Tessa Barbosa
@hitessabarbosa.bsky.social
Writer ISLE OF TEETH (S&S Fall 26) SFWA | Writer Unboxed | Viable Paradise 16 | 🇵🇭 🇨🇦 | She/Her https://linktr.ee/hitessabarbosa
HEY that's me! --->
Vancouver Writers Fest@writersfest.bc.ca · 22h agoMeet more featured guests from the lineup of 150+ authors who will be joining us at this year’s Vancouver Writers Fest, October 18–25! Visit writersfest.bc.ca to browse the full list now. Event details will be available in early September.
I keep thinking about how often the mass layoffs in media, government and big companies, especially women and people of color, will lead to poorer outcomes for years because the people who would point out potential problems or blind spots were deemed non-essential, a "bad fit", and/or too expensive.
Isle of Teeth got a STARRED Kirkus review!! 🎉 "A gruesome, penetrating exploration of colonialism, resilience, and humanity." www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/tessa-barbosa/isle-of-teeth/
ISLE OF TEETH | Kirkus Reviews
“Nothing lives or dies without the will of Lady Death.”
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Isle of Teeth got a STARRED Kirkus review!! 🎉 "A gruesome, penetrating exploration of colonialism, resilience, and humanity." www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/tessa-barbosa/isle-of-teeth/
ISLE OF TEETH | Kirkus Reviews
“Nothing lives or dies without the will of Lady Death.”
kirkusreviews.com
I'm doing a Facebook Live interview tomorrow at 1130AM Pacific on "How To Query Without Losing Hope" : ) www.facebook.com/events/10136...
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You might be wondering how you can support an author when you're short of time, money, energy, etc. But honestly, making your own post about a book helps us! The more people who are talking about a book? Well, that's how buzz begins. You can do that on whatever sites you use.
PSA: Using expansive vocabulary in books is not ableism.
Trying to get as much work done as humanly possible before the kids wake up. 🫠
#mushroommonday #fungifriends #fungi #mycology #mushroom #naturephotography #bloomscrolling #nature #photography #thelittlethings Hare's foot inkcap (Coprinopsis lagopus) is already dissolving after blooming for just a day. 📸 Sparky Harlan @sparkyharlan.bsky.social
Took a few days off, now working my way through all the emails while I was gone >.< Sometimes I feel like time off isn't worth it.
Getting some work done at Exit Zero Coffee Shop🐶 www.exitzerocoffeelv.com Quick reminder for my writers out there: rejection DOES NOT MEAN you are a bad writer!!! keep telling the stories that only you can tell. keep honing your craft; & find your readers! they can't wait to see what you do❤️🔥
A week or so ago, I was looking for a couple books by an author from 10 and 15 years ago and my library didn't have them. I requested them via a library form. Today I got a notification in Libby that they purchased both titles. Asking your library for writers' books is an amazing way to support us.
What are the experiences of authors of color in the publishing industry, you ask?!? Find out here - arleysorg.com/by-the-numbe... This came up a few times over the weekend, so I thought I'd repost to socials!
By the Numbers 10 - Arley's House
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Now is the time to make your thing. Stop motion with LEGO, webcomic, walking sim game, weird Halloween costume, backyard water feature, container garden. This is your sign. Make your thing. Stop waiting. Do it.
"For queer authors of color and other multiply marginalized people, the pressure is even more intense."
Freedom to Read Project@freedomreadproject.bsky.social · 3mo agoWhat happens when publishers begin avoiding LGBTQ+ stories before a book is ever challenged? This article explores how years of censorship efforts are creating a chilling effect across the publishing industry, making it harder for queer voices & stories to reach readers bookriot.com/queer-books-...
One of the best things you can do as an adult is realize that you didn’t actually have to stop drawing, coloring, painting, playing with clay, doing whatever else you loved as a kid. Even if you’re bad at it. Maybe especially if you’re bad at it
Of course everyone is opinionated about Helen of Troy's attractiveness. She's the only character in the fandom with a thousand ships.
I went down a rabbit hole learning about rice, does anyone want a big rambling thread about rice?
This has been said to death but I'll just say it again: if you're in the creative arts space stop calling your art "content". Call it "work"! Calling your art "work" shows it's the result of time and skill. "Content" makes something sound like it has no purpose other than to take up space.
Canadian 🇨🇦 readers and writers can I have a moment of your time. The Canadian Science Fiction and Fantasy Association (CSFFA) just put together the 2026 Aurora Awards Voters’ Package which includes copies of all the nominated pieces up for awards that can be yours for the low low price of $10! 1/4
It's Friday! For my writers out there, putting down words, hitting various submissions trenches, sending their hopes out into inboxes - quick reminder: rejection DOES NOT MEAN you are a bad writer! you got this. find your readers. keep going!❤️🔥
Got invited to a book fest I've been attending for years. EEE! More info in the Fall.
Are you passionate about SF, fantasy, and pop culture? Our Managing Editor is looking for original essay pitches: author appreciations, scholarly analysis of all aspects of pop culture, critical and personal essays, think pieces, literary analysis and deep dives into film, television, and fiction
Today I am a published author. THE SUMMER SCRAPBOOK is now available everywhere. Thank you to @stormliterary.bsky.social, @heathercashman.bsky.social, @lernerbooks.bsky.social, and @amyarielfitz.bsky.social for helping to make the dream I’ve had since I could remember come true.
Happy Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! If you’re looking for books to celebrate the rich expanse of #AANHPI storytelling, we have 48 new and upcoming titles from AANHPI authors and illustrators for you to check out!
