Justine Manzano
@justinemanzano.bsky.social
YA Author of The Keys & Guardians Series 🗝 , Never Say Never 💕, Editor-in-Residence at @Write_Hive, Director of Operations @IKnowWhySheStayed Neurodiverse Spoony, Mama, Wife, Geek, Badass. She/Her 🏳️🌈
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If you live in the Cities, an easy way to help immigrant families in hiding is: laundry! Laundromats are ICE magnets, so people without washers need help.
The People’s Laundry will drop off laundry to your door to wash and dry and pick up a few days later:
thepeopleslaundrympls.com/volunteer/
The People’s Laundry will drop off laundry to your door to wash and dry and pick up a few days later:
thepeopleslaundrympls.com/volunteer/
January 18, 2026 at 11:46 PM
If you live in the Cities, an easy way to help immigrant families in hiding is: laundry! Laundromats are ICE magnets, so people without washers need help.
The People’s Laundry will drop off laundry to your door to wash and dry and pick up a few days later:
thepeopleslaundrympls.com/volunteer/
The People’s Laundry will drop off laundry to your door to wash and dry and pick up a few days later:
thepeopleslaundrympls.com/volunteer/
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Fam heads up on a call for submissions: please share with a Black Horror writer who you know would eat this up. Look at that dream editing duo: @mauricebroaddus.bsky.social and @chesyaburke.bsky.social 🔥🔥🔥 Deadline January 14th, 2026...!
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Black Horror | Call for Submissions
We are very excited to announce a new call for submissions which is now open!
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January 19, 2026 at 2:06 AM
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They're investigating the victim's wife, the victim's friends, the mayor and the governor too, but no, they're not even going to glance in the direction of the murderer.
BREAM: Is the FBI investigating the ICE agent who shot Renee Good?
BLANCHE: What happened has been reviewed by millions of Americans bc it was recorded. We investigate when it's appropriate. That is not the case here. We are not going to bow to pressure. So no, we are not investigating.
BLANCHE: What happened has been reviewed by millions of Americans bc it was recorded. We investigate when it's appropriate. That is not the case here. We are not going to bow to pressure. So no, we are not investigating.
January 18, 2026 at 10:16 PM
They're investigating the victim's wife, the victim's friends, the mayor and the governor too, but no, they're not even going to glance in the direction of the murderer.
I know I'm late on this, but this is infuriating.
1) We need to support indie book publishers and self-publishers who are releasing LGBTQ books.
2) Keep buying ALL the LGBTQ books. Make sure these chicken-shit spineless publishers lose all the money for this decision.
thehill.com/homenews/lgb...
1) We need to support indie book publishers and self-publishers who are releasing LGBTQ books.
2) Keep buying ALL the LGBTQ books. Make sure these chicken-shit spineless publishers lose all the money for this decision.
thehill.com/homenews/lgb...
thehill.com
January 19, 2026 at 1:42 AM
I know I'm late on this, but this is infuriating.
1) We need to support indie book publishers and self-publishers who are releasing LGBTQ books.
2) Keep buying ALL the LGBTQ books. Make sure these chicken-shit spineless publishers lose all the money for this decision.
thehill.com/homenews/lgb...
1) We need to support indie book publishers and self-publishers who are releasing LGBTQ books.
2) Keep buying ALL the LGBTQ books. Make sure these chicken-shit spineless publishers lose all the money for this decision.
thehill.com/homenews/lgb...
I truly apologize if you have ever sent me some kind of business prospect and I missed it, because I receive about 15 of these emails a day, and they’re getting lazier and lazier.
But if you really want to read one of my books for your book club, I’ll do a visit!
January 18, 2026 at 6:27 PM
I truly apologize if you have ever sent me some kind of business prospect and I missed it, because I receive about 15 of these emails a day, and they’re getting lazier and lazier.
But if you really want to read one of my books for your book club, I’ll do a visit!
This quote feels apt these days. #strongertogether #instabookstagram #instawriters #indieauthors #instawriting
January 14, 2026 at 5:38 PM
This quote feels apt these days. #strongertogether #instabookstagram #instawriters #indieauthors #instawriting
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A reminder: even amid the chaos and the horrors, the world still needs you. Your kindness. Your art. Every bit of good that you put into the world.
Please don’t forget this.
Please don’t forget this.
January 13, 2026 at 10:15 PM
A reminder: even amid the chaos and the horrors, the world still needs you. Your kindness. Your art. Every bit of good that you put into the world.
Please don’t forget this.
Please don’t forget this.
Guess who saw a cover proof for my short story collection Tales of the Dawn!!!! Just a wee sneak peak for you, friends! Full cover reveal soon to come!
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#coverreveal #igwritersclub #indieauthors #newbookalert #writelife #ireadyalit
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#coverreveal #igwritersclub #indieauthors #newbookalert #writelife #ireadyalit
January 5, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Guess who saw a cover proof for my short story collection Tales of the Dawn!!!! Just a wee sneak peak for you, friends! Full cover reveal soon to come!
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#coverreveal #igwritersclub #indieauthors #newbookalert #writelife #ireadyalit
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#coverreveal #igwritersclub #indieauthors #newbookalert #writelife #ireadyalit
Introducing Logan to the X-Men cartoon from the 90’s and spotted this. A frame perfect pause later and we found this gem. 🤣
#xmen #xmenanimatedseries #animationerrors
#xmen #xmenanimatedseries #animationerrors
January 4, 2026 at 11:55 PM
Introducing Logan to the X-Men cartoon from the 90’s and spotted this. A frame perfect pause later and we found this gem. 🤣
#xmen #xmenanimatedseries #animationerrors
#xmen #xmenanimatedseries #animationerrors
As the editor for the WriteHive anthologies, may I just say…send me your stories of defiance!!!! I want characters who give the finger to death and keep on moving!
December 31, 2025 at 10:07 PM
As the editor for the WriteHive anthologies, may I just say…send me your stories of defiance!!!! I want characters who give the finger to death and keep on moving!
This is 43. This year was rough, but I’m excited for the next step of the journey. ❤️
December 30, 2025 at 12:34 AM
This is 43. This year was rough, but I’m excited for the next step of the journey. ❤️
My Keys & Guardians short story collection, officially titled Tales of the Dawn, got this wrap-up comment from my wonderful editor, Jennia. I hope this means you’ll love it too! Stay tuned for the release date, coming soon!
December 15, 2025 at 6:29 PM
My Keys & Guardians short story collection, officially titled Tales of the Dawn, got this wrap-up comment from my wonderful editor, Jennia. I hope this means you’ll love it too! Stay tuned for the release date, coming soon!
The WriteHive Silent Auction is almost complete! Have you had a look at the offerings? Check it out!
(I have donated some stuff there, but there are a bunch of other wonderful things there as well!)
(I have donated some stuff there, but there are a bunch of other wonderful things there as well!)
Giving Tuesday is approaching - just in time to launch our WriteHive Silent Auction! You can bid on more than 80 amazing items like signed books, character art and critiques for authors. Don't miss it!
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www.32auctions.com/WriteHiveAuc...
December 14, 2025 at 8:20 PM
The WriteHive Silent Auction is almost complete! Have you had a look at the offerings? Check it out!
(I have donated some stuff there, but there are a bunch of other wonderful things there as well!)
(I have donated some stuff there, but there are a bunch of other wonderful things there as well!)
Join me and a whole slew of other authors for the @strongwomen_strangeworlds Holiday Extravaganza, tomorrow December 13th on Zoom! I’ll be there for the kickoff game at 10am ET. We’re playing Mad Libs with our stories, and it’s going to be a blast.
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December 12, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Join me and a whole slew of other authors for the @strongwomen_strangeworlds Holiday Extravaganza, tomorrow December 13th on Zoom! I’ll be there for the kickoff game at 10am ET. We’re playing Mad Libs with our stories, and it’s going to be a blast.
www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-stron...
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Hi friends! I’m writing 500 words a day as part of the Movember challenge for team Alpha FMC to raise funds for men’s health! Living with two guys (my husband and my son) men’s health is super important to me! So join me for my challenge!
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Justine Manzano's Mo Space
Justine's Motivation: The health of my husband and my son mean the world to me.
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November 18, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Hi friends! I’m writing 500 words a day as part of the Movember challenge for team Alpha FMC to raise funds for men’s health! Living with two guys (my husband and my son) men’s health is super important to me! So join me for my challenge!
movember.com/m/15365267?m...
movember.com/m/15365267?m...
November 3, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Reposted by Justine Manzano
One Halloween I dressed up as the GOP's Healthcare plan.
I never made it out of the House.
I never made it out of the House.
November 1, 2025 at 12:40 AM
One Halloween I dressed up as the GOP's Healthcare plan.
I never made it out of the House.
I never made it out of the House.
A bundle by justinemanzano, $5.50 for The Order of the Key, The Skeleton Key, Keys of the Dawn
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Get my Keys & Guardians series for $5.50 on Itch.io for a limited time!
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Get my Keys & Guardians series for $5.50 on Itch.io for a limited time!
Halloween Sale 2025 by justinemanzano
A bundle by justinemanzano, $5.50 for The Order of the Key, The Skeleton Key, Keys of the Dawn
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October 31, 2025 at 11:41 PM
A bundle by justinemanzano, $5.50 for The Order of the Key, The Skeleton Key, Keys of the Dawn
itch.io/s/166598/hal...
Get my Keys & Guardians series for $5.50 on Itch.io for a limited time!
itch.io/s/166598/hal...
Get my Keys & Guardians series for $5.50 on Itch.io for a limited time!
Reposted by Justine Manzano
More than two dozen Democratic attorneys general and governors are suing the Trump administration over its decision to suspend federal food benefits during the government shutdown.
https://www.npr.org/2025/10/27/nx-s1-5587255/snap-benefit-shutdown-contingency-fund-food-stamps
https://www.npr.org/2025/10/27/nx-s1-5587255/snap-benefit-shutdown-contingency-fund-food-stamps
Democratic AGs and governors sue USDA for suspending SNAP benefits
More than two dozen Democratic state leaders are suing the Department of Agriculture after the Trump administration said it would not use emergency funds to pay SNAP benefits during the shutdown.
www.npr.org
October 28, 2025 at 8:53 PM
More than two dozen Democratic attorneys general and governors are suing the Trump administration over its decision to suspend federal food benefits during the government shutdown.
https://www.npr.org/2025/10/27/nx-s1-5587255/snap-benefit-shutdown-contingency-fund-food-stamps
https://www.npr.org/2025/10/27/nx-s1-5587255/snap-benefit-shutdown-contingency-fund-food-stamps
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Strange Horizons will be open to fiction submissions from Indigenous authors only on November 3rd at 9am UTC!
The window will close after 500 submissions are received.
More information:
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If you sent us a story in April or June, you CANNOT submit in this window.
The window will close after 500 submissions are received.
More information:
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If you sent us a story in April or June, you CANNOT submit in this window.
October 29, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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I've put together a PowerPoint on the different editing levels, how to determine what your MS needs, and guidance on how to find & choose a freelance editor IF you need one. Feel free to DM me your email address if it would be of use to you!
#Writing #AmWriting #Editing #Editors
#Writing #AmWriting #Editing #Editors
a man in a suit and tie says edit edit edit in front of a shelf full of shoes
Alt: a man in a suit and tie says edit edit edit in front of a shelf full of shoes; graphic is from Project Runway
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October 27, 2025 at 2:47 PM
I've put together a PowerPoint on the different editing levels, how to determine what your MS needs, and guidance on how to find & choose a freelance editor IF you need one. Feel free to DM me your email address if it would be of use to you!
#Writing #AmWriting #Editing #Editors
#Writing #AmWriting #Editing #Editors
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US airports report over 20 air traffic controller shortage triggers in one day
www.theguardian.com
US airports report over 20 air traffic controller shortage triggers in one day
twp.ai
October 26, 2025 at 7:57 PM
US airports report over 20 air traffic controller shortage triggers in one day
This 100%.
the other thing i’ll say here is i am a bit frustrated with the narrative of online radicalization that treats it as akin to brainwashing. it lets individuals, families and communities off the hook for the choices they make and the environments they foster
this also drives me insane, this idea that it is the most normal thing in the world for a young (white) man to have a nazi curious phase. it isn’t!
October 22, 2025 at 1:34 AM
This 100%.
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I meant to post this earlier today.
It was a good reminder I needed, even though I still struggle with body image. every. single. day.
@thelatestkate.bsky.social
#PositiveAffirmation #BodyPositivity #BodyImage #YouAreLovable
It was a good reminder I needed, even though I still struggle with body image. every. single. day.
@thelatestkate.bsky.social
#PositiveAffirmation #BodyPositivity #BodyImage #YouAreLovable
October 21, 2025 at 11:11 PM
I meant to post this earlier today.
It was a good reminder I needed, even though I still struggle with body image. every. single. day.
@thelatestkate.bsky.social
#PositiveAffirmation #BodyPositivity #BodyImage #YouAreLovable
It was a good reminder I needed, even though I still struggle with body image. every. single. day.
@thelatestkate.bsky.social
#PositiveAffirmation #BodyPositivity #BodyImage #YouAreLovable
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NEWS: Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes and Rep.-Elect Adelita Grijalva have SUED the U.S. House of Representatives in federal court in Washington, D.C. over Speaker Mike Johnson’s refusal to swear in Grijalva.
Grijalva would be the 218th vote for the Epstein Files discharge petition.
Grijalva would be the 218th vote for the Epstein Files discharge petition.
October 21, 2025 at 10:06 PM
NEWS: Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes and Rep.-Elect Adelita Grijalva have SUED the U.S. House of Representatives in federal court in Washington, D.C. over Speaker Mike Johnson’s refusal to swear in Grijalva.
Grijalva would be the 218th vote for the Epstein Files discharge petition.
Grijalva would be the 218th vote for the Epstein Files discharge petition.