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Suzi Silveira Guina

@suziguina.bsky.social

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Writer. Mom. 1st generation American with Portuguese roots. Interactive fiction writer. Disquiet ILP Participant. PitchWars Alum. She/her. https://www.suziguina.com/

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Suzi Silveira Guina @suziguina.bsky.social · May 21

Every new manuscript is an act of hope. And in this case, joy.

#WriterSky
#WritingCommunity

Mood board with title in blue lettering: Portuguese Pastries and Other Cures for Heartache. With photos of pasteis de nata, a bakery pastry case, hands kneading dough, a latte in a glass, younger hands holding older hands, the hydrangeas and ocean of the Azores, an azulejo tile with two fish, flour falling through a baker's hands, a family at a table, and hand-written recipe cards.

Suzi Silveira Guina @suziguina.bsky.social · 3d

What a gift to meet @mrschureads.bsky.social this weekend at Asilomar--someone with one of the most capacious hearts and generous spirits. John, you are an inspiration. Thank you for your joy and light.

A stack of books and an open notebook with the words "This is a notebook for Suzi from John Schu!"

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Suzi Silveira Guina @suziguina.bsky.social · 8d

Sending love, Gretchen. ❤️

Suzi Silveira Guina @suziguina.bsky.social · Sep 5

Thank you, Annette!

Suzi Silveira Guina @suziguina.bsky.social · Sep 5

Thank you, Gretchen!!!

Suzi Silveira Guina @suziguina.bsky.social · Sep 5

Update!!! I'm now represented by Kristina Pérez of Pérez Literary & Entertainment. So excited to start this new chapter 🥰

Black and white photo of a brunette woman with glasses posted by the Pérez Literary Instagram account.

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Suzi Silveira Guina @suziguina.bsky.social · Aug 26

Writing can be a long, windy road, but every once in a while there's a lightning strike where luck meets perseverance and magic happens. Today, one of those lightning strikes hit.
I'm excited to start a new chapter with a new agent at my side to champion this special book. More soon!
#writersky

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skellyton bones jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · Jul 17

Psst: there's a petition to save this library. Sign & share if you can.

www.change.org/p/save-casa-...

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Suzi Silveira Guina @suziguina.bsky.social · Jul 2

Finally catching my breath after an exciting Historical Novel Society conference in Las Vegas. What a whirlwind! Met so many new friends and learned so much. There's nothing like the healing energy of an in-person writer's conference. Can't wait for the next one! #writingcommunity #hns

Suzi Silveira Guina @suziguina.bsky.social · May 21

Every new manuscript is an act of hope. And in this case, joy.

#WriterSky
#WritingCommunity

Reposted by Suzi Silveira Guina

Eleonor Piteira @eleonorpiteira.bsky.social · Apr 25

Celeste dos Cravos

An illustration commemorating the Carnation Revolution that took place in Portugal on the 25th of April of 1974, and the woman, Celeste Caeiro, who gave the revolution its name with a simple gesture :)

25 de Abril Sempre, Fascismo nunca mais! ✊

A woman on a balcony, holding a bouquet of red carnations, gives one of them to a soldier passing below, placing it on the muzzle of his gun while he looks up at her. All round, other soldiers walk beside him, some wearing red carnations on the muzzles of his guns too, others waiting for their turn. On the background, Portuguese tiles frame the woman, while the balcony's railing slowly transforms into a streetlamp typical of Lisbon (with a caravel and 2 ravens, the symbols of the city).

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Suzi Silveira Guina @suziguina.bsky.social · Feb 25

Hey friends, popping in to say that I'm teaching a writing class for Modesto Junior College community education in March on writing children's books!
If you're interested or know someone who is, check it out at mjc4life.org

Flyer with a large storybook, a child sitting inside it, surrounded by a unicorn and other magical creatures in a garden. Flyer reads "Write a Children's Book Workshop, March 4-25, 2025, Tuesdays, 6:30 PM -8:00 PM, Modesto Junior College, Community Lifelong Learning and Workforce Development."

Suzi Silveira Guina @suziguina.bsky.social · Feb 13

How exciting! Congrats!

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Suzi Silveira Guina @suziguina.bsky.social · Feb 5

Oh, definitely going to check that out!

Suzi Silveira Guina @suziguina.bsky.social · Feb 5

Amazing! I brought home three different kinds from my last trip and am already sad about getting through them too fast.

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Suzi Silveira Guina @suziguina.bsky.social · Feb 5

How I would have loved such a book growing up, or even for my kids growing up (I blinked and they got huge). Can't wait to get copies for the nieces and nephews!

Sarah J. Mendonca @sarahjmendonca.bsky.social · Feb 5

If you've been holding off on pre-ordering An Encantadora's Guide to Monstros and Magic, it's now 25% off at Barnes and Noble.

Three days only - 2/5 until 2/7/25

Encanto meets Oceans 8 in this middle-grade fantasy-adventure, set in a Portuguese-inspired world.

#kidlit #booksky #BNPreorder

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Suzi Silveira Guina @suziguina.bsky.social · Jan 25

Yes, yes we do.

The Whimsical Muse @whimsicalmuse.bsky.social · Jan 25

At the end of the day, don’t we all just want our own castle on the coast, an endless supply of emotional support pastries, and a bookshelf with a rolling ladder?

Suzi Silveira Guina @suziguina.bsky.social · Jan 22

Beautiful

Queer and Pleasant Danger @monsterologist.bsky.social · Jan 22

liminal

with a stroke of your pen
you decree there is only
day or night
but you cannot legislate away
the beauty of twilight
or dawn
and you will never erase
the wonder i feel
at seeing an
eclipse

SR-2025

Suzi Silveira Guina @suziguina.bsky.social · Jan 21

Inspired by my yoga teacher this morning to put something of myself out in the world today, in case it inspires someone else. This is for my most recently completed novel, Pen Names and Other Problems, the one that helped me find joy in writing again. #writing #books #writingcommunity

Mood board with images of Lisbon, people in love, best friends, pasteis de nata, a Portuguese guitar, maps, and words in the background

Information graphic for a novel called Pen Names and Other Problems with a photo of a Lisbon street at the top.
"When Annabel’s splashy romance book deal threatens her prestigious professor job, she talks her best friend into being the public face of the author. But what’s Annabel to do when her dreamy publicist falls for the “author,” and Annabel for him?
Pitch: Annabel is a respectable professor at the venerable St. James’s University by day, but by night, she writes historical romances that would make her colleagues sneer in disdain. Life gets complicated when Annabel’s novel sells in a huge auction and becomes the buzz book of the season, complete with a world tour and tons of publicity.
Desperate to keep her identities separate, she cajoles her best friend into being the public face of the author for her, while she tags along as her assistant. Can Annabel keep up her dual lives, especially when her dreamy publicist falls for the “author,” and Annabel for him?
Background: This story is a love letter to 90s rom-coms and the heroines played by Meg Ryan and Sandra Bullock. It’s a nod to the fun 90s movie The Truth about Cats and Dogs (with mine focusing on the main character’s anxiety, rather than her looks). It’s also a reflection on the types of literature we revere and the types we disdain, and the ways that society has conditioned us to look down on women’s literature and romance. It’s a celebration of best friendships, mother-daughter book bonding, and falling in love with someone’s mind and heart. And because it’s mine, it’s also a glimpse into Portuguese heritage and place and the way our culture informs who we are and what we love.
Tropes: Friends to lovers
Mistaken identities
Imagined love triangle
Writer MC and book nerd/publishing LI
International setting
Slow burn
Comps: Book Lovers
Thank You for Listening
Beach Read
Meet Me in the Margins"

Suzi Silveira Guina @suziguina.bsky.social · Jan 12

Ahhh, I can't wait!

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Suzi Silveira Guina @suziguina.bsky.social · Nov 20

It's been a hot minute since I dove into Arthurian lore, but I did love Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, so my vote is for him. 💚

Suzi Silveira Guina @suziguina.bsky.social · Nov 17

Hello new and former friends! I'd kind of resigned myself to giving up on social media, but all the new follows are inspiring me to give it another go. Looking forward to being part of a nurturing and positive community again!

Suzi Silveira Guina @suziguina.bsky.social · Nov 9

You can find all my stories on my StoryLoom author page here or check the link in my bio: storyloom.com/profile/SGuina

StoryLoom - Create & Play Visual Novels

StoryLoom is the premier platform for interactive fiction. Immerse yourself in a growing library of stories, or create your own stories with our easy-to-use tools!

storyloom.com

Suzi Silveira Guina @suziguina.bsky.social · Nov 9

I've also got a new rom-com on StoryLoom! Come meet Holly and Noah and their fake dating situation perfect for fans of The Proposal. If you enjoyed my story ROMANCE 101, you'll love HOLLY GO LIGHTLY! First two chapters are now live & free. Chapter 3 coming Wednesday!

Story cover with a couple in silhouette about to kiss and a purplish background behind them. Title reads "Holly Go Lightly" in neon pink letters.

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Suzi Silveira Guina @suziguina.bsky.social · Nov 9

Hello friends, it's been a while. There's been a lot going on and I've been quietly working away between it all. Updates incoming! First off, ICYMI, I wrapped up my Regency romance on StoryLoom!
Come read the full story free! Perfect for fans of Bridgerton and Jane Austen.

Watercolor ocean background with a white scallop shell in the middle containing a male and female cameo silhouette. Title reads "Summer at the Seaside" with a banner reading "Complete!" below. The author name "Suzi Guina" appears below the shell.

Suzi Silveira Guina @suziguina.bsky.social · Sep 22

Congratulations!!!

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