Ria 🌸
@riamartinez.bsky.social
nb, she/they 🇵🇷 | wielder of adhd audacity; passionate about telling queer stories, whether it be in the form of prose, script, verse, or image
been behind the keyboard pretty consistently as of late! gonna shoot for a manuscript this year 💪
"A successful career in writing typically takes too long to achieve to be writing something you're not passionate about. Write from your heart, and write what gets you excited to sit at your computer every day." —Christopher J. Moore
traversing my hometown in street view just to feel something
Pre-orders matter for authors. Why? 1. They tell retailers/publishers there’s demand for a book And 2. They generate buzz and excitement, which is great! Looking to preorder? #PBRS mentor Aya has a book dropping in August that you’re gonna want 👇🏾 bookshop.org/p/books/ever...
Having kids has completely rekindled my love and admiration of public libraries - what wonderful and magical realms they are. Like it's genuinely thrilling to suggest going to the library as an activity and the boys are really enthusiastic about it. Libraries rule
"I always said I’m a teacher who writes or an editor who writes. But I never said the real thing until after I’d written a third book. It’s the sort of thing that women frequently do. They sort of need permission to tell themselves that this is the work they do.” ~ Toni Morrison 🌸🌸
I hope I don't have to move for another decade, it's almost May in TX and she wants us to perish
I only have one piece of writing advice: make the sapphic undertones overtones please
Vive la résistance! We live in Dallas, TX. I'm a member of my Library Committe at my UU church, where we have EVERY banned book. We support LGBTQIA+ community 💯 . We support the Arts & Humanities - FOR ALL PEOPLE. I.WILL.NOT.CHANGE.OUR.STORE. Or what we carry!! #booksky #vivaleresistance
Texas bill could punish bookstores for 'obscene' books
A new bill in the Texas Legislature, authored by Rep. Nate Schatzline, would allow businesses to be held liable if a minor reports damages from "obscene" books.
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I am so sad I won't get to do my bookstore crawl tomorrow, but I will next Saturday! I have to be a responsible adult and finish moving this weekend. :(
Lauren, thank you for posting this. I support independent bookstores with all my heart! People can follow 150 indie bookstores on Bluesky with one click by subscribing to my Starter Pack: go.bsky.app/AHQhv2z
Vassago and Caesnig commission for @/lesserkey.bsky.social 🤍🤍🤍
Did you know I have TWO (2) books coming out this year? Would you like to pre-order them for 25% off?? Well have I got good news for you! www.barnesandnoble.com/w/nimona-nd-... www.barnesandnoble.com/w/scarlet-mo...
It's that time again! Barnes & Noble's 25% off preorder sale ends tonight and there's also an extra 10% off for Premium members! Snap up fabulous forthcoming books from @natania.bsky.social @emmanewman.bsky.social @aptshadow.bsky.social @shoutoutmapes.bsky.social @voidcricket.bsky.social & more!
I needed to write about something that’s giving me hope, so I wrote about Independent Bookstore Day which is this Saturday. lithub.com/something-go...
Something Good in the World: Let’s Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day This Weekend
I was going to write something else for today’s column, something complain-y but righteous that would allow me to get some stuff off my chest and maybe even get some rage clicks. Shit is bad. But I…
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I'm so excited to announce this FREE online panel featuring the stellar @zoewithasword.bsky.social, @planetx.bsky.social, @runwithskizzers.bsky.social, @stevelieberart.bsky.social, and @stephwilliams.bsky.social for The Cartoonist Co-op's inagural Nib & Ink Fest!! #NIF2025 Tune in May 3rd @ 2pm ET!
Hello everyone! I'm here to finally introduce Always Raining Here (First Second Edition)! ☔ This book contains the entire volumes 1 + 2, redrawn vol 1 art and brand new comics! It is now available for preorder at most places where books are sold! More info at:📘 us.macmillan.com/books/978125...
Ayy Barnes & Noble is having another preorder sale! #BNPreorder Hello Sunshine is a 16+ horror-mystery graphic novel about a boy who comes back from bible camp to find that his secret boyfriend, Alex, is missing after having some kind of breakdown. ☀️ www.barnesandnoble.com/w/hello-suns... ☀️
Alright y’all—early voting starts TODAY in Texas! Make your voice heard in local elections that impact our schools, streets, and everyday lives. Find your polling place or more information at votetexas.gov
I had an idea to do a bookstore crawl to buy books on my tbr, and then I find out that not only is this Saturday indie bookstore day, BUT THERE WAS AN EVENT GOING ON THIS WHOLE MONTH???? brother.