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The Writer Verde Arzu
@verdearzu.bsky.social
📚 Author of RAINBOW, a novella. Promise Keeper: Out NOW!! 🏃🏾‍♀️
✍🏾Writing stories I want to read.
🌈Black Queer Fiction Writer.
👸🏾Indie Author-Publisher
Rainbow Peeps & Friends, this is me in DC standing outside of a Black owned independent bookstore. I’m supposed to be giving my saddest face because I’d been rejected yet again after proposing that my books be put on their shelves.
November 24, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Rainbow Peeps & Friends, this is author talk is one you can join virtually! You don’t have to leave your home!

This is my personal invitation to you! Your time and support means the world to me!
November 20, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Rainbow Peeps & Friends, I’m back @aseatatthetablebooks for a mix and mingle with some amazing #localauthors

We gon kick back, sip, read, and chat with you. More than ever we must find ways to shop #local #supoortindie and support #blackqueerauthors
November 14, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Rainbow Peeps & Friends, new date. See you there! 👩🏽‍💻

Join author and publisher Verde Arzu for an intimate reading from her powerful novel, “Promise Keeper,” and a crucial conversation on why artists—especially Black and queer creators—must continue to write and speak truth in this moment.
November 12, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Happy National Authors’ Day, Rainbow Peeps & Friends!! 📚

This summer, while chillin’ in the pool under Italian skies, sipping a delicious beverage, (yup, it was hittin’ 😆) I recorded some thoughts on #indieauthors & #indiebookstores
November 2, 2025 at 6:27 PM
What’s up, Rainbow Peeps & Friends! After the rallies/protests, there’s action.

One of the most powerful ways you can do that is by supporting #indieartists like me! And supporting local businesses, especially #indiebookstores 📚
October 19, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Rainbow Peeps & Friends, back in June I had the pleasure of being on my first ever author panel @aseatatthetablebooks

My message focused on Toni Morrison’s quote which urges artists to create during times like these. She reminds us that through the artists, “civilizations heal.”
October 17, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Well, Rainbow Peeps & Friends, @folsompride2025 🗣️owes me nothing!!

So glad I was welcomed and able to attend! From the people to the vibes…even the weather was beautiful.
October 13, 2025 at 3:19 AM
🗣️Rainbow Peeps & Friends, I’m ecstatic to announce this virtual author talk @thirdspacereadingroom located in Cleveland, OH!

TSRR is the FIRST bookstores outside of Cali that have my books on their shelves! 🙌🏾
October 5, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Rainbow Peeps & Friends, Imma be out at Brannan Park again this year @tcdiversity #prideinthepark

🗓️ October 18th
🕛 11AM-3PM

Tell a friend and bring a friend, spread the word, and let’s continue to build together!
October 5, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Rainbow Peeps & Friends!! I’ll be at Folsom’s First Annual Family Pride! 🌈

I’m super excited to be in community, meeting new people, and sharing in the love and unity!
October 5, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Rainbow Peeps & Friends, we can gain much insight from our great ancestors. ✊🏾

#MalcolmX #elhajjmalikelshabazz

✌🏾❤️&🌈🌈
September 11, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Rainbow Peeps & Friends,

Last year, our district made national news for the
“Niggerbuck Lesson.” Yes, you read that right. The word was spelled out for students in full, and I write it here the same way, because if it disturbs you, imagine being a middle schooler forced to read it.
September 8, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Rainbow Peeps & Friends, our #silentreadingparty was a vibe. Great people, conversations, and energy.

Much love to @sheasbookshelf and @aseatatthetablebooks for the event space and always finding ways to support #localauthors and build #community ✊🏾🔥
September 1, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Rainbow Peeps & Friends, if you’re like me, your TBR is a mile long and growing! 📚

@aseatatthetablebooks is hosting a #SilentReading #BookParty w some of your favorite #LoacalIndieAuthors where you can put a lil dent in that list! 🥳
August 24, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Happy Black Indie Author Day, Rainbow Peeps & Friends! ✍🏾

To all my #blackindieauthors out here, I appreciate you! Thank you for creating and sharing your work with the world!

We are writing in the face of erasure. ✊🏾
August 22, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Well, Rainbow Peeps & Friends! Summer 2025 is a wrap!

I spent this weekend squeezing every ounce of juice out of the fruits of this season! Headed back to do the Lord’s work now. #blessed
August 11, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Rainbow Peeps & Friends, who goes to 📍Paris and doesn’t know the #tourdefrance2025 is going on??

Carmen and Verde, that’s who! The entire situation was classic #adventuresofcarmenandverde 😂

Then it began to rain…
August 7, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Rainbow Peeps & Friends, Imma be outchea @aseatatthetablebooks with
August 6, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Rainbow Peeps & Friends, there’s no place I’d rather be than by her side celebrating her life. 🥳

Please join me in wishing mi amore a happy 45th cycle around the sun. 🥂 to many, many more with more gratitude, grace, good health, rain, wine, and love! ❤️ 🥰
August 6, 2025 at 10:29 AM
What up, Rainbow Peeps & Friends!

I’m at @sacllace right now for my author talk and book signing! If you’re in the neighborhood, stop by!

I’ll be creating a live when it starts! Join!
July 13, 2025 at 11:06 PM
What up, Rainbow Peeps & Friends…

Come out and/or tell a friend…

🗣️ I’ll be @sacllace this Sunday, July 13th
⏰ 4-6PM
July 8, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Rainbow Peeps & Friends! I’m so excited to announce that Imma be @aseatatthetablebooks 📅 July 13th, 1-3 for their Local Author Fair!

Come out and meet some amazing local authors! Please follow and support us! Now is the time! #justwrite
July 6, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Rainbow Peeps & Friends, keep on moving don’t stop noooo. ❤️

Truth? Investing in my dream as an indie-author publisher is scary! Most days it seems impossible.

What do I do? Keep going! Scared as shit! I just keep going.
July 4, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Rainbow Peeps & Friends, June was a dream! 🥰
July 2, 2025 at 2:13 AM