Valerie Gomez
@valeriegomezwrites.bsky.social
Author • Designer • Art Director • Illustrator • Mom • Latina • 🩷💙💜 She/her
Just got comments from my developmental editor. It’s good feedback but I am overwhelmed. Not sure I have the mental capacity to do what I need to do… feeling a bit down 🫠🫠🫠
#LGBTQWriteAThon June 14: Check in day! How was your week?
#QueerWriters #pride #writesky #writingcommunity
#QueerWriters #pride #writesky #writingcommunity
June 14, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Just got comments from my developmental editor. It’s good feedback but I am overwhelmed. Not sure I have the mental capacity to do what I need to do… feeling a bit down 🫠🫠🫠
I would love to see more intersectional books with queer characters, bipoc, ace/aro, nonbinary, gender fluid, characters with disabilities, mental health challenges, etc. Basically a wider range of voices.
#LGBTQWriteAThon June 11: Share some rep you'd like more of in books!
#QueerWriters #pride #writesky #writingcommunity
#QueerWriters #pride #writesky #writingcommunity
June 11, 2025 at 4:23 PM
I would love to see more intersectional books with queer characters, bipoc, ace/aro, nonbinary, gender fluid, characters with disabilities, mental health challenges, etc. Basically a wider range of voices.
Having queer Latine rep is very important to me, especially right now bc we need more rep for queer people of color. If readers can either see themselves in my books or can learn something abt others’ experiences, that’s what matters.
#LGBTQWriteAThon June 10: Why is the rep in your book important to you?
#QueerWriters #pride #writesky #writingcommunity
#QueerWriters #pride #writesky #writingcommunity
June 10, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Having queer Latine rep is very important to me, especially right now bc we need more rep for queer people of color. If readers can either see themselves in my books or can learn something abt others’ experiences, that’s what matters.
#LGBTQWriteathon Line share: shine : “You’re special. You’re here for a reason. Maybe you felt like you weren’t much in your human life. Maybe this, right now, is your time to truly shine.””
June 8, 2025 at 7:07 PM
#LGBTQWriteathon Line share: shine : “You’re special. You’re here for a reason. Maybe you felt like you weren’t much in your human life. Maybe this, right now, is your time to truly shine.””
Chunky bear, Pride edition. 🌈🐻
June 7, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Chunky bear, Pride edition. 🌈🐻
I didn’t get as much written on my novella as I’d hoped but I’m still happy that I’ve at least gotten a little something done. My angel book is with an editor so… waiting… 😬
#LGBTQWriteAThon June 7: Check in day! How was your week?
#QueerWriters #pride #writesky #writingcommunity
#QueerWriters #pride #writesky #writingcommunity
June 7, 2025 at 11:25 AM
I didn’t get as much written on my novella as I’d hoped but I’m still happy that I’ve at least gotten a little something done. My angel book is with an editor so… waiting… 😬
Mood/inspo board: Dark angel with hurt+comfort vibes. And Xolo bc he’s who I picture as one of the MCs.
June 6, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Mood/inspo board: Dark angel with hurt+comfort vibes. And Xolo bc he’s who I picture as one of the MCs.
I loved this photo by the photographer Henry Jimenez and when I saw it, I jokingly said “someone please write a book with this MC and I’ll buy it tomorrow.” But no one did so I started writing it.
June 3, 2025 at 12:40 PM
I loved this photo by the photographer Henry Jimenez and when I saw it, I jokingly said “someone please write a book with this MC and I’ll buy it tomorrow.” But no one did so I started writing it.
My writing goal this week is to finish a single chapter in the sapphic novella I’m writing. By the end of June, I’d like to have 4 chapters written.
#LGBTQWriteAThon June 2: What are your goals this week, and this month?
#QueerWriters #pride #writesky #writingcommunity
#QueerWriters #pride #writesky #writingcommunity
June 2, 2025 at 10:43 AM
My writing goal this week is to finish a single chapter in the sapphic novella I’m writing. By the end of June, I’d like to have 4 chapters written.
I’m Valerie, 💙💜🩷 Latina and I write queer books with Latine MCs. My most memorable first line: “If I never see another man’s ** and ** on full display on a fashion runway, it’ll still be too soon.” 🤭
#LGBTQWriteAThon June 1: Welcome to LGBTQWriteAThon! Introduce yourself & share your first line!
#QueerWriters #pride #writesky #writingcommunity
#QueerWriters #pride #writesky #writingcommunity
June 1, 2025 at 4:38 PM
I’m Valerie, 💙💜🩷 Latina and I write queer books with Latine MCs. My most memorable first line: “If I never see another man’s ** and ** on full display on a fashion runway, it’ll still be too soon.” 🤭
I just sent my manuscript out for a first round edit. Send good thoughts for my angel babes. 😬
May 20, 2025 at 1:33 PM
I just sent my manuscript out for a first round edit. Send good thoughts for my angel babes. 😬
By myself for 24 hours for the first time since my son was born (he’s 9). I ate packaged ramen, cut my own hair, and now watching a live stream of a bird feeder and saying “oh, this b!¡ch” bc there’s a dove who’s bullying the other birds away. I’m so out practice being alone.
May 13, 2025 at 1:49 PM
By myself for 24 hours for the first time since my son was born (he’s 9). I ate packaged ramen, cut my own hair, and now watching a live stream of a bird feeder and saying “oh, this b!¡ch” bc there’s a dove who’s bullying the other birds away. I’m so out practice being alone.
Spotted on my walk this morning: this car magnet took me out 💀
April 13, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Spotted on my walk this morning: this car magnet took me out 💀
Reposted by Valerie Gomez
It’s no joke, our friends at @bookshop.org are helping us celebrate #WeNeedDiverseBooksDay with a special promo code! 🛍️📚
Shop Bookshop.org on April 3rd and use the code “WNDB25” at checkout to get 15% off your purchase!
Shop Bookshop.org on April 3rd and use the code “WNDB25” at checkout to get 15% off your purchase!
April 1, 2025 at 2:51 PM
It’s no joke, our friends at @bookshop.org are helping us celebrate #WeNeedDiverseBooksDay with a special promo code! 🛍️📚
Shop Bookshop.org on April 3rd and use the code “WNDB25” at checkout to get 15% off your purchase!
Shop Bookshop.org on April 3rd and use the code “WNDB25” at checkout to get 15% off your purchase!
Not me crying while looking out the window of a train like I’m some moody 20-something in a movie. I was actually just listening to this audiobook.
March 25, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Not me crying while looking out the window of a train like I’m some moody 20-something in a movie. I was actually just listening to this audiobook.
Not me writing all of my feelings about the state of the world into my book and making my characters suffer. 😈😭
March 11, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Not me writing all of my feelings about the state of the world into my book and making my characters suffer. 😈😭
I just finished this book (no thanks to Libby pressuring me to finish it). So amazing! Having a child the same age as the kid whose POV this is told from really hit hard. I highly recommend it.
March 6, 2025 at 6:31 PM
I just finished this book (no thanks to Libby pressuring me to finish it). So amazing! Having a child the same age as the kid whose POV this is told from really hit hard. I highly recommend it.
Post a picture of you that’s not actually a picture of you.
March 1, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Post a picture of you that’s not actually a picture of you.
Reposted by Valerie Gomez
With the overwhelming support let's consider this the official sign up for the starter pack!
To join:
- Be a woman/non-binary individual
- Be part of #readersky #booksky #writersky and/or #authorsky
- Reply and 🔁
- Not voted for 🍊
I won't add anyone to the list without consent. Bigotry = blocked
To join:
- Be a woman/non-binary individual
- Be part of #readersky #booksky #writersky and/or #authorsky
- Reply and 🔁
- Not voted for 🍊
I won't add anyone to the list without consent. Bigotry = blocked
With women's history month coming up, I thought it would be fun to great to create a starter pack with the women (and beautiful non-binary individuals because I don't exclude) on #writersky #authorsky and #booksky
Are y'all interested?
Are y'all interested?
February 26, 2025 at 4:58 PM
With the overwhelming support let's consider this the official sign up for the starter pack!
To join:
- Be a woman/non-binary individual
- Be part of #readersky #booksky #writersky and/or #authorsky
- Reply and 🔁
- Not voted for 🍊
I won't add anyone to the list without consent. Bigotry = blocked
To join:
- Be a woman/non-binary individual
- Be part of #readersky #booksky #writersky and/or #authorsky
- Reply and 🔁
- Not voted for 🍊
I won't add anyone to the list without consent. Bigotry = blocked
Hi to all my new friends (and the not new ones too)!! I write queer books, design book covers, make art, and design magazines. Let’s be friends!
February 25, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Hi to all my new friends (and the not new ones too)!! I write queer books, design book covers, make art, and design magazines. Let’s be friends!
Friends, I just finished this today. I loved it, but I’m gonna need 3-5 days to recover. 😭
February 18, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Friends, I just finished this today. I loved it, but I’m gonna need 3-5 days to recover. 😭
A few of my bookish bad habits that should send me straight to jail:
February 7, 2025 at 4:15 AM
A few of my bookish bad habits that should send me straight to jail:
It’s been a long year, but we finally made it through January. We all deserve a little treat.
February 1, 2025 at 7:46 PM
It’s been a long year, but we finally made it through January. We all deserve a little treat.
Reposted by Valerie Gomez
My first two books are free for the whole of February!
Both books feature trans and nonbinary leads, written by a trans masc author 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
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books2read.com/Wish-Lists-L...
#Booksky #TransBooks #QueerBooks
Both books feature trans and nonbinary leads, written by a trans masc author 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
books2read.com/All-Roads-Le...
books2read.com/Wish-Lists-L...
#Booksky #TransBooks #QueerBooks
February 1, 2025 at 10:48 AM
My first two books are free for the whole of February!
Both books feature trans and nonbinary leads, written by a trans masc author 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
books2read.com/All-Roads-Le...
books2read.com/Wish-Lists-L...
#Booksky #TransBooks #QueerBooks
Both books feature trans and nonbinary leads, written by a trans masc author 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
books2read.com/All-Roads-Le...
books2read.com/Wish-Lists-L...
#Booksky #TransBooks #QueerBooks
If you see this post a gif from your comfort show.
January 30, 2025 at 1:49 PM
If you see this post a gif from your comfort show.