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Maria A. Perez

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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.

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Maria A. Perez @mariaaperezauthor.bsky.social · Nov 13

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

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Maria A. Perez @mariaaperezauthor.bsky.social · 2h

#writingprompts #flashfiction

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Catherine Beavis @catherinebeavis.bsky.social · 11h

come nightfall,
i listen for your verses of love
carried in the stardust zephyr
gliding over cumulus clouds
filling my yearning heart
with your echoes of verve,
longing for your touch
as a tremble of desire
surfs my skin
& i'm beautifully embraced
in a midnight melody of rapture.

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Author Steven Ross @therealsir.bsky.social · 8h

We lost our #verve
Our shine
Flickering out of existence
As embers drifting away
Lost in the lonely night
A kaleidoscope of colours
Gave way to an implacable wave
Of ashen grey

#vss365

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Maria A. Perez @mariaaperezauthor.bsky.social · 3h

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Peter James Martin @authorpjm.bsky.social · 7h

"Riz, ya can succeed, ya will succeed! U ave da #verve!" Riz told himself.
"Why is he hyping himself up?" Valarie asked.
"Drinking contest, why else would?" I replied.
"I 'eard dat! It's not da only thing!"
"Name something else!"
"Shut up!"
#vss365 #riztherogue

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Vicie Ree aka Auntie_Social @vicieree.bsky.social · 7h

#vss365
Sleepy hollows
pulse with #verve;
Season peepers
work my nerve.
The forest exhales
its dying green;
Duck-decked Jeeps
crowd every scene.
Creepers sip pumpkin lattes
on the go,
Honk and holler,
block traffic flow.

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Allyson Joule @allysonjoule.bsky.social · 6h

Desire moves
with reckless verve,
a spark
refusing to dim,
curling beneath
the skin like smoke,
coiling tighter
with every
thought of you.
It's hunger
without a name,
a pulse knowing
only forward.

#vss365 #poetry #verve

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Maria A. Perez @mariaaperezauthor.bsky.social · 3h

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💘Beth C Greenberg✍️ Cupid's Fall series @bethcgreenberg.com · 5h

Some walk through their lives spewing vigor and #verve
Not me- takes me days to just work up my nerve
But that's all okay - when it counts I am bold
And stand up for what's right cause my soul can't be sold
#vss365

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csven @csven.bsky.social · 4h

#SciFiFri
#vssDaily
#vss365

The medical pod jettisoned clear of the drop ship, settled gently at the crash site, and unfolded like an oversized origami blossom crafted from white leather.

Med One exited smartly but with perhaps a bit too much verve. Air Force 1's occupants were clearly toast.

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Maria A. Perez @mariaaperezauthor.bsky.social · 6h

Josher is such a well-mannered child, full of #verve and curiosity. Mina has done an excellent job as a parent.

Of course, even he has his moments when he does not hesitate to bluntly speak his mind. I guess he inherited that from his father.

“No more walking. I am tired.”

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Maria A. Perez @mariaaperezauthor.bsky.social · 12h

The Curse of Sotkari Ta is a blend of romance, rebellion, and raw human emotion set against the backdrop of a galactic war and a dark empire represented by a ruthless villain. People who enjoy Star Wars and Outlander will love this series.

Complete and on KU. Linktree: direct.me/mariaaperezauthor

Maria A. Perez @mariaaperezauthor.bsky.social · 12h

Song of the Caged Warrior is an unforgettable story of trauma, coming-of-age, survival, vengeance, and moral choice set against a backdrop of galactic war and a dark empire represented by a ruthless villain.
Available on KU.
#scifibooks #spaceopera
Find it here: direct.me/mariaaperezauthor

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TheDevilsTuna @thedevilstuna.bsky.social · 20h

Enjoying our musical mystery tour writers/authors/poets? It's day 10, two thirds of the way through!

We're sticking with the 90s, it's a bittersweet symphony this life, yes today's #vss365 #prompt 10/10/25 is #verve.

What's your favourite lyric of all time (tough I know).

a man is walking down a street in front of a kfc chicken restaurant

ALT: a man is walking down a street in front of a kfc chicken restaurant

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Rachel @vignettes.bsky.social · 3d

Three storeys up, she courts the clash ~
paisley with leopard, sequin socks with sandals,
a crooked tiara for pruning thyme.
Polka dots flirt with embered ash
as she hums to bees,
the wind, her velvet orchestra,
the sky her tilted hat.

#vss365 #clash

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Steve Westby @stevewestby.bsky.social · 1d

#Libertine

yes, I know
you’re married

but let me tempt you
not to touch,
but toward awakening

where language hums,
verses caress,
singing down into hidden wells
you once believed forgotten

until the truth of you
returns,
and softly,
blushes

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Maria A. Perez @mariaaperezauthor.bsky.social · 1d

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Jan Karlsson @jangoeswriting.bsky.social · 1d

Dylan had no time for egos and #libertines. They were here to do a job, nothing less, nothing more, and he was going to make damned sure they would perform it.

With the man still writhing on the ground, he made it perfectly clear, if he hadn’t already, that he wasn’t taking any more of it.

#vss365

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Maria A. Perez @mariaaperezauthor.bsky.social · 1d

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𝘔𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘥𝘩𝘢𝘳 𝘒 @mk700.bsky.social · 1d

"The parrot won't stop reciting Shakespeare and swearing, Sholmes"

"Clearly trained by a #libertine with a flair for drama, Hatson"

"You think Geriarty's behind this?"

"If the bird quotes Hamlet and steals jewelry, it's always Geriarty"
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Samantha Carr @samc4rr.bsky.social · 1d

"I like morals, but I can't imagine trying to eat a whole one," Sal laughed at her own joke while helping herself to more wine.
"You really are such a #libertine. I don't know how you get away with it," remarked Rich, her companion for the evening.
"Oh, don't worry I'll show you how later."
#vss365

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Maria A. Perez @mariaaperezauthor.bsky.social · 1d

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Peter James Martin @authorpjm.bsky.social · 1d

#Libertine dreams fade
Pleasures twist and corrupt all
Leaving us lessser
#haiku #vss365

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