Rae Ryan
@backaswords.bsky.social
🏳️🌈 The Scavengers & the Stray out Spring 2025! 🇵🇸
🚀 Firefly meets Becky Chambers
💌 Sign up for a free ARC & get my queer witchy space story for free
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🚀 Firefly meets Becky Chambers
💌 Sign up for a free ARC & get my queer witchy space story for free
https://linktr.ee/backaswords
Just finished Hungerstone by Kat Dunn, and wow—this sapphic Carmilla retelling is everything. Lenore’s struggle to break free from societal expectations is brutal, relatable, and dripping with gothic tension. If you love feminine rage and gothic horror, this is it. #Booksky #horror #sapphic
January 3, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Chuck Tingle’s latest is a masterclass in chaos: fish impale pedestrians, a typing monkey attacks, and Vera—a shattered stats professor—must confront a casino tied to the madness. Gory, absurd, yet achingly human. A wild, existential ride for queer horror fans. #booksky #queer #horror #books
January 1, 2026 at 6:14 PM
The slow burn!!! A Lady for a Duke has been on my list for awhile, and it’s not disappointing. 🤤
#booksky #queerbooks #romance
#booksky #queerbooks #romance
November 29, 2025 at 12:13 AM
The slow burn!!! A Lady for a Duke has been on my list for awhile, and it’s not disappointing. 🤤
#booksky #queerbooks #romance
#booksky #queerbooks #romance
Freedom has a price—and these SFF books with diverse voices redefine the fight. 🔥⚔️
From desert rebellions to galactic last stands, these stories explore power, legacy, and the cost of victory through fresh, bold perspectives.
#BlueskyBooks #DiverseSFF #OwnVoices #Fantasy #SciFi
From desert rebellions to galactic last stands, these stories explore power, legacy, and the cost of victory through fresh, bold perspectives.
#BlueskyBooks #DiverseSFF #OwnVoices #Fantasy #SciFi
November 27, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Freedom has a price—and these SFF books with diverse voices redefine the fight. 🔥⚔️
From desert rebellions to galactic last stands, these stories explore power, legacy, and the cost of victory through fresh, bold perspectives.
#BlueskyBooks #DiverseSFF #OwnVoices #Fantasy #SciFi
From desert rebellions to galactic last stands, these stories explore power, legacy, and the cost of victory through fresh, bold perspectives.
#BlueskyBooks #DiverseSFF #OwnVoices #Fantasy #SciFi
Not every book is for everyone… and The Library at Hellebore by Cassandra Khaw is one of them. ☠️
blood-soaked dark academia, students with god-tier powers, and a school that’s basically a slaughterhouse. chaotic, brutal, and weirdly addictive.
#blueskybooks #darkfantasy #horror
blood-soaked dark academia, students with god-tier powers, and a school that’s basically a slaughterhouse. chaotic, brutal, and weirdly addictive.
#blueskybooks #darkfantasy #horror
November 25, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Not every book is for everyone… and The Library at Hellebore by Cassandra Khaw is one of them. ☠️
blood-soaked dark academia, students with god-tier powers, and a school that’s basically a slaughterhouse. chaotic, brutal, and weirdly addictive.
#blueskybooks #darkfantasy #horror
blood-soaked dark academia, students with god-tier powers, and a school that’s basically a slaughterhouse. chaotic, brutal, and weirdly addictive.
#blueskybooks #darkfantasy #horror
okay but why is no one talking about EMPTY HEAVEN by Freddie Kölsch??
EMPTY HEAVEN = queer teens vs. a cult + 90s nostalgia + a giant scarecrow god. It’s funny, dark, & full of heart—like Stranger Things but gayer. The audiobook slaps. #QueerYA #BlueskyBooks #queerhorror
EMPTY HEAVEN = queer teens vs. a cult + 90s nostalgia + a giant scarecrow god. It’s funny, dark, & full of heart—like Stranger Things but gayer. The audiobook slaps. #QueerYA #BlueskyBooks #queerhorror
November 24, 2025 at 5:03 PM
okay but why is no one talking about EMPTY HEAVEN by Freddie Kölsch??
EMPTY HEAVEN = queer teens vs. a cult + 90s nostalgia + a giant scarecrow god. It’s funny, dark, & full of heart—like Stranger Things but gayer. The audiobook slaps. #QueerYA #BlueskyBooks #queerhorror
EMPTY HEAVEN = queer teens vs. a cult + 90s nostalgia + a giant scarecrow god. It’s funny, dark, & full of heart—like Stranger Things but gayer. The audiobook slaps. #QueerYA #BlueskyBooks #queerhorror
Just started Honey Girl by Morgan Rogers on audio. If you’re looking for a sapphic romance with BIPOC rep, then I’d highly recommend. Grace is an astronomer and I LOVE the space references. Great friends, relatable angst over post college life and Black exceptionalism. #booksky #pride #queer #bipoc
June 9, 2025 at 4:40 PM
🏖️I found a fun promo for science fiction and fantasy beach reads!
📚Download free books to read while lounging on the beach this summer.
My books is available as well! Find the link in my bio and follow the linktree to Catch a Cosmic Wave.
#booksky #books #freebooks #scifi #fantasy
📚Download free books to read while lounging on the beach this summer.
My books is available as well! Find the link in my bio and follow the linktree to Catch a Cosmic Wave.
#booksky #books #freebooks #scifi #fantasy
June 4, 2025 at 7:30 PM
🏖️I found a fun promo for science fiction and fantasy beach reads!
📚Download free books to read while lounging on the beach this summer.
My books is available as well! Find the link in my bio and follow the linktree to Catch a Cosmic Wave.
#booksky #books #freebooks #scifi #fantasy
📚Download free books to read while lounging on the beach this summer.
My books is available as well! Find the link in my bio and follow the linktree to Catch a Cosmic Wave.
#booksky #books #freebooks #scifi #fantasy
In my romance era. It's been hit or miss, these are the hits. Queer and cute w/ bi rep
👟The Long Run by James Acker - Bro-mance romance!
🤩The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun - Reality dating gets queer
💃🏾Flirting Lessons by Jasmine Guillory - Flirting practice gets steamy
#booksky #queer #books
👟The Long Run by James Acker - Bro-mance romance!
🤩The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun - Reality dating gets queer
💃🏾Flirting Lessons by Jasmine Guillory - Flirting practice gets steamy
#booksky #queer #books
May 20, 2025 at 1:02 PM
🌈I looked at my reviews through my fingers like I was watching a scary movie.
🥰Here are some of my lovely reviews!
You'll find:
🚀 Found family/chosen family
🚀 Everybody’s queer
🚀 Cozy space opera
Get a signed copy with stickers and a bookmark (link in bio!)
#booksky #book #queer #lgbtqbook
🥰Here are some of my lovely reviews!
You'll find:
🚀 Found family/chosen family
🚀 Everybody’s queer
🚀 Cozy space opera
Get a signed copy with stickers and a bookmark (link in bio!)
#booksky #book #queer #lgbtqbook
May 7, 2025 at 8:02 PM
🌈I looked at my reviews through my fingers like I was watching a scary movie.
🥰Here are some of my lovely reviews!
You'll find:
🚀 Found family/chosen family
🚀 Everybody’s queer
🚀 Cozy space opera
Get a signed copy with stickers and a bookmark (link in bio!)
#booksky #book #queer #lgbtqbook
🥰Here are some of my lovely reviews!
You'll find:
🚀 Found family/chosen family
🚀 Everybody’s queer
🚀 Cozy space opera
Get a signed copy with stickers and a bookmark (link in bio!)
#booksky #book #queer #lgbtqbook
Italy is so pretty, I can't be upset. We hiked in the Majella park then went to Pescocostanzo.
🫠 Need an escape from our current dumpster fire? Grab my book, The Scavengers and the Stray on kindle unlimited and bookshop.org, and my website with stickers and a bookmark. (Link in bio)
#booksky #book
🫠 Need an escape from our current dumpster fire? Grab my book, The Scavengers and the Stray on kindle unlimited and bookshop.org, and my website with stickers and a bookmark. (Link in bio)
#booksky #book
May 3, 2025 at 8:02 PM
(⊙ˍ⊙) Hi, my name is Rae. I released my first book today. I’m not good at celebrating my wins.
I’m always focused on the next thing I need to do. But today I decided I would try to do better and do the thing I’m always telling other people to do.
So I celebrated! 🌈
#booksky #books #author #queer
I’m always focused on the next thing I need to do. But today I decided I would try to do better and do the thing I’m always telling other people to do.
So I celebrated! 🌈
#booksky #books #author #queer
May 1, 2025 at 8:02 PM
o((⊙﹏⊙))o. It's release day for The Scavengers and the Stray!! It's not going to change the world, but I hope you escape the fresh horrors arriving in your inbox daily.
🌈It's Firefly meets A Long Way to a Small Angry Planet.
Get a signed copy with extras! (link in bio)
#booksky #queer #book
🌈It's Firefly meets A Long Way to a Small Angry Planet.
Get a signed copy with extras! (link in bio)
#booksky #queer #book
May 1, 2025 at 5:18 PM
📚✨ BOOK GIVEAWAY! ✨📚
Win TWO amazing books: "The Scavengers and the Stray" and "Winter's Orbit"!
👉 HOW TO ENTER:
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Winner announced next week!
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Win TWO amazing books: "The Scavengers and the Stray" and "Winter's Orbit"!
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April 30, 2025 at 3:31 PM
📚✨ BOOK GIVEAWAY! ✨📚
Win TWO amazing books: "The Scavengers and the Stray" and "Winter's Orbit"!
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Win TWO amazing books: "The Scavengers and the Stray" and "Winter's Orbit"!
👉 HOW TO ENTER:
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My book releases May 1st. I made a fabulous choice to go to Italy and forgot to bring my book. Thanks to canva, my book is here!
🌈 Firefly meets A Long Way to a Small Angry Planet in The Scavengers and the Stray.
Pre-order a book bundle! Link in bio
#booksky #queerbooks #lgbtqbooks #sapphicbooks
🌈 Firefly meets A Long Way to a Small Angry Planet in The Scavengers and the Stray.
Pre-order a book bundle! Link in bio
#booksky #queerbooks #lgbtqbooks #sapphicbooks
April 29, 2025 at 5:30 PM
My book releases May 1st. I made a fabulous choice to go to Italy and forgot to bring my book. Thanks to canva, my book is here!
🌈 Firefly meets A Long Way to a Small Angry Planet in The Scavengers and the Stray.
Pre-order a book bundle! Link in bio
#booksky #queerbooks #lgbtqbooks #sapphicbooks
🌈 Firefly meets A Long Way to a Small Angry Planet in The Scavengers and the Stray.
Pre-order a book bundle! Link in bio
#booksky #queerbooks #lgbtqbooks #sapphicbooks
📚✨ BOOK GIVEAWAY! ✨📚
Win TWO amazing books: "The Scavengers and the Stray" and "That Time I got Drunk and Saved a Demon"!
👉 HOW TO ENTER:
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Winner announced next week!
#booksky #freebooks #queer
Win TWO amazing books: "The Scavengers and the Stray" and "That Time I got Drunk and Saved a Demon"!
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April 29, 2025 at 3:30 PM
📚✨ BOOK GIVEAWAY! ✨📚
Win TWO amazing books: "The Scavengers and the Stray" and "That Time I got Drunk and Saved a Demon"!
👉 HOW TO ENTER:
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Winner announced next week!
#booksky #freebooks #queer
Win TWO amazing books: "The Scavengers and the Stray" and "That Time I got Drunk and Saved a Demon"!
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📚✨ BOOK GIVEAWAY ALERT! ✨📚
Win TWO amazing books: "The Scavengers and the Stray" and "Reborn" and "Reforged"!
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Win TWO amazing books: "The Scavengers and the Stray" and "Reborn" and "Reforged"!
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April 28, 2025 at 4:30 PM
My book releases on May 1st. I made the splendid decision to take an Italian vacation, and I forgot to bring my book, but then photoshop saved the day! Sad Rae to happy Rae.
🌈 The 5th Element meets Killing Eve in The Scavengers and the Stray.
#booksky #queer #lgbtq #books #diversebooks #scifi
🌈 The 5th Element meets Killing Eve in The Scavengers and the Stray.
#booksky #queer #lgbtq #books #diversebooks #scifi
April 27, 2025 at 6:02 PM
📚✨ TWO BOOK GIVEAWAY ALERT! ✨📚
Win TWO amazing books: "The Scavengers and the Stray" and "A Master of Djinn"!
👉 HOW TO ENTER:
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#booksky #freebook #sapphic #lgbtq #queer
Win TWO amazing books: "The Scavengers and the Stray" and "A Master of Djinn"!
👉 HOW TO ENTER:
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Winner announced next week!
#booksky #freebook #sapphic #lgbtq #queer
April 27, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Win TWO amazing books: "The Scavengers and the Stray" and "Here for the Wrong Reasons"!
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April 26, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Win TWO amazing books: "The Scavengers and the Stray" and "Here for the Wrong Reasons"!
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📚✨ EPIC BOOK GIVEAWAY! ✨📚
Win TWO incredible books: "The Scavengers and the Stray" and "Màgòdiz" by Gabe Calderón!
👉 HOW TO ENTER:
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Winner announced next week! Open to US addresses only.
Win TWO incredible books: "The Scavengers and the Stray" and "Màgòdiz" by Gabe Calderón!
👉 HOW TO ENTER:
1. Like this post
2. Follow me
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4. Comment below telling me how your day is going!
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April 25, 2025 at 3:30 PM
📚✨ EPIC BOOK GIVEAWAY! ✨📚
Win TWO incredible books: "The Scavengers and the Stray" and "Màgòdiz" by Gabe Calderón!
👉 HOW TO ENTER:
1. Like this post
2. Follow me
3. Share this post
4. Comment below telling me how your day is going!
Winner announced next week! Open to US addresses only.
Win TWO incredible books: "The Scavengers and the Stray" and "Màgòdiz" by Gabe Calderón!
👉 HOW TO ENTER:
1. Like this post
2. Follow me
3. Share this post
4. Comment below telling me how your day is going!
Winner announced next week! Open to US addresses only.
Book Giveaway this Week!
I'm picking books off my shelf to giveaway with a free book bundle of The Scavengers and the Stray. From Friday to May 1st you can enter to win every day!
Follow for a chance to win!
#booksky #freebooks #queer
I'm picking books off my shelf to giveaway with a free book bundle of The Scavengers and the Stray. From Friday to May 1st you can enter to win every day!
Follow for a chance to win!
#booksky #freebooks #queer
April 24, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Book Giveaway this Week!
I'm picking books off my shelf to giveaway with a free book bundle of The Scavengers and the Stray. From Friday to May 1st you can enter to win every day!
Follow for a chance to win!
#booksky #freebooks #queer
I'm picking books off my shelf to giveaway with a free book bundle of The Scavengers and the Stray. From Friday to May 1st you can enter to win every day!
Follow for a chance to win!
#booksky #freebooks #queer
If Firefly had a kid with A Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet, who then dated Guardians of the Galaxy but married The Fifth Element, you'd have The Scavengers and the Stray!
It has
🐙 Found family
🐙 Everybody’s queer
🐙 Demisexual rep
🐙 Non-binary rep
🐙 Sapphic romance sub plot
#booksky #queerbooks
It has
🐙 Found family
🐙 Everybody’s queer
🐙 Demisexual rep
🐙 Non-binary rep
🐙 Sapphic romance sub plot
#booksky #queerbooks
April 3, 2025 at 9:23 PM
If Firefly had a kid with A Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet, who then dated Guardians of the Galaxy but married The Fifth Element, you'd have The Scavengers and the Stray!
It has
🐙 Found family
🐙 Everybody’s queer
🐙 Demisexual rep
🐙 Non-binary rep
🐙 Sapphic romance sub plot
#booksky #queerbooks
It has
🐙 Found family
🐙 Everybody’s queer
🐙 Demisexual rep
🐙 Non-binary rep
🐙 Sapphic romance sub plot
#booksky #queerbooks
Meet the rough & tumble crew of the scavenger ship Who Wants to Know!
I love my characters, and I hope you do too.
It has
🐙 Found family
🐙 Everybody’s queer
🐙 Sapphic romance sub plot
🐙 2nd chance romance
🐙 Cute companion animals
🐙 VENGEANCE!
Get a free ARC (link in bio)
#booksky #queer #lgbtq
I love my characters, and I hope you do too.
It has
🐙 Found family
🐙 Everybody’s queer
🐙 Sapphic romance sub plot
🐙 2nd chance romance
🐙 Cute companion animals
🐙 VENGEANCE!
Get a free ARC (link in bio)
#booksky #queer #lgbtq
April 1, 2025 at 8:02 PM