Dr. Redfern Jon Barrett
@redfernjon
Author to PROUD PINK SKY and THE GIDDY DEATH Ambitopia evangelist Stories in The Colored Lens, Passages North, Nature Nonfiction in Strange Horizons, Reckoning, PinkNews They/them Rep: Jonathan Villegas, Olswanger Lit Website: redjon.com Home: Berlin
Happy International Non-Binary People's Day! You can learn more about non-binary folk through my novels: PROUD PINK SKY is speculative fiction exploring non-binary life in the world's first gay nation. THE GIDDY DEATH is a touching story of non-binary identity in Wales. Get your copy today! 💛🤍💜🖤
Just saw this Pride Month display that was up the Trenton Public Library in New Jersey. It really means a lot to see Proud Pink Sky up there along with such incredible novels as Young Mungo, Bury Your Gays, and Middlesex. Happy belated Pride! 🌈💞 #amwriting #booksky #lgbtq
I never remember 'throwback Thursday' when it's actually Thursday, but I just found this old picture of me and @lindseytheartist.bsky.social from 20 years ago. I love how it looks like she's cradling my severed head 💞
Before you get snobbish about e-readers, remember that they allow large text for those with sight disabilities, alternate fonts for those with dyslexia, and can be laid down flat for those lacking mobility in their hands. That last point is especially helpful for me right now. Go e-readers!
About to meet a new writer friend for dinner and I’m back to my favourite colour! Have a gloriously pink evening, everyone 💞
Finally, cool air! Oh my gods, it feels delicious. Being a sweaty enby in the heat wave has not been fun – any makeup I put on would just run straight down my face! Very happy to be wafted by a chill breeze right now.
It’s peak heat wave in Berlin right now so we’ve taken the opportunity to cool down at the lake. I even got a little bit of editing done while here… Have a great weekend, Bluesky! #amwriting #berlin
Not many people here will be aware that I'm a Pagan. A mostly solo, eclectic, and often lazy Pagan, but a Pagan nonetheless. Today I cleaned and rededicated my altar. This may be slightly late, but I wish a happy Summer Solstice to you all. 💞
On my way to do some editing with my writing group – while donning my favourite lipstick. But good gods this heatwave is brutal… 😅 #amwriting #nonbinary #berlin
THE GIDDY DEATH OF THE GAYS & THE STRANGE DEMISE OF STRAIGHTS has polyamory and nonbinary life in Wales – heartfelt and funny (if I say so myself). Other people said nice things too. Like Paste Magazine: “just download it immediately.” You heard them! Get a copy online now! 🌈 #booksky
PROUD PINK SKY is set in a Berlin that’s world's first gay state. But what about its trans, bi, and queer residents? The novel is partially written in Polari – the real-life historical gay slang – teaching you the language as you read! Get a copy wherever you buy books! 📚 #booksky
Still stuck indoors hiding from the hayfever – but at least I have a good book to keep me occupied! (Also: rare selfie without makeup…)
Trying another new colour combination today… sparkling orange, peach, and gold! Happy weekend everyone! #nonbinary
I do a lot of writing in my local cemetery. That might sound odd, but Berlin’s cemeteries are particularly beautiful. #amwriting
Delighted to see that Oregon's Depoe Bay Book Club will be reading my novel PROUD PINK SKY! It's always strange to think of people out there discussing my stories. I hope everyone has a fantastic time! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 #booksky #amwriting #lgbtq
Here's a map showing which countries in Europe have no legal gender recognition. Starmer's Labour Party have made the UK worse on trans rights than *Belarus*. This isn't talked about enough in straight cis media. Source: ILGA Rainbow Map
Doing some last-minute editing before meeting my writing group! Happy weekend, Bluesky! 🌈 #amwriting #booksky
Off to a cafe to work on my new novel! Wishing an excellent Monday to all you writers and readers out there! 🌈📚 #amwriting #booksky
Currently writing in one of my favourite local cafes – it’s an affordable time capsule, full of filter coffee and seventies calm. I feel like my gold eyeshadow matches the wonderfully kitsch vibe…
Lavender is one of my best-loved colours – and on my recent trip to England I was fortunate enough to not only find lavender eyeshadow, but a lavender pullover. Both of which go with my lavender ebook reader. There’s no such thing as too much coordination when it comes to lavender!
Had an absolutely wonderful time in Birmingham with @lindseytheartist.bsky.social – exploring bookstores, toy shops, and porridge cafes! Now on the way back to Berlin…
My novel PROUD PINK SKY is set in the world's first gay nation and features trans and non-binary characters! "The ferocity of Barrett’s imagination gives the middle finger to regressive authors like JK Rowling with colourful characters and impressive world-building." – Siegessäule
Trying out a new eyeshadow colour today… And wishing you all a peachy start to your week! 🍑
Had a wonderful time at the European Writers Salon last night! There were some incredible readings, and I was honoured to step in to read the English translation of @cmichaelis.bsky.social’s work! I love the EWS, bringing writers together across our continent is more important now than ever 💞
Going brown and gold for the meeting with my writing circle today! 🤎🧡💛 It won’t be long before the weather’s warm enough to meet outside… #Berlin #nonbinary #amwriting
Going for bright cyan and lilac for the eyeshadow today! Now it’s time to share some writing feedback! 🩵💜
Hair is cut, lipstick’s on, and I’m off to meet with my little writing feedback circle. The blazing sun is just a bonus! #Berlin #nonbinary #amwriting