Rusty Fischer | Children's Author

ICYMI — “I identified myself as a U.S. citizen and a veteran, but that didn't matter. ICE Agents smashed my window, sprayed tear gas and pepper spray into my car, dragged me out… this experience violated the very principles I fought to defend.”

Making notes on a novel that is not the next one I thought to be writing, because sure.

MINNEAPOLIS: “All I did was step outside as a Somali American citizen, and I got chased by a masked person, assaulted, kidnapped. It was inhumane. If this is what’s happening to a 🇺🇸 citizen on camera, imagine what could happen to your loved ones.”

Tubi is such a crazy streaming service. It’s like if the Criterion Closet was in a gas station

Folks…FOLKS! It’s happening.

It’s so funny to me how my writing skeets seem to take off. I barely consider myself a professional, despite having a book published. I’m just a bobo that got lucky.

Drawing of a bratty older brother looking proud of something sneaky he probably just did paired with the design of a giant white and red candy cane, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: Candy cane, so White and red; Stuck to my big Brother’s head!

He deserved it... A Christmas poem #Christmaspoem #kidlit #Christmaspoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #Christmas

Drawing of a happy child bundled up for winter making a snow angel on the ground paired with the design of an orange and blue ski cap, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: Wave your arms And legs around, Snow angels fly without Leaving the ground…

Snow angels fly... A Christmas poem #Christmaspoem #kidlit #Christmaspoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #Christmas

Drawing of a melting snowman clearly concerned about his situation paired with the design of a polar bear in a bright blue scarf also looking alarmed, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: Snow is falling, Soft and wet. Not quite snowman Weather yet…

Not quite snowman... A Christmas poem #Christmaspoem #kidlit #Christmaspoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #Christmas

Starting my great American novel:

It was the stupidest of times. It was the, again to be clear, stupidest of times.

Too many albums later and this is still my favorite song. #swiftie

And speaking of prepping your collection for #ValentinesDay (or any day)…. Happy #BookBirthday to @nosycrowus.bsky.social I LOVE YOU! new in the #GuessWho series

I get that I can be annoying about alt text but I need you to imagine for just a minute what it's like to rely it.

Imagine logging onto socials and every post is "Omg this is so funny! Image." Or, "This is really important information. Image."

You don't know what the image is - it's just "image".

A golden retriever holding an octopus in its mouth, so it looks like tentacles

The Thing (1982, John Carpenter)

Reviews of your books aren't typically for you. They're for other readers.

If you must read them, do so with a detached mindset to avoid getting your feelings hurt.

Not everyone who disliked your book will be able to articulate what frustrated them in a way that helps you grow as a writer.

Be kind to yourself. Eat brown cheese every day until Christmas. Call it your advent calendar! Riktig koselig! ☃️🩵

I once tried reading a book (some sci fi) in class after finishing an assignment and everyone was still working on the assignment. This got me the hardest scolding in school ever. lol.

Lovely evening at @onemorechapternotts with Mark Lathamon Saturday - huge thanks to Charlotte for the invitation, and to everyone who came along. Thanks to @paulkane.bsky.social too, for taking photos :-)

Drawing of a cute little wiener dog wearing a bright red holiday sweater while a Christmas present dangles from its mouth paired with the design of loosely coiled brown leather dog leash, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: It’s been snowing Round the clock. YOU take Fido For a walk!

Walkies... A Christmas poem #Christmaspoem #kidlit #Christmaspoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #Christmas

Drawing of a cute little penguin dressed for winter while rolling a huge snowball paired with the design of a pair of holiday mittens covered in a snowflake pattern, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: Threw a snowball. Heard it splat. Hit my teacher?! “Sorry about that!”

Friendly fire... A Christmas poem #Christmaspoem #kidlit #Christmaspoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #Christmas

Drawing of a grinning child dressed in a candy cane costume paired with the design of book of Christmas carols surrounded by swirling musical notes, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: This year’s Christmas pageant? The casting’s right as rain: Little brother stumbling round Dressed like a candy cane!

Casting call... A Christmas poem #Christmaspoem #kidlit #Christmaspoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #Christmas

Drawing of a sentient cup of hot cocoa smiling and topped with whip cream and a candy cane paired with the design of whistling Christmas present carrying a second Christmas present on his head, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: Presents, candy, Cocoa, fun… Looks like winter Has begun!

Looks like winter... A Christmas poem #Christmaspoem #kidlit #Christmaspoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #Christmas

Drawing of a happy young child bundled up from winter and singing from a book of Christmas carols while music notes dance around her ski cap paired with the design of a snow covered Christmas tree dotted with candy canes, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: Down the hill And up the lane, Hear the carol’s Sweet refrain…

Sweet refrain... A Christmas poem #Christmaspoem #kidlit #Christmaspoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #Christmas

Drawing of a snow globe depicting a holiday scene inside paired with the design of a red and green Christmas stocking, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: It seems that each December I stay longer at the sill; Watching as the snow falls, Brining winter’s chill…

Longer at the sill... A Christmas poem #Christmaspoem #kidlit #Christmaspoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #Christmas

Drawing of a snowman in a black top hat and striped winter scarf looking absolutely shocked paired with the design of a Christmas stocking, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: I made a snowman, I named him Clyde; Too bad Mom won’t Let him inside!

Sorry, Clyde... A Christmas poem #Christmaspoem #kidlit #Christmaspoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #Christmas

Drawing of a cute little grandmother shivering on her rocking chair next to the fireplace paired with the design of a hungry little mouse in a red holiday sweater coveting a wedge of Swiss cheese, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: Snow is falling, Sheets of white. It’s a curl up Kind of night…

Sheets of white... A Christmas poem #Christmaspoem #kidlit #Christmaspoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #Christmas

Drawing of a happy, smiling, rather rotund snowman paired with the design of brown and yellow striped bowtie, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: I made a snowman, I named him Chad, With a round little middle To look just like Dad!

Dad’s gonna love it... A Christmas poem #Christmaspoem #kidlit #Christmaspoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #Christmas

Drawing of a cute pair of red and green holiday mittens paired with the design of a smiling, waving snowman, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: Empty playground, No school bell. Winter break, Can you tell?!?

Winter break... A Christmas poem #Christmaspoem #kidlit #Christmaspoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #Christmas

♥️ “ICE looked at that school, saw a community standing up for families, and decided it wasn’t worth it.”

it's crazy how annoying ur favorite songs become the second ur in a bad mood. like omg shut up