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M.A. Ruth is a high school English teacher and adjunct. They have an MFA in creative writing and a BA in English-minor in Gender Studies. M.A. Ruth writes poetry and YA novels. Website: melruth.com

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✨ (✿◠‿◠) | NEW AUTHOR INTERVIEW ✨ Author Interview with M. A. Ruth | @maruthauthor.bsky.social [ #authorsofsky ] | [ #booksky ] | [ #authorinterviews ] rebeccacrunden.com/2025/03/10/a...

submitted 69 days ago • 1 comment

I got a second interview!!! I’m so happy I could cry. 😭

submitted 67 days ago • 1 comment

I’m depressed. My novel needs so much work that I can’t even bring myself to finish it. I don’t know how to get my mojo back. #AuthorSky #WritingCommunity

submitted 79 days ago • 9 comments

I think Ty is my favorite side character. He just adds a layer of humor that the novel needs. #QueerPrompts

submitted 84 days ago • 0 comments

This isn’t weird necessarily, but I’m constantly googling synonyms to words to make sure I’m using them correctly and not overdosing the same word. Google probably thinks I’m stupid. #AskAnAuthor #WritingCommunity

submitted 88 days ago • 1 comment

I usually reread part of my WIP and it helps jog my memory and give me ideas. #AskAnAuthor

submitted 89 days ago • 0 comments

Write 20 pages of my manuscript and submit 5 more poem packets. #queerwriters

submitted 89 days ago • 0 comments

I just need to shoot from the roof tops. I GOT AN INTERVIEW FOR MY DREAM JOB

submitted 89 days ago • 2 comments

Anyone want to start a writing circle with me? It would be in the evenings or weekends probably. #writingcommunity #queerwriters #BookSky #AuthorSky

submitted 89 days ago • 0 comments

#pretendpanel I’m rereading Dante’s Inferno and Divine Comedy to help edit my books and take them to the next level.

submitted 90 days ago • 0 comments

I wrote five pages today. Everybody clap. 👏 #queerwriters #writingcommunity

submitted 91 days ago • 4 comments

#queerwriters ReadOUT: Queering the narrative conference continues tomorrow. The livestream ticket is only $10 if you’re interested!

submitted 91 days ago • 0 comments

#queerwriters Ugh, I didn’t accomplish much of any of what I had planned to do. I need to do better next week!

submitted 91 days ago • 0 comments

I'm extending the deadline for people to submit their books to my Lesbian SFF Reading Challenge! You now have until the 26th of February to have your book featured in one of the bi-weekly recommendation posts that will happen! Form: forms.office.com/r/BntVBW7B6A More info: sapphicsff.daxmurray.com

submitted 91 days ago • 5 comments

Attending the ReadOUT: Queering the Narrative conference via Livestream. Great experience. Totally worth the small ticket price.

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This is where I post from

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SAPPHIC POE REIMAGINING x CRIMSON PEAK In 1880s Buffalo, NY, Madeline Montresor reunites with her lover in the hope of putting her house’s many ghosts to rest. As a gruesome past haunts them, they must escape the specter of Death when a killer unexpectedly resurfaces. #questpit #A #HF #LGBT #W

submitted 94 days ago • 6 comments

Just spent the morning switching scheduling systems! Going forward, please use this site to book: booking.queerbooksweekly.com

submitted 94 days ago • 1 comment

#AskAnAuthor This is the best mood board I have so far for my novel. Can you tell my MC loves the color purple?

submitted 94 days ago • 0 comments

Dante’s Inferno x Modern Sapphic YA When Rowan finds herself in Hell, she never expects to fall for the mysterious Allesandra. Together, the two must stop a demon uprising but will Rowan lose more than her heart? #questpit #fantasy #YA #romance #romantasy #lgbtq

submitted 94 days ago • 0 comments

#QueerPrompts Rowan

submitted 94 days ago • 0 comments

#FantasyIndiesFebruary Rowan doesn’t seek out romance but ends up falling for Ally anyway.

submitted 94 days ago • 0 comments

Dante’s Inferno x Sapphic modern YA Rowan must travel through the depths of Hell to stop a demon uprising bent on destroying the underworld. Will she lose more than her heart? #questpit #YA #romantasy #fantasy #romance

submitted 94 days ago • 1 comment

Dante’s I get no x Sapphic modern YA Rowan must travel through the depths of Hell to stop a demon uprising bent on destroying the underworld. Will she lose more than her heart? #questpit #YA #romantasy #fantasy #romance

submitted 94 days ago • 0 comments

#FebruaryWorldbuilders My MC is the only one who can use her particular brand of magic. The rest is demon magic. Highly accepted in Hell.

submitted 94 days ago • 0 comments

Hello Friends! Welcome to #MSWL Day 2025! 🎉 This is our first #MSWL Day on Bluesky, and we have new features to share! Rather listen than read? Here’s a how-to! vimeo.com/1055984106 Here’s our Bluesky search guide: youtu.be/LnZt1MCjKZE?...

✨ (✿◠‿◠) | NEW AUTHOR INTERVIEW ✨ Author Interview with M. A. Ruth | @maruthauthor.bsky.social [ #authorsofsky ] | [ #booksky ] | [ #authorinterviews ] rebeccacrunden.com/2025/03/10/a...

I got a second interview!!! I’m so happy I could cry. 😭

I’m depressed. My novel needs so much work that I can’t even bring myself to finish it. I don’t know how to get my mojo back. #AuthorSky #WritingCommunity

I think Ty is my favorite side character. He just adds a layer of humor that the novel needs. #QueerPrompts

This isn’t weird necessarily, but I’m constantly googling synonyms to words to make sure I’m using them correctly and not overdosing the same word. Google probably thinks I’m stupid. #AskAnAuthor #WritingCommunity

I usually reread part of my WIP and it helps jog my memory and give me ideas. #AskAnAuthor

Write 20 pages of my manuscript and submit 5 more poem packets. #queerwriters

I just need to shoot from the roof tops. I GOT AN INTERVIEW FOR MY DREAM JOB

Anyone want to start a writing circle with me? It would be in the evenings or weekends probably. #writingcommunity #queerwriters #BookSky #AuthorSky

#pretendpanel I’m rereading Dante’s Inferno and Divine Comedy to help edit my books and take them to the next level.

I wrote five pages today. Everybody clap. 👏 #queerwriters #writingcommunity

#queerwriters ReadOUT: Queering the narrative conference continues tomorrow. The livestream ticket is only $10 if you’re interested!

#queerwriters Ugh, I didn’t accomplish much of any of what I had planned to do. I need to do better next week!

I'm extending the deadline for people to submit their books to my Lesbian SFF Reading Challenge! You now have until the 26th of February to have your book featured in one of the bi-weekly recommendation posts that will happen! Form: forms.office.com/r/BntVBW7B6A More info: sapphicsff.daxmurray.com

Attending the ReadOUT: Queering the Narrative conference via Livestream. Great experience. Totally worth the small ticket price.

This is where I post from

SAPPHIC POE REIMAGINING x CRIMSON PEAK In 1880s Buffalo, NY, Madeline Montresor reunites with her lover in the hope of putting her house’s many ghosts to rest. As a gruesome past haunts them, they must escape the specter of Death when a killer unexpectedly resurfaces. #questpit #A #HF #LGBT #W

Just spent the morning switching scheduling systems! Going forward, please use this site to book: booking.queerbooksweekly.com

#AskAnAuthor This is the best mood board I have so far for my novel. Can you tell my MC loves the color purple?

Dante’s Inferno x Modern Sapphic YA When Rowan finds herself in Hell, she never expects to fall for the mysterious Allesandra. Together, the two must stop a demon uprising but will Rowan lose more than her heart? #questpit #fantasy #YA #romance #romantasy #lgbtq

#QueerPrompts Rowan

#FantasyIndiesFebruary Rowan doesn’t seek out romance but ends up falling for Ally anyway.

Dante’s Inferno x Sapphic modern YA Rowan must travel through the depths of Hell to stop a demon uprising bent on destroying the underworld. Will she lose more than her heart? #questpit #YA #romantasy #fantasy #romance

Dante’s I get no x Sapphic modern YA Rowan must travel through the depths of Hell to stop a demon uprising bent on destroying the underworld. Will she lose more than her heart? #questpit #YA #romantasy #fantasy #romance

#FebruaryWorldbuilders My MC is the only one who can use her particular brand of magic. The rest is demon magic. Highly accepted in Hell.

Hello Friends! Welcome to #MSWL Day 2025! 🎉 This is our first #MSWL Day on Bluesky, and we have new features to share! Rather listen than read? Here’s a how-to! vimeo.com/1055984106 Here’s our Bluesky search guide: youtu.be/LnZt1MCjKZE?...

I love my MC. She cracks me up! #Writinglifemonthly

Character set I drew for my MC Rowan #booksky #authorsky #queerbooks