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It's super disheartening to see that dude getting a 2 book trad publish deal, when he hasn't even written a book yet, he just pitched an idea and has virality on his side. Especially considering there are people from marginalized identities who are extremely talented & have been querying forever.

The K-Drama That Had Me Crying Every Episode Give "When Life Gives You Tangerines" all the awards

uploaded a new post! i love kdramas and this one has become a new fave. if you’ve watched when life gives you tangerines, i think you might like it! 🫶🏼 open.substack.com/pub/selreads...

falling back in love with writing (and life too) Welcome! We'll see what this becomes but I'm excited to get into my blogging era!

i started a substack! just an intro post for now but very excited to write more! check it out <3 open.substack.com/pub/selreads...

one of the creators is the same person who made superstore, so if you enjoyed that, there’s a good chance you’ll enjoy this!

not book-related but i’ve been watching st. denis medical and need more ppl to tune in

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Multi-colored pastel graphic with black title text at the top that says, “Want a chance to win ALL of our recommended #WeNeedDiverseBooksDay books?” Beneath the text are twenty-six thumbnails of the titles WNDB officially recommended to celebrate We Need Diverse Books Day. The titles include: “Miles of Style,” “The Wedding Shoe Snatch,” “Piano Wants to Play,” “Laolao’s Dumplings,” “Berry Song,” “Freewater,” “The Beautiful Game,” “Nic Blake and the Remarkables,” “Boy, Everywhere,” “Eagle Drums,” “Time and Time Again,” “Warrior Girl Unearthed,” “When the Mapou Sings,” “This Ravenous Fate,” “The Black Girl Survives in This One,” “All We Were Promised,” “The Rodeo Queen,” “The Inheritance of Orquidea Divina,” “Our Missing Hearts,” “Ayiti,” “The Reading Adventure,” “Fresh Ink,” “Flying Lessons & Other Stories,” “The Hero Next Door,” “A Universe of Wishes,” and “On the Block.”

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If you’re celebrating, tag us so we can follow along with the festivities!

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Happy Trans Day of Visibility! it’s like a birthday, but instead of cake, I get to remind everyone that gender is fake and I am Unstoppable.

Being trans means a lot of things—like paperwork that was clearly designed to make me suffer, or explaining (again) that no, my existence is not a debate—

Apparently my Trans Rights Readathon Latinx recommendations video is too long to post on #Booksky so here are the links to where you can find it—

Instagram: www.instagram.com/reel/DHgUBdw...

Tik Tok: www.tiktok.com/t/ZP824q2xn/

pls i can’t believe they’re still doing this 😭 i stopped watching a while ago

i love stories that explore what it’s like being a child of immigrants and reconnecting with/appreciating your culture

so many things i want to do but so little time and then i just think about them without actually doing them 🧍🏻‍♀️

IT’S HERE. #booksky #oathbound

Hey, romance readers with chronic illness! What kind of rep do you hope to see in the next couple years? Not just specific dx, but also certain lifestyles, relationships with families, doctors, homebound days, mobility aids, inclusion of Covid reality, etc? Curious of your interests 👀

#BookSky

i can’t stop thinking about the mendell hawks series like how am i supposed to go about my day

finished sunny disposition and immediately started reading team players and just finished it instead of going to sleep… i NEED to read the third book but it’s not out yet 😭

happy valentine’s day! ❤️

Me holding THIS ENDS IN EMBERS

Sora touching THIS ENDS IN EMBERS

THIS ENDS IN EMBERS is on sale today, and, just like that, I have become the author of a completed YA fantasy duology.

Thank you. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.

B&N: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/this-ends-...
AZN: www.amazon.com/This-Ends-Em...
Indie: bookshop.org/p/books/this...

2024 was such a good year for music

when you want to read but you also want to write but you also want to make content but you also want to practice fun makeup looks but you also want to catch up on your shows and then you end up doing nothing 🧍🏻‍♀️

To quote Lady Gaga:

"Trans people are not invisible. Trans people deserve love, the Queer community deserves to be lifted up."

“DEI is not a threat. It’s a gift.” —Alicia Keys

not yet but i’m excited for it too!

SEVERAL FRIENDS messaged me to inform me that Cemetery Boys (along with SEVERAL OTHER BANGERS) was on SNL last night!!! IT’S SO COOL! 💖😱

huge shout out to @annzhao.bsky.social for the screenshots!

just got the arc for love at full tilt too!!

Business Proposal is one of my faves!!!

✨ the vibes i bring to the function ✨

yesss love legendborn!!

yeah i’m really just running on adrenaline today 😭

when you randomly wake up and can’t sleep so you decide to read a bit only to finish the whole book… i’m probably gonna regret this in the morning 😭