Maria A. Perez
@mariaaperezauthor.bsky.social
Author of the romantic space opera trilogy, The Curse of Sotkari Ta.
My vss365 posts are excerpts, adaptations, or inspired by my romantic space opera trilogy, The Curse of Sotkari Ta. They give you a flavor of the story.
My vss365 posts are excerpts, adaptations, or inspired by my romantic space opera trilogy, The Curse of Sotkari Ta. They give you a flavor of the story.
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The Curse of Sotkari Ta is a romantic space opera. The trilogy, a prequel, and a companion poetry book are all published. Get ebooks on 'Zon and #KindleUnlimited. Paperbacks sold at online bookstores everywhere.
Find them here: direct.me/mariaaperezauthor and here: mariaaperez.com
Find them here: direct.me/mariaaperezauthor and here: mariaaperez.com
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What is clear as day, I have learned, is that the skill & knowledge within this community, is immeasurable. thank you for sharing
Here’s a quote that made me think …
Live as if you were to die tomorrow.
Learn as if you were to live forever M. Gandhi
The #vss365 #prompt for 27 Nov #learning
Here’s a quote that made me think …
Live as if you were to die tomorrow.
Learn as if you were to live forever M. Gandhi
The #vss365 #prompt for 27 Nov #learning
a baby is reading a book with the letter b on the front
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November 27, 2025 at 7:34 AM
What inspires your writing?
November 26, 2025 at 11:16 PM
What inspires your writing?
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in frozen fragments
silence of the nightingale
a light reflection
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#WritingCommunity #poetry #haiku
#DailyHaikuPrompt #vss365
silence of the nightingale
a light reflection
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#WritingCommunity #poetry #haiku
#DailyHaikuPrompt #vss365
November 26, 2025 at 11:42 AM
in frozen fragments
silence of the nightingale
a light reflection
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#WritingCommunity #poetry #haiku
#DailyHaikuPrompt #vss365
silence of the nightingale
a light reflection
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#WritingCommunity #poetry #haiku
#DailyHaikuPrompt #vss365
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November 26, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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I’m nearing the end of my time as your host & on reflection, reading your responses has prompted me reflect on how humbled I am 2B part of this supportive community.
Sometimes life challenges & I can feel lost, reflection helps me stay grounded
The #vss365 #prompt for 26 Nov #Reflection
Sometimes life challenges & I can feel lost, reflection helps me stay grounded
The #vss365 #prompt for 26 Nov #Reflection
a woman stands on a beach with her hands on her hips and a poster for wakanda forever
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November 26, 2025 at 7:42 AM
I’m nearing the end of my time as your host & on reflection, reading your responses has prompted me reflect on how humbled I am 2B part of this supportive community.
Sometimes life challenges & I can feel lost, reflection helps me stay grounded
The #vss365 #prompt for 26 Nov #Reflection
Sometimes life challenges & I can feel lost, reflection helps me stay grounded
The #vss365 #prompt for 26 Nov #Reflection
Excerpt, The Curse of Sotkari Ta, Book One
“Montor, honestly, I am so confused about your relationship with the Lostai. Kaya’s behavior confuses me as well. You are both powerful beings. You could overcome...
TO READ THE REST OF THE SNIPPET, CLICK HERE: www.mariaaperez.com/blank-page-1
“Montor, honestly, I am so confused about your relationship with the Lostai. Kaya’s behavior confuses me as well. You are both powerful beings. You could overcome...
TO READ THE REST OF THE SNIPPET, CLICK HERE: www.mariaaperez.com/blank-page-1
November 25, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Excerpt, The Curse of Sotkari Ta, Book One
“Montor, honestly, I am so confused about your relationship with the Lostai. Kaya’s behavior confuses me as well. You are both powerful beings. You could overcome...
TO READ THE REST OF THE SNIPPET, CLICK HERE: www.mariaaperez.com/blank-page-1
“Montor, honestly, I am so confused about your relationship with the Lostai. Kaya’s behavior confuses me as well. You are both powerful beings. You could overcome...
TO READ THE REST OF THE SNIPPET, CLICK HERE: www.mariaaperez.com/blank-page-1
Arandan tradition requires a pre-wedding trek into the jungle meant to represent the challenges we will face in marriage. I'm not sure what to expect, but the journey seems to be a #timed event, because Montor keeps us going for hours straight until I ask for a rest stop.
#vss365
#vss365
November 25, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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I’m finding time is flying by as I read your prompts, which leads me to the T in a SMART goal. T is for timed
If I go on holiday, I plan exactly where I’m going & what time I’ll get there. Time helps me focus & with the way my mind works that’s a 👍
The #vss365 #prompt for 25 Nov #Timed
If I go on holiday, I plan exactly where I’m going & what time I’ll get there. Time helps me focus & with the way my mind works that’s a 👍
The #vss365 #prompt for 25 Nov #Timed
a baby is sitting on a couch and making a funny face while asking are we there yet ?
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November 25, 2025 at 7:38 AM
“Montor, pretending a love affair with you will not be easy for me. I am married.”
With a wave of his hand, he dismissed this as ir-#relevant.
“That is touching, but you will never see your
husband again. Do you realize you are galaxies away from your home planet?"
#vss365
With a wave of his hand, he dismissed this as ir-#relevant.
“That is touching, but you will never see your
husband again. Do you realize you are galaxies away from your home planet?"
#vss365
November 24, 2025 at 6:56 PM
“Montor, pretending a love affair with you will not be easy for me. I am married.”
With a wave of his hand, he dismissed this as ir-#relevant.
“That is touching, but you will never see your
husband again. Do you realize you are galaxies away from your home planet?"
#vss365
With a wave of his hand, he dismissed this as ir-#relevant.
“That is touching, but you will never see your
husband again. Do you realize you are galaxies away from your home planet?"
#vss365
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His wife made him watch a news report about a murdered man.
"I don't see how this is #relevant to me." He gestured at the TV, "I didn't know the guy, you did."
"Keep watching," she said.
"The police found hairs on the victim," the newscaster reported.
"Those hairs are yours," she smiled. #vss365
"I don't see how this is #relevant to me." He gestured at the TV, "I didn't know the guy, you did."
"Keep watching," she said.
"The police found hairs on the victim," the newscaster reported.
"Those hairs are yours," she smiled. #vss365
November 24, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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#vss365 ‘ers you are fabulous-yesterdays writing was bang on relevant, which leads on nicely to asking, is my goal relevant…
Is it worthwhile to me? Is it indeed my goal, or has it been forced upon me by someone else?
The #vss365 #prompt for 24 Nov #Relevant.
#vss365
Is it worthwhile to me? Is it indeed my goal, or has it been forced upon me by someone else?
The #vss365 #prompt for 24 Nov #Relevant.
#vss365
a man wearing glasses and a black shirt says i 'll do it my way
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November 24, 2025 at 7:53 AM
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November 23, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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#vss365 #blueskyrelay
Shiny baubles
Floated
At the point
#wave after wave
Pushing them
Away from shore
The only goal
Left #achievable
A walk into the sea
Shiny baubles
Floated
At the point
#wave after wave
Pushing them
Away from shore
The only goal
Left #achievable
A walk into the sea
November 23, 2025 at 5:46 PM
#vss365 #blueskyrelay
Shiny baubles
Floated
At the point
#wave after wave
Pushing them
Away from shore
The only goal
Left #achievable
A walk into the sea
Shiny baubles
Floated
At the point
#wave after wave
Pushing them
Away from shore
The only goal
Left #achievable
A walk into the sea
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Today I used onions
as an excuse. Yesterday,
it was the rain.
Today I listened
to certain songs
& wondered
if you found me,
somewhere inside you?
And if you did,
how long it held
your attention?
Today I was frozen
& didn't know
what to do.
Today I realized
I don't like these days
at all.
#vss365
as an excuse. Yesterday,
it was the rain.
Today I listened
to certain songs
& wondered
if you found me,
somewhere inside you?
And if you did,
how long it held
your attention?
Today I was frozen
& didn't know
what to do.
Today I realized
I don't like these days
at all.
#vss365
November 23, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Today I used onions
as an excuse. Yesterday,
it was the rain.
Today I listened
to certain songs
& wondered
if you found me,
somewhere inside you?
And if you did,
how long it held
your attention?
Today I was frozen
& didn't know
what to do.
Today I realized
I don't like these days
at all.
#vss365
as an excuse. Yesterday,
it was the rain.
Today I listened
to certain songs
& wondered
if you found me,
somewhere inside you?
And if you did,
how long it held
your attention?
Today I was frozen
& didn't know
what to do.
Today I realized
I don't like these days
at all.
#vss365
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"Riz, found this musty old document mixed in with my accounting stuff, I'm guessing it's yours," I said.
"How do ya know its mine? Jus cuz its old?"
"It said your goal is to have infinite wealth, something so #achievable."
"Betta dream big talk win big!"
#vss365 #riztherogue
"How do ya know its mine? Jus cuz its old?"
"It said your goal is to have infinite wealth, something so #achievable."
"Betta dream big talk win big!"
#vss365 #riztherogue
November 23, 2025 at 11:45 AM
"Riz, found this musty old document mixed in with my accounting stuff, I'm guessing it's yours," I said.
"How do ya know its mine? Jus cuz its old?"
"It said your goal is to have infinite wealth, something so #achievable."
"Betta dream big talk win big!"
#vss365 #riztherogue
"How do ya know its mine? Jus cuz its old?"
"It said your goal is to have infinite wealth, something so #achievable."
"Betta dream big talk win big!"
#vss365 #riztherogue
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'Right a bit, Gabe. More...more. Hold the knife steady.'
'Pixie, is that ruler even straight?'
'Absolutely, Gabe. Trust me. Right a bit more.'
'Hmph. I doubt equal is #achievable with you measuring.'
Giggle. 'Perhaps my half of the brownie is SLIGHTLY bigger than yours.'
#vss365
'Pixie, is that ruler even straight?'
'Absolutely, Gabe. Trust me. Right a bit more.'
'Hmph. I doubt equal is #achievable with you measuring.'
Giggle. 'Perhaps my half of the brownie is SLIGHTLY bigger than yours.'
#vss365
November 23, 2025 at 12:58 PM
'Right a bit, Gabe. More...more. Hold the knife steady.'
'Pixie, is that ruler even straight?'
'Absolutely, Gabe. Trust me. Right a bit more.'
'Hmph. I doubt equal is #achievable with you measuring.'
Giggle. 'Perhaps my half of the brownie is SLIGHTLY bigger than yours.'
#vss365
'Pixie, is that ruler even straight?'
'Absolutely, Gabe. Trust me. Right a bit more.'
'Hmph. I doubt equal is #achievable with you measuring.'
Giggle. 'Perhaps my half of the brownie is SLIGHTLY bigger than yours.'
#vss365
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It's amazing what becomes #achievable once you decide that it is. Dreams become goals. Yesterday's goals are today's reality. Tomorrow is determined by what you believe today.
#vss365
#vss365
November 23, 2025 at 1:34 PM
It's amazing what becomes #achievable once you decide that it is. Dreams become goals. Yesterday's goals are today's reality. Tomorrow is determined by what you believe today.
#vss365
#vss365
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No one asked if it was #achievable, I just went and did it
If you take initiative anything is possible and this proves it
Sure it was difficult and I messed up a few times sewing the back, but it was worth it
It only took 5 people to make the skin suit and it fits like a glove
#vss365 #vsshorror
If you take initiative anything is possible and this proves it
Sure it was difficult and I messed up a few times sewing the back, but it was worth it
It only took 5 people to make the skin suit and it fits like a glove
#vss365 #vsshorror
November 23, 2025 at 1:49 PM
No one asked if it was #achievable, I just went and did it
If you take initiative anything is possible and this proves it
Sure it was difficult and I messed up a few times sewing the back, but it was worth it
It only took 5 people to make the skin suit and it fits like a glove
#vss365 #vsshorror
If you take initiative anything is possible and this proves it
Sure it was difficult and I messed up a few times sewing the back, but it was worth it
It only took 5 people to make the skin suit and it fits like a glove
#vss365 #vsshorror
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Wow! Isn’t it incredible what can be achieved with just one word! Which leads me on to ask, what next?
What about this goal, is it right for me?
Is it too challenging or too easy?
Have I unlocked my potential?
Is it achievable?
The #vss365 #prompt for 23 Nov is #Achievable
What about this goal, is it right for me?
Is it too challenging or too easy?
Have I unlocked my potential?
Is it achievable?
The #vss365 #prompt for 23 Nov is #Achievable
a man is sitting in the back seat of a car and says how is that even possible
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November 23, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Wow! Isn’t it incredible what can be achieved with just one word! Which leads me on to ask, what next?
What about this goal, is it right for me?
Is it too challenging or too easy?
Have I unlocked my potential?
Is it achievable?
The #vss365 #prompt for 23 Nov is #Achievable
What about this goal, is it right for me?
Is it too challenging or too easy?
Have I unlocked my potential?
Is it achievable?
The #vss365 #prompt for 23 Nov is #Achievable
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‘You need to stop comparing yourself to others.’
‘I know. But I just can’t help it sometimes.’
‘You’re unique. The only #measurable thing should be how you feel. Don’t worry. Be happy.’
‘Wow. Have anymore worthless advice?’
‘Remember, at the end of the day -
It’s night.’
#vss365
‘I know. But I just can’t help it sometimes.’
‘You’re unique. The only #measurable thing should be how you feel. Don’t worry. Be happy.’
‘Wow. Have anymore worthless advice?’
‘Remember, at the end of the day -
It’s night.’
#vss365
November 22, 2025 at 2:49 PM
‘You need to stop comparing yourself to others.’
‘I know. But I just can’t help it sometimes.’
‘You’re unique. The only #measurable thing should be how you feel. Don’t worry. Be happy.’
‘Wow. Have anymore worthless advice?’
‘Remember, at the end of the day -
It’s night.’
#vss365
‘I know. But I just can’t help it sometimes.’
‘You’re unique. The only #measurable thing should be how you feel. Don’t worry. Be happy.’
‘Wow. Have anymore worthless advice?’
‘Remember, at the end of the day -
It’s night.’
#vss365
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No #measurable amount of blood will fix this
Death is the only way
Annihilation of the entire city block is a good start
Let's hope that's enough to appease the deity you've angered
#vss365 #vsshorror
Death is the only way
Annihilation of the entire city block is a good start
Let's hope that's enough to appease the deity you've angered
#vss365 #vsshorror
November 22, 2025 at 3:10 PM
No #measurable amount of blood will fix this
Death is the only way
Annihilation of the entire city block is a good start
Let's hope that's enough to appease the deity you've angered
#vss365 #vsshorror
Death is the only way
Annihilation of the entire city block is a good start
Let's hope that's enough to appease the deity you've angered
#vss365 #vsshorror
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The river by my feet
#measurable in its motion
Where it goes i could not say
But I imagine mountains and hills
Swaying up and through
By towns and villages
On it the people do flow
Then further it goes out
To the sea then far away
Around this world
Then back again
#vss365
#measurable in its motion
Where it goes i could not say
But I imagine mountains and hills
Swaying up and through
By towns and villages
On it the people do flow
Then further it goes out
To the sea then far away
Around this world
Then back again
#vss365
November 22, 2025 at 7:06 PM
The river by my feet
#measurable in its motion
Where it goes i could not say
But I imagine mountains and hills
Swaying up and through
By towns and villages
On it the people do flow
Then further it goes out
To the sea then far away
Around this world
Then back again
#vss365
#measurable in its motion
Where it goes i could not say
But I imagine mountains and hills
Swaying up and through
By towns and villages
On it the people do flow
Then further it goes out
To the sea then far away
Around this world
Then back again
#vss365