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Jaime Rodriguez @jaimewritesfantasy.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

30 plus shootings has already seen 8 people killed this month in shootings involving federal immigration agents, and the answer cannot be a bigger budget plus body cams. More funding just buys more raids, more chaos, more funerals. We must abolish ICE.

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Jaime Rodriguez @jaimewritesfantasy.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Hey BlueSky, I’m Jaime. 🪐📚 I write epic fantasy with wonder, grit, and a little heartbreak. Here: BTS worldbuilding, lines that hit, recs, “this scene ruined me.” Two truths + a lie: I wrote a Pokémon trilogy. I coach debaters. I’m a big 49ers fan. Guess below. 💙 bit.ly/4sbdLNM

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The Anvil's Whisper (Kamanali Book 1)

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 30/01/2026

The plan to use AI has alarmed some at DOT, which regulates everything from air travel to pipelines. Why, some staffers wondered, would the government outsource the writing of critical standards to a new technology notorious for making mistakes? By @jessecoburn.bsky.social

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Government by AI? Trump Administration Plans to Write Regulations Using Artificial Intelligence

The Transportation Department, which oversees the safety of airplanes, cars and pipelines, plans to use Google Gemini to draft new regulations. “We don’t need the perfect rule,” said DOT’s top lawyer....

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More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Corporate America made over $22 billion from contracts with ICE and CBP last year. The list of companies profiting from Trump's aggressive deportation regime includes Palantir, Deloitte, GEO Group, and many more. www.ft.com/content/c741...

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Companies reap $22bn from Trump’s immigration crackdown

Palantir and Deloitte among beneficiaries of spending by government agencies

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Tressie McMillan Cottom @tressiemcphd.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

“Independent” is doing too much work in this first wave. They are arresting journalists and just like everything else they’ve done, they’re testing the limits of our resistance by starting wt vulnerable margins.

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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 30/01/2026

No arrests of the ICE thugs who murdered Alex Pretti, Renee Good, or Keith Porter. No arrests of anyone in the Epstein Files. But they arrested Don Lemon because of his journalism.

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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Georgia Fort, an independent journalist and vice president of the Minnesota NABJ chapter, was also arrested by federal agents this morning I was sent this video of agents at her door:

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Jaime Rodriguez @jaimewritesfantasy.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Some stories are forged, not written. 🪐📚 A blacksmith hears a truth meant to stay buried, and choosing silence would be easier. Choosing faith might change everything. If you love myth, rebellion, and heart, this one’s for you. 💙 bit.ly/4sbdLNM #booksky

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Jaime Rodriguez @jaimewritesfantasy.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

I generally have tried to not use Meta in anyway and getting my account suspended twice in the last 3 days is really pissing me off especially when the first claim was I stole content from my own book...and now apparently I am impersonating myself...?

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 18/09/2025

“They want to get Christians in office to change the ordinances, laws, rules and regulations to fit the Bible,” said one GOP activist who knows the Wilks family personally. (Published Oct. 2024)

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A Pair of Billionaire Preachers Built the Most Powerful Political Machine in Texas. That’s Just the Start.

Tim Dunn and Farris Wilks are poised to take their Christian nationalist agenda nationwide.

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Jaime Rodriguez @jaimewritesfantasy.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

For Hispanic Heritage Month, discover The Anvil’s Whisper, an epic where a blacksmith becomes messenger of fate, forged from Semitic & Nahuatl roots. Myth, faith & destiny collide. Read it now 👉 bit.ly/4iZBQ4v #booksky #hispanicheritage

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The Anvil's Whisper

Check out The Anvil's Whisper - The Anvil's Whisper - A Gripping Epic of Fate, Fire, and RebellionA blacksmith. A messenger. A world on the edge of war....

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Jaime Rodriguez @jaimewritesfantasy.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a mythic, heart-forward epic from a Latino author. In The Anvil’s Whisper, a blacksmith’s calling collides with faith, fire, and found family. If that speaks to you, snag a copy & support today: bit.ly/4iZBQ4v #booksky #HispanicHeritageMonth

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Jaime Rodriguez @jaimewritesfantasy.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

At the K-Pop Demon Hunters sing-along, the whole theater turned into a choir. My kids belted every chorus; Tried to play it cool and cried. For a few hours strangers harmonized, fear clocked out, and joy did its job. That’s the world I want, loud, kind, singing together. This is what it sounds like.

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Jaime Rodriguez @jaimewritesfantasy.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Looking for a mythic, character-driven escape? The Anvil’s Whisper follows a blacksmith caught between fate, fire, and found family, quiet, intense, hopeful. If that’s your vibe, tap my profile, or link below for a first look. #booksky bit.ly/4iZBQ4v

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Jaime Rodriguez @jaimewritesfantasy.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

Need a character-driven escape that lingers after the last page? In The Anvil’s Whisper, a blacksmith’s calling collides with faith, fire, and found family. Readers call it “quiet but deep.” Curious? Hit my profile, link in bio.

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Jaime Rodriguez @jaimewritesfantasy.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

As a straight Catholic man, I stand with my gay siblings. I’ve seen the love in their marriages, deep, committed, selfless, often as much, if not more, than many straight ones. There is nothing Christian about preventing love between consenting adults. Love is sacred, no matter who it’s between. 🏳️‍🌈✝️

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Jaime Rodriguez @jaimewritesfantasy.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

Publishing hot take: traditional publishing is really hard, and self-publishing is really hard, and everyone deserves a sandwich and a nap. Credit john_wiswell threads #booksky

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Jaime Rodriguez @jaimewritesfantasy.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

I’m looking into producing an audiobook for my debut The Anvil’s Whisper—but I’d love to explore options outside of ACX. If you’ve used platforms like Findaway, Soundwise, or anything else for distribution or production, I’d love to hear your experience. #authorsky #indieauthor #booksky

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Jaime Rodriguez @jaimewritesfantasy.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Just saw this review on B&N and honestly… wow. That’s all I ever hoped this story would do. If you’ve been craving something a little quieter, a little truer—The Anvil’s Whisper might be it: bit.ly/3xDRDzo #Bookwyrm #FantasyFeed #SoftButStrong #BooksThatHeal #IndieAuthor

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Jaime Rodriguez @jaimewritesfantasy.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

It’s not just that the genocide in Gaza and the West Bank is happening—it’s that so many still deny it or worse, cheer it on. You don’t have to be Palestinian to see the violence for what it is. You just have to care about humanity.

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Jaime Rodriguez @jaimewritesfantasy.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Everyone talks about falling in love for the first time, but what about the first time someone believes in your work enough to buy it? 🥹 Credit marketingbyshelby threads #booksky #authorsky #writersky #books

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Jaime Rodriguez @jaimewritesfantasy.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

Had a blast visiting the little sandworm sculptures honoring Dune and Frank Herbert right here in the PNW. Love living in a place where sci-fi, nature, and family adventures intersect so perfectly. #Dune #FrankHerbert #PacificNorthwest #Booksky #SciFiReaders #writerssky

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Jaime Rodriguez @jaimewritesfantasy.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Hardcover fans, it’s here—The Anvil’s Whisper is now available at Barnes & Noble! If you love epic fantasy with emotional depth, quiet rebellion, and a blacksmith at the heart of it all, this one’s for you. 📖 bit.ly/3FiR7yO #FantasyBooks #EpicFantasy #Booksky #IndieAuthor #CharacterDrivenFantasy

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Jaime Rodriguez @jaimewritesfantasy.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Thank you all for the incredible support during March’s presale! I ended with 16 total pre-orders—10 of those were eBooks—and honestly, that’s more than I ever expected. Grateful doesn’t even begin to cover it. Ingram takes forever to give ebook numbers. #booksky #DebutAuthor #ThankYouReaders

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Jaime Rodriguez @jaimewritesfantasy.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

I'm still taking this in: my very first editorial review for The Anvil’s Whisper is live. As a debut author, you hope someone out there will get what you were trying to do. I'm humbled and so incredibly grateful. If you want to read it: bit.ly/3EAYBNJ #DebutAuthor #FantasyBooks #booksky

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The Anvil's Whisper by Jaime Rodriguez - Reviewed by Joey Madia

Review: The Anvil's Whisper employs many of the most beautiful tropes of the fantasy genre as its central character takes multiple Hero's Journeys.

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Jaime Rodriguez @jaimewritesfantasy.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Now more than ever, it’s vital we support our local libraries—they’re pillars of truth, access, and imagination. @libro.fm is giving back too: donate $15 or more to any library and get a free audiobook credit as a thank-you. #SupportLibraries #nationallibraryweek #ReadToResist #booksky

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Jaime Rodriguez @jaimewritesfantasy.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Big thanks to @libro.fm for curating such a powerful list of Arab authors for Arab American Heritage Month. Stories like these—full of identity, resistance, love, and loss—are exactly what shaped my love of epic, character-driven narratives. bit.ly/3QJO5q1 #ArabAmericanHeritageMonth #booksky

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Jaime Rodriguez @jaimewritesfantasy.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Every AUTHOR knows there's a thin line between: I can't believe I wrote this 🤬 AND I can't believe I wrote this 🤯 Shout-out to author_marc_avery on threads #booksky #fantasy #writingcommunity #indieauthor

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Jaime Rodriguez @jaimewritesfantasy.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

I’m absolutely thrilled—The Anvil’s Whisper got 11 orders on launch day! That’s more than double what I dared to hope for (I was dreaming of 5 at best). Thank you to everyone who showed up, shared, or took a chance on a debut author. I’m so grateful. #DebutAuthor #BookLaunch #booksky

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Jaime Rodriguez @jaimewritesfantasy.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

The Anvil’s Whisper is out today! If you’re into character-driven epic fantasy with rebellion, emotional stakes, and a blacksmith caught in a rising storm—this is the one to check out. Signed HC copy if you buy from this link before May: bit.ly/3FjCriU #EpicFantasy #DebutNovel #booksky

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Jaime Rodriguez @jaimewritesfantasy.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Authors have a responsibility—not just to imagine new worlds, but to take a stand in this one. You don’t need to know a trans person personally to be an ally. Our stories, our platforms, our voices must make it clear: trans people will not be erased. Not on our watch. #TransRights #booksky

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Jaime Rodriguez @jaimewritesfantasy.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

Getting my first non family arc review on Goodreads for The Anvil's Whisper just makes it all worth it. Even if I never get higher than a 4⭐ review ever. #indieauthor #booksky #fantasy

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JA Westenberg @joanwestenberg.com · 29/03/2025

When people say 'politics is too divisive now,' what they really mean is 'I was more comfortable when certain groups suffered quietly.'

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Jaime Rodriguez @jaimewritesfantasy.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

Books didn’t just teach me to escape—they taught me how to see. They showed me what power looks like, how it hides, and how silence helps it grow. How I should use it to speak out against tyranny—not just for myself, but for those who can’t. #FantasyReflectsReality #ReadToResist #booksky

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Jaime Rodriguez @jaimewritesfantasy.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

Authors, let’s play a game! Promote your book by using only: One trope: reluctant hero One character name: Yordan One quote: “The forge doesn’t choose the fire—it survives it.” The Anvil’s Whisper — link in bio. #FantasyBooks #DebutNovel #BookPromo

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Jaime Rodriguez @jaimewritesfantasy.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Just dropped a new Substack piece: Wish and the Fire Underneath—a deep dive into Disney’s latest film and what it really says about power, resistance, and storytelling. Read it here: forginglegends.substack.com/p/wish-and-t... #FantasyReaders #Disney #Wish #booksky #wish

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“Wish” and the Fire Underneath: Disney’s 100th Film Isn’t Just Nostalgia—It’s a Call to Action

How Wish stumbles with predictability but lands where it counts—by reminding us that resistance isn’t optional anymore

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Jaime Rodriguez @jaimewritesfantasy.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Only 5 days till my debut book launches...I am both nervous and excited. #booksky #indieauthor #fantasy

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Jaime Rodriguez @jaimewritesfantasy.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Click below and follow their advice just saying. bit.ly/3QJO5q1 #booksky #audiobooks

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Jaime Rodriguez @jaimewritesfantasy.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Which of the following can you expect in The Anvil’s Whisper? A. A BIPOC main character B. Multiple language influences woven into the world of Anakuatl C. A fiercely loyal best friend named Sam D. All of the above #FantasyBooks #BookQuiz #TheAnvilsWhisper #booksky

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Jaime Rodriguez @jaimewritesfantasy.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Harry Potter stood before the Wizengamot and told the truth, knowing it could cost him everything. Tulsi Gabbard, on the other hand, bent the truth to save her own neck. Fantasy teaches us: real courage doesn’t fold under pressure. #SpeakTruthToPower #FantasyReflectsReality #booksky #harrypotter

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Jaime Rodriguez @jaimewritesfantasy.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

I’d love to see The Acolyte return. The data shows it was far better received than the loudest voices online would have you believe. Nuanced, character-driven stories about power, legacy, and inner conflict? #TheAcolyte #StarWars #FantasyFans

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Jaime Rodriguez @jaimewritesfantasy.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

My high school debaters just wrapped up competing at state last night, and I couldn’t be prouder. It’s been exhausting weekend—but seeing them challenge ideas, speak with conviction, and grow as thinkers made every moment worth it. These are the voices shaping the future. #DebateLife #ProudCoach

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Indie Book Spotlight @bookspotlight.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

A publisher saying ‘we’re going to have to borrow author royalties’ to cover costs is really not okay?? Authors are entitled to royalties for their books. Why is this even a conversation? It’s a business CONTRACT. That is not your money. It’s AUTHOR royalties.

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Jaime Rodriguez @jaimewritesfantasy.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

#Booksky, let’s put our money where our principles are! Pre-order The Anvil’s Whisper on Bookshop.org we hit 50 orders, I’ll drop the first chapter of the sequel for free. 500 reposts = the official map of Anakuatl. 📖 Order here: bit.ly/4iZBQ4v #FantasyBooks #IndieBookstores #PreOrderNow

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Jaime Rodriguez @jaimewritesfantasy.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Click the link to get a membership and help your local indie bookshop. 👇🏽 bit.ly/3QJO5q1 #booksky #books #indie #bookstores #library

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Jaime Rodriguez @jaimewritesfantasy.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

I firmly believe that everyone—citizens, permanent residents, documented and undocumented immigrants—deserves full protection under the First Amendment, no matter who the President is or how fragile their ego may be. Free speech isn’t a privilege—it’s a right.

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Jaime Rodriguez @jaimewritesfantasy.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Libraries are more than just buildings with books—they’re gateways to knowledge, community, and freedom. They provide access, preserve stories, and empower people. A world without libraries is a world without opportunity. #SupportLibraries #KnowledgeIsPower #booksky

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