Daryl Marez

The covers for TOUCHED by Sage T. Greene. "Touched" in romantic font and a bouquet of flowers. The left version is the BLACK Edition (black background, "spicy, open door"). The right version is the PINK Edition (pink background, "clean, closed door"). The image background is of silk fabric.

COMING NOV. 9 📣

A heart-fluttering romantasy novella—YOU decide which level of spice you prefer!

A family of royals aims for perfection and tradition, but a series of whirlwind romances could send the veneer of perfection and desire for tradition up in flames.

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Note to self: Make sure to load up the #LoreOutLoud prompts before taking a week off 😅

#LoreOutLoud, a community event logo against a globe; Hosted by Daryl. A dark forest as a background; Day 021 Séance - Do you ever write in-character exercises to understand your antagonist better? Share how that helps your process.

Day 021 // WEEK 3: BLOODLINES & BINDING
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#TodayInQueerHistory
October 20 (2010)
High Schooler Brittany McMillan created the inaugural Spirit Day with GLAAD.
She said: "Ultimately, I want Spirit Day to make just one person feel a little bit better about his or herself, to feel safe enough in their own skin to be proud of who they are."

Request for writers who consider me a friend, especially those of you who do WIPSnips or other engagement posts talking about your wip:

If you have the time and energy, post here about your wip. Give me CONTEXT. Tell me who your characters are and their relationships. Tell me about your setting.

#LoreOutLoud, a community event logo against a globe; Hosted by Daryl. A dark forest as a background; Day 020 An Heir of Nothing - Talk about disappointment as a driving force. How do you write ambition that curdles into resentment, and where does that come from in your imagination?

Day 020 // WEEK 3: BLOODLINES & BINDING
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#LoreOutLoud, a community event logo against a globe; Hosted by Daryl. A dark forest as a background; Day 019 Blood on Their Hands - How do you decide when a character crosses the line? What's your process for writing a pivotal "no-going-back" moment?

Day 019 // WEEK 3: BLOODLINES & BINDING
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#LoreOutLoud, a community event logo against a globe; Hosted by Daryl. A dark forest as a background; Day 018 Ritual and Reception - Do you notice certain character habits as you write? What do those patterns tell you about your own obsessions as a writer?

Day 018 // WEEK 3: BLOODLINES & BINDING
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#LoreOutLoud, a community event logo against a globe; Hosted by Daryl. A dark forest as a background; Day 017 Family Plot - How do you approach writing complex emotional ties for your antagonist? Is it harder or easier than writing relationships for your protagonist?

Day 017 // WEEK 3: BLOODLINES & BINDING
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You have a fun presentation with the pulled quotes, fonts and moody images! It's been great seeing it all unfold chapter by chapter

Characters make questionable choices? That's realism, darling. People are messy

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My biggest fear was getting something "wrong," but after going through the process I've learned that there is no "right" way. Everyone has molded the fundamental steps of producing a book into their own process. Seeing other author rollouts vs. what would work best for me helped curb those feelings.

#LoreOutLoud, a community event logo against a globe; Hosted by Daryl. A dark forest as a background; Day 016 In the Walls - When building character spaces, what details do you use to reflect their inner life?

Day 016 // WEEK 3: BLOODLINES & BINDING
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YouTube video by Miss Peppermint Ep. 3: Queer 101 w/ Peppermint & Hugh Ryan | The Radical History of Queer Cinema

In which @peppermint247.bsky.social and I talk about queer film, ancestors, inspirations, and of course, how much we are inspired by MARSHA by @tourmaliiine.bsky.social - our book of the month! If you prefer to listen check out Queer 101 everywhere you get podcasts! www.youtube.com/watch?v=pylZ...

#TodayInQueerHistory
October 15 (1904)
In a stab at respectability, Henry Paget, speaks to the Daily Mail. He says:
"I must apologise for not appearing in [...] blue plush and sapphire tiara, a [...]dog-collar, ropes of pearls and slippers with rubies; but I always have preferred, Scotch tweed."

#LoreOutLoud, a community event logo against a globe; Hosted by Daryl. A dark forest as a background; Day 015 Cursed Inheritance - How much of your antagonist's story is about legacy? Share how their determination influences your plotting or character design.

Day 015 // WEEK 3: BLOODLINES & BINDING
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Thank youuu ✨

Right back at ya!

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My book came out last week, and wow… it's a lot. To help me remember why I began this journey, I'd love to connect with you—let's do a quick AMA about writing, publishing, or release week!

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Thank you! Our community of Queer Authors is the BEST 🌈✒️

#LoreOutLoud, a community event logo against a globe; Hosted by Daryl. A dark forest as a background; Day 014 Performance Notes - What psychological space do you enter to write your antagonist? How do you take care of yourself while writing from a darker point of view?

Day 014 // WEEK 2: MASKS & MONSTERS
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Cover of Daryl Marez's novel Coven of the Elder Blossom. It shows the Washington Square Arch with flowers around it.

Finally finished reading @darylmarez.bsky.social's Coven of the Elder Blossom.

I was given an ARC, and I devoured it. Mixing queer revolution with witchcraft had me from the word go. I had to read this. I'm so glad I did. I loved it and look forward to where the series goes.

#LoreOutLoud, a community event logo against a globe; Hosted by Daryl. A dark forest as a background; Day 013 The Mask Slips - Describe a writing moment when a character's emotional truth broke through unexpectedly. How did that moment shift your plot?

Day 013 // WEEK 2: MASKS & MONSTERS
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🏳️‍🌈 Hope will never be silent! 🏳️‍🌈

#LoreOutLoud, a community event logo against a globe; Hosted by Daryl. A dark forest as a background; Day 012 Recasting - Have you renamed any of your characters mid-draft? How does naming (or un-naming) play a role in your creative process?

Day 012 // WEEK 2: MASKS & MONSTERS
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Queer authors treat timelines like polite suggestions and trauma like seasoning

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No worries! Any time is great 😃 Hope you're having a better weekend

#LoreOutLoud, a community event logo against a globe; Hosted by Daryl. A dark forest as a background; Day 011 Mirror, Mirror - Do you explore mirrored flaws between hero and villain on purpose, or do they emerge naturally while writing?

Day 011 // WEEK 2: MASKS & MONSTERS
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"Coven of the Elder Blossom; Elder Blossom Book One" book cover. Green speech bubble with a 5-star review from Daisy Deely (arc reader). Daryl/Author logo in green. Text: A welcoming invite towards non-linear time, Marez eases the reader into a balance of playful imagination mixed with tensions of isolation and belonging, self-centeredness and other-focus, harmony and chaos. Liberation claws its way through the shadows to the warmth of daylight via trusting friendships forged in mutual benefit, strengthened in shared anguish–how do we make meanings with the past for clarity in queer futurity, from both blood and chosen ancestors? Spellbinding, I’m wholly entranced.

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OUT NOW!
'Coven of the Elder Blossom' is inspired by the Stonewall Riots and gay liberation movement ✨ My debut novel reimagines queer history with magical rebellion, chosen bonds, and self-discovery!
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