Roger Hyttinen

Am I the Asshole For Calling Out Romance Novelists Who Don’t Actually Care About Romance? Hello, hello! Welcome back to another thrilling installment of everyone’s favorite advice column, Am I the Literary Asshole?, a place where you can have a beer along with a tasty side of literary g…

“Am I the asshole for calling out romance novelists who don’t actually care about romance?” A love-letter to real passion vs. fake chemistry — and all the messy feels in between. 💘📚
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I Capture The Pure Happiness Of Dogs All Over The World In My Photographs (30 New Pics) Dog photography combines all my greatest passions and creates a kind of unique lifestyle and a job! I thought it would be best to share my photos with you to brighten up your day during this hard…

These dog portraits by Polish photographer Alicja Zmysłowska capture pure canine joy and soul — from dreamy hugs to playful smiles that’ll make your day. 🐶 buff.ly/eMtWxTa #DogPhotography #DogsOfBlueSky #Art #Photography #FeelGood

“Sure, I could kill my darlings… but have you met their adorable spin‑offs?” #writinglife #writerslife #fictionwriting #amwriting #writinganovel #booksky #writesky

Success Is Loud. Value Is Quiet. And I’ve Been Thinking About That... - Roger Hyttinen Author A casual, personal reflection on Albert Einstein’s quote about success and value—why loud success isn’t always meaningful, and why real value usually comes from everyday people doing the work.

New on my blog: “Success is loud, value is quiet” — and yeah, I’ve been thinking about that. A little reflection on noise vs. meaning in life and art. buff.ly/nuj8ObW #BlogPost #Reflection #Writing #LifeThoughts #Meaning #QuietValue

Finding the Heart of a Protagonist: Body, Mind, and Soul Discover how exploring a protagonist’s body, mind, and soul creates unforgettable characters readers truly connect with

Great characters aren’t just what happens — they’re who feels it. This article explores how digging into a protagonist’s body, mind, and soul creates emotional connection and unforgettable stories. 📖 buff.ly/zZGQg26 #amwriting #character #storycraft #writerslife #writingtips

Queerty Book Club's February Pick: Darcy Michael’s ADHD Memoir - Queerty The Queerty Book Club’s February pick is Attention Seeker by Darcy Michael, a queer, humor-forward look at ADHD, creativity, and more.

Our next Queerty Book Club pick is gay AF, ADHD energy, and absolutely all over the place—in the best way. If you want messy, iconic, and chaotic but lovable reads, this one’s your spirit animal. 🏳️🌈 buff.ly/U3DZH3A #QueertyBookClub #LGBTQLit #GayBooks #ADHDRepresentation #BookTok

Today's writing quote: "It’s none of their business that you have to learn to write. Let them think you were born that way.” - Ernest Hemingway #writingquote #quote #writinglife #writerslife #fictionwriting #authorslife #amwriting #writingcommunity #booksky #writesky

Dude Protests Annoying Everyday Things With Funny Signs (19 Pics) If you’ve ever felt like your voice and opinion doesn’t matter in the world, then ‘Dude With Sign’ is here to help. He calls out the annoying things that we wish we had the guts to tell others with…

A guy with a sign protesting everything — from tiny nuisances to absurd daily realities. If you needed a mood, here’s peak “why not?” humor with street-side energy. 📣✌️ buff.ly/laCk98O #Comedy #FeelGood #Signs #Humor #BoredPanda #guywithsign #dudewithsign

Here Are Your Guides Through the Opaque World of Book Publishing Unfortunately for aspiring authors, there are no easy guidelines for how to publish a book successfully, no key to ensuring bestseller status by following six simple bullet points. Much of the way …

Navigating book publishing feels like decoding ancient hieroglyphics? 📚🔍 LitHub lays out the best guides to help you through the opaque maze from pitch to print. Essential for every writer plotting world domination. buff.ly/BnBhsfX #publishing #amwriting #WritingCommunity #LitHub #WritersLife

“I put ‘THE END’ on page 1 so the manuscript feels accomplished. Morale is everything.” #writinglife #writerslife #fictionwriting #amwriting #writinganovel #booksky #writesky

Why Writers Need a Sense of Wonder in Fiction More Than Ever Why writers need a sense of wonder in fiction more than ever—and how finishing the story’s arc transforms darkness into hope and purpose.

Darkness in stories helps us face fear, but a sense of wonder lets fiction complete its arc — transforming descent into meaning and hope without denial. buff.ly/r5upr0c #amwriting #writingtips #storycraft #writerslife #fiction

Harry Styles Announces 2026 Tour ‘Together, Together’ in the Gayest Way Possible Harry Styles announces his 2026 Together, Together world tour with dates, new music, and inclusive visuals celebrating love.

Harry Styles really said “clear your calendars” Harry Styles just announced his “Together, Together” 2026 tour — 50 shows across seven cities (including a 30-night NYC residency) to tie into his new album Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally. 🎤🌍 buff.ly/ZhVtdqW #HarryStyles #Harries #2026Tour

Haunted Hotel: I Checked In for the Spooks… and Stayed for the Sweetness - Roger Hyttinen Author A cozy-spooky mini review of Haunted Hotel by Vawn Cassidy—featuring matchmaking ghosts, a haunted manor hotel, and a sweet M/M romance that surprised me.

New on my blog: checked into a haunted hotel for the spooks… and stayed for the sweetness. 👻 Strange, cozy, and fully delighting my paranormal heart. buff.ly/owh0lkf #BlogPost #Paranormal #Travel #HauntedHotel #SpookySeason #Storytime

Today's writing quote: "One of my former husbands remarked that when I had a good day writing, I looked like a Catholic who had seen the pope.” — Louise Glück #writingquote #quote #writinglife #writerslife #fictionwriting #authorslife #amwriting #writingcommunity #booksky #writesky

“Cat Cosplay”: 35 Anime-Inspired Costumes For Cats If you're a fan of cats, anime, and adorable cats dressed in tiny anime costumes, this one is going to be a treat! Apparently, there's this talented Japanese man who, in his free time, likes to…

Cats in anime costumes? Yes. And they’re adorable, ridiculous, and absolutely iconic. 😼✨ This gallery from Japan is peak feline fandom energy. 🐾🎌 buff.ly/9Kphecf #Cats #Anime #Cosplay #FeelGood #PetPhotos

Best of Writer Beware: 2025 in Review - Writer Beware It’s been a busy year in writing scams (but then what year isn’t?). From the new AI marketing scams, to nasty contract clauses, to publishers behaving badly, to the biggest copyright infringement…

The Best of Writer Beware 2025 is here — all the biggest publishing scams, red flags, and industry lessons you need to know before you query or sign anything. buff.ly/xHjiffd #publishing #amwriting #WriterBeware #WritingTips #WritersLife #WritingCommunity

Why LGBT Cinema Still Matters (Yeah, Even More Right Now) - Roger Hyttinen Author A personal reflection on why LGBT cinema remains vital right now—how queer films preserve history, create connection, and remind us we’re not alone.

New on my blog: why LGBT cinema still matters — and honestly, it matters even more right now. 🌈🎬 Stories shape us, empower us, and remind us we belong. buff.ly/WhhKJel #BlogPost #LGBTQ #Cinema #FilmTwitter #QueerStories #Culture

“My muse showed up at 3 a.m. without coffee. That’s a crime in at least three genres.” #writinglife #writerslife #fictionwriting #amwriting #writinganovel #booksky #writesky

Get Ready For Publishing to Chase the Heated Rivalry Phenomenon Heated Rivalry mania has swept the world, and it’s been so fun to watch the stars of the TV series becoming A-list celebrities while the books upon which the show was based hit the bestseller list …

Publishing is chasing the Heated Rivalry boom — a TV-driven smash that’s reshaping sales and reminding publishers that readers want queer stories and quality over trends.

Terrence O’Connor opens up about beginning and end of his relationship with Benito Skinner - Greg In Hollywood Terry O’Connor is the “friend and vague creative force behind your favorite popstar” (his words), a creative director and marketer who’s worked with artists like Charli xcx, Lorde, Troye Sivan, and…

Terrence O’Connor opens up about his 9-year relationship with Benito Skinner — from how they met to the breakup that really knocked him sideways, and how he’s learning to step into his own voice. 💔🎙️ buff.ly/Cg046Ng #BenitoSkinner #TerrenceOConnor #LGBTQ #relationships #podcast #popculture

Today's writing quote: "Dear Reader, forgive what you do not approve, & love me for this energetic exertion of my talent.” — William Blake #writingquote #quote #writinglife #writerslife #fictionwriting #authorslife #amwriting #writingcommunity #booksky #writesky

Kathleen Boland on Getting Lost (as a Writing Practice) This first appeared in Lit Hub’s Craft of Writing newsletter—sign up here. The advice to “write what you know” presumes you know what you know. From Jesus to Wordsworth, people wandered into the wi…

Sometimes getting lost is exactly where good writing begins. Kathleen Boland explores why wandering in your work can lead to surprising discoveries and better stories. buff.ly/Gd4hOtD #amwriting #WritingProcess #CreativePractice #LitHub #WritersLife

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In 1983 Steve Dyer launched soc.motss — one of the very first LGBTQ online communities, giving queer folks a global space to connect, talk health, culture, and life long before social media existed. This was my 1st LGBTQ forum! 🌈 buff.ly/FRMxGyN #LGBTQHistory #InternetHistory #QueerCommunity #Usenet

“Plot twist: I just realized the villain is actually my unresolved subplot.” #writinglife #writerslife #fictionwriting #amwriting #writinganovel #booksky #writesky

Writing Goals: Going from "Aaagh!" to "A-ha!" Goals and resolutions are so hard to keep. Why? Jenny Hansen offers two ways to look at goals that helps them be far more sustainable.

From “Aaagh!” to genuine progress — a fresh take on how to set sustainable writing goals that actually stick, not stall. If your resolutions feel doomed by February, this one’s for you. buff.ly/Fo8suUC #amwriting #writinggoals #writerslife #writingtips #writerscommunity

‘Heated Rivalry’ stars to participate in Olympic torch relay Games to take place next month in Italy.

From fake hockey beef to actual Olympic glory 🔥🏒 “Heated Rivalry” stars Hudson Williams & Connor Storrie are carrying the Olympic torch, and honestly? That’s character development. We love to see it. 🇮🇹 buff.ly/znV4c0n #HeatedRivalry #WinterOlympics #QueerJoy #PopCulture

The 3-2-1 Backup System: My Low-Tech Security Blanket (Minus the Forbidden Words) - Roger Hyttinen Author A casual, real-life guide to the 3-2-1 backup system—why it matters, how I actually use it, and how to protect your files without losing your sanity.

Fresh on my blog: the 3-2-1 backup system — my low-tech security blanket for digital peace of mind (no forbidden words needed). 💾 buff.ly/wx2cgJe #BlogPost #TechTips #Backups #AmWriting #DigitalSafety

Today's writing quote: "“You can’t write differently, even if you want to. You just have to be able to notice when you are boring yourself.” — Adam Phillips #writingquote #quote #writinglife #writerslife #fictionwriting #authorslife #amwriting #writingcommunity #booksky #writesky

Writing Toward the Void: Larissa Pham on Facing Your Fears in Fiction What’s the scariest scenario you can imagine? Mine goes something like this: Imagine a woman wrote a book—no, a revenge fantasy—about a mentor who abused his power. What if that book’s subject enco…

Facing fear in fiction isn’t a bug — it’s the point. Larissa Pham writes about leaning into the void in your stories and why that’s where the magic lives. buff.ly/wUbtgYe #amwriting #WritingTips #Fiction #WritersLife #LitHub #WritingCommunity #WriteSky

The Best Films of 2025 David Ehrlich is back with my favorite end-of-year celebration of film; here’s his look back at the best films of 2025 (Yo

2025 in movies hit big 🎬 From breakout indie gems to genre-benders and critics’ favorites, this roundup celebrates the year’s standout films — a must-read for cinephiles plotting their watchlist. buff.ly/v8EfK6y #FilmTwitter #BestOf2025 #Movies #Cinema #FilmCommunity