Ryan D. Matthews
@rydmatthews.bsky.social
Winner of NYSCA and de Groot Courage to Write Awards. Fellowships from Hawthornden, LMCC, Lighthouse Works, Tin House. Nominated for the PEN/Robert J. Dau Short Story Prize & 2x semifinalist for Bennett Fellowship. Work in Lit Hub, Litro, Joyland, and MQR.
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This is part of the Rally Reading Series. I’ll be reading alongside the talented @tessowen.bsky.social & @rydmatthews.bsky.social on the topic of radicalization. This book has a lot to say about that:
Rally Reading Series: Spencer Ackerman, Tess Owen, and Ryan D. Matthews — Rally Reading Series
Join us on Thursday, Nov. 6th, 2025, for an evening of art and activism with Spencer Ackerman, Tess Owen, and Ryan D. Matthews. Find out more about our readers by visiting our readers page .
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October 29, 2025 at 4:10 PM
This is part of the Rally Reading Series. I’ll be reading alongside the talented @tessowen.bsky.social & @rydmatthews.bsky.social on the topic of radicalization. This book has a lot to say about that:
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Join us as we close out our season by celebrating Pride on Thursday, June 5th at 7pm. We’ll be featuring the staggering talents of Bishakh Som, Christopher Gonzalez (@livesinpages.bsky.social), and Fancy Feast for readings and action at @petescandystore.bsky.social. Going to be a great night!!
May 26, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Join us as we close out our season by celebrating Pride on Thursday, June 5th at 7pm. We’ll be featuring the staggering talents of Bishakh Som, Christopher Gonzalez (@livesinpages.bsky.social), and Fancy Feast for readings and action at @petescandystore.bsky.social. Going to be a great night!!
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The Rally marches on as we close out our season by celebrating Pride with the delectable Bishakh Som, Christopher Gonzalez (@livesinpages.bsky.social), and Fancy Feast!! They’ll be taking the @petescandystore.bsky.social stage on June 5th at 7:00 p.m. Gonna be fun! www.eventbrite.com/e/rally-read...
May 20, 2025 at 4:05 PM
The Rally marches on as we close out our season by celebrating Pride with the delectable Bishakh Som, Christopher Gonzalez (@livesinpages.bsky.social), and Fancy Feast!! They’ll be taking the @petescandystore.bsky.social stage on June 5th at 7:00 p.m. Gonna be fun! www.eventbrite.com/e/rally-read...
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Scenes from Thursday night’s Rally! Featuring incredible @sallywenmao.bsky.social, @chriskarnadi.bsky.social, and @moniquelaban.bsky.social as we raised money for Gaza Poets Society, the premier spoken word community in Gaza.
May 4, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Scenes from Thursday night’s Rally! Featuring incredible @sallywenmao.bsky.social, @chriskarnadi.bsky.social, and @moniquelaban.bsky.social as we raised money for Gaza Poets Society, the premier spoken word community in Gaza.
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The Rally marches ON STAGE with a night devoted to D-R-A-M-A!! Join us for Playwright Night on Thursday, April 3rd at 7pm! Featuring the prodigious talents of Jacob K Robinson, Tatiana Kouguell-Hoell, and David L. Caruso. Going to be a hell of a night!!
April 3, 2025 at 1:15 PM
The Rally marches ON STAGE with a night devoted to D-R-A-M-A!! Join us for Playwright Night on Thursday, April 3rd at 7pm! Featuring the prodigious talents of Jacob K Robinson, Tatiana Kouguell-Hoell, and David L. Caruso. Going to be a hell of a night!!
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Very much appreciated your entry in this series, @rydmatthews.bsky.social!
Day 46 of 100 Days of Creative Resistance: @rydmatthews.bsky.social in Favor of Not Doing Enough
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March 7, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Very much appreciated your entry in this series, @rydmatthews.bsky.social!
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Day 46 of 100 Days of Creative #Resistance via @rydmatthews.bsky.social:
“The truth is that you can never do enough, can always do more. That fact can either stop you from taking action or spur you toward it.”
(& check out @rallyreading.bsky.social!)
“The truth is that you can never do enough, can always do more. That fact can either stop you from taking action or spur you toward it.”
(& check out @rallyreading.bsky.social!)
Day 46 of 100 Days of Creative Resistance: @rydmatthews.bsky.social in Favor of Not Doing Enough
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March 7, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Day 46 of 100 Days of Creative #Resistance via @rydmatthews.bsky.social:
“The truth is that you can never do enough, can always do more. That fact can either stop you from taking action or spur you toward it.”
(& check out @rallyreading.bsky.social!)
“The truth is that you can never do enough, can always do more. That fact can either stop you from taking action or spur you toward it.”
(& check out @rallyreading.bsky.social!)
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Day 46 of 100 Days of Creative Resistance: @rydmatthews.bsky.social in Favor of Not Doing Enough
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March 6, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Day 46 of 100 Days of Creative Resistance: @rydmatthews.bsky.social in Favor of Not Doing Enough
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The Rally marches on!! Join us on 3/6 at 7pm for a night dedicated to reproductive justice at @petescandystore.bsky.social—featuring Kirstin Valdez Quade, @ninasharmawriter.bsky.social, & Lynne Tillman. We’ll be raising money for @brigidalliance.bsky.social. Going to be a terrific night!!
March 4, 2025 at 3:24 AM
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