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Barbara Perez Marquez
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Queer Writer, Bestselling, Eisner & Ignatz nominated, fairy tales and lady knights enthusiast | She/Her 🇩🇴✨🏳️‍🌈

Work: THE LIBRARY OF MEMORIES (out 2026), TO DANCE THE MOON AND STARS (out 2026), THE CARDBOARD KINGDOM SERIES + OTHERS

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Barbara Perez Marquez @mustachebabs.com · Sep 4
Hi everyone, thanks for the follows!✨

If you haven’t checked out my recent work, you can find all about them here:

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Barbara Perez Marquez
Barbara Perez Marquez is a queer latine writer creating short stories and fiction.
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blipstress.bsky.social violet allen @blipstress.bsky.social · 1d
Literally buying one copy of a book at your local indie bookstore can mean the difference in whether they buy future books from that author.
November 26, 2025 at 1:54 AM
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Our household is being so brave right now because there’s two homemade flans in our fridge and no one has eaten them yet 🍮
November 25, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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Made a little Book Gift List for your consideration if you're looking to gift a book (to yourself or someone else) this season!✨
2025 Book Gift List
Perfect reads to gift this holiday season, both old favs and new releases!
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November 24, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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The Curie Society, Volume 3: Game of Code
Game of Code
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November 25, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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You know @nikacomics.bsky.social can tell a relatable story while sleeping and she saw the same makings for one in The Curie Society: Game of Code!

Pre-order the book today! 👾👁️
A graphic of a browser window with the following quote: “The Curie Society: Game of Code is a relatable new chapter in the girls’ adventures that, at its heart, is about the complexities of navigating the relationships we’ve made over time.” —NIKA, creator of Signals A graphic of a build up of browser windows on top of each other with the cover for "The Curie Society: Game of Code" on top and the text: out march 2026 pre-order today!
November 25, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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Face/eye makeup detail
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November 25, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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I realize no one has ever asked for disco Lisa Frank Scarlett Witch, but just in case 🌈 🪩
A brightly colored digital illustration features a woman floating against a brightly colored background. She wears a striped bodysuit with a star cut out, has long strawberry toned hair and wears a rainbow tiara. Energy emits from her hands.
November 25, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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The one where they buy a domain:

www.thelibraryofmemories.com
www.thelibraryofmemories.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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troubledminnesotan.bsky.social Elise Schuenke @troubledminnesotan.bsky.social · 3d
Near You, Beside You

A comic about siblings growing close and then apart, and the thing that connects them 1/5
A cover with the title Near You, Beside You Four characters are surrounded by various video games, game consoles and game accessories 1998- At Mom’s House Panel 1: Elise(age 9) :No. Panel 2: Alex: oh, COME ON! Mom is working and you’re just reading all day! Panel 3: Elise: so? Panel 4: Alex (age 7) SO that’s BORING! And I’m BORED! I wanna play with you! Panel 1 Elise: No, I don’t like going outside. Panel 2 Alex: All kids want to play outside! LITERALLY ALL KIDS!! Panel 3-4 Elise: well I don’t want to. Quit being sooooo annoying. Panel 5 Alex: you’re no fun! Why’re you so weird!! Panel 6 SLAM Elise: …I don’t know. Panel 1 Alex: MOM!! Elise won’t play with me at all! All she does is draw, read and ignore me! It’s not fair!! Panel 2: Alex: she won’t play like other kids. Makes me mad! Panel 3 Mom: Well, Alex, Elise isn’t…well, LIKE other kids. She’s wired a bit differently from you. That doesn’t mean she’s broken. Panel 4 Mom: I struggle with her too. But we love her so we mustn’t give up. You just need to find something you two can connect on. Panel 5 You’re a smart, sweet kid, bug. You’ll figure something out
November 25, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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This was such a fun read with plenty to chew on afterward!! You’ll definitely want to add this one to your list! 🤖
mustachebabs.com Barbara Perez Marquez @mustachebabs.com · 18h
You know @nikacomics.bsky.social can tell a relatable story while sleeping and she saw the same makings for one in The Curie Society: Game of Code!

Pre-order the book today! 👾👁️
A graphic of a browser window with the following quote: “The Curie Society: Game of Code is a relatable new chapter in the girls’ adventures that, at its heart, is about the complexities of navigating the relationships we’ve made over time.” —NIKA, creator of Signals A graphic of a build up of browser windows on top of each other with the cover for "The Curie Society: Game of Code" on top and the text: out march 2026 pre-order today!
November 25, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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My newest interview is up from Publishers Weekly - honored to be alongside these inspiring librarians! www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
Comics in the Classroom: Teachers and Librarians Share Their Best Practices
We spoke with three educators about the innovative ways they’re utilizing comics and graphic novels to teach visual literacy and create lifelong readers, one panel at a time.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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You know @nikacomics.bsky.social can tell a relatable story while sleeping and she saw the same makings for one in The Curie Society: Game of Code!

Pre-order the book today! 👾👁️
A graphic of a browser window with the following quote: “The Curie Society: Game of Code is a relatable new chapter in the girls’ adventures that, at its heart, is about the complexities of navigating the relationships we’ve made over time.” —NIKA, creator of Signals A graphic of a build up of browser windows on top of each other with the cover for "The Curie Society: Game of Code" on top and the text: out march 2026 pre-order today!
November 25, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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Tuesday Tip: Comic book scripts are conversations between the writer and the artist (with the editor eavesdropping). The comic book grows out of that conversation. So, write your script whatever damn way you want, provided it gives the artist the information they need to bring the story to life.
A cartoon of a middle aged comic book creator sitting behind his Cintiq, drawing comics and saying, "Making Comics."
November 25, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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I made an accompanying reel to go with this list, please clap:
Barbara Perez Marquez on Instagram: "Y’all asked for it, so here it is! 🎁 Check out my book gift list for title recommendations to grab for those in your life (or yourself, I won’t tell), they are su...
Get inspired by our expertly curated list of gift ideas for book lovers. Find the perfect title to give to a friend or family member. Browse our recommendations for bestsellers, classic novels, and mo...
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November 24, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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I spoke to @adashtra.bsky.social about a topic close to my heart.
November 24, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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If you like an author's work, the best thing you can do is buy it. The second best thing you can do is ask your local library to buy it. Or, do both!
laurenbeukes.com Lauren Beukes @laurenbeukes.com · 1d
A reminder that the median book deal for a debut author in the UK is £7000, paid over 12-18 months. (from 2022 Society of Authors report). Some of your favourite writers are struggling. societyofauthors.org/2022/12/06/a....
A profession struggling to sustain itself - The Society of Authors
ALCS report on author incomes shows 60% drop in median incomes since 2006
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November 24, 2025 at 5:39 PM
mustachebabs.com
Made a little Book Gift List for your consideration if you're looking to gift a book (to yourself or someone else) this season!✨
2025 Book Gift List
Perfect reads to gift this holiday season, both old favs and new releases!
bookshop.org
November 24, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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We're officially OPEN TO NONFICTION AND REPRINT SUBMISSIONS! We are looking for full nonfiction pieces (not pitches) and reprints of stories currently unavailable for free online.

🪐See our guidelines for details: othersidespec.com/guidelines

🗡️Submit here: hybrispress.moksha.io/publication/...
Atop a purple illustrated background, white text reads "Nonfiction: We are looking for personal essays, literary/media criticism, creative nonfiction, and more by 2SLGBTQIA+ authors. At this time, we are only considering full pieces (up to 4,000 words) and cannot consider pitches. OPEN NOW!! Find all the details at othersidespec.com/guidelines." Atop a purple illustrated background, white text reads "Reprints: We are looking for previously published speculative short fiction (up to 17,500 words by 2SLGBTQIA+ authors. At this time, we are only looking for stories that cannot currently be read online for free. OPEN NOW!! Find all the details at othersidespec.com/guidelines."
November 24, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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My brain didn't show up for work hrs today 🧠💤
November 24, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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Gelphie fans rejoice! 🎊I finished my "Wicked" collection just in time to celebrate "For Good" this week! 💚🌺

Check out a new sticker set and sexy gold-foiled, signed print, perfect for sapphic movie and Broadway show fans alike!
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(Signal boosts always appreciated!)
A closeup of a cute sticker sheet set of Elphaba and Glinda from "Wicked" A closeup of a cute sticker sheet set of Elphaba and Glinda from "Wicked" A closeup of a cute sticker sheet set of Elphaba and Glinda from "Wicked", on top of a realistic illustrated poster of Elphaba and Glinda kissing, with gold foil accents A closeup of a cute sticker sheet set of Elphaba and Glinda from "Wicked"
November 19, 2025 at 7:07 AM
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You all MUST READ this piece by Kaitlyn Greenidge about the power of art to “exist outside of a tech lord’s algorithm.”

www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/art-...
The Artist Who Reminds Us that Another Way Is Possible
The late artist Abigail McGrath cultivated a creative life for herself filled with freedom, joy, and a commitment to beauty. In an age of authoritarianism and algorithms, it’s a kind of life worth pro...
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November 23, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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Creators - you should never be embarrassed to promote your own work. Excitement is contagious and the very nature of social media crushes discoverability.
November 23, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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On Dec 4, I'll be part of this reading at Fadensonnen in Baltimore. I hope people will come. No word on whether the pink bunny will show yet.
Flyer for a reading at Fadensonnen. A pink bunny in the foreground, yllow background. The type: MESS AND FRICTION: BALTIMORE READING SERIES + DEC. 4 7PM FADENSONNEN UPSTAIRS TAVERN 3 W 23RD ST, 21218 STEVEN LEYVA JAMEY GALLAGHER PAIGE PASSANTINO TONEE MAE MOLL @MESSANDFRICTION @FADEN. SONNEN • ARTWORK BY EVANGELINE GALLAGHER
November 15, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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We’ll wait to dissect it, but if you ask me For Good powered the gelphie bomb for years to come, so ultimately we won.
November 23, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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Commissions are open again! These will have a quick turnaround once December hits, but until then they'll need to sit. But this is my "get it done in time for xmas" queue!

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November 22, 2025 at 11:04 PM