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Susan Rocha Bays

@suzbays.bsky.social

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Latina, writer, screenwriter, former teacher, optimistic realist. Ally. 🌈🏳️‍⚧️ 🇺🇦 I write stories about people.

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jbaileywrites @jbaileywrites.bsky.social · 1d

Literally all DEMS have to do is hold the line. The GOP will cave. We do not negotiate with domestic terrorists who use hunger as a weapon against their own people.

If DEMS trade away the ACA for SNAP, we will lose the midterms.

The most powerful word in the English language is “No.”

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Susan Rocha Bays @suzbays.bsky.social · 2d

I voted by mail because I’m out of town. It angers me that a 34 time convicted felon calls my vote into question.

Susan Rocha Bays @suzbays.bsky.social · 3d

He’s embarrassing.

Susan Rocha Bays @suzbays.bsky.social · 4d

Double Amen to that.

Susan Rocha Bays @suzbays.bsky.social · 4d

Interesting how the guy said they’re with “the county sheriff’s department” and not LASD. #LASD needs to publicly acknowledge those “officers” as their own or admit they’re working with ICE.

Susan Rocha Bays @suzbays.bsky.social · 6d

At dinner last night with my brother I hadn’t finished my meal and was planning to bring the rest home. He said, “You should eat that. There are children starving in America.” #SNAP #republicanshutdown

Susan Rocha Bays @suzbays.bsky.social · 9d

Another stroke? The side of his mouth is drooping a little. #trumpstroke #trump #stroke

Susan Rocha Bays @suzbays.bsky.social · 10d

I have an upbeat playlist for just this purpose.

Susan Rocha Bays @suzbays.bsky.social · 11d

It’s a Brettfecta!

Susan Rocha Bays @suzbays.bsky.social · 12d

You know how when someone dies and we write, RIP? We should start using the opposite for those we don’t want to rest in peace.

I submit: RIH (rot in hell) for your approval. It should only be used for the truly evil like:

Jeffrey Epstein, RIH
Joseph Goebbels, RIH

#RIH

Susan Rocha Bays @suzbays.bsky.social · 14d

Over 40? 😒

Susan Rocha Bays @suzbays.bsky.social · 15d

Producer: Here are some ideas.

Susan: Thanks! (These are good notes.)

Susan’s reptilian school supply hoarding brain: This is a job for sticky notes. #scriptsky #writing

Susan Rocha Bays @suzbays.bsky.social · 15d

Have fun!

Susan Rocha Bays @suzbays.bsky.social · 18d

Mestiza novel edit so far:

260K words -> 118K words

I already know there are bits that need filling in. My goal is to keep it under 120K. Still, I’m making progress. #booksky #writing

Susan Rocha Bays @suzbays.bsky.social · 18d

There was a No Kings protest in Shreveport. That’s Speaker Johnson’s district. #nokings

Susan Rocha Bays @suzbays.bsky.social · 19d

I just missed getting a picture of their hug and happy dance. #nokings

Susan Rocha Bays @suzbays.bsky.social · 20d

I get weird military followers. Um, no thank you.

Susan Rocha Bays @suzbays.bsky.social · 20d

I walked to a nearby mailbox to mail my ballot. As I was walking away, a man approached & commented how he was on his way to do the same.

I said, “It’s a good day to vote.”

He agreed and said, “Tomorrow’s going to be a good day, too.”

I agreed.

It’s 2025 and we spoke in coded language.

Susan Rocha Bays @suzbays.bsky.social · 21d

I’m thrilled my TV pilot MESTIZA has been selected for the Kosice International Film Festival in December. Only 25 films and screenplays were chosen out of over 5500 entries. #scriptsky #writing

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Susan Rocha Bays @suzbays.bsky.social · 27d

I got a good email today. I have to keep it under wraps until next week. Have I mentioned how bad I am at keeping secrets? #scriptsky

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Susan Rocha Bays @suzbays.bsky.social · 27d

Darlin’

Susan Rocha Bays @suzbays.bsky.social · 28d

^done

Susan Rocha Bays @suzbays.bsky.social · 28d

Yeah, that’s what I’m thinking. The second half is where the TV pilot material is so that’s where I will focus. The first half is either a prequel or a whole lotta backstory no one but me will ever read.

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Susan Rocha Bays @suzbays.bsky.social · 28d

After more than 7 months and 6 days since I resumed writing the novel, the first draft of MESTIZA is dine. At 260,275 words, it’s time to make big cuts. 😎 #Booksky #writing photo credit: Michael G. Imber Architects

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Susan Rocha Bays @suzbays.bsky.social · 29d

I get some really nice rejections. See also: Hollywood is the only place you can die of encouragement.

#scriptsky #writeanobscureperioddramaandseewhathappens