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Soumi Roy🏳️‍🌈🇮🇳 in 🇰🇷
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Author. Artist.
Rep @antoinight.bsky.social & @natalielakosil.bsky.social at @lookingglasslit.bsky.social
These Bodies Ain't Broken (Page Street 2025), Being Aro (Page Street, 2026)
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Soumi Roy🏳️‍🌈🇮🇳 in 🇰🇷 @soumiroy1.bsky.social · Apr 8
It's been difficult to ask for help, but I'm a foreign student in🇰🇷 who's in such a crisis financially and health-wise that it's about survival--for me & my parents in India. Full story below. If anyone can help, even a little, even just by sharing, it would mean the world. ⬇️
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No one touches me because I am about to devour Molka by Monika Kim! If you need me, please find me in my cave and do bring a lot of snacks
February 4, 2026 at 12:35 PM
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🎉 Launch day event for I WAS A TEENAGE DEATH GOD! 🎉 Join me in conversation with @loulawrites.bsky.social at 6:00 PM, Tuesday, 3/3 at the Easthampton Public Library! Books available from @highfivebooks.bsky.social!🧑‍💻 Registration encouraged! More info & RSVP here ewmlibrary.libcal.com/event/159127...
Book Launch with Local Author! March 3rd, 6:00 - 7:00 pm @ The Library Annex (52 Main Street). Image shows cover for the book I WAS A TEENAGE DEATH GOD by M.J. Beasi, and photos of both the author and conversation partner Louangie Bou-Montes, logos for Page Street YA, Easthampton Public Library, and High Five Books, on a pink background with dark blue ghosts swirling around.
February 3, 2026 at 1:20 PM
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strangehorizons.bsky.social
Strange Horizons stands with immigrants in the US as they experience intensified anti-immigrant operations.

We have the opportunity to lend our strength as a global community.

Read our full statement:
strangehorizons.com/wordpress/no...
Statement on ICE Operations in the USA
Strange Horizons stands with immigrants in the US facing these conditions.
strangehorizons.com
February 3, 2026 at 11:41 AM
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My ecological horror poem "Stillborn" has been nominated for the Rhysling Award. It's my first time making it to that list. www.nightmare-magazine.com/podcast/stil...
Stillborn - Nightmare Magazine
This poem was written in response to the LandBack movement and as part of the brainstorming process for my unpublished cli-fi novel The Everwhen.
www.nightmare-magazine.com
February 3, 2026 at 3:40 PM
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🎉 I’m thrilled to announce this EXCLUSIVE PREORDER OFFER with Book Moon Books! Preorder I WAS A TEENAGE DEATH GOD from @bookmoon.bsky.social, & receive a designer license plate sticker & art print of the cover illustration with your personalized, signed book! 👻 www.bookmoonbooks.com/item/CG57SFS...
I WAS A TEENAGE DEATH GOD Exclusive Preorder Offer with Book Moon Books, Available for a limited time. Preorder from Book Moon by 3/2, white text on a back background with ghosts and swirly colors. Pictures of the hardcover book (text: signed and personalized copy), a sticker of a Massachusetts license plate "DTH GOD" and the illustration by Tracy J. Lee, available as an art print.
February 3, 2026 at 4:20 PM
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almostinfamous.bsky.social
East India Company, remote desk
en.afp.com AFP News Agency @en.afp.com · 1d
Rural India powers global AI models.

Tending crops by day and then logging on for a night shift of data labelling, 27-year-old Chandmani Kerketta is part of a rising rural Indian workforce helping power an artificial intelligence revolution

u.afp.com/S2YU
February 3, 2026 at 4:43 PM
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Clearing my schedule for these fire reads 🔥🤭📚

Happy #BookBirthday to #TheDarknessGreetedHer by @christinaferko.bsky.social and #AllWeOnceHad by @katyupperman.bsky.social!
February 3, 2026 at 6:05 PM
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Since I just did all the work to find these #publishing #writingcommunity links, figured I’d share. They’re fairly recent statistics, except the NYT one:

Author Diversity Statistics:

wordsrated.com/author-demog...

wordsrated.com/author-stati...

www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
February 3, 2026 at 10:35 PM
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Author Diversity in Kidlit (always more diverse than adult fiction):

uwmadison.app.box.com/s/rn4ccrdx8f...

Publishing Diversity Statistics (includes disability and LGBTQ+ stats):

publishingperspectives.com/2024/02/dive....
February 3, 2026 at 10:35 PM
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schwartzwords.bsky.social
I’ve been unable to post almost anything because of mental health nadir so I’m very proud I whipped this up, and if a romcom with MCs who are offended by the state of the world and do fucking something about it might help you weather your own dark nights, well:

bookshop.org/p/books/my-k...
MY KIND OF Trouble a novel $1.99 all month Fall in Love this February $1.99 Cover of the book coming out of a red valentine envelope, snapshot of character art by Emil Lundmark of Preston and Harmony, and scattered hearts
February 1, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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roannelau.bsky.social
Over the moon to share that I’m a finalist for the @aurealisawards.bsky.social!! This is a dream come true, and I’m so honoured to be shortlisted alongside my fellow nominees!

My little debut book’s thriving out there 🥹
February 2, 2026 at 12:37 PM
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With their attempts at coming out repeatedly thwarted and the attempts on their life getting more and more serious, Andy realizes they’re being stalked by their pre-transition doppelganger—and she won’t stop until she’s taken the life they thought they’d left behind.

#QuestPit #AG #YA
January 31, 2026 at 5:01 AM
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jamoy.bsky.social
SAILOR MOON x HANNAH MONTANA x TRON

By day, Mia & her friends are a hot pop group. By night they're vigilantes who fight virus monsters in a metaverse.

⚡️Mixed race & Chinese rep
🐶TALKING CORGI
🔥Magical Cyber Girls
🗺️Diaspora themes
💞Rivals to lovers

#questpit #ya #f #sf #poc #q
6 photo collage. Top left is an image of a city with lights beaming from the sky. Top center is a close up of a girl with pink hair singing into a microphone. Top right is a close up of a screen with a warning sign and the word malware underneath in pink font. Bottom left is a hand grabbing a phone with a pink tint and a blue cube bouncing off the screen. Center is a 5 girl silhouette with a purple backdrop. Bottom right is a crowd in front of a music stage with a blue hue over the stage.
January 31, 2026 at 5:04 AM
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I had almost given up on art but then I read Heavenly Tyrant by @xiranjayzhao.bsky.social and I knew I had to pick my iPad for my favorite toxic pair Wu Zetian & Qin Zheng. Took me months to finish because I am like super out of practice, but I am extremely happy the way it turned out.
January 28, 2026 at 2:36 AM
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I have already locked down my Twitter (I have stopped posting like an year ago) and threads feel like Twitter on crack. Bluesky is relatively stable, but not many book people here. If you are from bookish community, I would love to connect
January 27, 2026 at 1:50 PM
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catsuka.bsky.social
The indie Filipino short film "The Lovers" (Studio Heartbreak) is now complete, and will be released this summer on Youtube.
In the meantime, here's a nice official poster illustrated by Ami Thompson.
www.studioheartbreak.com
www.catsuka.com/news/2023-05...
January 15, 2026 at 10:33 PM
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Hi, I am grateful to all those have helped. You guys gave me a 2nd life. However, donations has stopped for months and I do not enough to survive. I will be grateful if you can kindly help me a little more though my tough time and help me survive
soumiroy1.bsky.social Soumi Roy🏳️‍🌈🇮🇳 in 🇰🇷 @soumiroy1.bsky.social · Nov 24
As the end of the year approaches, I'm grateful to those who donated to help me through my difficult situation. Thank you so much. However, donations have stopped entirely & I'm still struggling to survive. I'll be grateful if you could help me reach at least 50% of my goal.
soumiroy1.bsky.social Soumi Roy🏳️‍🌈🇮🇳 in 🇰🇷 @soumiroy1.bsky.social · Apr 8
I sincerely thank @keiralekseii.bsky.social for setting up the GFM and @xiranjayzhao.bsky.social for their guidance throughout the process. Please help.
www.gofundme.com/f/help-soumi
January 3, 2026 at 6:37 AM
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Please help Soumi survive and rebuild her life after she lost her life savings to a scam. She's a valuable member of our SFF community and needs all the help she can get! 👇
soumiroy1.bsky.social Soumi Roy🏳️‍🌈🇮🇳 in 🇰🇷 @soumiroy1.bsky.social · Nov 24
As the end of the year approaches, I'm grateful to those who donated to help me through my difficult situation. Thank you so much. However, donations have stopped entirely & I'm still struggling to survive. I'll be grateful if you could help me reach at least 50% of my goal.
soumiroy1.bsky.social Soumi Roy🏳️‍🌈🇮🇳 in 🇰🇷 @soumiroy1.bsky.social · Apr 8
I sincerely thank @keiralekseii.bsky.social for setting up the GFM and @xiranjayzhao.bsky.social for their guidance throughout the process. Please help.
www.gofundme.com/f/help-soumi
January 2, 2026 at 1:38 PM
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Updated the post with a verified Venmo link! It's in the blog post, or you can go directly to it here: linktr.ee/sinijay8#230...
vajra.me Vajra Chandrasekera @vajra.me · Nov 29
Sri Lanka is hit hard by Cyclone Ditwah with severe flooding across the island. Over a hundred and fifty are dead, and tens of thousands are displaced. Some ways you can help:
vajra.me/2025/11/29/c...
Cyclone Ditwah Flood Relief Sri Lanka
How to donate to Sri Lankan flood relief initiatives in the wake of Cyclone Ditwah.
vajra.me
November 30, 2025 at 12:28 AM
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As the end of the year approaches, I'm grateful to those who donated to help me through my difficult situation. Thank you so much. However, donations have stopped entirely & I'm still struggling to survive. I'll be grateful if you could help me reach at least 50% of my goal.
November 24, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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🌱 WE BUILD A HOME: CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

We're looking for existing or new illustrations and short comics (max 3 pages) for a digital fundraiser zine to support East African LGBTQIA+ refugees build a home in South Sudan.

More about the project here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
We Build a Home - call for submissions
We Build a Home - call for submissions Call for submissions for illustrations and short comics of max. 3 pages* about stories of what a home might mean to someone in the context of being queer. > SU...
docs.google.com
October 12, 2025 at 5:26 AM
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Super proud of be a part of this lineup
rosieethor.bsky.social Rosiee "Captain" Thor @rosieethor.bsky.social · Nov 12
BEING ARO lineup announcement! This YA cross genre aromantic anthology is coming your way May 2026 from Page Street!

@clh2oars.bsky.social @kashinggiwa.bsky.social @kalynjosephson.bsky.social @rukman.bsky.social @soumiroy1.bsky.social @annzhao.bsky.social
Title reads “Being Aro” with the aromantic flag underneath. Body text reads “Being Aro is a collection of short stories in genres like science fiction, fantasy, historical, and contemporary that shines a light on aromantic experiences, as well as the many other sub-identities under the aromantic umbrella. From high school matchmaking mishaps to battling book banning with dragons, this anthology is rich in imagination and diverse in its perspectives, showcasing aro characters that go on adventures, form friendships, and rise against the status quo.” stories by Claudie Arseneault Kent Ashing-Giwa Ian M Carlisle Madeline Dyer Isa Fiel Kalyn Josephson Taka Owen Laura Pohl Rukman Ragas Soumi Roy Rosiee Thor Ann Zhao With green speech bubbles that say: “with an introduction by Julie Sondra Decker” and “edited by Madeline Dyer and Rosiee Thor”
November 20, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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BEING ARO lineup announcement! This YA cross genre aromantic anthology is coming your way May 2026 from Page Street!

@clh2oars.bsky.social @kashinggiwa.bsky.social @kalynjosephson.bsky.social @rukman.bsky.social @soumiroy1.bsky.social @annzhao.bsky.social
Title reads “Being Aro” with the aromantic flag underneath. Body text reads “Being Aro is a collection of short stories in genres like science fiction, fantasy, historical, and contemporary that shines a light on aromantic experiences, as well as the many other sub-identities under the aromantic umbrella. From high school matchmaking mishaps to battling book banning with dragons, this anthology is rich in imagination and diverse in its perspectives, showcasing aro characters that go on adventures, form friendships, and rise against the status quo.” stories by Claudie Arseneault Kent Ashing-Giwa Ian M Carlisle Madeline Dyer Isa Fiel Kalyn Josephson Taka Owen Laura Pohl Rukman Ragas Soumi Roy Rosiee Thor Ann Zhao With green speech bubbles that say: “with an introduction by Julie Sondra Decker” and “edited by Madeline Dyer and Rosiee Thor”
November 12, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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OMG screaminggggg
keiralekseii.bsky.social Keir Alekseii @keiralekseii.bsky.social · Oct 17
I can finally say this publicly now.

Yay!!!
An brown envelope on a black background. There is a white page halfway out of the envelope and it says that Keir Alekseii has been promoted to literary agent.
October 17, 2025 at 5:37 PM
soumiroy1.bsky.social
Please help Archita. Share the post and help her asap
indrapramitdas.bsky.social Indrapramit Das @indrapramitdas.bsky.social · Oct 15
Fellow Calcuttan writer/editor Archita Mittra is in urgent need of help right now--she lost her father recently, suffered damages to her home from the recent rains, & her mother's now in hospital. They have no insurance. She's a freelancer, & really needs help. Please share & donate.
Help Archita and Her Mom Rebuild Their Lives After Unforeseen Medical Expenses. I'm a writer and editor, based out of Kolkata (India). Barely two months ago, my father passed away from cancer. My mother is presently very ill and hospitalized. The recent flooding and heavy rainfall also damaged a portion of our house. We don't have any insurance. I freelance full-time but sadly it doesn't pay enough, and I urgently need money for our healthcare, home repairs and to stay alive. Please circulate and donate if you can. No amount is too small. Thank you. UPI: archita.666-1@oksbi QR code for UPI ID: archita.666-1@oksbi
October 16, 2025 at 9:05 AM