The Writer Verde Arzu
@verdearzu.bsky.social
📚 Author of RAINBOW, a novella. Promise Keeper: Out NOW!! 🏃🏾♀️
✍🏾Writing stories I want to read.
🌈Black Queer Fiction Writer.
👸🏾Indie Author-Publisher
✍🏾Writing stories I want to read.
🌈Black Queer Fiction Writer.
👸🏾Indie Author-Publisher
Well, well, well, Rainbow Peeps & Friends! What an end to an amazing book launch for PROMISE KEEPER! I know you’ve heard it before, cause I’ve said it before 😝 BUT that’s a wrap 🎬‼️ Today is seriously the end of the year event for RELLC and VERDE ARZU. ❤️🎉🥂
December 15, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Well, well, well, Rainbow Peeps & Friends! What an end to an amazing book launch for PROMISE KEEPER! I know you’ve heard it before, cause I’ve said it before 😝 BUT that’s a wrap 🎬‼️ Today is seriously the end of the year event for RELLC and VERDE ARZU. ❤️🎉🥂
What’s up, Rainbow Peeps & Friends!
Come out and #shoplocal #shopsmall #supportindie
🕐 1-4 PM
📍 1414 21st St @sacllace
🛍️ ➡️📚
See y’all out there!
✌🏾❤️&🌈🌈
Come out and #shoplocal #shopsmall #supportindie
🕐 1-4 PM
📍 1414 21st St @sacllace
🛍️ ➡️📚
See y’all out there!
✌🏾❤️&🌈🌈
December 14, 2025 at 3:07 AM
What’s up, Rainbow Peeps & Friends!
Come out and #shoplocal #shopsmall #supportindie
🕐 1-4 PM
📍 1414 21st St @sacllace
🛍️ ➡️📚
See y’all out there!
✌🏾❤️&🌈🌈
Come out and #shoplocal #shopsmall #supportindie
🕐 1-4 PM
📍 1414 21st St @sacllace
🛍️ ➡️📚
See y’all out there!
✌🏾❤️&🌈🌈
What up, RP&Fs! Happy book-aversary to RAINBOW! She turns 6 tomorrow! est. 12.10.2019
She’s been updated with a new cover and is now available in hardback! I know I love me a good hardback! And I’m super excited about the NEW EDITION!
She’s been updated with a new cover and is now available in hardback! I know I love me a good hardback! And I’m super excited about the NEW EDITION!
December 10, 2025 at 5:56 AM
What up, RP&Fs! Happy book-aversary to RAINBOW! She turns 6 tomorrow! est. 12.10.2019
She’s been updated with a new cover and is now available in hardback! I know I love me a good hardback! And I’m super excited about the NEW EDITION!
She’s been updated with a new cover and is now available in hardback! I know I love me a good hardback! And I’m super excited about the NEW EDITION!
Rainbow Peeps & Friends…
This week on 📺 The Life of a Black Queer Indie Author
📍Thursday @aseatatthetablebooks w @jasondenzel and @sheasbookshelf talking all things writing & craft.
📍Friday #QSAC for their #milkandcookies author readings @sacllace
This week on 📺 The Life of a Black Queer Indie Author
📍Thursday @aseatatthetablebooks w @jasondenzel and @sheasbookshelf talking all things writing & craft.
📍Friday #QSAC for their #milkandcookies author readings @sacllace
December 7, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Rainbow Peeps & Friends…
This week on 📺 The Life of a Black Queer Indie Author
📍Thursday @aseatatthetablebooks w @jasondenzel and @sheasbookshelf talking all things writing & craft.
📍Friday #QSAC for their #milkandcookies author readings @sacllace
This week on 📺 The Life of a Black Queer Indie Author
📍Thursday @aseatatthetablebooks w @jasondenzel and @sheasbookshelf talking all things writing & craft.
📍Friday #QSAC for their #milkandcookies author readings @sacllace
Yo! Rainbow Peeps & Friends come on out this Saturday and join me in supporting and affirming our #queeryouth 🌈🎄
📍 @saclgbtcenter
So excited!!
Don’t meet me there, beat me there! Stop by!
#verdearzu #indieauthor
✌🏾❤️&🌈🌈
📍 @saclgbtcenter
So excited!!
Don’t meet me there, beat me there! Stop by!
#verdearzu #indieauthor
✌🏾❤️&🌈🌈
December 3, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Yo! Rainbow Peeps & Friends come on out this Saturday and join me in supporting and affirming our #queeryouth 🌈🎄
📍 @saclgbtcenter
So excited!!
Don’t meet me there, beat me there! Stop by!
#verdearzu #indieauthor
✌🏾❤️&🌈🌈
📍 @saclgbtcenter
So excited!!
Don’t meet me there, beat me there! Stop by!
#verdearzu #indieauthor
✌🏾❤️&🌈🌈
Rainbow Peeps & Friends, my virtual #indieauthortalk with @thirdspacereadingroom was sweet success! 💫
If you missed it, check my YouTube 👉🏾 The Writer Verde Arzu to watch it.
We must continue to create because “Now is the time when artists go to work.” ✊🏾
If you missed it, check my YouTube 👉🏾 The Writer Verde Arzu to watch it.
We must continue to create because “Now is the time when artists go to work.” ✊🏾
December 2, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Rainbow Peeps & Friends, my virtual #indieauthortalk with @thirdspacereadingroom was sweet success! 💫
If you missed it, check my YouTube 👉🏾 The Writer Verde Arzu to watch it.
We must continue to create because “Now is the time when artists go to work.” ✊🏾
If you missed it, check my YouTube 👉🏾 The Writer Verde Arzu to watch it.
We must continue to create because “Now is the time when artists go to work.” ✊🏾
Rainbow Peeps & Friends, today we honor the trailblazer, Shirley Chisholm.
First Black woman elected to United States Congress and first woman and African American to seek the nomination for president of the United States from one of the two major political parties (1972). [womenshistory.org]
First Black woman elected to United States Congress and first woman and African American to seek the nomination for president of the United States from one of the two major political parties (1972). [womenshistory.org]
December 1, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Rainbow Peeps & Friends, today we honor the trailblazer, Shirley Chisholm.
First Black woman elected to United States Congress and first woman and African American to seek the nomination for president of the United States from one of the two major political parties (1972). [womenshistory.org]
First Black woman elected to United States Congress and first woman and African American to seek the nomination for president of the United States from one of the two major political parties (1972). [womenshistory.org]
RP&Fs, the last few months have been extremely busy, yet incredibly phenomenal!
Family. Friends. Celebration. Blessings. God is good! 🙌🏾
Work hard. Play harder! 💅🏿
#verdearzu #indie #authorpublisher #blogger #podcaster
✌🏾❤️&🌈🌈
Family. Friends. Celebration. Blessings. God is good! 🙌🏾
Work hard. Play harder! 💅🏿
#verdearzu #indie #authorpublisher #blogger #podcaster
✌🏾❤️&🌈🌈
November 30, 2025 at 2:25 AM
RP&Fs, the last few months have been extremely busy, yet incredibly phenomenal!
Family. Friends. Celebration. Blessings. God is good! 🙌🏾
Work hard. Play harder! 💅🏿
#verdearzu #indie #authorpublisher #blogger #podcaster
✌🏾❤️&🌈🌈
Family. Friends. Celebration. Blessings. God is good! 🙌🏾
Work hard. Play harder! 💅🏿
#verdearzu #indie #authorpublisher #blogger #podcaster
✌🏾❤️&🌈🌈
What’s up, Rainbow Peeps & Friends! Happy Book Friday A Seat at the Table Books
I’m out here with other #local #indie #authors today!
Join us at noon to #shoplocal #shopsmall or not all! Because #WeAintBuyingIt
#verdearzu
✌🏾❤️&🌈🌈
I’m out here with other #local #indie #authors today!
Join us at noon to #shoplocal #shopsmall or not all! Because #WeAintBuyingIt
#verdearzu
✌🏾❤️&🌈🌈
November 28, 2025 at 7:40 PM
What’s up, Rainbow Peeps & Friends! Happy Book Friday A Seat at the Table Books
I’m out here with other #local #indie #authors today!
Join us at noon to #shoplocal #shopsmall or not all! Because #WeAintBuyingIt
#verdearzu
✌🏾❤️&🌈🌈
I’m out here with other #local #indie #authors today!
Join us at noon to #shoplocal #shopsmall or not all! Because #WeAintBuyingIt
#verdearzu
✌🏾❤️&🌈🌈
Rainbow Peeps & Friends, this is me in DC standing outside of a Black owned independent bookstore. I’m supposed to be giving my saddest face because I’d been rejected yet again after proposing that my books be put on their shelves.
November 24, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Rainbow Peeps & Friends, this is me in DC standing outside of a Black owned independent bookstore. I’m supposed to be giving my saddest face because I’d been rejected yet again after proposing that my books be put on their shelves.
Rainbow Peeps & Friends, this is author talk is one you can join virtually! You don’t have to leave your home!
This is my personal invitation to you! Your time and support means the world to me!
This is my personal invitation to you! Your time and support means the world to me!
November 20, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Rainbow Peeps & Friends, this is author talk is one you can join virtually! You don’t have to leave your home!
This is my personal invitation to you! Your time and support means the world to me!
This is my personal invitation to you! Your time and support means the world to me!
Rainbow Peeps & Friends, I’m back @aseatatthetablebooks for a mix and mingle with some amazing #localauthors
We gon kick back, sip, read, and chat with you. More than ever we must find ways to shop #local #supoortindie and support #blackqueerauthors
We gon kick back, sip, read, and chat with you. More than ever we must find ways to shop #local #supoortindie and support #blackqueerauthors
November 14, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Rainbow Peeps & Friends, I’m back @aseatatthetablebooks for a mix and mingle with some amazing #localauthors
We gon kick back, sip, read, and chat with you. More than ever we must find ways to shop #local #supoortindie and support #blackqueerauthors
We gon kick back, sip, read, and chat with you. More than ever we must find ways to shop #local #supoortindie and support #blackqueerauthors
Rainbow Peeps & Friends, new date. See you there! 👩🏽💻
Join author and publisher Verde Arzu for an intimate reading from her powerful novel, “Promise Keeper,” and a crucial conversation on why artists—especially Black and queer creators—must continue to write and speak truth in this moment.
Join author and publisher Verde Arzu for an intimate reading from her powerful novel, “Promise Keeper,” and a crucial conversation on why artists—especially Black and queer creators—must continue to write and speak truth in this moment.
November 12, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Rainbow Peeps & Friends, new date. See you there! 👩🏽💻
Join author and publisher Verde Arzu for an intimate reading from her powerful novel, “Promise Keeper,” and a crucial conversation on why artists—especially Black and queer creators—must continue to write and speak truth in this moment.
Join author and publisher Verde Arzu for an intimate reading from her powerful novel, “Promise Keeper,” and a crucial conversation on why artists—especially Black and queer creators—must continue to write and speak truth in this moment.
Happy National Authors’ Day, Rainbow Peeps & Friends!! 📚
This summer, while chillin’ in the pool under Italian skies, sipping a delicious beverage, (yup, it was hittin’ 😆) I recorded some thoughts on #indieauthors & #indiebookstores
This summer, while chillin’ in the pool under Italian skies, sipping a delicious beverage, (yup, it was hittin’ 😆) I recorded some thoughts on #indieauthors & #indiebookstores
November 2, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Happy National Authors’ Day, Rainbow Peeps & Friends!! 📚
This summer, while chillin’ in the pool under Italian skies, sipping a delicious beverage, (yup, it was hittin’ 😆) I recorded some thoughts on #indieauthors & #indiebookstores
This summer, while chillin’ in the pool under Italian skies, sipping a delicious beverage, (yup, it was hittin’ 😆) I recorded some thoughts on #indieauthors & #indiebookstores
What’s up, Rainbow Peeps & Friends! After the rallies/protests, there’s action.
One of the most powerful ways you can do that is by supporting #indieartists like me! And supporting local businesses, especially #indiebookstores 📚
One of the most powerful ways you can do that is by supporting #indieartists like me! And supporting local businesses, especially #indiebookstores 📚
October 19, 2025 at 6:14 PM
What’s up, Rainbow Peeps & Friends! After the rallies/protests, there’s action.
One of the most powerful ways you can do that is by supporting #indieartists like me! And supporting local businesses, especially #indiebookstores 📚
One of the most powerful ways you can do that is by supporting #indieartists like me! And supporting local businesses, especially #indiebookstores 📚
Rainbow Peeps & Friends, back in June I had the pleasure of being on my first ever author panel @aseatatthetablebooks
My message focused on Toni Morrison’s quote which urges artists to create during times like these. She reminds us that through the artists, “civilizations heal.”
My message focused on Toni Morrison’s quote which urges artists to create during times like these. She reminds us that through the artists, “civilizations heal.”
October 17, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Rainbow Peeps & Friends, back in June I had the pleasure of being on my first ever author panel @aseatatthetablebooks
My message focused on Toni Morrison’s quote which urges artists to create during times like these. She reminds us that through the artists, “civilizations heal.”
My message focused on Toni Morrison’s quote which urges artists to create during times like these. She reminds us that through the artists, “civilizations heal.”
Well, Rainbow Peeps & Friends, @folsompride2025 🗣️owes me nothing!!
So glad I was welcomed and able to attend! From the people to the vibes…even the weather was beautiful.
So glad I was welcomed and able to attend! From the people to the vibes…even the weather was beautiful.
October 13, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Well, Rainbow Peeps & Friends, @folsompride2025 🗣️owes me nothing!!
So glad I was welcomed and able to attend! From the people to the vibes…even the weather was beautiful.
So glad I was welcomed and able to attend! From the people to the vibes…even the weather was beautiful.
🗣️Rainbow Peeps & Friends, I’m ecstatic to announce this virtual author talk @thirdspacereadingroom located in Cleveland, OH!
TSRR is the FIRST bookstores outside of Cali that have my books on their shelves! 🙌🏾
TSRR is the FIRST bookstores outside of Cali that have my books on their shelves! 🙌🏾
October 5, 2025 at 3:35 AM
🗣️Rainbow Peeps & Friends, I’m ecstatic to announce this virtual author talk @thirdspacereadingroom located in Cleveland, OH!
TSRR is the FIRST bookstores outside of Cali that have my books on their shelves! 🙌🏾
TSRR is the FIRST bookstores outside of Cali that have my books on their shelves! 🙌🏾
Rainbow Peeps & Friends, Imma be out at Brannan Park again this year @tcdiversity #prideinthepark
🗓️ October 18th
🕛 11AM-3PM
Tell a friend and bring a friend, spread the word, and let’s continue to build together!
🗓️ October 18th
🕛 11AM-3PM
Tell a friend and bring a friend, spread the word, and let’s continue to build together!
October 5, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Rainbow Peeps & Friends, Imma be out at Brannan Park again this year @tcdiversity #prideinthepark
🗓️ October 18th
🕛 11AM-3PM
Tell a friend and bring a friend, spread the word, and let’s continue to build together!
🗓️ October 18th
🕛 11AM-3PM
Tell a friend and bring a friend, spread the word, and let’s continue to build together!
Rainbow Peeps & Friends!! I’ll be at Folsom’s First Annual Family Pride! 🌈
I’m super excited to be in community, meeting new people, and sharing in the love and unity!
I’m super excited to be in community, meeting new people, and sharing in the love and unity!
October 5, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Rainbow Peeps & Friends!! I’ll be at Folsom’s First Annual Family Pride! 🌈
I’m super excited to be in community, meeting new people, and sharing in the love and unity!
I’m super excited to be in community, meeting new people, and sharing in the love and unity!
Rainbow Peeps & Friends, we can gain much insight from our great ancestors. ✊🏾
#MalcolmX #elhajjmalikelshabazz
✌🏾❤️&🌈🌈
#MalcolmX #elhajjmalikelshabazz
✌🏾❤️&🌈🌈
September 11, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Rainbow Peeps & Friends, we can gain much insight from our great ancestors. ✊🏾
#MalcolmX #elhajjmalikelshabazz
✌🏾❤️&🌈🌈
#MalcolmX #elhajjmalikelshabazz
✌🏾❤️&🌈🌈
Rainbow Peeps & Friends,
Last year, our district made national news for the
“Niggerbuck Lesson.” Yes, you read that right. The word was spelled out for students in full, and I write it here the same way, because if it disturbs you, imagine being a middle schooler forced to read it.
Last year, our district made national news for the
“Niggerbuck Lesson.” Yes, you read that right. The word was spelled out for students in full, and I write it here the same way, because if it disturbs you, imagine being a middle schooler forced to read it.
September 8, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Rainbow Peeps & Friends,
Last year, our district made national news for the
“Niggerbuck Lesson.” Yes, you read that right. The word was spelled out for students in full, and I write it here the same way, because if it disturbs you, imagine being a middle schooler forced to read it.
Last year, our district made national news for the
“Niggerbuck Lesson.” Yes, you read that right. The word was spelled out for students in full, and I write it here the same way, because if it disturbs you, imagine being a middle schooler forced to read it.
Rainbow Peeps & Friends, our #silentreadingparty was a vibe. Great people, conversations, and energy.
Much love to @sheasbookshelf and @aseatatthetablebooks for the event space and always finding ways to support #localauthors and build #community ✊🏾🔥
Much love to @sheasbookshelf and @aseatatthetablebooks for the event space and always finding ways to support #localauthors and build #community ✊🏾🔥
September 1, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Rainbow Peeps & Friends, our #silentreadingparty was a vibe. Great people, conversations, and energy.
Much love to @sheasbookshelf and @aseatatthetablebooks for the event space and always finding ways to support #localauthors and build #community ✊🏾🔥
Much love to @sheasbookshelf and @aseatatthetablebooks for the event space and always finding ways to support #localauthors and build #community ✊🏾🔥
Rainbow Peeps & Friends, if you’re like me, your TBR is a mile long and growing! 📚
@aseatatthetablebooks is hosting a #SilentReading #BookParty w some of your favorite #LoacalIndieAuthors where you can put a lil dent in that list! 🥳
@aseatatthetablebooks is hosting a #SilentReading #BookParty w some of your favorite #LoacalIndieAuthors where you can put a lil dent in that list! 🥳
August 24, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Rainbow Peeps & Friends, if you’re like me, your TBR is a mile long and growing! 📚
@aseatatthetablebooks is hosting a #SilentReading #BookParty w some of your favorite #LoacalIndieAuthors where you can put a lil dent in that list! 🥳
@aseatatthetablebooks is hosting a #SilentReading #BookParty w some of your favorite #LoacalIndieAuthors where you can put a lil dent in that list! 🥳
Happy Black Indie Author Day, Rainbow Peeps & Friends! ✍🏾
To all my #blackindieauthors out here, I appreciate you! Thank you for creating and sharing your work with the world!
We are writing in the face of erasure. ✊🏾
To all my #blackindieauthors out here, I appreciate you! Thank you for creating and sharing your work with the world!
We are writing in the face of erasure. ✊🏾
August 22, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Happy Black Indie Author Day, Rainbow Peeps & Friends! ✍🏾
To all my #blackindieauthors out here, I appreciate you! Thank you for creating and sharing your work with the world!
We are writing in the face of erasure. ✊🏾
To all my #blackindieauthors out here, I appreciate you! Thank you for creating and sharing your work with the world!
We are writing in the face of erasure. ✊🏾