Daryl Marez

#LoreOutLoud, a community event logo against a globe; Hosted by Daryl. A pile of candy hearts as the background; Day 014 Letting It Be Hot - Where in your work did you let attraction stay messy, intense, or unapologetic? How did that feel to write?

Day 014 // WEEK 2: LEANING INTO HEAT
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N.Y.C. Officials Reinstate Pride Flag at Stonewall After Federal Removal

This is the way. When they come at us, we come back at them twofold. Raise that Pride flag every time they take it down. If they prevent that, surround the park with Pride flags. Ruin their petty little lives until they shit rainbows. Never stop. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/n...

Almost time to celebrate! 🎊

Just spent 20 minutes arguing with myself about what my MC would actually say in a certain moment...
Spoiler: no conclusion reached

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🖤 If you want to give an indie author some love for Valentines/Galentines/Palentines week, leave a review of our books, tell a friend about them, borrow or request them from a library and/or reach out to say something nice. 🖤

#LoreOutLoud, a community event logo against a globe; Hosted by Daryl. A pile of candy hearts as the background; Day 013 Want vs. Worry - Where does desire clash with fear? What’s at stake if the characters give in?

Day 013 // WEEK 2: LEANING INTO HEAT
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#LoreOutLoud, a community event logo against a globe; Hosted by Daryl. A pile of candy hearts as the background; Day 012 Heat Without Touch - What scene proves that intimacy doesn't require contact? How is tension built instead?

Day 012 // WEEK 2: LEANING INTO HEAT
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Thank you for such a thoughtful review! ✨

An amazing review for Coven of the Elder Blossom 🪷 I wrote my debut novel with a deep respect for the people and history it's rooted in. To know that came through to a reader is incredibly meaningful—thank you!

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#LoreOutLoud, a community event logo against a globe; Hosted by Daryl. A pile of candy hearts as the background; Day 011 Testing Boundaries - Where does a character push just a little further than before? What are they hoping will happen?

Day 011 // WEEK 2: LEANING INTO HEAT
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V'Day Mix A mix of music celebrating Valentine's Day 2026

Check out my latest one-take session 💖 For anyone already feeling the Valentine's vibes, this one's for you!
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- Action scenes SO powerful I dissociated 🤣😂 [this is a compliment]

- A KILLER cliff-hanger ["absolutely loved this book...when's the next one come out?"]

- RICH set & setting --- PICTURE PAINTED 🎨

So, if you haven't read 'Coven of the Elder Blossom' yet, WHY?

CHECK IT OUT:
linktr.ee/darylmarez

#LoreOutLoud, a community event logo against a globe; Hosted by Daryl. A pile of candy hearts as the background; Day 010 The Look - What look between characters carries more meaning than dialogue ever could? What's being said silently?

Day 010 // WEEK 2: LEANING INTO HEAT
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Thanks for the rec! The server was going to be for more than just writing, and it seems like there are features missing that I was hoping to implement

The search continues 👀

Discord will require a face scan or ID for full access next month Age verification for all.

Surprise! I was planning to launch a new server, complete with a Queer Authors channel next month. This news now changes everything 🙃
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Does anyone know of any alternatives?
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#LoreOutLoud, a community event logo against a globe; Hosted by Daryl. A pile of candy hearts as the background; Day 009 Close Enough - Where do characters exist just inside each other's space—physically or emotionally? What makes that closeness charged?

Day 009 // WEEK 2: LEANING INTO HEAT
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To celebrate Bookshop.org (US) now selling paperbacks & ebooks from trad & indie authors (& profit sharing w. indie stores😉)...

Authors: drop your book blurb, graphic & bookshop.org link! Affiliate links are welcome.

(If your ebooks via D2D aren't on Bookshop yet, bookmark this 🧵& add them later!)

"Coven of the Elder Blossom; Elder Blossom Book One" book cover. The Washington Square Park arch, looping text, and pink peonies

'Coven of the Elder Blossom' is now on @bookshop.org
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IN 1960s GREENWICH VILLAGE, A DIVERSE COLLECTIVE OF QUEER WITCHES FINDS THEMSELVES AT THE HEART OF A GROWING STRUGGLE
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#LoreOutLoud, a community event logo against a globe; Hosted by Daryl. A pile of candy hearts as the background; Day 008 Unignorable - Which desire in your work refuses to be ignored? How does it make itself known?

Day 008// WEEK 2: LEANING INTO HEAT
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Did I say TWO reviews?! 😬 Seems my goals were loftier than my abilities this week... it happens!

My review of @darylmarez.bsky.social 's novel 'Coven of the Elder Blossom' will be available SOON!

For now, I must assume my #cat slave duties & scoop 💩 out of a 📦. Such is the life of a #writer 💁‍♂️

Seems like you've been busy! This is so exciting 🤩

#LoreOutLoud, a community event logo against a globe; Hosted by Daryl. A pile of candy hearts as the background; Day 007 Held Breath - What moment from your WIP feels suspended? Why does that pause linger?

Day 007 // WEEK 1: SENSING A SPARK
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Today we celebrate Stormé DeLarverie! A fearless civil rights activist, performer, and lesbian icon whose courage helped spark the Stonewall uprising. A biracial butch lesbian, Stormé spent decades protecting NYC’s LGBTQ+ community.

#StormeDeLarverie #LGBTQHistory #QueerHistory #Pride

#LoreOutLoud, a community event logo against a globe; Hosted by Daryl. A pile of candy hearts as the background; Day 006 Body Recall - Where in your work do bodies speak louder than words?

Day 006 // WEEK 1: SENSING A SPARK
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#TodayInQueerHistory
Feb 5 (1993)
Last Call at Maud's, a documentary about the final night at Maud's, a San Francisco lesbian bar which ran from 1966-1989, was released #OTD.
Maud's was described as a "clubhouse, community center and bar". The owner, Rikki Streicher, also co-founded the Gay Games.

Hoping you feel better soon!