Jennifer The Writer
@jrjryan.bsky.social
Teacher by day, writer by night, ADHD all the time.
WIP based on Irish mythological creatures is currently 58k words, and is tentatively titled Máiréad, The Selkie Queen.
I also write short stories.
WIP based on Irish mythological creatures is currently 58k words, and is tentatively titled Máiréad, The Selkie Queen.
I also write short stories.
Poetry Challenge- month 11
I got the word ‘shattered’ and couldn’t stop writing. This poem clawed its way out from under my skin like it had to escape.
I got the word ‘shattered’ and couldn’t stop writing. This poem clawed its way out from under my skin like it had to escape.
November 12, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Poetry Challenge- month 11
I got the word ‘shattered’ and couldn’t stop writing. This poem clawed its way out from under my skin like it had to escape.
I got the word ‘shattered’ and couldn’t stop writing. This poem clawed its way out from under my skin like it had to escape.
Some people look at the ocean before a Nor’easter, see storm clouds on the horizon, and think there is something ominous approaching.
October 12, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Some people look at the ocean before a Nor’easter, see storm clouds on the horizon, and think there is something ominous approaching.
What would you do if a past you didn’t even know existed suddenly came to light and you were instantly living an entirely different life?
Welcome to Máiréad’s world.
Come join me on Patreon to learn more
#MáiréadTheSelkieQueen #selkiemythology #IrishMythology
www.patreon.com/posts/138344...
Welcome to Máiréad’s world.
Come join me on Patreon to learn more
#MáiréadTheSelkieQueen #selkiemythology #IrishMythology
www.patreon.com/posts/138344...
September 7, 2025 at 3:40 PM
What would you do if a past you didn’t even know existed suddenly came to light and you were instantly living an entirely different life?
Welcome to Máiréad’s world.
Come join me on Patreon to learn more
#MáiréadTheSelkieQueen #selkiemythology #IrishMythology
www.patreon.com/posts/138344...
Welcome to Máiréad’s world.
Come join me on Patreon to learn more
#MáiréadTheSelkieQueen #selkiemythology #IrishMythology
www.patreon.com/posts/138344...
Ever just sit in the car and breathe? I’m sitting here, listening to the rain and some peaceful music.
My grandmother is 104 and she is not doing well. I’m about to go in and see her and I want to tell her something good.
My grandmother is 104 and she is not doing well. I’m about to go in and see her and I want to tell her something good.
August 29, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Ever just sit in the car and breathe? I’m sitting here, listening to the rain and some peaceful music.
My grandmother is 104 and she is not doing well. I’m about to go in and see her and I want to tell her something good.
My grandmother is 104 and she is not doing well. I’m about to go in and see her and I want to tell her something good.
This is what the first day of my 28th year of teaching looked like.
And then I realized it was already humid before 6am and decided I was just going to put my hair up and start the way I meant to go on.
And then I realized it was already humid before 6am and decided I was just going to put my hair up and start the way I meant to go on.
August 26, 2025 at 1:39 AM
This is what the first day of my 28th year of teaching looked like.
And then I realized it was already humid before 6am and decided I was just going to put my hair up and start the way I meant to go on.
And then I realized it was already humid before 6am and decided I was just going to put my hair up and start the way I meant to go on.
I am working on a poem (the deadline is a week away so I’m absolutely still editing/rewriting) and this is where it stands at the moment. I’m always changing imagery, making different word choices, realizing I’ve left things out that clarify what I mean, etc.
But it has just occurred to me…
But it has just occurred to me…
August 12, 2025 at 11:19 AM
I am working on a poem (the deadline is a week away so I’m absolutely still editing/rewriting) and this is where it stands at the moment. I’m always changing imagery, making different word choices, realizing I’ve left things out that clarify what I mean, etc.
But it has just occurred to me…
But it has just occurred to me…
Took myself to lunch today. Sat in the window, people watched and found myself relaxing and enjoying my pizza. Sometimes I push so hard I forget to stop and breathe.
Here’s to self care and the people we become when we rest. #writerslife #teacherlife #WritingCommunity #endofsummer #Storytelling
Here’s to self care and the people we become when we rest. #writerslife #teacherlife #WritingCommunity #endofsummer #Storytelling
August 4, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Took myself to lunch today. Sat in the window, people watched and found myself relaxing and enjoying my pizza. Sometimes I push so hard I forget to stop and breathe.
Here’s to self care and the people we become when we rest. #writerslife #teacherlife #WritingCommunity #endofsummer #Storytelling
Here’s to self care and the people we become when we rest. #writerslife #teacherlife #WritingCommunity #endofsummer #Storytelling
lol...love this one
August 4, 2025 at 1:01 AM
lol...love this one
Sunday vibe:
Luz picked my project and then off I went to meet the new art group I joined…full of complete strangers 😱
Sometimes creativity requires courage to step outside your comfort zone. Here's to new experiences and messy (quasi) masterpieces #SundayArt #CreativeReset
Luz picked my project and then off I went to meet the new art group I joined…full of complete strangers 😱
Sometimes creativity requires courage to step outside your comfort zone. Here's to new experiences and messy (quasi) masterpieces #SundayArt #CreativeReset
July 20, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Sunday vibe:
Luz picked my project and then off I went to meet the new art group I joined…full of complete strangers 😱
Sometimes creativity requires courage to step outside your comfort zone. Here's to new experiences and messy (quasi) masterpieces #SundayArt #CreativeReset
Luz picked my project and then off I went to meet the new art group I joined…full of complete strangers 😱
Sometimes creativity requires courage to step outside your comfort zone. Here's to new experiences and messy (quasi) masterpieces #SundayArt #CreativeReset
Working on a scene where Máiréad meets Connor, part of the royal guard. Sometimes ideas come when you just sit down and do it, even when inspiration is elusive. What's your writing goal this week? ✍️ #WritingProgress #MondayMotivation #Storytelling #MáiréadTheSelkieQueen
July 15, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Working on a scene where Máiréad meets Connor, part of the royal guard. Sometimes ideas come when you just sit down and do it, even when inspiration is elusive. What's your writing goal this week? ✍️ #WritingProgress #MondayMotivation #Storytelling #MáiréadTheSelkieQueen
While the world outside feels chaotic, I'm finding peace in Máiréad's underwater realm.
There's something magical about creating a sanctuary through storytelling, both for the writer and future readers. 🌊📖 #WritingProgress #YAFantasy #AuthorLife
There's something magical about creating a sanctuary through storytelling, both for the writer and future readers. 🌊📖 #WritingProgress #YAFantasy #AuthorLife
July 9, 2025 at 10:23 PM
While the world outside feels chaotic, I'm finding peace in Máiréad's underwater realm.
There's something magical about creating a sanctuary through storytelling, both for the writer and future readers. 🌊📖 #WritingProgress #YAFantasy #AuthorLife
There's something magical about creating a sanctuary through storytelling, both for the writer and future readers. 🌊📖 #WritingProgress #YAFantasy #AuthorLife
Writing life reality check: Sometimes the best ideas come when you’ve got nowhere to write them down. Lately Máiréad keeps surprising me with plot twists. Anyone else have a selkie queen living rent-free in their head? 🌊👑 #amwriting #yawriter #irishfantasy
July 8, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Writing life reality check: Sometimes the best ideas come when you’ve got nowhere to write them down. Lately Máiréad keeps surprising me with plot twists. Anyone else have a selkie queen living rent-free in their head? 🌊👑 #amwriting #yawriter #irishfantasy
Not just an author, also a history teacher.
When you see your history in a museum…it’s pretty amazing. Even if it’s a reminder that your family didn’t have it easy back in the day, it’s also a reminder of how you persevered and what you’ve overcome.
#representationmatters #historyisimportant
When you see your history in a museum…it’s pretty amazing. Even if it’s a reminder that your family didn’t have it easy back in the day, it’s also a reminder of how you persevered and what you’ve overcome.
#representationmatters #historyisimportant
July 4, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Not just an author, also a history teacher.
When you see your history in a museum…it’s pretty amazing. Even if it’s a reminder that your family didn’t have it easy back in the day, it’s also a reminder of how you persevered and what you’ve overcome.
#representationmatters #historyisimportant
When you see your history in a museum…it’s pretty amazing. Even if it’s a reminder that your family didn’t have it easy back in the day, it’s also a reminder of how you persevered and what you’ve overcome.
#representationmatters #historyisimportant
Sunday vibes: Sometimes the most authentic thing I can share is that I'm human too. Taking it easy today, but Máiréad's story is still swirling in my mind. Even Selkie Queens need rest days…Luz says so, and that makes it true. 🌊💙 #WritingLife #SelfCare #MáiréadTheSelkieQueen
June 29, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Sunday vibes: Sometimes the most authentic thing I can share is that I'm human too. Taking it easy today, but Máiréad's story is still swirling in my mind. Even Selkie Queens need rest days…Luz says so, and that makes it true. 🌊💙 #WritingLife #SelfCare #MáiréadTheSelkieQueen
Luna is absolutely the reason why writing does not happen. Luz will plop herself in my lap and make it difficult but Luna? She’s shoving stuff off the table, eating my notebook, and climbing me like I’m a jungle gym. 🤣
#thestruggleisreal #writerswithcats #blackcats #catsisters #LunaAndLuz
#thestruggleisreal #writerswithcats #blackcats #catsisters #LunaAndLuz
June 27, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Luna is absolutely the reason why writing does not happen. Luz will plop herself in my lap and make it difficult but Luna? She’s shoving stuff off the table, eating my notebook, and climbing me like I’m a jungle gym. 🤣
#thestruggleisreal #writerswithcats #blackcats #catsisters #LunaAndLuz
#thestruggleisreal #writerswithcats #blackcats #catsisters #LunaAndLuz
Wrapped up #year27 of teaching with a #walkin because we want to advocate for ourselves, not cut access to any child’s education. We will always prioritize student learning, but we also have needs. #teachertwitter #UnionStrong #teacherlife #middleschoolteacher #2425SchoolYear
June 18, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Wrapped up #year27 of teaching with a #walkin because we want to advocate for ourselves, not cut access to any child’s education. We will always prioritize student learning, but we also have needs. #teachertwitter #UnionStrong #teacherlife #middleschoolteacher #2425SchoolYear
It’s been a year since my Aunt Mary left us after a fierce fight against cancer. This weekend my family gathered to toast her memory, tell stories, laugh, cry, and share a Yankee Swap.
You are missed Mary Kay❤️
You are missed Mary Kay❤️
June 10, 2025 at 1:33 PM
It’s been a year since my Aunt Mary left us after a fierce fight against cancer. This weekend my family gathered to toast her memory, tell stories, laugh, cry, and share a Yankee Swap.
You are missed Mary Kay❤️
You are missed Mary Kay❤️
☕ Sunday afternoon writing sprint
Halfway through my #NYCMidnight challenge and my story is taking unexpected turns. There's something thrilling about having creative constraints, it forces you to dig deeper. How do you handle creative pressure? 📝 #WritingLife #FlashFiction #CreativeConstraints
Halfway through my #NYCMidnight challenge and my story is taking unexpected turns. There's something thrilling about having creative constraints, it forces you to dig deeper. How do you handle creative pressure? 📝 #WritingLife #FlashFiction #CreativeConstraints
June 1, 2025 at 9:54 PM
☕ Sunday afternoon writing sprint
Halfway through my #NYCMidnight challenge and my story is taking unexpected turns. There's something thrilling about having creative constraints, it forces you to dig deeper. How do you handle creative pressure? 📝 #WritingLife #FlashFiction #CreativeConstraints
Halfway through my #NYCMidnight challenge and my story is taking unexpected turns. There's something thrilling about having creative constraints, it forces you to dig deeper. How do you handle creative pressure? 📝 #WritingLife #FlashFiction #CreativeConstraints
Read an excerpt from Máiréad, The Selkie Queen (the cats are actually a really great audience) this morning when I woke up just to see how it sounded.
#BookSky #YAFantasy #IrishMythology
#BookSky #YAFantasy #IrishMythology
May 30, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Read an excerpt from Máiréad, The Selkie Queen (the cats are actually a really great audience) this morning when I woke up just to see how it sounded.
#BookSky #YAFantasy #IrishMythology
#BookSky #YAFantasy #IrishMythology
Testing week reality: After years and years of teaching, I've learned that resilience isn't always graceful. Sometimes it's just showing up with extra pencils and believing in the process.
May 30, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Testing week reality: After years and years of teaching, I've learned that resilience isn't always graceful. Sometimes it's just showing up with extra pencils and believing in the process.
Halfway into my YA fantasy novel about Máiréad discovering she's the rightful Selkie Queen.
Today I edited and wrote about Liam using 'The Sight'.
This week I need to do some thinking about the significance of the silver chain with pearls that marks her royal heritage.
🌊👑 #AmWriting #YAFantasy
Today I edited and wrote about Liam using 'The Sight'.
This week I need to do some thinking about the significance of the silver chain with pearls that marks her royal heritage.
🌊👑 #AmWriting #YAFantasy
May 26, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Halfway into my YA fantasy novel about Máiréad discovering she's the rightful Selkie Queen.
Today I edited and wrote about Liam using 'The Sight'.
This week I need to do some thinking about the significance of the silver chain with pearls that marks her royal heritage.
🌊👑 #AmWriting #YAFantasy
Today I edited and wrote about Liam using 'The Sight'.
This week I need to do some thinking about the significance of the silver chain with pearls that marks her royal heritage.
🌊👑 #AmWriting #YAFantasy
So, what do you think?
Yay or nay?
Would you sign up?
Also, if you already know that you want to sign up feel free and go to my website www.Jennifer-Ryan.org.
Yay or nay?
Would you sign up?
Also, if you already know that you want to sign up feel free and go to my website www.Jennifer-Ryan.org.
May 25, 2025 at 7:09 AM
So, what do you think?
Yay or nay?
Would you sign up?
Also, if you already know that you want to sign up feel free and go to my website www.Jennifer-Ryan.org.
Yay or nay?
Would you sign up?
Also, if you already know that you want to sign up feel free and go to my website www.Jennifer-Ryan.org.
After being sick for over a week I can safely say that I am sick of being sick. On the plus side I’m not sick and tired…🤷♀️
#writerlife #teacherlife #sloggingthroughitall
#writerlife #teacherlife #sloggingthroughitall
May 24, 2025 at 3:48 AM
After being sick for over a week I can safely say that I am sick of being sick. On the plus side I’m not sick and tired…🤷♀️
#writerlife #teacherlife #sloggingthroughitall
#writerlife #teacherlife #sloggingthroughitall
Ever have a teaching moment that takes your breath away?
Watching my student from Puerto Rico press their hands against our classroom window, mesmerized by their first-ever snowfall?
Pure wonder, absolutely beautiful. ❄️✨
#180DaysOfTeaching #TeachingMoments #Eighteen #Student18
Watching my student from Puerto Rico press their hands against our classroom window, mesmerized by their first-ever snowfall?
Pure wonder, absolutely beautiful. ❄️✨
#180DaysOfTeaching #TeachingMoments #Eighteen #Student18
May 20, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Ever have a teaching moment that takes your breath away?
Watching my student from Puerto Rico press their hands against our classroom window, mesmerized by their first-ever snowfall?
Pure wonder, absolutely beautiful. ❄️✨
#180DaysOfTeaching #TeachingMoments #Eighteen #Student18
Watching my student from Puerto Rico press their hands against our classroom window, mesmerized by their first-ever snowfall?
Pure wonder, absolutely beautiful. ❄️✨
#180DaysOfTeaching #TeachingMoments #Eighteen #Student18
5AM: Wake Up
7AM: Arrive
8AM: Class
4PM: Home Again
Between lesson plans every week and plot twists every weekend, I'm living two lives.
Thousands of words into Máiréad's story ✅
Teaching full-time ✅
It's chaos, but it's my kind of chaos. 📚✍️
#teacherwriter #amwriting #MáiréadTheSelkieQueen
7AM: Arrive
8AM: Class
4PM: Home Again
Between lesson plans every week and plot twists every weekend, I'm living two lives.
Thousands of words into Máiréad's story ✅
Teaching full-time ✅
It's chaos, but it's my kind of chaos. 📚✍️
#teacherwriter #amwriting #MáiréadTheSelkieQueen
May 19, 2025 at 12:20 PM
5AM: Wake Up
7AM: Arrive
8AM: Class
4PM: Home Again
Between lesson plans every week and plot twists every weekend, I'm living two lives.
Thousands of words into Máiréad's story ✅
Teaching full-time ✅
It's chaos, but it's my kind of chaos. 📚✍️
#teacherwriter #amwriting #MáiréadTheSelkieQueen
7AM: Arrive
8AM: Class
4PM: Home Again
Between lesson plans every week and plot twists every weekend, I'm living two lives.
Thousands of words into Máiréad's story ✅
Teaching full-time ✅
It's chaos, but it's my kind of chaos. 📚✍️
#teacherwriter #amwriting #MáiréadTheSelkieQueen