Operation Starward
Operation Starward

Operation Starward is available on Kindle, Kindle Unlimited & Paperback

ARC Reviewers Wanted
ARC Reviewers Wanted

I’m looking to build a small, reliable team of early readers who love stories that explore desire, identity, and the darker edges of the heart.

Phantom Bond
Phantom Bond

A necromancer and a ghost bound by a failed séance must unravel a deadly mystery, outrun a rogue sorcerer, and resist an irresistible attraction—before their unstable bond unleashes an undead uprising.

Monsters in the Closet
Monsters in the Closet

A bold, gothic-infused collection of queer poetry that explores desire, fear, and transformation through raw confession, mythic longing, and the beauty of the monstrous.

Hostile Takeover
Hostile Takeover

Two fiercely competitive coworkers have spent years trying to outmatch each other—but when a high-stakes project forces them into close quarters, one stolen moment threatens to turn their rivalry into something neither of them can control.

Backscatter
Backscatter

James and Ethan thought they were building a life together—
but when a mysterious mid-century mirror enters their home, their playful romance begins to warp into a haunting reflection of something ancient, seductive, and inhuman.

About

Ryder Tombs - Author
Ryder Tombs, Author

Ryder Tombs is a queer author of speculative fiction who delights in blending genres and crafting slow-burn romances that unfold against extraordinary backdrops. From futuristic cities to haunted landscapes, his stories center queer love and identity while exploring the mysteries, tensions, and emotional depths that make relationships unforgettable.

Passionate about giving LGBTQ+ characters the epic adventures and sweeping romances they deserve, Ryder writes with heart, wit, and a touch of the uncanny. His work celebrates the resilience, vulnerability, and joy of queer connection—not just in the heat of desire, but in the quiet moments that linger long after the last page.

When he’s not writing, Ryder can be found exploring hidden corners of the city, hunting for vintage paperbacks, or fueling new story ideas with copious amounts of espresso. Always chasing the next spark of wonder, he invites readers into worlds where love and imagination intertwine.


Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.


Writing Process

A peek behind the curtain of Ryder's writing process.

Reflections in the Dark: How a Poem Became Backscatter

 It started with a poem. In Monsters in the Closet, my queer horror poetry collection, there’s a piece called “The Thing in the Mirror.” It...
Read More "Reflections in the Dark: How a Poem Became Backscatter"

Books

📖 Romance

Operation Starward by Ryder Tombs

Operation Starward

When a queer fighter pilot is recruited into a covert alien flight program, he must bond mind and soul with a living spacecraft that sees through him more deeply than anyone ever has.

Ryder’s Heat Scale: 💙Slow Burn

Available on Amazon


Hostile Takeover by Ryder Tombs

Hostile Takeover

Two fiercely competitive coworkers have spent years trying to outmatch each other, but when a high-stakes project forces them into close quarters, one stolen moment threatens to turn their rivalry into something neither of them can control.

Ryder’s Heat Scale: 💙Slow Burn

Available on Amazon


Phantom Bond by Ryder Tombs

Phantom Bond

A necromancer and a ghost bound by a failed séance must unravel a deadly mystery, outrun a rogue sorcerer, and resist an irresistible attraction before their unstable bond unleashes an undead uprising.

Ryder’s Heat Scale: 💙Slow Burn

Available on Amazon


📖 Horror

Backscatter by Ryder Tombs

Backscatter

James and Ethan thought they were building a life together, but when a mysterious mid-century mirror enters their home, their playful romance begins to warp into a haunting reflection of something ancient, seductive, and inhuman.

Ryder’s Heat Scale: 💙Slow Burn

Available on Amazon


📖 Poetry

Monsters in the Closet by Ryder Tombs

Monsters in the Closet

A bold, gothic-infused collection of queer poetry that explores desire, fear, and transformation through raw confession, mythic longing, and the beauty of the monstrous.

Ryder’s Heat Scale: 💙Slow Burn

Available on Amazon


Wondering what’s coming next? Ryder regularly updates his Works in Progress.

LGBTQ+ Awareness

Observances within the LGBTQ+ community

National Recovery Month: Queer Journeys of Healing, Sobriety, and Resilience

Every September, the United States observes National Recovery Month—a time to celebrate the courage of those living in recovery from substance use and mental health...
Read More "National Recovery Month: Queer Journeys of Healing, Sobriety, and Resilience"

World Suicide Prevention Day: Centering LGBTQ+ Mental Health and Hope

Every year on September 10th, the world pauses to observe World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD). Coordinated by the International Association for Suicide Prevention and supported...
Read More "World Suicide Prevention Day: Centering LGBTQ+ Mental Health and Hope"

National Suicide Prevention Week: Centering LGBTQ+ Lives, Healing, and Hope

Each year in the United States, the second week of September marks National Suicide Prevention Week—a time to raise awareness, fight stigma, and encourage communities...
Read More "National Suicide Prevention Week: Centering LGBTQ+ Lives, Healing, and Hope"

National Suicide Prevention Month: Protecting LGBTQ+ Lives with Love and Visibility

Every September, the U.S. recognizes National Suicide Prevention Month, also known as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month—a time to raise awareness, fight stigma, and spread resources...
Read More "National Suicide Prevention Month: Protecting LGBTQ+ Lives with Love and Visibility"

Bisexual Visibility Month: Celebrate, Educate, and Break Stereotypes

Every September, the LGBTQ+ community and allies celebrate Bisexual Visibility Month—a dedicated time to honor bisexual, pansexual, fluid, and other non-monosexual identities. This month-long observance...
Read More "Bisexual Visibility Month: Celebrate, Educate, and Break Stereotypes"