I just received a first edition of Joe Nobody's online comic strip converted into three hardcover books! It is about their time at Elan School. It's a devastating look into the "troubled teen" industry. I've read the series before, but I am excited to read it in this format! #ElanSchool #JoeNobody

I find it ironic that in March of last year, I said "break a leg" quite often as I was interning at Fourth Monkey Acting Training Company. This year, I've spent the entire time lamenting the fact that I literally broke my leg. #FourthMonkey #Internship #London #BeyondAcademy #BreakALeg #Injury

Spent the day watching Try Guys and Taskmaster episodes. It's the best way to de-stress.

Rewatching Good Omens in preparation to see the 90-minute episode coming out next month. I need to save some money to buy all of the Discworld books as soon as possible. #SirTerryPrattchett #Discworld

I've been binge-watching several shows as I recover (as well as reading). However, I'm starting to run low on shows that I can leave on in the background. Any suggestions? I'm partial to anything regarding traveling, literature, or long-form videos of home renovations. #NeedInspiration

I'm waiting to hear back from a couple more agents, but if nobody is interested, I'll send a new round out quickly. How are my fellow debut authors doing in the query trenches? #Writinglife #SFFwriter #disabilitylit #queerlit #QueryTrenches

Thank you, I appreciate the offer.

My graduate professors, as well as many of my fellow writers at Emerson College, have helped refine the letter.

I have just started, but it is fun and nerve-wracking to finally put my work out into the universe!

Corvid nest collection: shiny, soft items.

Posted my short query in Threads today for a pitch event. Even if the agent isn't interested, it gives me a chance to practice, which never goes to waste.
#writinglife #SFFwriter #disabilitylit #queerlit #querying #QueryTrenches #PitchEvent #DebutAuthor #MoonChildren

Yes, I am! I am drafting "book 2" as I generally call it, my sequel to Moon Children, which is currently being queried.
I am planning another two novels that are yet to be written.
Are you writing or reading anything good lately?

Three rejections total today. Yep, it hurts, but this brings me closer to the right agent. This business depends on the "right place, right time."
If you're also querying, don't give up!
#writinglife ##SFFWRITER #disabilitylit #queerlit #QueryTrenches #Inspiration #QueryRejections #MoonChildren

General tip: try not to break your leg (or anything else) while skiing. It's really effing up my life, to put it plainly. #fracture

I'm just under a third of the way through Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro. It's interesting, although not my typical fare when it comes to reading. #reading #writinglife #NeverLetMeGo

Rewatching all the Artemis II videos like my sanity depends on it.

Email that states Dear Ember: Thank you so much for sending Moon Children. I read all submissions myself and evaluate them very carefully. Unfortunately, I am going to pass on this. Please know that I wish you the very best in your agent hunt and will be cheering from the sidelines!

Every query - and rejection - gets me closer to the perfect agent! Every aspiring author must remember that rejections are not personal - everybody has their tastes, and publishing a book is a collaborative effort. ##writinglife #SFFwriter #disabilitylit #queerlit #querying #MoonChildren

Just completed both The Mars House and started reading Ring Shout by P. Djèlí Clark, hoping to stave off the chances of falling into a reading slump. #writinglife #reading #readingslump #SFFbooks #TheMarsHouse #RingShout

Just posted a life update on Instagram @e.r.c.richardson. It's long, but sums up the briefest summary I can manage of my life starting in February of 2025. #LifeUpdate #Writinglife #Navigatingsocialmedia

Querying agents is both fun and terrifying. I'm amazed people do this. Including myself. #QueryTrenches #writinglife #SFFwriter #disabilitylit ##queerlit

This is highly relatable.

Author Update 🖊️

Ugh this chapter is killing me, I'm so stop-start, I have misgivings and a bit of whiplash, plus the morning Ritalin dose has worn off so that's not helping

Gotta get it together and somehow make sure things are moving

Wow is me

#WritingCommunity
#WriterSky
#ReaderSky
#BookSky

Thank you. 😀

I appreciate the offer. I would like to finish hearing back from at least two rounds of agents before I consider refining the book more, as I've had some beta readers already. I will definitely need them when I finish the second book, though, assuming this first one goes well.

I have one on submission to some agents while I work on the sequel. My query letter mentions that the first book is complete and the second is plotted, though not fully done.

I think I needed to see this today.

Package of six colored note cards, unopened.

Got some note cards, so now all that's left to do is begin writing down scenes in order to keep me on track while I write my next book! #writerlife #needatimeline #sequelbooks #MoonChildren #AnAtlasofStars #SFFwriter #disabilitylit #queerlit #Pantser #Plotting

NASA is really coming through with top-tier quotes like "Amaze, amaze, amaze" and "Integrity and Carroll, loud and clear." #ArtemisII #ProjectHailMary #Rocky #Spaceexploration #Moon #Inspiring #ReidWiseman #CarrollWisemam #MoonCraters #Makinghistory #NASA #CanadianSpaceAgency

I'm absolutely loving every video coming from the crew of the Artemis II mission. #space #spaceexploration #ArtemisII #inspiring #moon

Thinking about how to set up a website for my writing. I don't think it's supposed to be this nerve-wracking. #writinglife #SFFwriter #queerlit #disabilitylit #websitecreation #anxiety