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Nathalie De Los Santos @natadecocoa.bsky.social · 1h

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SFF Reviews @sffreview.bsky.social · 1h

What a captivating story! 🌟 Mayari's journey of self-discovery and bravery sounds inspiring. Can't wait to see how she embraces her identity! 💖 #DiyosaMata #SFF #Representation

Nathalie De Los Santos @natadecocoa.bsky.social · 4h

In Diyosa Mata, Mayari awakens the power to shapeshift into the male Filipino god of the sun & war, Apolaki, and as she leads an uprising against colonial oppressors, she must confront whether her true battle is with her enemies or with her own divided identity. #YA #asian #F #dvpit #lgbt #poc #sff

Nathalie De Los Santos @natadecocoa.bsky.social · 2h

these were just on a sidewalk on a residential street too!

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Nathalie De Los Santos @natadecocoa.bsky.social · 3h

mushroom szn 🍄🍄‍🟫

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Abbey ابي 🌻✨ @abbeyfwilliams.bsky.social · 1d

It’s been so lovely interacting with everyone and seeing all the incredible stories out there during #DVparty this week! Days like this make me endlessly grateful for the writing community 💖 Wishing everyone the best of luck tomorrow! I can’t wait to cheer y’all on ✨

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Nathalie De Los Santos @natadecocoa.bsky.social · 3h

phew what a fun day to pitch and learn what everyone’s writing! feels like there should be an after #dvparty 🤭

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Nathalie De Los Santos @natadecocoa.bsky.social · 4h

In Diyosa Mata, Mayari awakens the power to shapeshift into the male Filipino god of the sun & war, Apolaki, and as she leads an uprising against colonial oppressors, she must confront whether her true battle is with her enemies or with her own divided identity. #YA #asian #F #dvpit #lgbt #poc #sff

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Nathalie De Los Santos @natadecocoa.bsky.social · 5h

When Joe immigrated in the ’60s, he was homesick and lonely. But he kept his mother close by cooking her dishes. FILIPINO-CANADIAN FEASTS is his legacy—shared now with his children, and yours. 3 generations keep her memory alive—adobo, sinagang & love on every page. #dvpit #NF #Cookbook #POC #Asian

Nathalie De Los Santos @natadecocoa.bsky.social · 6h

Mayari is both god & girl, moon & sun, fury & devotion. Gifted with the power to become the god Apolaki, she rallies an uprising against colonizers. As she resists, she must also confront whether her true battle is with her enemies or with her own divided identity. #YA #asian #F #dvpit #lgbt #poc

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Nathalie De Los Santos @natadecocoa.bsky.social · 6h

I highly relate to the Promised One

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Nathalie De Los Santos @natadecocoa.bsky.social · 7h

She is both god & girl, moon & sun, rage & tenderness. Mayari awakens the power to shapeshift into the Filipino god Apolaki. As she leads an uprising against colonial oppressors, she must confront whether her true battle is with her enemies or with her own divided identity. #YA #F #dvpit #lgbt #poc

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Nathalie De Los Santos @natadecocoa.bsky.social · 8h

omg thank you for sharing 😳🤭

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Nathalie De Los Santos @natadecocoa.bsky.social · 8h

In Diyosa Mata, Mayari awakens the power to shapeshift into the male Filipino god of the sun & war, Apolaki, and as she leads an uprising against colonial oppressors, she must confront whether her true battle is with her enemies or with her own divided identity. #YA #asian #F #dvpit #lgbt #poc #sff

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Nathalie De Los Santos @natadecocoa.bsky.social · 9h

In a Canadian art school, Eliana films her fractured heritage. River crafts haunted, symbolic stories. Together, they discover that love—like art—can be a lifeline through grief, identity, & silence. A tender Filipino-Canadian romance about survival, healing & truth.
#dvpit #A #R #CR #POC #Asian

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Nathalie De Los Santos @natadecocoa.bsky.social · 9h

uhhh two of my favourite comps everrr whatt!!! i cannot wait to read 🤩

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Nathalie De Los Santos @natadecocoa.bsky.social · 10h

Sounds messy and hilarious, can’t wait to read!

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Nathalie De Los Santos @natadecocoa.bsky.social · 10h

Wish I could like 1000x times but im not an agent 🤭

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Nathalie De Los Santos @natadecocoa.bsky.social · 10h

That hook absolutely sent me

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Nathalie De Los Santos @natadecocoa.bsky.social · 10h

Ooh, I love this 👻 I’d highly relate to the ghosts and I’m here to devour this book when it comes out!!!

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Nathalie De Los Santos @natadecocoa.bsky.social · 10h

There’s no golden, gilded book of our stories on bookstore shelves—so I made one. FILIPINO FAIRY TALES reclaims myth & magic for the diaspora, a collection of legends & folk stories for all ages! This collection is reclamation you can read aloud to your family! #dvpit #NF #Folklore #POC #Asian #YA

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Nathalie De Los Santos @natadecocoa.bsky.social · 10h

hi. i want to read this. the fusion of myth and technology is like chefs kiss!!! amazing

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Nathalie De Los Santos @natadecocoa.bsky.social · 11h

Mayari is both god & girl, moon & sun, fury & devotion. Gifted with the power to become the god Apolaki, she rallies an uprising against colonizers. As she resists, she must also confront whether her true battle is with her enemies or with her own divided identity. #YA #asian #F #dvpit #lgbt #poc

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Nathalie De Los Santos @natadecocoa.bsky.social · 11h

Ooo I’d read this all in one sitting

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Nathalie De Los Santos @natadecocoa.bsky.social · 11h

Love this pitch format 😍

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Nathalie De Los Santos @natadecocoa.bsky.social · 11h

Ooh this sounds juicy! I cannot wait to read. Your mood board also just hooked me!

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Nathalie De Los Santos @natadecocoa.bsky.social · 11h

I love cross cultural books like this! Good luck today :)

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