Anna Richland
@annarichland.bsky.social
Author of HIS ROAD HOME and other stories about geeky people falling in love. New book THE COUCH WHERE IT HAPPENS out now. Expect posts about books, coffee, art, birds and burning rage. Veteran. Ex-lawyer. (she/her)
www.annarichland.com
www.annarichland.com
Pinned
Here's what I stand for, even in my novels: NOAA scientist Grace Kim (she's a fish statistician at NMFS!) and Army Special Forces Staff Sergeant Rey Cruz are both children of immigrants. They are both Americans, and my books make my opinion on immigration very clear.
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There I was, happily listening to a #romancelandia podcast while pulling dead tomato plants and hacking back overgrown rosemary bushes, when I thought, "That sounds like they're talking about my book...it really does."
Reader, they were. I encourage you to listen.
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Reader, they were. I encourage you to listen.
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Tumblereads: What is a “diverse” book anyway?
The thread that started it all: Books We Mentioned:
smutreport.com
November 12, 2025 at 5:52 PM
There I was, happily listening to a #romancelandia podcast while pulling dead tomato plants and hacking back overgrown rosemary bushes, when I thought, "That sounds like they're talking about my book...it really does."
Reader, they were. I encourage you to listen.
smutreport.com/2025/10/05/t...
Reader, they were. I encourage you to listen.
smutreport.com/2025/10/05/t...
Long ago and far away.
(There are a few things in some of my early military romances that Actually Happened To Me, but again, long ago and far away and I have yet to re-release those books).
I still wear those pants to garden. Sort of a swords into ploughshares thing, I guess.
(There are a few things in some of my early military romances that Actually Happened To Me, but again, long ago and far away and I have yet to re-release those books).
I still wear those pants to garden. Sort of a swords into ploughshares thing, I guess.
November 11, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Long ago and far away.
(There are a few things in some of my early military romances that Actually Happened To Me, but again, long ago and far away and I have yet to re-release those books).
I still wear those pants to garden. Sort of a swords into ploughshares thing, I guess.
(There are a few things in some of my early military romances that Actually Happened To Me, but again, long ago and far away and I have yet to re-release those books).
I still wear those pants to garden. Sort of a swords into ploughshares thing, I guess.
Sure looks like I'm on a writing retreat!
I'm working to get my old Harlequin/ Carina Press #romancenovels updated, reformatted and re-released while my new manuscript is in @angelajames.bsky.social 's editing hands. After five hours of work, I needed fresh air and vitamin D.
I'm working to get my old Harlequin/ Carina Press #romancenovels updated, reformatted and re-released while my new manuscript is in @angelajames.bsky.social 's editing hands. After five hours of work, I needed fresh air and vitamin D.
November 9, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Sure looks like I'm on a writing retreat!
I'm working to get my old Harlequin/ Carina Press #romancenovels updated, reformatted and re-released while my new manuscript is in @angelajames.bsky.social 's editing hands. After five hours of work, I needed fresh air and vitamin D.
I'm working to get my old Harlequin/ Carina Press #romancenovels updated, reformatted and re-released while my new manuscript is in @angelajames.bsky.social 's editing hands. After five hours of work, I needed fresh air and vitamin D.
A week for boats. Tuesday #watercolorpainting class and now I'm on my way via ferry to a #romancewriter retreat. I'm want to use the getaway to format my #ThanksgivingRomance His Road Home as a paperback, and then update my old paranormal romances for rerelease.
Got boats? Share!
#kindleromance
Got boats? Share!
#kindleromance
November 7, 2025 at 10:33 PM
A week for boats. Tuesday #watercolorpainting class and now I'm on my way via ferry to a #romancewriter retreat. I'm want to use the getaway to format my #ThanksgivingRomance His Road Home as a paperback, and then update my old paranormal romances for rerelease.
Got boats? Share!
#kindleromance
Got boats? Share!
#kindleromance
New #Kindleromance for #KU! I'm crazy for #pickleball (my morning writing group can confirm I dash away from my laptop to play). I've played with @kirabrady.bsky.social and spent many hours across from her in cafes, talking way too loudly about #romancebooks. 🫣
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November 3, 2025 at 5:09 AM
New #Kindleromance for #KU! I'm crazy for #pickleball (my morning writing group can confirm I dash away from my laptop to play). I've played with @kirabrady.bsky.social and spent many hours across from her in cafes, talking way too loudly about #romancebooks. 🫣
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I don't live in NY but I had to share the sticker! Seattle peeps should vote too - although we don't get a sticker this cool.
New Yorkers vote today if you haven’t and you get this
October 31, 2025 at 1:37 PM
I don't live in NY but I had to share the sticker! Seattle peeps should vote too - although we don't get a sticker this cool.
Reposted by Anna Richland
When this game started, this was Vlad Jr.
October 28, 2025 at 6:32 AM
When this game started, this was Vlad Jr.
Reposted by Anna Richland
Why am I still watching this it's longer than the War of 1812
October 28, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Why am I still watching this it's longer than the War of 1812
My kid spotted this hawk on the ground in SoCal. Little birds were not afraid, and it just sat there. I'm feeling lazy and thought #birdsky friends could ID on sight? Foothills East of LA.
October 27, 2025 at 6:06 PM
My kid spotted this hawk on the ground in SoCal. Little birds were not afraid, and it just sat there. I'm feeling lazy and thought #birdsky friends could ID on sight? Foothills East of LA.
Canadians always, and I mean always, bring it back to 1812. I know bc I married one. I love Ohtani, but I'm rooting for the Jays, even though they beat my Ms and I hate Kirk's smirk (although I can get behind "the slowest guy in baseball").
This article says it all, but geez, forget about 1812.
This article says it all, but geez, forget about 1812.
If You’re an American, There’s One Team to Root For This World Series
The Death Star didn’t need any more encouragement either.
slate.com
October 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Canadians always, and I mean always, bring it back to 1812. I know bc I married one. I love Ohtani, but I'm rooting for the Jays, even though they beat my Ms and I hate Kirk's smirk (although I can get behind "the slowest guy in baseball").
This article says it all, but geez, forget about 1812.
This article says it all, but geez, forget about 1812.
Are we talking about double plays yet @kdcaseywrites.bsky.social
October 21, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Are we talking about double plays yet @kdcaseywrites.bsky.social
Last night I was feeling down about the progress and quality of edits to my current romance novel. My creativity felt sapped.
This morning, I'm feeling better. Might have to do with this.
(I'm sorry, be warned).
This morning, I'm feeling better. Might have to do with this.
(I'm sorry, be warned).
the thing about reading gay historical fiction about nineteenth century politics is sometimes the author gets really, really into the suez canal
October 19, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Last night I was feeling down about the progress and quality of edits to my current romance novel. My creativity felt sapped.
This morning, I'm feeling better. Might have to do with this.
(I'm sorry, be warned).
This morning, I'm feeling better. Might have to do with this.
(I'm sorry, be warned).
I am exhausted. But exhilarated. But exhausted.
The Bread Carrier, by Pablo Picasso, 1905
October 18, 2025 at 1:39 AM
I am exhausted. But exhilarated. But exhausted.
This series was exactly as promised, and I too was utterly delighted with it yesterday. Less delighted that I ended up not leaving the house, unpacking my suitcase, or starting post-trip laundry, but I did accomplish reading the first five books. You can too! #romancenovels #romancesky #mmromance
Review: Bro and the Beast by L.C. Davis
This series is utterly bonkers and Erin was utterly delighted reading it.
This series is utterly bonkers and Erin was utterly delighted reading it.
Series Review: Bro and the Beast by L.C. Davis (2023)
The Wolf’s Mate, Books #1-5 Heat Factor: One very explicit scene per installment (ish) Character Chemistry: They just can’t keep their hands off each other Plot: Frat bro Brad tries to connect with his geeky twin by reading his favorite romance, only to be thrown into that romance…as the omega female lead’s replacement Overall: So. Fun. The best kind of meta romance.
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October 10, 2025 at 1:57 PM
This series was exactly as promised, and I too was utterly delighted with it yesterday. Less delighted that I ended up not leaving the house, unpacking my suitcase, or starting post-trip laundry, but I did accomplish reading the first five books. You can too! #romancenovels #romancesky #mmromance
The #WIPSnips for Oct 9 is "battery," which felt prophetic b/c I had the check oil light come on yesterday on my way home, so I have car stuff to do today when I should be writing! #writesky #writingcommunity #romancewriters
October 9, 2025 at 5:51 PM
The #WIPSnips for Oct 9 is "battery," which felt prophetic b/c I had the check oil light come on yesterday on my way home, so I have car stuff to do today when I should be writing! #writesky #writingcommunity #romancewriters
OG sandals and socks! (Chelsea Embankment, London).
Who will rid me of this troublesome fashion faux pas?
#arthistory #london #sandals
Who will rid me of this troublesome fashion faux pas?
#arthistory #london #sandals
October 6, 2025 at 9:00 AM
OG sandals and socks! (Chelsea Embankment, London).
Who will rid me of this troublesome fashion faux pas?
#arthistory #london #sandals
Who will rid me of this troublesome fashion faux pas?
#arthistory #london #sandals
The Old World is dying, and the New World struggles to be born; Now is the Time of Monsters.
(Do you have a monster for me on this lovely Friday?)
(Do you have a monster for me on this lovely Friday?)
September 26, 2025 at 6:03 PM
The Old World is dying, and the New World struggles to be born; Now is the Time of Monsters.
(Do you have a monster for me on this lovely Friday?)
(Do you have a monster for me on this lovely Friday?)
What a first inning! They've broken my heart before, but tonight I'm feeling big 1995 energy. I was in the very top row of the Kingdome for one of those playoff games, and I am READY.
PS when does Humpy Salmon get to win a race?
#letsgomariners #mariners #octoberbaseball #whereiroot
PS when does Humpy Salmon get to win a race?
#letsgomariners #mariners #octoberbaseball #whereiroot
September 25, 2025 at 2:44 AM
What a first inning! They've broken my heart before, but tonight I'm feeling big 1995 energy. I was in the very top row of the Kingdome for one of those playoff games, and I am READY.
PS when does Humpy Salmon get to win a race?
#letsgomariners #mariners #octoberbaseball #whereiroot
PS when does Humpy Salmon get to win a race?
#letsgomariners #mariners #octoberbaseball #whereiroot
I love to paint, but have never drawn digital art and I'm terrible at anatomy, but this figure is really impressing me. Look at the front foot, and the wrinkles in the pants where they twist over the skate. I want to try, but I have So Many Hobbies already... but this inspires me.
"Ina Bauer in Blue" #YuuriKatsuki doing a layback Ina Bauer, which was great anatomy practice. #yoi #YuriOnIce #fanart #KrisCynical_art
September 18, 2025 at 4:37 PM
I love to paint, but have never drawn digital art and I'm terrible at anatomy, but this figure is really impressing me. Look at the front foot, and the wrinkles in the pants where they twist over the skate. I want to try, but I have So Many Hobbies already... but this inspires me.
A romance reader group I'm in is wondering which baseball romance has the player who chews his shirt neckline bc of nerves? Is this one of yours, @kdcaseywrites.bsky.social ?
September 14, 2025 at 5:25 PM
A romance reader group I'm in is wondering which baseball romance has the player who chews his shirt neckline bc of nerves? Is this one of yours, @kdcaseywrites.bsky.social ?
Romance writers have lots of thoughts about social issues, perhaps b/c our genre reflects society around us in very real, very intimate, very personal ways. Whether it's birth control, like this blog and comments, or power and conflicts b/w sports team owners and players, domestic violence...
I have some thoughts on how condom use, and birth control in general, is declining in recent romance novels and the larger implications therein. (I also explain creampies. No, not the dessert.)
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Baring it All
Where have all the condoms gone? What used to be well done in romance books now seems a little raw.
romancing-the-stoned.beehiiv.com
September 14, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Romance writers have lots of thoughts about social issues, perhaps b/c our genre reflects society around us in very real, very intimate, very personal ways. Whether it's birth control, like this blog and comments, or power and conflicts b/w sports team owners and players, domestic violence...
Update: spouse is listening to Friday night Ms vs Angels game on radio, while also reading #Murderbot by @marthawells.com. This is a WILD timeline. And by that, I mean he's not in menopause so he can successfully multi-task and I'm wildly jealous.
I love KD Casey's baseball romances! My team is looking good for October but I'm not going to think about that b/c they live to disappoint me at the very end of September. I'm just going to read this tonight and not check standings.
"But as in any KD Casey book, the third party in the relationship is ‘baseball’, which here acts as a hard to please lover."
I was trying to think of a good summary of this book, but a pal did it for me. Breakout Year, an mm sports romance, is out in the world!
www.kdcaseywrites.com/breakout-year
I was trying to think of a good summary of this book, but a pal did it for me. Breakout Year, an mm sports romance, is out in the world!
www.kdcaseywrites.com/breakout-year
September 13, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Update: spouse is listening to Friday night Ms vs Angels game on radio, while also reading #Murderbot by @marthawells.com. This is a WILD timeline. And by that, I mean he's not in menopause so he can successfully multi-task and I'm wildly jealous.
I've read two of these - Nobleman's Guide and You Should be So Lucky - and they're both great. (Well TBH I listened to them and they were wonderful). Recommend highly!
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September 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM
I've read two of these - Nobleman's Guide and You Should be So Lucky - and they're both great. (Well TBH I listened to them and they were wonderful). Recommend highly!
#romancebooks #romancebooksonsale #MMromance #booksonsale #romancenovels
#romancebooks #romancebooksonsale #MMromance #booksonsale #romancenovels
I love KD Casey's baseball romances! My team is looking good for October but I'm not going to think about that b/c they live to disappoint me at the very end of September. I'm just going to read this tonight and not check standings.
"But as in any KD Casey book, the third party in the relationship is ‘baseball’, which here acts as a hard to please lover."
I was trying to think of a good summary of this book, but a pal did it for me. Breakout Year, an mm sports romance, is out in the world!
www.kdcaseywrites.com/breakout-year
I was trying to think of a good summary of this book, but a pal did it for me. Breakout Year, an mm sports romance, is out in the world!
www.kdcaseywrites.com/breakout-year
September 12, 2025 at 2:53 PM
I love KD Casey's baseball romances! My team is looking good for October but I'm not going to think about that b/c they live to disappoint me at the very end of September. I'm just going to read this tonight and not check standings.