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Valerie Gomez @valeriegomezwrites.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

I don’t title mine, but I do a little hand-drawn illustration of something relevant to each chapter.

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 · 13/06/2025

A perfect brush can be life changing.

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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’m a wife and a parent. “Eff it, I’ll do it myself” is my whole personality.

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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 · 25/05/2025

Ours are almost exactly the same today!

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

OMG when you get to “the end” and go back to the notes to yourself with “more here” and “describe setting” and “add conversation here” 😭

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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 · 14/05/2025

I just discovered two storage tubs full of fabric from my sewing phase. So many projects that I will never do!

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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 · 09/05/2025

Don’t beat yourself up. Don’t think of it as unproductive. Rest is really important. It’s self care!

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

I mean, they’re both equally good and important.

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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 · 17/03/2025

I feel this!! My son is now 8 but I vividly remember the day he stopped taking midday naps. It was a sad time indeed.

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Valerie Gomez @valeriegomezwrites.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

It depends on the series. Sometimes the first book gets so caught up in world building and setting up all the side characters for their own story that the main story gets lost.

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Valerie Gomez @valeriegomezwrites.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Billionaires. I don’t care if they have a heart of gold, reading about ultra privileged rich people isn’t appealing to me.

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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 · 11/03/2025

I like Chirp because it’s not subscription based and their sales can be really good.

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Valerie Gomez @valeriegomezwrites.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

These books were really cute. I was surprised to learn that Like Real People Do is a fanfic of these books.

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Valerie Gomez @valeriegomezwrites.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Idk, but this photo stresses me out. 😰

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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 · 04/03/2025

Thank you!!! Why is it always people trying to tell us introverts to open up more??

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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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Valerie Gomez @valeriegomezwrites.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

I have severe anxiety about the dentist so I always bring my AirPods and listen to calming music or a book and just keep my eyes closed.

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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 · 26/02/2025

👋 Hi! I’d love to be included 😊

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