Date night at the Castro Theatre #interstellar

The quickest way to disappoint your cat is to crack open a can of fruit cocktail. #cats #sadcat

AI in writing is contentious and relevant. Here's my take: dereksowers.com/2026-0316-ai/

A quick take on my views of using AI in writing. Find the complete entry on my website: dereksowers.com/2026-0316-ai/

Really thrilled and honored! ❤️

Image of 5 book covers representing the 2026 finalists for the Lammy Award in Gay Romance.

The 2026 finalists in Gay Romance:
A Bridge in Glass by Derek Sowers.
A Mannequin for Christmas: A Novel by Timothy Janovsky.
Disco Witches of Fire Island by @blairfell.bsky.social @alcovepress.bsky.social
#Lammys2026

I’m stunned and thrilled to announce that my debut novel “A Bridge in Glass” has been selected as one of the top 5 finalists in Gay Romance for Lambda Literary’s 2026 Lammy Awards. Check out all the finalists at lambdaliterary.org
.
#lammyawards #gayromance #abridgeinglass #bridgeinglass

Summer shirt time!

I haven't been my usual jovial self since I had to say goodbye to my cat Cirrus in August, and while I still feel the loss, my routine is slowly finding its rhythm again. Maybe in the next pic, a smile! ;-)

Such an accidentally cool photo from the power outage we had in SF last month. The only thing out of place is the red flashlight, and that's easily fixed if Photoshop has anything to say about it.

Time for a new mug 😁☕🥊

Back up, zoom in. Please.

Has is really been 15 years? Egad, I need to paint my apartment more often. Pic: Dec 2010

Love a little whimsy #sanfrancisco #sewer #draincap

This is what you get when you hand us a disposable camera

Back from Mexico this week. Here are a few pics from Cancun

My favorite painting in the world, "The Battle of Issus" 1529 by Albrecht Altdorfer, apparently also makes a great Zoom background (whether or not he'd approve).
#AlbrechtAltdorfer #AltePinakothek

Having a sweaty blast in Mérida ♥️💦

My window seat. Thanks United.

It's been almost 2 months since my sweet kitty Cirrus passed. He brought light and joy to my life, and it'll never be the same without him. ❤️

dereksowers.com/2025-0824-ci...

#cats #rainbowbridge #catdad

Now I can also criticize myself in Spanish #duolingo

Taking a trip back in time to Angel Island. What's in the bag? No clue.

My latest tea addiction (I can't believe I just said that).
.
#traderjoes #tea #teatotaling

Contemporaries - A post-apocalyptic short story of loss, discovery, and connection. One of a trio, free to read and share, just please respect copyright

dereksowers.com/2025-0812-th...

PDF: dereksowers.com/wp-content/u...

#shortstories #sciencefiction #postapocalyptic

We had a great time at Great America yesterday, squeezing in one last visit before the park closes for all eternity 😔
.
#greatamerica #californiasgreatamerica #amusementpark

Happy anniversary to the most amazing hubby!

Escape Velocity under the stars.

Day 9: Queer Sci-Fi Pick 🌈📚

Escape Velocity by Victor Manibo — a locked-room mystery in orbit with sharp commentary on power, privilege, and queerness. It might honestly be the only sci-fi I’ve read, but it hooked me!

What’s your queer sci-fi fave?

#30DaysOfQueerBooks #booksky #books #gay

Music fest time!

I'm proud to announce the release of three new short stories, now available as an eBook entitled "Three Short Stories of Reflection and Connection." When taken together they're a quick read, but stirring and emotional. It's available on Amazon, Kobo and Barnes & Noble. #sciencefictionbooks

Miguel and I played a little pool at the Emporium on Divisadero last night. I'm proud to say we each won 2 games, and they all came down to only a couple remaining balls. Whew! 🎱 #emporiumsf #pooltable #billiards