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 💪
January 21, 2026 at 10:59 PM
been behind the keyboard pretty consistently as of late! gonna shoot for a manuscript this year 💪
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"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
January 21, 2026 at 10:42 PM
"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
I got to go on my bookstore crawl today! 🥰
May 4, 2025 at 4:32 AM
I got to go on my bookstore crawl today! 🥰
traversing my hometown in street view just to feel something
April 28, 2025 at 5:46 PM
traversing my hometown in street view just to feel something
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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...
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...
April 28, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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...
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...
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My painting LOST COAST
April 27, 2025 at 1:06 PM
My painting LOST COAST
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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
Like it's genuinely thrilling to suggest going to the library as an activity and the boys are really enthusiastic about it.
Libraries rule
April 27, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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
Like it's genuinely thrilling to suggest going to the library as an activity and the boys are really enthusiastic about it.
Libraries rule
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"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
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April 28, 2025 at 12:06 PM
"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
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I hope I don't have to move for another decade, it's almost May in TX and she wants us to perish
April 27, 2025 at 7:03 PM
I hope I don't have to move for another decade, it's almost May in TX and she wants us to perish
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I only have one piece of writing advice: make the sapphic undertones overtones please
April 27, 2025 at 12:58 AM
I only have one piece of writing advice: make the sapphic undertones overtones please
I love seeing everyone's indie bookstore day posts 🥹
April 26, 2025 at 9:23 PM
I love seeing everyone's indie bookstore day posts 🥹
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Me on Independent Bookstore Day
April 26, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Me on Independent Bookstore Day
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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
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.
www.chron.com
April 26, 2025 at 2:13 AM
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
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
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. :(
April 25, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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. :(
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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
April 24, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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
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Vassago and Caesnig commission for @/lesserkey.bsky.social 🤍🤍🤍
April 25, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Vassago and Caesnig commission for @/lesserkey.bsky.social 🤍🤍🤍
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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...
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/nimona-nd-...
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/scarlet-mo...
April 25, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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...
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/nimona-nd-...
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/scarlet-mo...
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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!
Snap up fabulous forthcoming books from @natania.bsky.social @emmanewman.bsky.social @aptshadow.bsky.social @shoutoutmapes.bsky.social
@voidcricket.bsky.social & more!
April 25, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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!
Snap up fabulous forthcoming books from @natania.bsky.social @emmanewman.bsky.social @aptshadow.bsky.social @shoutoutmapes.bsky.social
@voidcricket.bsky.social & more!
I'm about to shoot my shot 😳
April 25, 2025 at 8:44 PM
I'm about to shoot my shot 😳
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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…
lithub.com
April 24, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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...
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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!
Tune in May 3rd @ 2pm ET!
April 24, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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!
Tune in May 3rd @ 2pm ET!