Susan Rocha Bays
suzbays.bsky.social
Susan Rocha Bays
@suzbays.bsky.social
Latina, writer, screenwriter, former teacher, optimistic realist. Ally. 🌈🏳️‍⚧️ 🇺🇦 I write stories about people.
Writing can be a lonely, thankless endeavor. Trying to build a career would be impossible without support from friends and strangers. Here’s to a great 2026 for all of us. Keep writing. #scriptsky #booksky #writing
December 23, 2025 at 5:11 PM
I’ve been sitting on this for a few weeks while I wait for more info. Both projects were selected but that’s all I know. #scriptsky #monkeybreadtreefilmawards
December 18, 2025 at 7:08 PM
When someone says, “I don’t eat bread.”

I hear, “I no longer enjoy life.”

#bread
#breadmakeslifeworthliving
#evenglutenfreebread
December 17, 2025 at 7:09 PM
A blurry pic by my daughter and traveling buddy. Freak Magnet didn’t win but that is very okay. Being a finalist was enough exciting travel to Austria and Italy. #scriptsky
December 6, 2025 at 5:21 AM
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ICE is using Uber stickers in order to disguise themselves and kidnap people. Spread this for awareness!
November 29, 2025 at 3:04 AM
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ICE will provide huge financial incentives to bounty hunters who help Trump hunt down immigrants. My latest on how private contractors could earn up to $281 MILLION dollars serving as de facto law enforcement.

No $ for SNAP, but Trump has millions for bounty hunters.

youtu.be/7AT-dwgAKms?...
Trump’s ICE Offers MASSIVE REWARD in SHOCKING Scheme
YouTube video by Katie Phang
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November 28, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Never underestimate the value of someone wanting to help you.
November 27, 2025 at 4:23 AM
I may or may not be drinking coffee at three o’clock in the afternoon.
November 24, 2025 at 11:18 PM
If you’re a Jane Austen fan, I’ve written a sequel to Pride and Prejudice. You can find it on Kindle/Amazon. #booksky #JaneAusten #Wickhamgetshisdue
November 22, 2025 at 4:41 PM
MESTIZA showing up and showing out. #scriptsky
November 14, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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Rep. Yassamin Ansari has set up a table and this sign outside Speaker Johnson’s office.
November 6, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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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.”
thehill.com
November 6, 2025 at 3:50 AM
I voted by mail because I’m out of town. It angers me that a 34 time convicted felon calls my vote into question.
November 5, 2025 at 3:56 AM
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
November 1, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Another stroke? The side of his mouth is drooping a little. #trumpstroke #trump #stroke
October 28, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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
October 25, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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
October 23, 2025 at 1:55 AM
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
October 20, 2025 at 4:26 AM
There was a No Kings protest in Shreveport. That’s Speaker Johnson’s district. #nokings
October 20, 2025 at 3:42 AM
I just missed getting a picture of their hug and happy dance. #nokings
October 18, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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.
October 18, 2025 at 12:54 AM
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
October 16, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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
October 10, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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
October 10, 2025 at 1:17 AM
I get some really nice rejections. See also: Hollywood is the only place you can die of encouragement.

#scriptsky #writeanobscureperioddramaandseewhathappens
October 8, 2025 at 4:48 PM