Ryn
@rynrichmond.bsky.social
Editor, writer, poet, science communicator, former teacher. Passionate about language retention and revitalization, space, seahorses, dragonflies, disability, reproductive health. 🇺🇸 to 🇳🇿. 🏳🌈. Board game geek. Fibro+endo. https://ko-fi.com/rynrwrites
Some of my favorite things include
- seahorses and seadragons
- carcinization
- hairy stone (stoner?) Crabs. I write poems about them
- old Irish and Norse myths in Faroe Islands
- decolonization
- books
- dragonflies
- books with telepathic animals, usually dragons, horses, and cats
- repro right
- seahorses and seadragons
- carcinization
- hairy stone (stoner?) Crabs. I write poems about them
- old Irish and Norse myths in Faroe Islands
- decolonization
- books
- dragonflies
- books with telepathic animals, usually dragons, horses, and cats
- repro right
November 11, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Some of my favorite things include
- seahorses and seadragons
- carcinization
- hairy stone (stoner?) Crabs. I write poems about them
- old Irish and Norse myths in Faroe Islands
- decolonization
- books
- dragonflies
- books with telepathic animals, usually dragons, horses, and cats
- repro right
- seahorses and seadragons
- carcinization
- hairy stone (stoner?) Crabs. I write poems about them
- old Irish and Norse myths in Faroe Islands
- decolonization
- books
- dragonflies
- books with telepathic animals, usually dragons, horses, and cats
- repro right
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God drop all the new dlc’s off in Australia
‘Lucifer’ bee with devil-like horns discovered in Australia
‘Lucifer’ bee with devil-like horns discovered in Australia
‘Lucifer’ bee with devil-like horns discovered in Australia
www.independent.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 7:44 AM
God drop all the new dlc’s off in Australia
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Come along for a good science discussion.
October 13, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Come along for a good science discussion.
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In my forthcoming book, "Ripples on the Cosmic Ocean," I show that what happens in space matters on Earth—and what happens on Earth increasingly matters in space. In this interview with Harvard University Press, I reflect on the implications of that idea. #EnvHist www.hup.harvard.edu/features/the...
The Final Frontier is Closer Than You Think — Harvard University Press
How cosmic forces have shaped—and continue to shape—our world. We are creatures of the cosmos, whether we realize it or not, argues environmental historian Dagomar Degroot. His captivating new book “R...
www.hup.harvard.edu
August 1, 2025 at 2:52 PM
In my forthcoming book, "Ripples on the Cosmic Ocean," I show that what happens in space matters on Earth—and what happens on Earth increasingly matters in space. In this interview with Harvard University Press, I reflect on the implications of that idea. #EnvHist www.hup.harvard.edu/features/the...
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Wow... 75% funded in less than a day!! Help us push our sapphic adventure anthology over the finish line!! 🏳️🌈😍🦄
Another three chapters of Intent Magic edited! Getting close to the climax...
But even more important, the campaign for Lesbians in Space: The Sapphics Strike Back started today and we're almost 60% funded in 6 hours!
#amediting #amwriting
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...
But even more important, the campaign for Lesbians in Space: The Sapphics Strike Back started today and we're almost 60% funded in 6 hours!
#amediting #amwriting
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...
Lesbians in Space 2: The Sapphics Strike Back
Enjoy the followup to our bestselling anthology, Lesbians in Space: Where No Man Has Gone Before! Can't get enough? This time we've got another 20 great stories for you in Lesbians in Space: The Sapph...
www.backerkit.com
September 10, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Wow... 75% funded in less than a day!! Help us push our sapphic adventure anthology over the finish line!! 🏳️🌈😍🦄
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So glad to see @jordanscarroll.bsky.social get the Hugo Award.
Have spent the past year screaming at people and demanding that they read it. Deserves to be read. So relevant.
Have spent the past year screaming at people and demanding that they read it. Deserves to be read. So relevant.
Some may claim racism has no place in science fiction, but sadly SF has a long history of enabling fascist worldbuilding
That's why you need to read @jordanscarroll.bsky.social's "Speculative Whiteness," a first-rate takedown of racist subtext in sci-fi
Blog: hugoclub.blogspot.com/2025/02/the-...
That's why you need to read @jordanscarroll.bsky.social's "Speculative Whiteness," a first-rate takedown of racist subtext in sci-fi
Blog: hugoclub.blogspot.com/2025/02/the-...
The Nerd Reich
Discussion of Hugo Award nominees for best novel, other science fiction novels, and analysis of the awards. We read all the nominees before we vote.
hugoclub.blogspot.com
August 17, 2025 at 5:04 AM
So glad to see @jordanscarroll.bsky.social get the Hugo Award.
Have spent the past year screaming at people and demanding that they read it. Deserves to be read. So relevant.
Have spent the past year screaming at people and demanding that they read it. Deserves to be read. So relevant.
I absolutely am so sorry that I misspoke. It is indeed Marie Brennan! And she gave a great acceptance speech. (Mari also had an amazing poem up for the award). I am hopeful this will be the first of many poetry awards.
@mariness.bsky.social just won the first ever Hugo award for poetry! As a former ELL teacher, one of the things I have learned to care deeply about is the ways colonialism damaged generations to come via language death and the ways we can revitalize language. I'm excited for this win.
August 17, 2025 at 6:21 AM
I absolutely am so sorry that I misspoke. It is indeed Marie Brennan! And she gave a great acceptance speech. (Mari also had an amazing poem up for the award). I am hopeful this will be the first of many poetry awards.
@mariness.bsky.social just won the first ever Hugo award for poetry! As a former ELL teacher, one of the things I have learned to care deeply about is the ways colonialism damaged generations to come via language death and the ways we can revitalize language. I'm excited for this win.
August 17, 2025 at 5:23 AM
@mariness.bsky.social just won the first ever Hugo award for poetry! As a former ELL teacher, one of the things I have learned to care deeply about is the ways colonialism damaged generations to come via language death and the ways we can revitalize language. I'm excited for this win.
Really enjoying the panels at #SeattleWorldCon2025
August 15, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Really enjoying the panels at #SeattleWorldCon2025
Ai and copyright arstechnica.com/tech-policy/...
AI industry horrified to face largest copyright class action ever certified
Copyright class actions could financially ruin AI industry, trade groups say.
arstechnica.com
August 11, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Ai and copyright arstechnica.com/tech-policy/...
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From editors Annalee Newitz, Karen Lord, and Malka Older: WE WILL RISE AGAIN, Speculative Stories and Essays on Protest, Resistance, and Hope. It's never been more relevant. @older.bsky.social @drkarenlord.bsky.social @annaleen.bsky.social Preorder now!
www.simonandschuster.com/books/We-Wil...
www.simonandschuster.com/books/We-Wil...
We Will Rise Again
From genre luminaries, esteemed organizers, and exciting new voices in fiction, an anthology of stories, essays, and interviews that offer transfor...
www.simonandschuster.com
July 3, 2025 at 5:45 PM
From editors Annalee Newitz, Karen Lord, and Malka Older: WE WILL RISE AGAIN, Speculative Stories and Essays on Protest, Resistance, and Hope. It's never been more relevant. @older.bsky.social @drkarenlord.bsky.social @annaleen.bsky.social Preorder now!
www.simonandschuster.com/books/We-Wil...
www.simonandschuster.com/books/We-Wil...
I was lucky enough to go through the Publishing Diploma in 2019. it was an amazing experience. I was able to see Lift education, PANZ, and Upstart Press up close as part of the program. It’s also opened up some amazing opportunities for me.
July 25, 2025 at 3:41 AM
I was lucky enough to go through the Publishing Diploma in 2019. it was an amazing experience. I was able to see Lift education, PANZ, and Upstart Press up close as part of the program. It’s also opened up some amazing opportunities for me.
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Incredibly important report on AI training & copyright released today by the European Commission. It gets lots right, slamming the idea that creators should be required to opt-out of having their works used for free by AI companies.
It says:
- Generative AI must be based on opt-in consent
🧵 1/n
It says:
- Generative AI must be based on opt-in consent
🧵 1/n
July 10, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Incredibly important report on AI training & copyright released today by the European Commission. It gets lots right, slamming the idea that creators should be required to opt-out of having their works used for free by AI companies.
It says:
- Generative AI must be based on opt-in consent
🧵 1/n
It says:
- Generative AI must be based on opt-in consent
🧵 1/n
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Sapients, behold: we've added an extra digit! Escape Pod episode ONE THOUSAND! Today we bring you "A Thousand Names for God and Infinite Mustard" by @mattfnwallace.bsky.social, a story about the age-old theme of finding God and what we're going to do to him once we find him.
Escape Pod 1000: A Thousand Names for God and Infinite Mustard
Kimo found God hiding out inside a dark nebula in the MACS0416_Y1 galaxy. He trapped God in an empty mason jar and duct taped the lid shut. God was not happy about any of it. “I wasn’t ‘hiding out.’”…
escapepod.org
July 3, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Sapients, behold: we've added an extra digit! Escape Pod episode ONE THOUSAND! Today we bring you "A Thousand Names for God and Infinite Mustard" by @mattfnwallace.bsky.social, a story about the age-old theme of finding God and what we're going to do to him once we find him.
Thankful to both Dunedin #cityofliterature and @nzscifest.bsky.social for the opportunity to attend and present at the #NZSciFest2025. And also to the write spot! I had an amazing time. accessmedia.nz/player?EID=5...
Write Spot with Dunedin UNESCO City of Literature - 02-07-2025 - Ryn Richmond - Napier-based author, editor, proofreader and science communicator
Take a look at how our city is embracing its City of Literature status with Dunedin UNESCO City of Literature director Nicky Page.
accessmedia.nz
July 3, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Thankful to both Dunedin #cityofliterature and @nzscifest.bsky.social for the opportunity to attend and present at the #NZSciFest2025. And also to the write spot! I had an amazing time. accessmedia.nz/player?EID=5...
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Looking for a good yarn? We've got storytime for kids and adults! 📚
Science Storytime with University Book Shop
📅 1-4 July, 9:30-10:00am
📍 Festival Hub - Seminar Space in Meridian Mall
scifest.org.nz/programme/sc...
These events are FREE but booking is required through the links above.
Science Storytime with University Book Shop
📅 1-4 July, 9:30-10:00am
📍 Festival Hub - Seminar Space in Meridian Mall
scifest.org.nz/programme/sc...
These events are FREE but booking is required through the links above.
June 24, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Looking for a good yarn? We've got storytime for kids and adults! 📚
Science Storytime with University Book Shop
📅 1-4 July, 9:30-10:00am
📍 Festival Hub - Seminar Space in Meridian Mall
scifest.org.nz/programme/sc...
These events are FREE but booking is required through the links above.
Science Storytime with University Book Shop
📅 1-4 July, 9:30-10:00am
📍 Festival Hub - Seminar Space in Meridian Mall
scifest.org.nz/programme/sc...
These events are FREE but booking is required through the links above.
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Listening to Dr Michelle Thaller at the @nzscifest.bsky.social launch and she's making us cry. We *all* contain atoms from millions of stars that died and released their whole selves back into the universe.
"You're a whole galaxy. This is the only chance the universe has to see through your eyes."
"You're a whole galaxy. This is the only chance the universe has to see through your eyes."
June 27, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Listening to Dr Michelle Thaller at the @nzscifest.bsky.social launch and she's making us cry. We *all* contain atoms from millions of stars that died and released their whole selves back into the universe.
"You're a whole galaxy. This is the only chance the universe has to see through your eyes."
"You're a whole galaxy. This is the only chance the universe has to see through your eyes."
So excited for my poetry event tomorrow with @nzscifest.bsky.social ! Many thanks to the city of literature. People said it's cold here, but I think my Minnesota heart can handle it. 😆 check things out! scifest.org.nz/programme
2025 Programme | NZ Science Festival
For over 20 years the New Zealand International Science Festival has played a vital role in making science exciting and accessible to kids and families.
scifest.org.nz
June 30, 2025 at 5:51 AM
So excited for my poetry event tomorrow with @nzscifest.bsky.social ! Many thanks to the city of literature. People said it's cold here, but I think my Minnesota heart can handle it. 😆 check things out! scifest.org.nz/programme
Dunedin writers and science communicators and general fans of either science or poetry: Coming up in a few weeks is my workshop on sestinas and science: scifest.ssboxoffice.com/events/sesti... #dunedin #nzisf #poetry #nzinternationalscifest #scifest #scicomms
Sestinas for Science – scifest
scifest.ssboxoffice.com
June 13, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Dunedin writers and science communicators and general fans of either science or poetry: Coming up in a few weeks is my workshop on sestinas and science: scifest.ssboxoffice.com/events/sesti... #dunedin #nzisf #poetry #nzinternationalscifest #scifest #scicomms
#MWSecretSantaAoNZ
I'm sorry for the delay! I'm enthralled by these gifts. Thank you so much!
I'm sorry for the delay! I'm enthralled by these gifts. Thank you so much!
June 7, 2025 at 12:01 AM
#MWSecretSantaAoNZ
I'm sorry for the delay! I'm enthralled by these gifts. Thank you so much!
I'm sorry for the delay! I'm enthralled by these gifts. Thank you so much!
Teachers in Aotearoa: were you required to take any classes to support diverse learners (trauma needs, linguistically diverse, neurodivergence, learning difficulties, et cetera) in order to become certified as a teacher?
June 5, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Teachers in Aotearoa: were you required to take any classes to support diverse learners (trauma needs, linguistically diverse, neurodivergence, learning difficulties, et cetera) in order to become certified as a teacher?
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Important news for fans of Apex Books @apexmag.bsky.social. In short, Apex was screwed by the bankruptcy of the parent of Diamond Book Distributors, who placed their books in retail stores.
This hits my fiction hard. Please read and share this thread. 1/
www.apexbookcompany.com/blogs/frontp...
This hits my fiction hard. Please read and share this thread. 1/
www.apexbookcompany.com/blogs/frontp...
Looking into the Future
This year has not gone as planned. On January 14th, 2025, Diamond Comics filed for reorganization under Chapter 11. Years of bad business practices had caught up with Diamond Comics as they owed milli...
www.apexbookcompany.com
June 3, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Important news for fans of Apex Books @apexmag.bsky.social. In short, Apex was screwed by the bankruptcy of the parent of Diamond Book Distributors, who placed their books in retail stores.
This hits my fiction hard. Please read and share this thread. 1/
www.apexbookcompany.com/blogs/frontp...
This hits my fiction hard. Please read and share this thread. 1/
www.apexbookcompany.com/blogs/frontp...