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Disenfranchised Writers' Voices Inc. @dwritersvoices.bsky.social · Aug 7

Are you a disabled editor, PA, artist, or other type of service provider for authors? We want to feature you on our upcoming resource guide. Anyone who wants to support disabled providers will be able to access our list.

Sign-up: forms.gle/zU1eTa1CzCaq...

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Disenfranchised Writers' Voices Inc. @dwritersvoices.bsky.social · Jul 26

#OnThisDay in 1990, the ADA was signed into law—banning discrimination against people with disabilities in work, school, transit, and public life.

At Disenfranchised Writers Voices, we uplift marginalized stories—because when we support everyone, we all thrive.

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A colorful illustrated poster celebrating the 35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Bold text at the top reads, “It’s the 35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).” Below it is the message: “Disenfranchised Writers Voices believes we’re all stronger when we support everyone.” The center features a diverse group of cartoon-style characters, including a person in a wheelchair, a person with a guide dog, individuals of various races, genders, and body types—some using assistive technology. A sign on the right says “Support Disabilities Rights.” At the bottom is a website: disenfranchisedwritersvoices.org. The background features a gradient of teal to gold with an inclusion pride tree symbol on the left.

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Disenfranchised Writers' Voices Inc. @dwritersvoices.bsky.social · Jul 20

We currently have 2/7 of the videos uploaded from the Summit. We will have them sent to registrants no later than tomorrow evening. Thank you all for attending! We had a lot of fun.

Disenfranchised Writers' Voices Inc. @dwritersvoices.bsky.social · Jul 19

If you are in our summit today, please make sure to check your spam folder! The Zoom link has officially been sent out!

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Disenfranchised Writers' Voices Inc. @dwritersvoices.bsky.social · Jul 18

FIND THE BOOK:
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SOCIALS:
Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/stev...
Itchio: steve-westenra.itch.io

Disenfranchised Writers' Voices Inc. @dwritersvoices.bsky.social · Jul 18

A cryptid-hunting YouTube darling follows a video of his presumed-dead mom to an isolated island that was once a gay conversion camp and may house the monsters he swears aren't real, all while fleeing the "straight" co-host he drunkenly made out with.

Disenfranchised Writers' Voices Inc. @dwritersvoices.bsky.social · Jul 18

DAILY DISABLED AUTHOR FEATURE, DAY 17:

Steve Hugh Westenra's The Erstwhile Tyler Kyle is a horror comedy fantasy novel.

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Disenfranchised Writers' Voices Inc. @dwritersvoices.bsky.social · Jul 18

SOCIALS:
Website: merlinagarance.com
IG: @merlina_garance_author
Bsky: bsky.app/profile/merl...

Disenfranchised Writers' Voices Inc. @dwritersvoices.bsky.social · Jul 18

Only when he finds out that all their friends had suspected he and Stu might have been attracted to each other, he wonders if there's actually a chance for him to fix things... Will they manage to properly communicate and sort themselves out?

Disenfranchised Writers' Voices Inc. @dwritersvoices.bsky.social · Jul 18

Only one day, he realises he might just have fallen in love with his best friend. Oops. After kissing Stu at a wedding, John runs away, convinced he's ruined things.

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Disenfranchised Writers' Voices Inc. @dwritersvoices.bsky.social · Jul 18

John, 41, settles in Leicester after his divorce, with hopes of becoming the best version of himself as he builds a new life. He makes friends, starts doing yoga, and joins an RPG campaign.

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Disenfranchised Writers' Voices Inc. @dwritersvoices.bsky.social · Jul 18

DAILY DISABLED AUTHOR FEATURE, DAY 16:

Merlina Garance's Just Stu is a contemporary romance novel.

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Disenfranchised Writers' Voices Inc. @dwritersvoices.bsky.social · Jul 18

SOCIALS:
Website: shaneblackheart.com
Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/shan...
Itch.io: shaneblackheart.itch.io

Disenfranchised Writers' Voices Inc. @dwritersvoices.bsky.social · Jul 18

As Sera comes out as a trans adult named Sean, he must face a bigger threat: the dark entity that's dwelled in his head all along.

Disenfranchised Writers' Voices Inc. @dwritersvoices.bsky.social · Jul 18

10-year-old Sera wishes to stop existing and the fallen angel Byleth hears her calling out for help one night. Intrigued by the child’s Hellish aura, he vows to protect her as a cruel angel seeks to eliminate her.

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Disenfranchised Writers' Voices Inc. @dwritersvoices.bsky.social · Jul 18

DAILY DISABLED AUTHOR FEATURE, DAY 15:

Shane Blackheart's Everything Is Wonderful Now is a literary fantasy novel.

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Disenfranchised Writers' Voices Inc. @dwritersvoices.bsky.social · Jul 18

~Tixdarr Lord of the Dead

SOCIALS:

Instagram: @authormavehathaway

Disenfranchised Writers' Voices Inc. @dwritersvoices.bsky.social · Jul 18

As Lucian struggles to be taken more seriously, he is also striving to succeed in various other mortal pursuits. Love. Friendship. Boring if you ask me. By the end can I show him the most important aspect to life. Trust. After all, aside from yours truly, who can actually be trusted?

Disenfranchised Writers' Voices Inc. @dwritersvoices.bsky.social · Jul 18

Yet I, the benevolent Lord of the Dead, have sent him a friend. It doesn’t appear that my brother Lord Culgan appreciates my thoughtfulness, but all that does is show his small mindedness, right?

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Disenfranchised Writers' Voices Inc. @dwritersvoices.bsky.social · Jul 18

Darling Mortal Readers,

Lucian Ronnet is the heir apparent to the throne in Palion. Destined to be brought up with a father that hates him, he looks to be alone.

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Disenfranchised Writers' Voices Inc. @dwritersvoices.bsky.social · Jul 18

DAILY DISABLED AUTHOR FEATURE, DAY 14:

Mave Hathaway's Death of the Wolf is a dark political fantasy novel.

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Disenfranchised Writers' Voices Inc. @dwritersvoices.bsky.social · Jul 18

PRE-ORDER THE BOOK:
www.amazon.com/Book-Boyfriends-Melissa-Whitney-ebook/dp/B0FCZRDRD8

SOCIALS:
Website: www.melissawhitneywrites.com
IG: @melissa_whitneyauthor

Disenfranchised Writers' Voices Inc. @dwritersvoices.bsky.social · Jul 18

Not to mention Georgia’s growing feelings for Davis Mackenzie, a blind date gone wrong that is now going very right. Can a woman whose business is writing happy endings find one for herself in this The Bachelorette meets Lost in Austen sexy romcom?

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Disenfranchised Writers' Voices Inc. @dwritersvoices.bsky.social · Jul 18

They’re perfect, but are they perfect for her? All she needs to do is date them to find out. Except, what happens to the other two once she picks one? To the leading ladies they left back in their books?

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Disenfranchised Writers' Voices Inc. @dwritersvoices.bsky.social · Jul 18

These three men are not just carbon copies of the characters from one of Georgia’s books but the actual men. Transported from their books to the real world, each believes they may be her happy ending. Now, Georgia is in a literary version of The Bachelorette.

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