfished by a simulacrum.
Folks! I’m doing a book launch for Gods of a New World at #CanCon2025 today. There will be readings and a Q&A, and I’m happy to sign copies too!
(Also, a bonus announcement from my publisher Shadowpaw Press regarding the future of @onspecmag.bsky.social
magazine!)
🪐📚 #cyberpunk
(Also, a bonus announcement from my publisher Shadowpaw Press regarding the future of @onspecmag.bsky.social
magazine!)
🪐📚 #cyberpunk
October 19, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Folks! I’m doing a book launch for Gods of a New World at #CanCon2025 today. There will be readings and a Q&A, and I’m happy to sign copies too!
(Also, a bonus announcement from my publisher Shadowpaw Press regarding the future of @onspecmag.bsky.social
magazine!)
🪐📚 #cyberpunk
(Also, a bonus announcement from my publisher Shadowpaw Press regarding the future of @onspecmag.bsky.social
magazine!)
🪐📚 #cyberpunk
I’m going to be signing copies of Gods of a New World at #CanCon2025 from 12:30 to 1:00. Arrive early as the line is expected to be days long.
@canconsffh.bsky.social 🪐📚
@canconsffh.bsky.social 🪐📚
October 18, 2025 at 1:01 PM
I’m going to be signing copies of Gods of a New World at #CanCon2025 from 12:30 to 1:00. Arrive early as the line is expected to be days long.
@canconsffh.bsky.social 🪐📚
@canconsffh.bsky.social 🪐📚
Reposted by Ryan Melsom, PhD 🪐📚
Premise: you actually can find good info on the internet, pretty easily too, it’s just in different places; but all of the specific mainstream places, sites, and media companies where we spent the last 15 years being trained to find good info got replaced with asbestos, cults, and dopamine slopfeeds
October 17, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Premise: you actually can find good info on the internet, pretty easily too, it’s just in different places; but all of the specific mainstream places, sites, and media companies where we spent the last 15 years being trained to find good info got replaced with asbestos, cults, and dopamine slopfeeds
I am so torn on /r/leopardsatemyface because on one hand Schadenfreude but on the other non-billionaire solidarity.
October 17, 2025 at 5:44 PM
I am so torn on /r/leopardsatemyface because on one hand Schadenfreude but on the other non-billionaire solidarity.
This evening, I'm participating in a panel discussion called "It's all about the yearning(TM)" on sci-fi and romance. I'm excited!
If you're in Ottawa and you love #scifi #cyberpunk geekery of all stripes and colors, come say hi!
@canconsffh.bsky.social #booksky 🪐📚 💙📚
www.can-con.org/live-cancon
If you're in Ottawa and you love #scifi #cyberpunk geekery of all stripes and colors, come say hi!
@canconsffh.bsky.social #booksky 🪐📚 💙📚
www.can-con.org/live-cancon
Live Can*Con — Can*Con
www.can-con.org
October 17, 2025 at 2:58 PM
This evening, I'm participating in a panel discussion called "It's all about the yearning(TM)" on sci-fi and romance. I'm excited!
If you're in Ottawa and you love #scifi #cyberpunk geekery of all stripes and colors, come say hi!
@canconsffh.bsky.social #booksky 🪐📚 💙📚
www.can-con.org/live-cancon
If you're in Ottawa and you love #scifi #cyberpunk geekery of all stripes and colors, come say hi!
@canconsffh.bsky.social #booksky 🪐📚 💙📚
www.can-con.org/live-cancon
I was THIS CLOSE to talking apocalypse on the CBC today. I guess I’ll just have to drown my sorrows in CBC flavoured coffee. 🥲☕️
October 17, 2025 at 1:20 PM
I was THIS CLOSE to talking apocalypse on the CBC today. I guess I’ll just have to drown my sorrows in CBC flavoured coffee. 🥲☕️
I'm excited to be on two panels at this weekend's @canconsffh.bsky.social conference in Ottawa (also doing a book launch). Topics:
1) Yearning (and romance) in sci-fi
2) Building a better apocalypse
I actually see these as intimately related!
#scifi #writingcommunity #booksky #cyberpunk 🪐📚💙📚
1) Yearning (and romance) in sci-fi
2) Building a better apocalypse
I actually see these as intimately related!
#scifi #writingcommunity #booksky #cyberpunk 🪐📚💙📚
October 16, 2025 at 12:40 PM
I'm excited to be on two panels at this weekend's @canconsffh.bsky.social conference in Ottawa (also doing a book launch). Topics:
1) Yearning (and romance) in sci-fi
2) Building a better apocalypse
I actually see these as intimately related!
#scifi #writingcommunity #booksky #cyberpunk 🪐📚💙📚
1) Yearning (and romance) in sci-fi
2) Building a better apocalypse
I actually see these as intimately related!
#scifi #writingcommunity #booksky #cyberpunk 🪐📚💙📚
Watching occasional vids of not-bright guys "hacking" ChatGPT to take down the Illuminati. Loving the humanity of it all.
October 16, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Watching occasional vids of not-bright guys "hacking" ChatGPT to take down the Illuminati. Loving the humanity of it all.