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Chance Kubesh™ @itskoob.mov · 1h

I see people that aren't agents or editors liking and reposting posts for this event. Don't do it! See below

#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 5h

#DVpit 2025 has officially begun!
Today, Oct 8, 2025 from 8AM-8PM ET marginalized creators seeking out representation can pitch their completed manuscripts & portfolios to participating Agents & Editors!
Don't forget to use #DVpit in your posts!
Pls read rules before participating: dvpit.carrd.co

#DVPit Rules
-#DVpit (Diverse Voices Pitch) is a Bluesky event for marginalized creators that have been historically underrepresented in publishing to pitch their work to agents & editors
-Post your pitch on Bluesky on Wednesday, Oct 8, 2025
between 8AM ET - 8PM ET
-Only post once per hour (6 max pitches per project)
-Must have a polished, query ready manuscript or art portfolio.
-Pitch must include the #DVpit hashtag (illustrators pitching their art must use the #DVArt hashtag)
-A like from an agent = a query request
-A repost from an editor = interest in submission once you've signed with an agent
-A like from an editor = editor who takes unagented submissions
-Please do not like or repost a pitch if you are not an agent or an editor. Support other creators by replying to their pitch or
quote-reposting their pitches
-Visit dvpit.carrd.co for more detailed guidelines.

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Angela M. Sánchez @angelamsanchez.bsky.social · 1h

Hi BSky friends and fam, heads up that I'm participating in DV Pit today, an online pitch event for authors seeking lit agents. Please DO NOT like or reposts my pitch posts -- that's for agents and editors to express interest.

If you'd like to support, please comment to help boost visibility. Thx!

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Angela M. Sánchez @angelamsanchez.bsky.social · 1h

Hi BSky friends and fam, heads up that I'm participating in DV Pit today, an online pitch event for authors seeking lit agents. Please DO NOT like or reposts my pitch posts -- that's for agents and editors to express interest.

If you'd like to support, please comment to help boost visibility. Thx!

Angela M. Sánchez @angelamsanchez.bsky.social · 1h

What's worse than having no second shape?

Having the WRONG second shape.

And Sitlali is the walking apocalypse. Prophesized to steal humanity’s shapeshifting powers, Sitlali must decide if she’s to be her people’s destroyer or their unlikely savior.

#YA #GN #F

#DVPit #DVArt #BIPOC #Latine

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Angela M. Sánchez @angelamsanchez.bsky.social · 5h

In a Mesoamerican society of shapeshifters, Sitlali is prophesized to steal shapeshifting away from humanity. With the Emperor’s fanged army after her—helmed by her own sister—Sitlali must decide how far she’ll go to change her destiny.

#YA #GN #F

#DVPit #DVArt #BIPOC #Latine

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Angela M. Sánchez @angelamsanchez.bsky.social · 11h

Yeah, props to the OP because I stuck that on my desk wall so it haunts me 😆

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Angela M. Sánchez @angelamsanchez.bsky.social · 14h

That image, true. But it's THIS one that actually kickstarts me better. Like, your work could also just NOT exist.

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DEMSEC @demsec.bsky.social · 1d

Stephen froze like a deer in the headlights and pretended to have connection issues because he unintentionally gave away the game plan.

“Plenary authority is complete, absolute power over a specific area or issue, with no significant limitations."

Show people this clip. This is an insane slip up.

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Angela M. Sánchez @angelamsanchez.bsky.social · 21h

That's a very hard wall to hit. It's cliché advice, but also very true: Push through it. Perfect-in-your-head is the enemy of done-in-reality. However "bad" you think you are now is the worst you're going to be because future you (the one that finished and kept going) is better.

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Angela M. Sánchez @angelamsanchez.bsky.social · 5d

It was never about "doing it the right way."

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Angela M. Sánchez @angelamsanchez.bsky.social · 5d

Take the win, sis. 💛

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Angela M. Sánchez @angelamsanchez.bsky.social · 12d

I always thought it was because his persona was something like "playful gentleman" (whether portraying a hero or villain) and I think he was genuinely kind and gracious IRL. Believe he was also queer so that pbly factored into him being generally compassionate to anyone who felt othered.

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Angela M. Sánchez @angelamsanchez.bsky.social · 14d

If you're around LA Comic Con this weekend, I'll be doing a panel on Sunday, 9/28, with @laloalcaraz.bsky.social , @artsypabster.bsky.social , Diego Salazar Castro, and Kristen Parraz of Comadres y Comics Podcast!

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Angela M. Sánchez @angelamsanchez.bsky.social · 14d

If you're around LA Comic Con this weekend, I'll be doing a panel on Sunday, 9/28, with @laloalcaraz.bsky.social , @artsypabster.bsky.social , Diego Salazar Castro, and Kristen Parraz of Comadres y Comics Podcast!

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Sophie Labelle @assignedmale.bsky.social · 17d

No particular reason

4 strip comic. first frame, we see Horst Wessel and two other storm troopers carrying a large nazi flag. text reads : Horst Wessel was a young storm trooper recognized as a skilled public speaker by the nazi party. he also wrote the song that became the partys anthem and german co-national anthem until 1945. second frame, we see a portrait of Horst. text reads : in 1930, his landlady hired two men who happened to be communists to evict him over unpaid rent and alleged proxenetism. He died in the fight. thrid frame, we see Goebbels speaking in front of a large crowd. text reads : Goebbels, the nazi chief propagandist, had been looking for someone to turn into a christian martyr for the party and drum up enrollment. he turned wessel's funeral into a major propaganda event full of speeches antagonizing leftists. fourth frame, we see the State Farm Stadium with a large banner advertizing Charlie Kirk's funeral. text reads : thinking about him today for no particular reason.

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Angela M. Sánchez @angelamsanchez.bsky.social · 17d

I closed my account for good in 2024. T^T

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Angela M. Sánchez @angelamsanchez.bsky.social · 19d

There's a graphic adaptation of LIES MY TEACHER TOLD ME?? This book was one of the best I had stumbled upon while still in HS. Ordering from my local indie bookshop. Thank you!

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rahaeli @rahaeli.bsky.social · 21d

The EFF also has a guide: ssd.eff.org/module/atten...

Attending a Protest

For quick reference, we've created a handy guide designed to be printed, folded, and carried in your pocket (PDF download). Now, more than ever, citizens must be able to hold those in power accountab...

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Angela M. Sánchez @angelamsanchez.bsky.social · 20d

Congrats, Goldie!! I'll be there for your LA premiere!

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Angela M. Sánchez @angelamsanchez.bsky.social · 21d

I've never seen these before and they all look awesome! 🎉

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Angela M. Sánchez @angelamsanchez.bsky.social · 24d

Love all this for you 🌻

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em @bestofaloy.bsky.social · 24d

being kind shouldn’t be transactional.

being supportive shouldn’t be transactional.

being caring shouldn’t be transactional.

YOUR FRIENDS ARE NOT TRANSACTIONAL.

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

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