iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Valerie Gomez @valeriegomezwrites.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

FREE ebook thru Thursday! 🍂🍁The change in seasons and transition to sweater weather means cozy books leading up to the holidays. If you’re looking for a short, sweet, cozy novella with lots of fall vibes, low angst, and a happily ever after, check out A Handyman for the Holidays free on Amazon!!

Photo with a plaid blanket background and a book in the center with leaves around it.

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Valerie Gomez @valeriegomezwrites.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

Just got comments from my developmental editor. It’s good feedback but I am overwhelmed. Not sure I have the mental capacity to do what I need to do… feeling a bit down 🫠🫠🫠

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Valerie Gomez @valeriegomezwrites.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

I would love to see more intersectional books with queer characters, bipoc, ace/aro, nonbinary, gender fluid, characters with disabilities, mental health challenges, etc. Basically a wider range of voices.

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Valerie Gomez @valeriegomezwrites.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Having queer Latine rep is very important to me, especially right now bc we need more rep for queer people of color. If readers can either see themselves in my books or can learn something abt others’ experiences, that’s what matters.

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Valerie Gomez @valeriegomezwrites.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

#LGBTQWriteathon Line share: shine : “You’re special. You’re here for a reason. Maybe you felt like you weren’t much in your human life. Maybe this, right now, is your time to truly shine.””

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Valerie Gomez @valeriegomezwrites.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

Chunky bear, Pride edition. 🌈🐻

Chubby bear in a pink crop top holding a rainbow flag and dancing with a little white bunny in an orange and red dress.

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Valerie Gomez @valeriegomezwrites.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

I didn’t get as much written on my novella as I’d hoped but I’m still happy that I’ve at least gotten a little something done. My angel book is with an editor so… waiting… 😬

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Valerie Gomez @valeriegomezwrites.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

Mood/inspo board: Dark angel with hurt+comfort vibes. And Xolo bc he’s who I picture as one of the MCs.

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Valerie Gomez @valeriegomezwrites.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

I loved this photo by the photographer Henry Jimenez and when I saw it, I jokingly said “someone please write a book with this MC and I’ll buy it tomorrow.” But no one did so I started writing it.

Photo of a young man with many tattoos and black angel wings.

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Valerie Gomez @valeriegomezwrites.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

My writing goal this week is to finish a single chapter in the sapphic novella I’m writing. By the end of June, I’d like to have 4 chapters written.

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Valerie Gomez @valeriegomezwrites.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

I’m Valerie, 💙💜🩷 Latina and I write queer books with Latine MCs. My most memorable first line: “If I never see another man’s ** and ** on full display on a fashion runway, it’ll still be too soon.” 🤭

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Valerie Gomez @valeriegomezwrites.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

I just sent my manuscript out for a first round edit. Send good thoughts for my angel babes. 😬

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Valerie Gomez @valeriegomezwrites.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

By myself for 24 hours for the first time since my son was born (he’s 9). I ate packaged ramen, cut my own hair, and now watching a live stream of a bird feeder and saying “oh, this b!¡ch” bc there’s a dove who’s bullying the other birds away. I’m so out practice being alone.

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Valerie Gomez @valeriegomezwrites.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

Spotted on my walk this morning: this car magnet took me out 💀

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We Need Diverse Books @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

It’s no joke, our friends at @bookshop.org are helping us celebrate #WeNeedDiverseBooksDay with a special promo code! 🛍️📚 Shop Bookshop.org on April 3rd and use the code “WNDB25” at checkout to get 15% off your purchase!

Graphic with a deep purple ombre background. White title text says, “Celebrate We Need Diverse Books Day with Bookshop.org”. Beneath the title is a row of white perforated tickets, the centermost which says, “15% Off using the code WNDB25” in dark purple lettering. Beneath the ticket in small white font is a note with an asterisk that says, “only active Thursday, April 3rd” and “excludes e-book purchases”.

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Valerie Gomez @valeriegomezwrites.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Not me crying while looking out the window of a train like I’m some moody 20-something in a movie. I was actually just listening to this audiobook.

A screenshot of the audiobook of The Sons of El Rey by Alex Espinoza

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Valerie Gomez @valeriegomezwrites.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Not me writing all of my feelings about the state of the world into my book and making my characters suffer. 😈😭

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Valerie Gomez @valeriegomezwrites.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

I just finished this book (no thanks to Libby pressuring me to finish it). So amazing! Having a child the same age as the kid whose POV this is told from really hit hard. I highly recommend it.

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Valerie Gomez @valeriegomezwrites.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Post a picture of you that’s not actually a picture of you.

A frog who is barely holding it together but still smiling. Text says: I’m at my fucking limit.

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Harlow 🏳️‍🌈 @readintowonderland.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

With the overwhelming support let's consider this the official sign up for the starter pack! To join: - Be a woman/non-binary individual - Be part of #readersky #booksky #writersky and/or #authorsky - Reply and 🔁 - Not voted for 🍊 I won't add anyone to the list without consent. Bigotry = blocked

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Valerie Gomez @valeriegomezwrites.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Hi to all my new friends (and the not new ones too)!! I write queer books, design book covers, make art, and design magazines. Let’s be friends!

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Valerie Gomez @valeriegomezwrites.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Friends, I just finished this today. I loved it, but I’m gonna need 3-5 days to recover. 😭

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Valerie Gomez @valeriegomezwrites.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

A few of my bookish bad habits that should send me straight to jail:

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Valerie Gomez @valeriegomezwrites.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

It’s been a long year, but we finally made it through January. We all deserve a little treat.

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Kay Claire @kayworx.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

My first two books are free for the whole of February! Both books feature trans and nonbinary leads, written by a trans masc author 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 books2read.com/All-Roads-Le... books2read.com/Wish-Lists-L... #Booksky #TransBooks #QueerBooks

FREE FOR FEBRUARY: All Roads Lead to This and Wish Lists Lead to This by Kay Claire ebooks are free for the month of February! Available on Amazon Kindle, Barnes and Nobles, Kobo, Smashwords, Apple Books, and more

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Book cover: Wish Lists Lead to This by Kay Claire. Two people on a green background holding a box of four kittens between them.
Text around the cover, clockwise from top: Proudly South African; proximity; social anxiety rep; demi-sexual; mutual pining; out now!; depression rep; kittens; demi-boy; nerd x jock

FREE FOR FEBRUARY: All Roads Lead to This and Wish Lists Lead to This by Kay Claire
If you've bought the ebooks on Amazon before, you need to rebuy them (get them for free this month) to get the new edited version.
Reviews on Goodreads and Amazon would be appreciated!

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Valerie Gomez @valeriegomezwrites.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Hello to my new friends! I read and write queer books. Cover Story is a queer, mm romance with a Mexican- American mc, mental health challenges, a supportive found family, and swoony moments.

Cover Story book cover with text about the book: introvert/extrovert, newfound family, grilled cheese sandwiches, anxiety and panic disorder. All text on yellow background.

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Valerie Gomez @valeriegomezwrites.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Good morning! Welcome to January 47th.

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Lara Nichole✨ @laranichole.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

I’m torn between “let me make my silly little posts about my books” and “the world feels like it’s ending and this seems out of place”. I think it’s important to find joy when and where we can, but it’s becoming harder every day

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Valerie Gomez @valeriegomezwrites.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Without downloading any new pics, where are you mentally?

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Valerie Gomez @valeriegomezwrites.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Making messes, I mean, making magic at work: Behind the scenes of a hot chocolate photo shoot. (Pro tip: do not drink it! It’s instant coffee and shaving cream!)

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Valerie Gomez @valeriegomezwrites.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Like queer books with dragons? These indie-published books are fantastic. Feathers of Dawn is a cozy book that features a NB dragon shifter who falls in love with a human, and Wild Sky features a dragon trainer and a sweet archivist who work together to raise a baby dragon and keep their city safe.

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Valerie Gomez @valeriegomezwrites.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

I just finished reading this lovely book! It’s a short, sweet, queer, aro/ace retelling of Beauty and the Beast set in Nigeria. I adored it!

Cover of When the Last Petal Falls by Viano Ohiomoh.

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Chel | Ink Drinker 📚 @unboundbibliophile.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

I made 60+ new friends in 12 hours. All these beautiful people read diversely and are smaller accounts on #bluesky There's 150 spots in a starter pack so I'll keep adding people as I find them 🥰. Show my new friends some love! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 go.bsky.app/rDUDBA

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Carmen 📚 Latinx Book Influencer 📚 @tomesandtextiles.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Love this quote from Rebecca Solnit: Be a brick or a dab of mortar. You don’t have to be the whole wall.

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Valerie Gomez @valeriegomezwrites.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

At work and trying to decide whether I want to listen to an audiobook that’s complicated and important and inspiring, OR, do I listen to a queer, comforting, smutty little book I’ve read five times already? 🤔

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The Lavender Rhino @thelavenderrhino.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Trans people exist. Trans rights are human rights. We see you, we love you, and we stand with you 🏳️‍⚧️✊🩵🩷🤍

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Valerie Gomez @valeriegomezwrites.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Hi y’all! If you know me from IG, hello again! If you’re new, I’m a writer, designer, and illustrator. I read and write books with queer and/or Latine characters. I’m here for happy vibes.

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