L Ryan Storms
@lryanstorms.bsky.social
Author, artist, traveler, dreamer. Short on height, big on words. Writes things. She/her. Posting #SmallReasonsToBeHappy because we need them. Perpetually anxious. 🦓 http://lryanstorms.com/where-to-find-l-ryan-storms/
Had a blast hanging out with Lee Miao at the ALA Conference! So grateful to the Eastern PA SCBWI leadership for booking a spot at ALA this year. In an hour & a half, I was able to hand out 20 copies of Slip to eager readers and libraries. Mission accomplished.
#americanlibraryassociation
#americanlibraryassociation
June 28, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Had a blast hanging out with Lee Miao at the ALA Conference! So grateful to the Eastern PA SCBWI leadership for booking a spot at ALA this year. In an hour & a half, I was able to hand out 20 copies of Slip to eager readers and libraries. Mission accomplished.
#americanlibraryassociation
#americanlibraryassociation
This week, a (middle-aged, white dude) friend told me he finished reading Slip while on a work trip. Said he enjoyed it. But most importantly, he said he passed it on to a friend who has a daughter he thinks needs it.
And THAT is why I wrote Slip.
And THAT is why I wrote Slip.
June 25, 2025 at 6:20 PM
This week, a (middle-aged, white dude) friend told me he finished reading Slip while on a work trip. Said he enjoyed it. But most importantly, he said he passed it on to a friend who has a daughter he thinks needs it.
And THAT is why I wrote Slip.
And THAT is why I wrote Slip.
Friday! Come say hi. I’ll have 30 copies of slip to give away for FREE.
#ala #epascbwi #yafiction #fictionwithamission #erasethestigma #mentalhealth #anxiety #indiereaderapproved #kirkussaysgetit #slip #freebook #teenreads
#ala #epascbwi #yafiction #fictionwithamission #erasethestigma #mentalhealth #anxiety #indiereaderapproved #kirkussaysgetit #slip #freebook #teenreads
June 24, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Friday! Come say hi. I’ll have 30 copies of slip to give away for FREE.
#ala #epascbwi #yafiction #fictionwithamission #erasethestigma #mentalhealth #anxiety #indiereaderapproved #kirkussaysgetit #slip #freebook #teenreads
#ala #epascbwi #yafiction #fictionwithamission #erasethestigma #mentalhealth #anxiety #indiereaderapproved #kirkussaysgetit #slip #freebook #teenreads
Berks Celtic Fest this Saturday where it’s supposed to be a cool 84 degrees. (Which will feel like a cold front after this week…)
Come celebrate all the Celtic music, dance, food, & drink. Buy yourself a new book, escape reality for a short time, & revel in your ability to embrace empathy.
Come celebrate all the Celtic music, dance, food, & drink. Buy yourself a new book, escape reality for a short time, & revel in your ability to embrace empathy.
June 23, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Berks Celtic Fest this Saturday where it’s supposed to be a cool 84 degrees. (Which will feel like a cold front after this week…)
Come celebrate all the Celtic music, dance, food, & drink. Buy yourself a new book, escape reality for a short time, & revel in your ability to embrace empathy.
Come celebrate all the Celtic music, dance, food, & drink. Buy yourself a new book, escape reality for a short time, & revel in your ability to embrace empathy.
Librarians, come see me at ALA (Booth 2366) on Friday! I have 30 free copies of Slip to give away to get into school and community libraries. (My other books will be available for sale, too!)
#alaconference #ala #freebooks #teenreads
#alaconference #ala #freebooks #teenreads
June 23, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Librarians, come see me at ALA (Booth 2366) on Friday! I have 30 free copies of Slip to give away to get into school and community libraries. (My other books will be available for sale, too!)
#alaconference #ala #freebooks #teenreads
#alaconference #ala #freebooks #teenreads
In between attacks on human rights, destruction of climate, and hatred and violence spewed online and in-person, good things CAN still happen. Never forget to celebrate them. They matter.
Lifelong dream? Accomplished today. Thanks for the warm welcome @sfwa.bsky.social!
Lifelong dream? Accomplished today. Thanks for the warm welcome @sfwa.bsky.social!
June 17, 2025 at 3:41 AM
In between attacks on human rights, destruction of climate, and hatred and violence spewed online and in-person, good things CAN still happen. Never forget to celebrate them. They matter.
Lifelong dream? Accomplished today. Thanks for the warm welcome @sfwa.bsky.social!
Lifelong dream? Accomplished today. Thanks for the warm welcome @sfwa.bsky.social!
Physical limitations mean I can’t be marching today. I’m with you in spirit.
Pics from 2017 when I WAS able to attend the Women’s March in DC & a local protest after nazis marched in Charlottesville.
Today? Today I will be amplifying your photos, your experiences, your stories. Reposting all day.
Pics from 2017 when I WAS able to attend the Women’s March in DC & a local protest after nazis marched in Charlottesville.
Today? Today I will be amplifying your photos, your experiences, your stories. Reposting all day.
April 5, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Physical limitations mean I can’t be marching today. I’m with you in spirit.
Pics from 2017 when I WAS able to attend the Women’s March in DC & a local protest after nazis marched in Charlottesville.
Today? Today I will be amplifying your photos, your experiences, your stories. Reposting all day.
Pics from 2017 when I WAS able to attend the Women’s March in DC & a local protest after nazis marched in Charlottesville.
Today? Today I will be amplifying your photos, your experiences, your stories. Reposting all day.
Remember that whole “Just say no” campaign of the 80s? I think we should bring it back.
Seriously.
Stop obeying in advance.
Seriously.
Stop obeying in advance.
March 20, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Remember that whole “Just say no” campaign of the 80s? I think we should bring it back.
Seriously.
Stop obeying in advance.
Seriously.
Stop obeying in advance.
I compiled some of the Kickstarter data. The reach is amazing. 17 states & 1 Canadian province! All from one teeny tiny little project you helped fund!
THANK YOU!
I just placed an order for my author copies of Slip, which means I’ll be mailing them out to my supporters in about 3 weeks!
THANK YOU!
I just placed an order for my author copies of Slip, which means I’ll be mailing them out to my supporters in about 3 weeks!
March 17, 2025 at 7:19 PM
I compiled some of the Kickstarter data. The reach is amazing. 17 states & 1 Canadian province! All from one teeny tiny little project you helped fund!
THANK YOU!
I just placed an order for my author copies of Slip, which means I’ll be mailing them out to my supporters in about 3 weeks!
THANK YOU!
I just placed an order for my author copies of Slip, which means I’ll be mailing them out to my supporters in about 3 weeks!
My latest stray is finally getting comfortable enough to not only eat in my yard, but to play & relax here. Soon, he’ll be trapped & neutered & probably returned back outdoors where we’ll continue to take care of him.
Maybe he’ll surprise me & want to be an indoor cat, but I’m not counting on it.
Maybe he’ll surprise me & want to be an indoor cat, but I’m not counting on it.
March 11, 2025 at 3:57 PM
My latest stray is finally getting comfortable enough to not only eat in my yard, but to play & relax here. Soon, he’ll be trapped & neutered & probably returned back outdoors where we’ll continue to take care of him.
Maybe he’ll surprise me & want to be an indoor cat, but I’m not counting on it.
Maybe he’ll surprise me & want to be an indoor cat, but I’m not counting on it.
I don’t think any thank you could be enough. But I am really, really grateful. THANK YOU!
As an aside, if you’re a teacher or librarian who would like a free copy of Slip for your space, please let me know here:
forms.gle/kVJfjitcRAHQ...
As an aside, if you’re a teacher or librarian who would like a free copy of Slip for your space, please let me know here:
forms.gle/kVJfjitcRAHQ...
March 7, 2025 at 9:59 PM
I don’t think any thank you could be enough. But I am really, really grateful. THANK YOU!
As an aside, if you’re a teacher or librarian who would like a free copy of Slip for your space, please let me know here:
forms.gle/kVJfjitcRAHQ...
As an aside, if you’re a teacher or librarian who would like a free copy of Slip for your space, please let me know here:
forms.gle/kVJfjitcRAHQ...
A little less than 30 hours & this Kickstarter campaign will be finished! I want to thank everyone who contributed over the last month. Your support has given me all the feels, truly.
I couldn’t have done this without YOU. $194 more & I can donate 100 books!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lry...
I couldn’t have done this without YOU. $194 more & I can donate 100 books!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lry...
March 5, 2025 at 11:53 PM
A little less than 30 hours & this Kickstarter campaign will be finished! I want to thank everyone who contributed over the last month. Your support has given me all the feels, truly.
I couldn’t have done this without YOU. $194 more & I can donate 100 books!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lry...
I couldn’t have done this without YOU. $194 more & I can donate 100 books!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lry...
March 2, 2025 at 8:21 PM
My Kirkus review for Slip came in today. I couldn’t be more pleased. I am so glad others see the value in this story. Yes, it’s entertainment. But it’s also so much more than that. It’s a handbook for what healthy relationships should look like. It’s a guidebook for the anxious. ❤️
February 28, 2025 at 10:45 PM
My Kirkus review for Slip came in today. I couldn’t be more pleased. I am so glad others see the value in this story. Yes, it’s entertainment. But it’s also so much more than that. It’s a handbook for what healthy relationships should look like. It’s a guidebook for the anxious. ❤️
I have officially lost my mind. 412 books in 21 boxes. UPS delivery man and dear husband are my heroes today.
Anyway, my inventory is stocked through June… Anyone want to save my attic space and buy a book or ten?
#bookdelivery #bookmail #indieauthor #specialdelivery
Anyway, my inventory is stocked through June… Anyone want to save my attic space and buy a book or ten?
#bookdelivery #bookmail #indieauthor #specialdelivery
February 25, 2025 at 5:46 PM
I have officially lost my mind. 412 books in 21 boxes. UPS delivery man and dear husband are my heroes today.
Anyway, my inventory is stocked through June… Anyone want to save my attic space and buy a book or ten?
#bookdelivery #bookmail #indieauthor #specialdelivery
Anyway, my inventory is stocked through June… Anyone want to save my attic space and buy a book or ten?
#bookdelivery #bookmail #indieauthor #specialdelivery
Talk about a glowing review! IndieReader had some absolutely amazing things to say about Slip. It’s no secret that I love this story. I do. It is the story of my anxious-girl heart. To have PJ’s story about mental health (and first love, duh) be recognized in such a way is a complete honor. ❤️
February 25, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Talk about a glowing review! IndieReader had some absolutely amazing things to say about Slip. It’s no secret that I love this story. I do. It is the story of my anxious-girl heart. To have PJ’s story about mental health (and first love, duh) be recognized in such a way is a complete honor. ❤️
My IndieReader book review for Slip came in today! To say I am beside myself would be an understatement. Squee with me please!
😱😱😱
If you’d like to read the full (glowing) review, check out www.indiereader.com/book_review/slip
😱😱😱
If you’d like to read the full (glowing) review, check out www.indiereader.com/book_review/slip
February 24, 2025 at 5:36 PM
My IndieReader book review for Slip came in today! To say I am beside myself would be an understatement. Squee with me please!
😱😱😱
If you’d like to read the full (glowing) review, check out www.indiereader.com/book_review/slip
😱😱😱
If you’d like to read the full (glowing) review, check out www.indiereader.com/book_review/slip
Focus on the things you CAN do. Here and now.
This cat has been through my yard for a few weeks. She’s thin, not eartipped, & clearly hungry (has tried to stalk the chickens more than once) so yesterday I started putting food out. This is something I can do. Establish routine, provide food, TNR.
This cat has been through my yard for a few weeks. She’s thin, not eartipped, & clearly hungry (has tried to stalk the chickens more than once) so yesterday I started putting food out. This is something I can do. Establish routine, provide food, TNR.
February 23, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Focus on the things you CAN do. Here and now.
This cat has been through my yard for a few weeks. She’s thin, not eartipped, & clearly hungry (has tried to stalk the chickens more than once) so yesterday I started putting food out. This is something I can do. Establish routine, provide food, TNR.
This cat has been through my yard for a few weeks. She’s thin, not eartipped, & clearly hungry (has tried to stalk the chickens more than once) so yesterday I started putting food out. This is something I can do. Establish routine, provide food, TNR.
Almooooooost. $829 more & I can donate 150 copies of Slip to libraries and schools. Give this post a boost, a share, a like - whatever it takes to get seen.
The project is fully funded so you are guaranteed to receive whatever reward tier you choose!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lry...
The project is fully funded so you are guaranteed to receive whatever reward tier you choose!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lry...
February 21, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Almooooooost. $829 more & I can donate 150 copies of Slip to libraries and schools. Give this post a boost, a share, a like - whatever it takes to get seen.
The project is fully funded so you are guaranteed to receive whatever reward tier you choose!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lry...
The project is fully funded so you are guaranteed to receive whatever reward tier you choose!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lry...
People say that being a school board director is a thankless job, but sometimes it’s not. Yesterday, each of our directors got a framed photo of some of our elementary kids and a specific book dedicated to the library in their name.
And the book choice!!! 🔥 It’s like they know me…
And the book choice!!! 🔥 It’s like they know me…
February 20, 2025 at 12:59 AM
People say that being a school board director is a thankless job, but sometimes it’s not. Yesterday, each of our directors got a framed photo of some of our elementary kids and a specific book dedicated to the library in their name.
And the book choice!!! 🔥 It’s like they know me…
And the book choice!!! 🔥 It’s like they know me…
Give me hand so I can turn around and give schools and libraries a hand? Help me reach that Kickstarter stretch goal? Share, share!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lry...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lry...
February 19, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Give me hand so I can turn around and give schools and libraries a hand? Help me reach that Kickstarter stretch goal? Share, share!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lry...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lry...
YOU helped me reach my goal of $2500 to get Slip published. Now I want to raise $1500 more to send 150 copies of Slip to libraries & schools Can we do it?
(As of 2/17/25, the current total sits at $3,031 as I received an offline donation yesterday!)
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lry...
(As of 2/17/25, the current total sits at $3,031 as I received an offline donation yesterday!)
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lry...
February 17, 2025 at 2:41 PM
YOU helped me reach my goal of $2500 to get Slip published. Now I want to raise $1500 more to send 150 copies of Slip to libraries & schools Can we do it?
(As of 2/17/25, the current total sits at $3,031 as I received an offline donation yesterday!)
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lry...
(As of 2/17/25, the current total sits at $3,031 as I received an offline donation yesterday!)
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lry...
I promise at some point soon I’ll start posting things other than the Kickstarter I’m running.
But.
You asked for a stretch goal and now I want to reach it.
(Remember, the project is already fully funded, so you’re guaranteed to receive whatever reward tier items you select!)
But.
You asked for a stretch goal and now I want to reach it.
(Remember, the project is already fully funded, so you’re guaranteed to receive whatever reward tier items you select!)
February 10, 2025 at 4:01 PM
I promise at some point soon I’ll start posting things other than the Kickstarter I’m running.
But.
You asked for a stretch goal and now I want to reach it.
(Remember, the project is already fully funded, so you’re guaranteed to receive whatever reward tier items you select!)
But.
You asked for a stretch goal and now I want to reach it.
(Remember, the project is already fully funded, so you’re guaranteed to receive whatever reward tier items you select!)