iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Jessica Richter @jrichter.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

My LitConnect like turned into a partial request! So, yes, real agents are requesting materials on the site. Fun stuff!

Jessica Richter @jrichter.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Hi friends! I promised myself I’d start a monthly newsletter about all things writing just as soon as my youngest started kindergarten. Sharing here so you can read and subscribe!

jrichter.substack.com

Off the Richter

Ridiculously Good.

000

Jessica Richter @jrichter.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

My youngest received his final Imagintion Library book just last month. He hugged it to his chest and practically danced all the way back to the house. “Thank you Dolly! I love you!” he sang. And honestly, it doesn’t get any simpler than that. Thank you, Dolly. We love you.

020

Jessica Richter @jrichter.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

My friend and I decided to host a tea party for ourselves and our kids. She just texted to let me know she’ll have to change once she gets here because she can’t drive in a bustle. Today is, on all levels, delightful.

000

Jessica Richter @jrichter.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

My toilet broke today and I was dreading learning how to fix it with a 4yo helper. But you know what? Pretending to be a plumber with my boy was way more fun than I anticipated. 10/10 would do again.

020

Jessica Richter @jrichter.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

4 keeps telling people he’s “going to a stakeout” but what he means is he’s going to a BBQ. Nobody tell him 😆

110

Jessica Richter @jrichter.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

May was a great month for writing! I finished the first draft of my WIP, read several excellent books, and fiddled with some ideas for book 3 (will I try to write something for grown-ups? Eeek!). This despite my kids’ busy schedules and me suffering through a double ear infection. Big wins!

000

Jessica Richter @jrichter.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

4: Mama? Why do you have bacon on your forehead? Me: *totally confused* What? 4: *draws squiggly lines in the air* You know! Bacon! Wrinkles. He was talking about my wrinkles.

010

Jessica Richter @jrichter.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

I love when my husband and I are discussing weekend plans and 4 says in his adorable little voice, “Oh, I know! Papa can take us to the park and you can get your writing in, Mama!” I know he’s basically manipulating us so that he gets park time, but it’s so darn cute.

000

Jessica Richter @jrichter.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Feels pretty good! Going to let this one rest for a week before I get back to it.

010

Jessica Richter @jrichter.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

My WIP’s finale is coming in hot! I’ve written at a feverish pace and logged over 4k in the last day. (Outlines! Who knew?!)

010

Jessica Richter @jrichter.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Oh wow! That last line packs quite a punch! I’m intrigued.

110

Jessica Richter @jrichter.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

When Wren’s granddad disappears and the only clue is a missing manuscript, she vows to find it no matter how many family secrets she dredges up (was that magic?). But this means working with Finn, an attractive thief with lots to hide. THE CARNEGIE is an 83k dual POV YA fantasy #Questpit #F #YA #Q

3337

Jessica Richter @jrichter.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Great contrast here! Love how it’s reflected in your imagery!

110

Jessica Richter @jrichter.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Wren has spent her life running from magic. Finn has spent his life stealing it. THE CARNEGIE is a dual POV YA contemporary fantasy complete at 83k. For readers who love: ✨Magical libraries 📚Dangerous books 🔥Attractive thieves 💰Heists 🧩Puzzle-solving 🧇Found family #Q #YA #F #Questpit

1357

Jessica Richter @jrichter.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

4 looked in his little wallet, the blue Velcro one with tractors all over it, then announced, “I am low on cash.” I love that he talks like an old man sometimes. But also, how does he even know that phrase?

020

Jessica Richter @jrichter.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

April fools has always rubbed me the wrong way, but like why do people think it’s funny that our local aquatic center was pretending to paint their dull grey pool deck bright pink? I don’t want that to be a joke. I want to live in a world where pink pool decks are a thing!

001

Jessica Richter @jrichter.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Same! I don’t want my story to read too dark, so it’s perfect.

010

Jessica Richter @jrichter.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

I’m really going for candy colored and bright! Part of my story is inspired by the TV show Pushing Daisies, so sort of like their dresses, but maybe with more of a SoCal vibe because the soundtrack to this book is all early oughts pop-punk like Yellowcard and The Ataris.

120

Jessica Richter @jrichter.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Absolutely! For example, a character from a previous project just elbowed her way into my WIP. So I guess she’s here now? Let’s see if she makes the it though revisions this time.

110

Jessica Richter @jrichter.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

I have some really horrible dietary restrictions which mean I haven’t been able to eat in a restaurant in 8 years. I love to write food scenes so I can live vicariously through my characters. Ah, the mouth feel of diner waffles with the saltiest of bacon 🤤🤤

120

Jessica Richter @jrichter.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

I’m looking forward to deadlines, to be honest! But for now I know when I’m done when I feel like I’ve put in the work and my CPs agree!

110

Jessica Richter @jrichter.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Oh, I think maybe I read about that. I’m so sorry for your loss!

110

Jessica Richter @jrichter.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Wait, I thought you were agented? If you parted ways, then best of luck in the trenches!

100

Jessica Richter @jrichter.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Querying! Oof. How’s it going?

100

Jessica Richter @jrichter.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Hi from OR! Are we all west coast so far tonight?? I’m querying a YA fantasy and just crossed 40k on a YA speculative mystery! My goal is to finish this draft by the end of April 🤞🤞

130

Jessica Richter @jrichter.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

In the past several days, I’ve received a full request from an absolute dream agent (!!), an incredibly kind and encouraging rejection on a full from another agent, and two personalized query rejections. Querying is mostly lonely. Then there are weeks like this where I feel seen! #amquerying

050

Jessica Richter @jrichter.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Veneers freak me out. Or maybe the idea of what they’ve done to their real teeth freaks me out. Either way, ICK!

120

Jessica Richter @jrichter.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

My little guy is always bursting with questions. Today he’d like to know “if they have tiny handcuffs for when tiny creatures get in trouble” and also “do airplanes have windshield wipers?”

011

Jessica Richter @jrichter.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Look! I made this #agentguide for the book I’m currently querying! If you, dear agent, are looking for a dual POV YA contemporary fantasy with some puzzle-solving and an attractive thief, I’d love to share more. Bonus: my manuscript was shortlisted twice in RevPit ‘25. #agentsguide #amquerying

1110

Jessica Richter @jrichter.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Randomly ran into a person I coached nearly two decades ago in a grocery store far removed from that small town. Me:…. Her:… Me: OMG, is that… Her: Yes! I thought it was you too! So, anyway, apparently neither of us has changed and the world is a very small place.

011

Jessica Richter @jrichter.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Ah! You got to go to AWP! I bet that was amazing.

110

Jessica Richter @jrichter.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Haha, neither can I! And thanks!

010

Jessica Richter @jrichter.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

I have less of an issue when it’s an established character!

110