L. Nabang
@nabangl.bsky.social
Call me Nabang 🤭 | https://lnabang.com/ | She/Her | 🇨🇲 | AroAce 💜💚 🖤 | Fantasy/Fabulism | WNDB BC Revision Workshop Mentee ‘24 | RevPit ‘24 Longlist | 🍉 |
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L. Nabang
@nabangl.bsky.social
· Nov 25
Hi #WritingCommunity! Nice to meet you! I’m Nabang, an AroAce Cameroonian-American Fantasy & Fabulist writer. I love crafting character-driven stories, complex relationships, identity, & coming-of-age. I finished revising my YA Contemp Fantasy under a @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social mentorship!
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I think it’s pretty clear at this point that one of the main impacts of LLMs is to disrupt thinking: to make it so that far too many people never properly learn how to do it, and then to control the output so there are thoughts that people never learn how to think.
November 24, 2025 at 5:18 PM
I think it’s pretty clear at this point that one of the main impacts of LLMs is to disrupt thinking: to make it so that far too many people never properly learn how to do it, and then to control the output so there are thoughts that people never learn how to think.
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@kmfajardo.bsky.social's LOCAL HEAVENS is one of Kobo's picks for best Science Fiction books of 2025! www.kobo.com/us/en/p/best...
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November 24, 2025 at 6:39 PM
@kmfajardo.bsky.social's LOCAL HEAVENS is one of Kobo's picks for best Science Fiction books of 2025! www.kobo.com/us/en/p/best...
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Been chipping away at this for a while, my half of an art trade with the very esteemed @buntglas.bsky.social featuring their gorgeous oc Misam 🌙🌟🌌
#art
#art
November 24, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Been chipping away at this for a while, my half of an art trade with the very esteemed @buntglas.bsky.social featuring their gorgeous oc Misam 🌙🌟🌌
#art
#art
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✨ Please join SFWA in celebrating the announcement of our latest Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award: N. K. Jemisin. ✨
Learn more here about @nkjemisin.bsky.social, the Grand Master Award, and how the work goes on after the accolades for all we've already done:
www.sfwa.org/2025/11/16/p...
Learn more here about @nkjemisin.bsky.social, the Grand Master Award, and how the work goes on after the accolades for all we've already done:
www.sfwa.org/2025/11/16/p...
November 16, 2025 at 9:47 PM
✨ Please join SFWA in celebrating the announcement of our latest Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award: N. K. Jemisin. ✨
Learn more here about @nkjemisin.bsky.social, the Grand Master Award, and how the work goes on after the accolades for all we've already done:
www.sfwa.org/2025/11/16/p...
Learn more here about @nkjemisin.bsky.social, the Grand Master Award, and how the work goes on after the accolades for all we've already done:
www.sfwa.org/2025/11/16/p...
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i think humans are, for the most part, inherently pretty good. we've been inundated in a world that teaches us to hurt others (and it hurts ourselves to do so as well) out of fear and repression, but it's not natural. if it was the few who AREN'T good wouldn't work so hard to keep it that way
"my least woke opinion is---"
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
November 14, 2025 at 4:25 PM
i think humans are, for the most part, inherently pretty good. we've been inundated in a world that teaches us to hurt others (and it hurts ourselves to do so as well) out of fear and repression, but it's not natural. if it was the few who AREN'T good wouldn't work so hard to keep it that way
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Hooray! @authorsabb.bsky.social is *OFFICIALLY* a nonprofit, and is now open for donations!
For the last two years we've been doing all this w free tools, or paying out of pocket, & we were STILL able to get SO MUCH DONE.
Imagine what we could do with $$$
www.authorsagainstbookbans.com/donate/
For the last two years we've been doing all this w free tools, or paying out of pocket, & we were STILL able to get SO MUCH DONE.
Imagine what we could do with $$$
www.authorsagainstbookbans.com/donate/
Donate - Authors Against Book Bans
Thank you for donating to Authors Against Book Bans. Your donation directly supports the freedom to read by powering our work with our partner organizations, bringing the author muscle to the fight to...
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November 14, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Hooray! @authorsabb.bsky.social is *OFFICIALLY* a nonprofit, and is now open for donations!
For the last two years we've been doing all this w free tools, or paying out of pocket, & we were STILL able to get SO MUCH DONE.
Imagine what we could do with $$$
www.authorsagainstbookbans.com/donate/
For the last two years we've been doing all this w free tools, or paying out of pocket, & we were STILL able to get SO MUCH DONE.
Imagine what we could do with $$$
www.authorsagainstbookbans.com/donate/
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A surprise drop for your weekend reading pleasure! Check out our special reprint issue: SINNERS, SAINTS & HAINTS! Guest editors: @edenroyce.bsky.social + @shakeemasmalls.bsky.social Cover by @goblinprincete.bsky.social
Black authors been IN these genre streets, don't let anyone say otherwise 🔥🔥🔥
Black authors been IN these genre streets, don't let anyone say otherwise 🔥🔥🔥
November 14, 2025 at 9:26 PM
A surprise drop for your weekend reading pleasure! Check out our special reprint issue: SINNERS, SAINTS & HAINTS! Guest editors: @edenroyce.bsky.social + @shakeemasmalls.bsky.social Cover by @goblinprincete.bsky.social
Black authors been IN these genre streets, don't let anyone say otherwise 🔥🔥🔥
Black authors been IN these genre streets, don't let anyone say otherwise 🔥🔥🔥
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"That's why I love writing. It's that feeling that you get that anything is possible in your words. The feeling that even as the author, I don't know what is going to happen next until I write it." -Wrtr #AmWriting ...Keep #Writing #Writer #Author #BookSky
November 13, 2025 at 4:05 AM
"That's why I love writing. It's that feeling that you get that anything is possible in your words. The feeling that even as the author, I don't know what is going to happen next until I write it." -Wrtr #AmWriting ...Keep #Writing #Writer #Author #BookSky
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I was laid off from Teen Vogue this week, alongside multiple other phenomenal team members.
At our Summit, I was asked how it felt to be 1 of 2 Black women left and what that meant for representation. Now, there are no Black women at Teen Vogue and that is incredibly painful to think about.
At our Summit, I was asked how it felt to be 1 of 2 Black women left and what that meant for representation. Now, there are no Black women at Teen Vogue and that is incredibly painful to think about.
November 3, 2025 at 11:57 PM
I was laid off from Teen Vogue this week, alongside multiple other phenomenal team members.
At our Summit, I was asked how it felt to be 1 of 2 Black women left and what that meant for representation. Now, there are no Black women at Teen Vogue and that is incredibly painful to think about.
At our Summit, I was asked how it felt to be 1 of 2 Black women left and what that meant for representation. Now, there are no Black women at Teen Vogue and that is incredibly painful to think about.
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November submissions are OPEN!
The theme for the November submission period is REVOLUTIONS!
We pay $0.10/word! More info on how to submit is on our website: www.khoreomag.com/submissions-...
The theme for the November submission period is REVOLUTIONS!
We pay $0.10/word! More info on how to submit is on our website: www.khoreomag.com/submissions-...
November 1, 2025 at 9:23 PM
November submissions are OPEN!
The theme for the November submission period is REVOLUTIONS!
We pay $0.10/word! More info on how to submit is on our website: www.khoreomag.com/submissions-...
The theme for the November submission period is REVOLUTIONS!
We pay $0.10/word! More info on how to submit is on our website: www.khoreomag.com/submissions-...
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there's a giveaway for one of ten print copies of AN ARCANE INHERITANCE going on on goodreads right now! almost 6K people entered before i even saw it, which is so wild and flattering. go go go!
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Book giveaway for An Arcane Inheritance by Kamilah Cole Oct 11-Nov 08, 2025
Enter to win one of 10 free copies available. Giveaway dates from Oct 11-Nov 08, 2025. Enemies to lovers + dark academia in this sultry fantasy: enter fo...
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October 12, 2025 at 7:39 PM
there's a giveaway for one of ten print copies of AN ARCANE INHERITANCE going on on goodreads right now! almost 6K people entered before i even saw it, which is so wild and flattering. go go go!
www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...
www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...
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Before you hit the costume party don't forget to hit SEND! Subs for our next unthemed issue close Friday!
Pssst. One week left until our unthemed issue window closes. Send us your lovely words...!
fiyahlitmag.com/submissions/
fiyahlitmag.com/submissions/
October 27, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Before you hit the costume party don't forget to hit SEND! Subs for our next unthemed issue close Friday!
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Working on your query letter? Conciseness is key: #amquerying #writersky #writersofbluesky #10Queries
October 21, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Working on your query letter? Conciseness is key: #amquerying #writersky #writersofbluesky #10Queries
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We up! In a day FULL of stellar releases to celebrate, behold our latest issue of FIYAH! Gods and Monsters. Six stories. Three poems. All we're missing are your grabby hands! 🥰
fiyahlitmag.com/shop/issues/...
fiyahlitmag.com/shop/issues/...
October 21, 2025 at 3:40 PM
We up! In a day FULL of stellar releases to celebrate, behold our latest issue of FIYAH! Gods and Monsters. Six stories. Three poems. All we're missing are your grabby hands! 🥰
fiyahlitmag.com/shop/issues/...
fiyahlitmag.com/shop/issues/...
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Congratulations to Vajra Chandrasekera (@vajra.me), recipient of the 2025 Ursula K. Le Guin Prize for Fiction for Rakesfall!
Chandrasekera's book was chosen by authors Matt Bell, Indra Das, Kelly Link, Sequoia Nagamatsu, and Rebecca Roanhorse.
Chandrasekera's book was chosen by authors Matt Bell, Indra Das, Kelly Link, Sequoia Nagamatsu, and Rebecca Roanhorse.
October 21, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Congratulations to Vajra Chandrasekera (@vajra.me), recipient of the 2025 Ursula K. Le Guin Prize for Fiction for Rakesfall!
Chandrasekera's book was chosen by authors Matt Bell, Indra Das, Kelly Link, Sequoia Nagamatsu, and Rebecca Roanhorse.
Chandrasekera's book was chosen by authors Matt Bell, Indra Das, Kelly Link, Sequoia Nagamatsu, and Rebecca Roanhorse.
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We have reports of the FIRST known offer of rep by a literary agent has been received due to #DVpit 2025! Less than 2 weeks is so fast, but is proof that the marginalized voices that participated are needed in publishing! We are so proud of everyone who put their work out there! #booksky #writersky
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October 21, 2025 at 7:14 PM
We have reports of the FIRST known offer of rep by a literary agent has been received due to #DVpit 2025! Less than 2 weeks is so fast, but is proof that the marginalized voices that participated are needed in publishing! We are so proud of everyone who put their work out there! #booksky #writersky
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We are SO excited to announce our 2025-2026 Round Table Mentors! The talent, dedication, and energy of this team is simply incredible.
Full bios and wishlists will be up on our website soon!
📢🗓️For interested parties—mentee applications open Nov. 6, so mark your calendars!
Full bios and wishlists will be up on our website soon!
📢🗓️For interested parties—mentee applications open Nov. 6, so mark your calendars!
October 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
We are SO excited to announce our 2025-2026 Round Table Mentors! The talent, dedication, and energy of this team is simply incredible.
Full bios and wishlists will be up on our website soon!
📢🗓️For interested parties—mentee applications open Nov. 6, so mark your calendars!
Full bios and wishlists will be up on our website soon!
📢🗓️For interested parties—mentee applications open Nov. 6, so mark your calendars!
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It's time!!! Enter #RevPit #10Queries for your chance at winning free feedback on your query + first 5 pages!
reviseresub.com/mini-events/...
#amwriting #writersky #amquerying
reviseresub.com/mini-events/...
#amwriting #writersky #amquerying
October 10, 2025 at 3:34 PM
It's time!!! Enter #RevPit #10Queries for your chance at winning free feedback on your query + first 5 pages!
reviseresub.com/mini-events/...
#amwriting #writersky #amquerying
reviseresub.com/mini-events/...
#amwriting #writersky #amquerying
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It's International Lesbian Day, so let's have some book recs! First, some fantasy and horror below⬇️🌈
📚Cinderella Is Dead
📚If We Survive This
📚So Let Them Burn
📚Vow of Moonlight
📚Cinderella Is Dead
📚If We Survive This
📚So Let Them Burn
📚Vow of Moonlight
October 9, 2025 at 8:05 PM
It's International Lesbian Day, so let's have some book recs! First, some fantasy and horror below⬇️🌈
📚Cinderella Is Dead
📚If We Survive This
📚So Let Them Burn
📚Vow of Moonlight
📚Cinderella Is Dead
📚If We Survive This
📚So Let Them Burn
📚Vow of Moonlight
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That's a wrap on #DVpit 2025!
Thank you to everyone who participated, volunteered, or supported!
Thank you to the agents & editors who showed up!
And thank you to our board @peterlopez.bsky.social & @katchowrites.bsky.social & @claribelortega.com who brought #DVpit to Bluesky!
Thank you to everyone who participated, volunteered, or supported!
Thank you to the agents & editors who showed up!
And thank you to our board @peterlopez.bsky.social & @katchowrites.bsky.social & @claribelortega.com who brought #DVpit to Bluesky!
October 9, 2025 at 12:01 AM
That's a wrap on #DVpit 2025!
Thank you to everyone who participated, volunteered, or supported!
Thank you to the agents & editors who showed up!
And thank you to our board @peterlopez.bsky.social & @katchowrites.bsky.social & @claribelortega.com who brought #DVpit to Bluesky!
Thank you to everyone who participated, volunteered, or supported!
Thank you to the agents & editors who showed up!
And thank you to our board @peterlopez.bsky.social & @katchowrites.bsky.social & @claribelortega.com who brought #DVpit to Bluesky!
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RAYBEARER W/ CONTEMP FANTASY TWIST X BLOOD LIKE MAGIC
✨Complex mother/son relationship
✨Celestial night magic (stars, moons)
✨Complicated family dynamics
✨Sibling bonds
✨Friend trio
✨Religious trauma
✨Coming-of-age and Identity
✨African, Queer characters
#DVPit #YA #F #POC #LGBT #OWN
✨Complex mother/son relationship
✨Celestial night magic (stars, moons)
✨Complicated family dynamics
✨Sibling bonds
✨Friend trio
✨Religious trauma
✨Coming-of-age and Identity
✨African, Queer characters
#DVPit #YA #F #POC #LGBT #OWN
October 8, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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Halfway into #DVpit 2025 & we've been trending all day!
Not only are we seeing great pitches, but great community!
Special shout out to our board @peterlopez.bsky.social @katchowrites.bsky.social @claribelortega.com
If you have any questions, check out dvpit.carrd.co
#writersky #booksky #artistsky
Not only are we seeing great pitches, but great community!
Special shout out to our board @peterlopez.bsky.social @katchowrites.bsky.social @claribelortega.com
If you have any questions, check out dvpit.carrd.co
#writersky #booksky #artistsky
October 8, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Halfway into #DVpit 2025 & we've been trending all day!
Not only are we seeing great pitches, but great community!
Special shout out to our board @peterlopez.bsky.social @katchowrites.bsky.social @claribelortega.com
If you have any questions, check out dvpit.carrd.co
#writersky #booksky #artistsky
Not only are we seeing great pitches, but great community!
Special shout out to our board @peterlopez.bsky.social @katchowrites.bsky.social @claribelortega.com
If you have any questions, check out dvpit.carrd.co
#writersky #booksky #artistsky