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Gayathri K

@gayathrik.bsky.social
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Girls Running From Houses @girlfleeshouse.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
She arrives at the house when the land is shrouded in mist, seeking secrets. She carries an old fountain pen, and a pattern of behaviour.
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Kemi Ashing-Giwa @kashinggiwa.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Heyo! The Literary Auction for Change is open, with agent critiques, signed copies, book swag, and more up for grabs. And all funds help support diversity in the publishing industry! I'm offering a 30-min AMA, which can also double as a short story critique: www.32auctions.com/organization...
Graphic: "A bookish auction fundraising for literary agents of change, and all volunteer nonprofit. We offer fellowship and mentorship programs geared towards improving access and retention for literary agents from under representative groups working in publishing."Graphic: "I donated to the literary auction for change. auction runs between June 8 to June 12."Graphic: "When marginalized agents have a seat at the table, it creates a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive industry, where marginalized authors can find passionate advocates. Together, we hope that every reader will have the chance to open a book, and see themselves."
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Reckoning @reckoningmag.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
New from IT WAS PARADISE, our special issue on environmental justice in war and conflict edited by @soniasulaiman.bsky.social, "Akka" by @gayathrik.bsky.social, a story about the forces and choices that alter bodies and forms, and how the inside can reflect what's outside: reckoning.press/akka/
Cover art by Mónica Robles Corzo for Reckoning: It Was Paradise, a special issue on war, conflict, and environmental justice, featuring a monstrous antlered head with burning red eyes and a warhead emerging from its fanged mouth.
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Gayathri K @gayathrik.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
My little story is up! Thank you, @reckoningmag.bsky.social and @soniasulaiman.bsky.social for taking a chance on it!
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Gayathri K @gayathrik.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
I did go on a long motorcycle ride today! #motorcycle
View of the SF Bay from the Oakland Hills off of Skyline Blvd. Background of the Oakland hills near Lake Chabot, and half my motorcycle helmet (with me in it!)
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Gayathri K @gayathrik.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
#fountainpen I realized that I've become the person who can recognize fountain pen inks from the bottle shape... Here we are!
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Shiv Ramdas Mens Rice Activist @nameshiv.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
could have at least taken it from my good side
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Gayathri K @gayathrik.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
social.scribblers.club/@Anke/116341... Saw this elsewhere, and am popping popcorn to watch one of my favorite movies - Aliens, the 1st being too scary, wearing an appropriate tshirt.
South Asian woman with short purple hair, Wearing a Weyland Yutani USS Sulaco Colonial Marines tshirt.
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Gayathri K @gayathrik.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Late to this, but just saw that my short story "Akka" was published by @reckoningmag.bsky.social in the ebook of It Was Paradise, edited by @soniasulaiman.bsky.social reckoning.press/it-was-parad... (I'll post again in May when my story appears for free!)
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It Was Paradise | Reckoning
A special issue on the intersection of war, conflict, and environmental justice, edited by Sonia Sulaiman and featuring essays, poetry, fiction, and art by Mónica Robles Corzo, Bahar Davoudi, Caroline...
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Soraya Nadia McDonald @soraya.press · 09/02/2026
Benito is a threat b/c he makes art so alluring and enjoyable you want to understand everything about it and then you end up learning about sugar and slavery and colonialism and the Taínos and Hawaii and then you probably have some thoughts of your own, and that's why art is powerful and dangerous
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Melrose 27X Neighborhood Council @melrose27xnc.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Did you catch Rose Crelli on Bad Bunny’s halftime show?! 🎻🔥 YES — the same incredible violinist that Melrose 27X NC invited to join us for the Courtland Creek Park ribbon cutting right here in the neighborhood! 💚 From Melrose to the... Read more 👉🏽 instagram.com/p/DUhZaq7FD9...
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C. L. Polk @clpolk.com · 09/02/2026
C. L. Clark
The cover of The Unbroken by C. L. Clark. A Black woman with a sword at her hip stands on a threshold of a keyhole arch passgeway with her impressive, muscular arms outstretched.
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Gayathri K @gayathrik.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Thank you for the detailed explanation! I knew it had to be so nuanced!!
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Gayathri K @gayathrik.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Had a moment of heartbreak when I thought about a character in @kateelliottsff.bsky.social 's Furious Heaven who's a ghost to his own people, and how his grandmother knew why and sent him away anyway. +Thanks for teaching me to think about tough things and what that can look like
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Kari Dru @karidru.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
"Americans should be ashamed..." no fuck that and fuck you, actually. I'm not ashamed, I'm ENRAGED.
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Scoiattolo @scarnecchia.net · 03/01/2026
comemierdas.
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Gayathri K @gayathrik.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
Next time I fly more than a few hours - must remember facial moisturizer because my skin still hasn't forgiven me a 24 hr flight...
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Gayathri K @gayathrik.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
Well now they've jinxed it...
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Cecilia Tan @ceciliatan.com · 03/01/2026
So you know what happens when a bunch of authors who write gay romance get together ? (I mean virtually for co-promo reasons.) A nice selection of gay romances to peruse, that's what. Everything from gay grumpy/sunshine to rock star, paranormal, etc!
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Kaleidoscope of Romance: LGBTQ+ Romance - 12/21/25 - 1/21/26
We've got your next 5 star read! All reasonable steps are taken to ensure the content in the Kaleidoscope Romance promos is ethically sourced. Each individual author is responsible and liable for ensuring their individual contributions to the promo have the necessary licenses and rights as required by US Copyright and Trademark law.
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Gayathri K @gayathrik.bsky.social · 02/01/2026
Dear reddit - thanks for saving me EVERYTIME Instagram tries to sell me another dog supplement.
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Gayathri K @gayathrik.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
So gorgeous!!! Love this for you, Aliette!
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Gayathri K @gayathrik.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
My motherfucker is so cool, when he goes to bed, sheep count him!
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R.B. Lemberg. Yes, still in Kansas @rblemberg.bsky.social · 16/11/2025
Popping in to Bluesky on this fine morning to say that "fountain pen drama" that so many people are referencing relates to Ferris Wheel Press (FWP). Countless people asked for comments on their JKR collab, founder ignored all questions wrt the LGBTQIA+ community. (mini-thread)
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Gayathri K @gayathrik.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
Took a long ride this weekend to Vallejo and picked up some dinner. 🤣
Green motorcycle parked in front of a Fijian pie shop.
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Gayathri K @gayathrik.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
Looks like I'm going to India for Xmas. What's cool to do in Bangalore these days?
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Gayathri K @gayathrik.bsky.social · 26/10/2025
Irritated that it took me this long to get onto Tidal - listening to all of the artist formerly known as Prince's backlog. Thanks for making it easy to bring over playlists from Sp*tify!
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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
TOMORROW (Oct 8th) is #DVpit! Any unagented Marginalized writer or artist seeking out representation is invited to participate from 8AM - 8PM ET! Please make sure you review our rules & guidelines before the event: dvpit.carrd.co#faq #writersky #booksky #artistsky #weneeddiversebooks
#DVPit Rules
-#DVpit (Diverse Voices Pitch) is a Bluesky event for marginalized creators that have been historically underrepresented in publishing to pitch their work to agents & editors
-Post your pitch on Bluesky on Wednesday, Oct 8, 2025 
between  8AM ET - 8PM ET
-Only post once per hour (6 max pitches per project)
-Must have a polished, query ready manuscript or art portfolio.
-Pitch must include the #DVpit hashtag (illustrators pitching their art must use the #DVArt hashtag)
-A like from an agent = a query request
-A repost from an editor = interest in submission once you've signed with an agent
-A like from an editor = editor who takes unagented submissions
-Please do not like or repost a pitch if you are not an agent or an editor. Support other creators by replying to their pitch or 
quote-reposting their pitches
-Visit dvpit.carrd.co for more detailed guidelines.#DVpit 2025 has 70+ Agents & Editors committed to participate & boost marginalized creators from the following literary agencies and publishers:
Andrea Brown Lit
Ash Literary
Azantian Literary Agency
Dystel, Goderich & Bourret
Folio Literary Management
Gallt & Zacker Literary
Gelfman Schneider Literary
Hachette
Grand Central Publishing
Little Brown Books for Young Readers
Harper Collins
Harlequin
Hanover Square
HG Literary
Inked in Gray Press
Jill Grinberg Literary
Jean V. Naggar Literary Agency
Macmillan
Feiwel & Friends
Farrar, Straus & Giroux
Roaring Brook Press
Saturday books
Wednesday books
Mad Woman Literary
Neighborhood Literary
New Leaf Literary & Media
Open Book Literary
Page Street Publishing
Park, Fine & Brower
Penguin Random House
Ballantine
Berkley
Delacorte
Labyrinth Road
Penguin Workshop
Viking
Root Literary
Simon & Schuster
Aladdin
Atheneum
Atria
McElderry
Sheldon Fogelman Agency
Sourcebooks
Stonefruit Studio
Triada US
Writers House
Zando
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Gayathri K @gayathrik.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
Fountain Pens and ink, Motorcycle (I'll accept just the helmet), rare spices
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Elias Eells- Bar Cart Bookshelf @eliaseells.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
NEW VIDEO ALERT! Today on Bar Cart Bookshelf, we're talking about THE WITCH ROADS by Kate Elliott. A fabulous fantasy of montane hiking, mysterious spirits, & sinister conspiracies, the first book in a propulsive duology, showing a master at the height of skill. Our drink is the Deputy Courier.
A hardcover copy of THE WITCH ROADS by Kate Elliott alongside a pinkish-orange blush colored drink in a stemmed glass. Book and drink are on a rough limestone slab.
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Cecilia Tan @ceciliatan.com · 16/09/2025
Reminder: do you write erotica and post it on the web? You should list it with the @wantonweekly.bsky.social ! Now collecting links for this week's newsletter! forms.gle/KoweFTQUGFgQ...
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Wanton Weekly Submissions
Input your links and descriptions to your spicy content below. Any questions or suggestions, please send them in email to wanton-weekly@email.beehiv.com.
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Gayathri K @gayathrik.bsky.social · 27/09/2025
gods, its like he never watched a single movie or read a book. wtf is this example.
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Dream Foundry @dreamfoundry.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
Flights of Foundry, our annual virtual conference, starts TOMORROW!!! You still have time to register! flights-of-foundry.o...
Flights of Foundry barn owl
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rahaeli @rahaeli.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
The EFF also has a guide: ssd.eff.org/module/atten...
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Attending a Protest
For quick reference, we've created a handy guide designed to be printed, folded, and carried in your pocket (PDF download). Now, more than ever, citizens must be able to hold those in power accountab...
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Carl Brandon Society @carlbrandon.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
If you're a BIPOC writer trying to find the time to finish your book or want personalised advice for tackling your writing projects, be sure to join us for the How To Finish Your Novel workshop with Suyi Davies Okungbowa. Nov 29 & 30 or get the video after! events.humanitix.com/how-to-finis...
The Carl Brandon Society Presents
How to Finish You Novel
A Weekend Workshop with Suyi Davies Okungbowa
carlbrandon.org/classes
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Gayathri K @gayathrik.bsky.social · 13/09/2025
Insomnia!!! Whyyyyy?
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Gayathri K @gayathrik.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
I got a new note book at the fountain pen show and immediately replaced my current one with it. This Musubi with it's paper is so nice to write in!
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Gayathri K @gayathrik.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
Ha! Guess I'll be switching from nasonex to astepro!
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Gayathri K @gayathrik.bsky.social · 31/08/2025
Had a lot of fun at the @sfpenshow.bsky.social with "Abstract Floral Art" - I took it with the idea I'd swatch all my fountain pen ink this way and maybe make some fun cards while I was at it! Very stiff and 2dimensional, I think, but that's what practice is for! #sfpenshow
Abstract practice floral art, ink on tomoe river paper

(Orange, purple and green) Abstract Floral Art on watercolor paper, as well as ink swatches
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Gayathri K @gayathrik.bsky.social · 30/08/2025
At the @sfpenshow.bsky.social -early- today before my class. Going to see if I can't check out some inks (I recently added more storage now need to get more ink...) (Fountain pen #fountainpen)
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Gayathri K @gayathrik.bsky.social · 30/08/2025
Did not experiment with new inks at the fountain pen show today, hoping to see some in the morning!!! Did look at vintage pens and was sad to miss the auction later in the day! Learned a bunch about them. Played with some very fun dip pens and left behind my very bad calligraphy
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Gayathri K @gayathrik.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
Where wealthy white men aren't grateful enough and the children of brown immigrants who love our country so much have to consistently push back against white supremacy on top of the rest of the problems. (The amount of energy we have to waste dealing with this!)
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Gayathri K @gayathrik.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
I love stories about dragons!
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Gayathri K @gayathrik.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
If you like diverse, sexy books, this is a great author to read!
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Gayathri K @gayathrik.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
Excited to be attending the @sfpenshow.bsky.social today, hoping to snag a bottle of the ink designed for the show. #fountainpen
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Kingfisher & Wombat @tkingfisher.com · 21/08/2025
This may just be proof that I’m not paying attention, mind you. But if you MUST go for local history, just own that it’s awful, ffs. None of this cutesy whitewashing. “It’s the Donner Party. Your badge says CANNIBAL and the guests are called ASSORTED MEAT TRAYS and the venue is called Donner Pass.”
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priya chand @priyachand.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
for the unfamiliar: www.bowers.org/collections-...
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California Missions: Tools of Spanish Colonization
Mission San Luis Rey, 1895Unknown Photographer; San Luis Rey, CaliforniaPrinted paper; 6 x 8 in.19495Gift of Harrie H. Teaboldt A Dual History of the California Missions The 21 California missions hav...
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Mia Tsai says buy her books @itsamia.bsky.social · 17/08/2025
Yeah.... that was me. Fuck AI ❤️
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Gayathri K @gayathrik.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
Excited to get to see @franwilde.bsky.social and Andrea Somberg for keynote for @futurescapesww.bsky.social this fall!
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Gayathri K @gayathrik.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
Sad I'm missing this!!
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