Writer / Editor rat living in the Midwest. He/Himhttps://bsky.app/profile/tjmindewrites.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/tjmindewrites.bsky.social/post/3mvghbetkxs2cOne suggestion that also helped me feel better about the rejection is to ask for feedback. This one might be more leaning towards in-fandom submissions, but I have gotten helpful responses from editors in the past. Including this time. [contains quote post or other embedded content]13 Sep 2026 20:39 +0000at://did:plc:xry5e2qtnqlhlrldns3hl2dk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvghbetkxs2chttps://bsky.app/profile/tjmindewrites.bsky.social/post/3mvebqruvns2cOne of the hardest lessons I think writers in our fandom (and probably moreso in general) have to learn how to do it accept rejection and do your best to not take it personally. Sometimes--maybe even often times--you'll hear no. And that's not a dig against you.12 Sep 2026 23:54 +0000at://did:plc:xry5e2qtnqlhlrldns3hl2dk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvebqruvns2chttps://bsky.app/profile/tjmindewrites.bsky.social/post/3msovljnjbc2fWhat HM/TM would give me the motivation to Do The Thing (novel edits)? Pump Up? Helping Hand? [contains quote post or other embedded content]10 Aug 2026 01:00 +0000at://did:plc:xry5e2qtnqlhlrldns3hl2dk/app.bsky.feed.post/3msovljnjbc2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/tjmindewrites.bsky.social/post/3mrkziajskc2b"TJ," I hear you cry, "I followed you because of writing stuff at a con. Why should I care about you posting about bike stuff?" Well, beyond the fact I was doing a fundraiser and trying to raise money for a great cause (wanna help more? :D), art imitates life.26 Jul 2026 18:34 +0000at://did:plc:xry5e2qtnqlhlrldns3hl2dk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrkziajskc2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/tjmindewrites.bsky.social/post/3mrkyx7tc6k2bWith the bike on the rack, it's time to go home. All the miles have been gotten for the event and the rat is tired. Still, while what I did was hard, I know fighting cancer is harder. And what I did, I did for them. And I'm looking forward to doing it again next year. [contains quote post or other embedded content]26 Jul 2026 18:25 +0000at://did:plc:xry5e2qtnqlhlrldns3hl2dk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrkyx7tc6k2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/tjmindewrites.bsky.social/post/3mrkscykikk2bThat hill was hard. But fighting cancer is harder. So I'll keep doing what I can on behalf of those that can't. With the last rest stop under my belt, it's time to finish the ride. [contains quote post or other embedded content]26 Jul 2026 16:26 +0000at://did:plc:xry5e2qtnqlhlrldns3hl2dk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrkscykikk2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/tjmindewrites.bsky.social/post/3mrksafos2s2bGot about 25 miles left and one killer hill left. The excitement for the finish line is in the air. Let's get these miles. [contains quote post or other embedded content]26 Jul 2026 16:25 +0000at://did:plc:xry5e2qtnqlhlrldns3hl2dk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrksafos2s2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/tjmindewrites.bsky.social/post/3mrkjpx2sxs2bOne of the neat things of doing an event like this: you get to see parts of Ohio you don't normally see. Lunch today is in Morrow, OH. How often do you get to see something like this while raising money for a great cause? [contains quote post or other embedded content]26 Jul 2026 13:52 +0000at://did:plc:xry5e2qtnqlhlrldns3hl2dk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrkjpx2sxs2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/tjmindewrites.bsky.social/post/3mrkepcyck22bDoing hard things for those that can't. I challenged myself to hit a sub-15 minute split over 5 miles and got that chirp. Feeling good and tired over 27 miles in. [contains quote post or other embedded content]26 Jul 2026 12:22 +0000at://did:plc:xry5e2qtnqlhlrldns3hl2dk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrkepcyck22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/tjmindewrites.bsky.social/post/3mrkbcqzhoc2bUnlike the other days, every rider is wearing the same jersey regardless of team. It really gives a bigger sense of unity in what we're doing: riding miles and fighting cancer. [contains quote post or other embedded content]26 Jul 2026 11:22 +0000at://did:plc:xry5e2qtnqlhlrldns3hl2dk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrkbcqzhoc2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/tjmindewrites.bsky.social/post/3mrk65lcit22bAnd for the last time this year, away we go. [contains quote post or other embedded content]26 Jul 2026 10:25 +0000at://did:plc:xry5e2qtnqlhlrldns3hl2dk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrk65lcit22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/tjmindewrites.bsky.social/post/3mrk5bj4zbs2bIt's the dawn of the last day. Today is about 77 miles, a gentle descent all day and one mean climb. And all the miles are to help those fighting cancer. The Pan Ohio Hope Ride reached their goal of $1 million dollars raised for the CLE Hope Lodge, but can we get more before the day is done?26 Jul 2026 10:09 +0000at://did:plc:xry5e2qtnqlhlrldns3hl2dk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrk5bj4zbs2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/tjmindewrites.bsky.social/post/3mrim4thd5c27After over 85 miles, today ends at my alma mater. It's really interesting being back here and seeing all the changes. And there's a special presentation tonight. Looking forward to some rest after. [contains quote post or other embedded content]25 Jul 2026 19:30 +0000at://did:plc:xry5e2qtnqlhlrldns3hl2dk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrim4thd5c27https://bsky.app/profile/tjmindewrites.bsky.social/post/3mrigky5ydc27Just before the last rest stop of the day is Yellow Springs Brewery. After those hellish rolling hills, I think I deserve a treat. [contains quote post or other embedded content]25 Jul 2026 17:51 +0000at://did:plc:xry5e2qtnqlhlrldns3hl2dk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrigky5ydc27https://bsky.app/profile/tjmindewrites.bsky.social/post/3mri7xxinuc27Sitting here as I finished lunch and the exhaustion is starting to catch up to me. But I'll push on for those that can't. Trying my best to ride EFM this year. You know what might help? A donation showing your support (link in reply)! [contains quote post or other embedded content]25 Jul 2026 15:53 +0000at://did:plc:xry5e2qtnqlhlrldns3hl2dk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mri7xxinuc27https://bsky.app/profile/tjmindewrites.bsky.social/post/3mri7s3hpuk27The benefit of a supported ride: all the snacks and the helpful, cheery volunteers. They make riding 329 miles so much easier. [contains quote post or other embedded content]25 Jul 2026 15:49 +0000at://did:plc:xry5e2qtnqlhlrldns3hl2dk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mri7s3hpuk27https://bsky.app/profile/tjmindewrites.bsky.social/post/3mrhsxnyyrs27The OSU James Cancer Hospital is one of the sponsors of the Pan Ohio Hope Ride this year. They were also kind enough to host the first Water Stop today. Kinda neat riding near a campus big enough to have its own zip code. [contains quote post or other embedded content]25 Jul 2026 12:00 +0000at://did:plc:xry5e2qtnqlhlrldns3hl2dk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrhsxnyyrs27https://bsky.app/profile/tjmindewrites.bsky.social/post/3mrhmh4zznc27After two days of 90+ miles on a bike, getting up is hard. But fighting cancer is harder. So. I'll keep going for those that can't. Now to get ready for an 80+ mile day.25 Jul 2026 10:03 +0000at://did:plc:xry5e2qtnqlhlrldns3hl2dk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrhmh4zznc27https://bsky.app/profile/tjmindewrites.bsky.social/post/3mrg7nitbfs27After 100 miles and so much climbing, the day is done. Time to relax. [contains quote post or other embedded content]24 Jul 2026 20:41 +0000at://did:plc:xry5e2qtnqlhlrldns3hl2dk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrg7nitbfs27https://bsky.app/profile/tjmindewrites.bsky.social/post/3mrg3nheyas27At the last rest stop with about 9 miles left. And I'll be off by 2 miles for a century. Guess who's about to double back for those that can't? Let's do this. [contains quote post or other embedded content]24 Jul 2026 19:30 +0000at://did:plc:xry5e2qtnqlhlrldns3hl2dk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrg3nheyas27https://bsky.app/profile/tjmindewrites.bsky.social/post/3mrfy4ahm3k27Something I've learned doing endurance events here in Ohio is that pickle juice as an electrolyte drink is freaking amazing. I don't know why it works so well, but it does. This event has been kind enough to provide some as well. [contains quote post or other embedded content]24 Jul 2026 18:26 +0000at://did:plc:xry5e2qtnqlhlrldns3hl2dk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrfy4ahm3k27https://bsky.app/profile/tjmindewrites.bsky.social/post/3mrfu3o6kp227One of my favorite things about bike fundraisers is that you never know what you'll see. And 65 miles in give another interesting view. [contains quote post or other embedded content]24 Jul 2026 17:15 +0000at://did:plc:xry5e2qtnqlhlrldns3hl2dk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrfu3o6kp227https://bsky.app/profile/tjmindewrites.bsky.social/post/3mrfow5nhdc27Just over 50 miles in And now it's time for lunch. First half kicked my tail today, but I'm hoping that means the hardest is behind me. [contains quote post or other embedded content]24 Jul 2026 15:42 +0000at://did:plc:xry5e2qtnqlhlrldns3hl2dk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrfow5nhdc27https://bsky.app/profile/tjmindewrites.bsky.social/post/3mrflki3u622738.1 miles in. And after a challenging section for those that can't, time for a well earned break. [contains quote post or other embedded content]24 Jul 2026 14:42 +0000at://did:plc:xry5e2qtnqlhlrldns3hl2dk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrflki3u6227https://bsky.app/profile/tjmindewrites.bsky.social/post/3mrfgmk6syk27First set of hills have been tackled. The Amish in Holmes County help raise extra money for the trails by selling extra snacks. Supporting cancer treatment and bike trails! [contains quote post or other embedded content]24 Jul 2026 13:13 +0000at://did:plc:xry5e2qtnqlhlrldns3hl2dk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrfgmk6syk27https://bsky.app/profile/tjmindewrites.bsky.social/post/3mrfapwhf5k27Fighting cancer can be really hard. Because of that, I'm going to attempt the challenge course today. 98 miles with one hell of a climb is in my future. But first: bike tech.24 Jul 2026 11:28 +0000at://did:plc:xry5e2qtnqlhlrldns3hl2dk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrfapwhf5k27