Ricky D. Nix Jr

Tiny Ninja Bro is planning the ultimate cookie heist! With a beetle, a ladybug, and a very determined guard ant, what could go wrong? “Tiny Ninja Bro and the Bug Bank Heist” is a poem from my book Poems to Take You on Another Insect Journey. What's your favorite snack? #writingcommuniuty

OUT NOW! Poems to Take You on Another Insect Journey is here! Meet tiny creatures with big adventures, from astronaut mosquitoes to baseball-loving crickets. A colorful collection of poetry, humor, and imagination for readers of all ages. Available on Amazon or www.rickynix.com #writingcommunity

MEET THE WRITER — 5 THINGS ABOUT ME I love baking. I take 5 a.m. walks. I travel whenever possible. I play piano. I love spending time with my sister and chasing my nephew around! What's one thing people might not know about you? #BookSky #MeetTheAuthor #AuthorLife

What if the fire in your nightmares was trying to tell you something? Dahlia Vireo is grieving her mother while protecting five younger siblings. Then the impossible begins. A burning tree. A mysterious book that draws blood. Family secrets waiting to ignite. #OfFlameAndFury #BookSky

SUNDAY REFLECTION — THE PEOPLE WHO BECOME CHARACTERS Every person we meet leaves a little inspiration behind. A character might have one person's courage, another's humor, and a touch of imagination. Have you ever met someone who belonged in a novel? #BookSky #WritingCommunity #Storytelling

BUILD YOUR PERFECT READING NIGHT Rain or snow? Fireplace or thunderstorm? Coffee, tea, or hot chocolate? Fantasy, mystery, or horror? Bonus: Bedtime or “just one more chapter” until 2 a.m.? Tell me your choices! #BookSky #BookLovers #CozyReading

I WRITE LIKE I'M WATCHING A MOVIE When I write, I see scenes, hear conversations, and imagine every detail. Whether it's poetry, fantasy, or romance, I want readers to feel like they're there. When you read, does the story play like a movie in your mind? #BookSky #WritingCommunity #Storytelling

Tiny creatures. Big adventures! Poems to Take You on Another Insect Journey is OUT NOW! From adventurous bees to musical crickets and tiny ninjas, this collection brings insects to life through poetry and imagination. Which insect deserves its own adventure? www.rickynix.com #writingcommunity

BOOK SPOTLIGHT — BLACK TIE TALES Tuxedos, colorful bow ties, romance, and laughter. Black Tie Tales is my poetry collection celebrating gay men, their friendships, love stories, and the joy of being themselves. Because belonging never goes out of style. #LGBTQBooks #GayPoetry #BookSky

BEHIND THE WRITING — HOW PLACES BECOME POETRY A Time in Old Town Alexandria began with memories of King Street, quiet cafés, and the Potomac. A photograph captures what a place looked like. A poem captures how it felt. What place holds special memories for you? #BookSky #PoetryCommunity

WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE SCARY STORY? Mine is The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving. The eerie atmosphere, Ichabod Crane, and the mysterious Headless Horseman make it a timeless Halloween favorite. What scary story has stayed with you over the years? #BookSky #HalloweenReads

CHOOSE YOUR NIGHTMARE It's 3:13 AM. You're home alone. Three knocks come from your closet. Then a voice identical to yours whispers, "I know you're awake." The doorknob begins to turn. What do you do? A. Open it B. Run C. Hide D. Whisper back #BookSky #HorrorWriting #Halloween

Brick sidewalks, ivy-covered houses, little cafés, and street musicians. My poem “Walking to King Street” captures the charm of Old Town Alexandria, where history and everyday life meet. What's your favorite street to wander? #PoetryTuesday #writingcommunity

POETRY TUESDAY — WALKING TO KING STREET Brick sidewalks, ivy-covered houses, little cafés, and street musicians. My poem “Walking to King Street” captures the charm of Old Town Alexandria, where history and everyday life meet. What's your favorite street to wander? #PoetryTuesday #BookSky

CONFESSIONS OF A HORROR WRITER I create imaginary people give them dreams and let them believe everything will be okay. Then I ask, "But what if something terrible happened?" That's when the fun begins. Writers, how badly do you torment your characters? #BookSky #HorrorWriting #writingcommunity

Some places stay with you long after you've left them. For me, it's Old Town Alexandria. Brick sidewalks, King Street, quiet cafés, and sunsets along the Potomac. Somewhere between history and everyday life, I found poetry. What place stays with you? #Poetry #writingcommunity

A TIME IN OLD TOWN ALEXANDRIA Some places stay with you long after you've left them. For me, it's Old Town Alexandria. Brick sidewalks, King Street, quiet cafés, and sunsets along the Potomac. Somewhere between history and everyday life, I found poetry. What place stays with you? #Poetry #BookSky

CONVINCE ME TO READ YOUR FAVORITE BOOK! You get ONE sentence. No spoilers. No lengthy explanations. And no "it gets good after chapter 37!" Give me a pitch so good I immediately add it to my TBR. What's the book, and what's your one-sentence pitch? #BookSky #BookRecommendations #BookLovers

THE HAUNTED BOOKSHELF  It's midnight. The lights flicker. Suddenly, a book on your shelf whispers your name. It knows your secrets. Every. Single. One.  Which book would TERRIFY you the most if it started talking? Would you open it or run?  #BookSky #HalloweenReads #SpookySeason

WHERE DO STORY IDEAS COME FROM For me, inspiration is everywhere A childhood memory A strange dream A quiet walk An ordinary bookstore hiding something extraordinary Sometimes an entire story begins with two little words: What if?  Where do your best ideas come from #BookSky #WritingCommunity

BUILD YOUR PERFECT READING DAY A whole day with nothing to do but read! Where: Mountain cabin beach café or forest? Weather: Snow, rain, fog, or autumn sunshine? Drink: Coffee tea hot chocolate or something cold? Genre: Fantasy mystery horror or romance? Tell me your picks! #BookSky #BookLovers

In the Louisiana swamp, ancient magic stirs. 🔥🌙 Family secrets. Forgotten mythology. A destiny Dahlia never asked for. Some stories begin with a spark. Others ignite a fury. Enter the world of 'of Flame and Fury.' #FantasyBooks #BookTwitter #WritingCommunity #FantasyAuthor

FANTASY FRIDAY — THE BOOK THAT SHOULDN'T EXIST Dahlia finds a mysterious orange book in an old bookstore. It draws blood. Her blood moves across the pages, then bursts into flames. Would you keep reading? Of Flame and Fury on Royal Road. #writingcommunity #newbook #amwriting

FANTASY FRIDAY — THE BOOK THAT SHOULDN'T EXIST Dahlia finds a mysterious orange book in an old bookstore. It draws blood. Her blood moves across the pages, then bursts into flames. Would you keep reading? Of Flame and Fury on Royal Road. #FantasyFriday #BookSky #UrbanFantasy

BEHIND THE WRITING — AN INSECT JOURNEY Poems to Take You on an Insect Journey began as a surprise for my best friend, Sayde. One little idea became a book of beetles, ladybugs, humor, and unexpected adventures. Sometimes the smallest ideas grow into something wonderful. #Poetry #BookSky

31 DAYS OF HORROR — DAY 14: CORALINE (2009) Today's watch is Coraline, based on Neil Gaiman's wonderfully creepy book. For a children's story, it's genuinely terrifying! The button eyes alone are nightmare fuel. Have you read the book, seen the movie, or both? #writingcommunity #halloween

MEET DAHLIA VIREO As the oldest of six Dahlia has always protected her family. But when ancient mythology buried secrets and a mysterious book turn her world upside down she faces a destiny she never asked for. Find out more! of Flame and Fury on Roay Road.  #OfFlameAndFury #BookSky #FantasyBooks

POETRY TUESDAY — BEETLE MADE OF GLASS "There once was a beetle, all shiny and clear Made of fine glass, it had no fear!" From my collection Poems to Take You on an Insect Journey, where tiny creatures have big adventures! What insect would you turn into a story character? #PoetryTuesday #BookSky

SIX CHAPTERS ARE NOW LIVE! The first six chapters of Of Flame and Fury are available on Royal Road! A new story, growing mysteries, and a journey that's just beginning. Come read along! Link in my bio. #BookSky #OfFlameAndFury #RoyalRoad #IndieAuthor

MEET THE AUTHOR I'm Ricky D. Nix Jr., a poet and storyteller raised in Eagle Alaska now writing in Dallas, Texas. I've published four poetry collections and love creating worlds filled with adventure, heart, and imagination. Where are you from, and what do you love reading? #BookSky #IndieAuthor

WHY I WRITE Growing up in Eagle Alaska writing let me escape long winters and explore worlds beyond my own. Today I write to inspire others to create imagine and discover new adventures. Put down your phone. Read a chapter. Write a story. Where will your imagination take you? #WritingCommunity

HALLOWEEN READS & WATCHES October means spooky stories! I grew up loving Goosebumps, and some of my Halloween favorites are The Wicked Deep, The Raven Boys, Pumpkinheads, and Anna Dressed in Blood. What's one book or movie you revisit every Halloween? #HalloweenReads #BookSky

BEST BOOK SERIES I'VE READ THIS YEAR! Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman blew me away! Chaos, dark humor, a talking cat, and surprising heart. The audiobooks are incredible, and Jeff Hays brings every character to life! Have you read or listened to the series? #BookSky #DungeonCrawlerCarl

What if your nightmares were memories? In of Flame and Fury, Dahlia Vireo must uncover her mother's secrets.  Some destinies are written in flame. Find the read on Royal Road: https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/194162/of-flame-and-fury #BookSky #FantasyBooks #UrbanFantasy #FantasyReaders

What if your nightmares were actually memories? Dahlia Vireo's blood catches fire, Greek gods are real, and her mother left dangerous secrets behind. Of Flame and Fury is a supernatural fantasy of magic, mythology, and destiny. Would you answer the call? Read on Roay Road #FantasyBooks #BookSky

I published a book of poems that I wrote about gay men attending black tie events. These poems are based off of real life events. It is titled Black Tie Tales by Ricky D. Nix Jr #writingcommunity #gay #poetrycommunity #poems #poetry

I went and put some copies of my book in some Free Libraries. This has been a goal for such a long time! Achievement Unlocked! #writingcommunity #poetry #newbook #poems.

I published a book! Poems to Take You on an Insect Journey! It just became available on Amazon. They are cute, whimsical, and funny poems for children and adults! #WritingCommunity #POEMS #insect #newbook #newauthor #book

Through many struggles with writer's block, I finally finished the first book of my middle-grade comedy horror. I love this story, it has been so much fun writing it. #books #amwri̇ti̇ng #writingcommunity #author #literaryagent

I created a Instagram for my writing, where I can share poems and snippets of my work. @rickynixwrites. Its fun poems! #writingcommunity

I wrote this #poem for a friend. I wrote a bunch of them. What do you think? #writingcommunity #poetry #amwriting #beetle #bug #insect

I submitted a novel to a writing contest. I'm just trying to get more work out there! #writingcommunity #amwriting #writing #author

Wrote a finished a chapter. It was the first time in a log time that I could sit down and write. Hope the fog of this writers block is lifting! #writingcommunity #writersblock #writing

I grew up in a remote town in Alaska, and I now live outside of Washington, D.C. I was talking to my parents, who were beyond excited that the sun had returned. Granted, it starts with gaining seven seconds of daylight per day, Anyone else have an experience like this? #alaska #livinginalaska