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Jose de los Reyes

Jose de los Reyes

@semibrogue.bsky.social

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Lindsay Merbaum she/her @pickyourpotions.bsky.social · 5d

If you read Vampires at Sea, or would consider reading a horror-comedy about emotional vampires on a queer cruise, these drink recipes are for you. The Lilitu mocktail is my favorite. Cheers!

Reactor Magazine @reactorsff.bsky.social · 5d

Vampires may have a beverage 🩸preference🩸, but who's to say they can't enjoy the vibe of a well-crafted cocktail? @pickyourpotions.bsky.social, author of Vampires at Sea, recommends 5 drinks perfect for a cruise (that also happens to have vampires):

reactormag.com/five-cocktai...

Five Cocktails Perfect For a Vampiric Cruise - Reactor

In 2019, I wanted to write a novel about an artsy couple in an open marriage who go on a cruise and meet a “unicorn”—the magical third partner who’s going to solve all their problems. My initial resea...

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Lindsay Merbaum she/her @pickyourpotions.bsky.social · 5d

My interview in @electricliterature.com with absolute QUEEN @chelseagsummers.bsky.social re: my novella VAMPIRES AT SEA has arrived!

“I’m interested in the vampire as a sex symbol who exists on the edge of creepy and thirst trap.”

Vampires Wreaking Havoc on a Queer Cruise - Electric Literature

In "Vampires at Sea," Lindsay Merbaum turns a floating party into a smutty, blood-slick carnival of danger and desire

electricliterature.com

Jose de los Reyes @semibrogue.bsky.social · 5d

Jessa Ray holding a taro root in a spiral composition. December 2024 with @jessaraymuse.bsky.social; #artmodel #artphotography

Jessa Ray holding a taro root in a spiral composition.

Jose de los Reyes @semibrogue.bsky.social · 14d

Thank you!

Jose de los Reyes @semibrogue.bsky.social · 14d

Basil season. July 2025 with @auroraamodels.bsky.social; #artmodel #artphotography

Auroraa holding basil in the middle of Summer.

Jose de los Reyes @semibrogue.bsky.social · 18d

I have a print here with Kisa Hues for a fundraiser. Just in case!
midwest.hdsa.org/25artauction

We hope you can find joy in these amazing works of art while simultaneously supporting an important cause that is close to our hearts.

midwest.hdsa.org

Jose de los Reyes @semibrogue.bsky.social · 22d

Caritas. September 2025 with Kateri. #artmodel #artphotography

Kateri embracing three white dahlias.

Jose de los Reyes @semibrogue.bsky.social · 24d

Attack of The Mighty Earthling. September 2025 with Mighty Earthling; #artmodel #artphotography

A portrait of the model, Mighty Earthling, with squash flowers.

Jose de los Reyes @semibrogue.bsky.social · 27d

Night spiral. February 2023 with @themariebrooks.bsky.social; #artmodel #artphotography

Marie on a spiral pose, lit by lanterns.

Jose de los Reyes @semibrogue.bsky.social · Sep 21

Parsley. June 2023 with @jaybanmodel.bsky.social; #artmodel #artphotography

JayBan in a pensive pose with parsley.

Jose de los Reyes @semibrogue.bsky.social · Sep 21

Awesome.

Jose de los Reyes @semibrogue.bsky.social · Sep 18

Thank you!

Jose de los Reyes @semibrogue.bsky.social · Sep 18

Shield. May 2025 with Katy. #artmodel #artphotography

Katy holding an oyster shell over a part of her face. This is a nighttime shoot using two light sources with complementary colors--not totally sure as I seem to have lost my color wheel.

Jose de los Reyes @semibrogue.bsky.social · Sep 15

Thank you Kyle!

Jose de los Reyes @semibrogue.bsky.social · Sep 14

Taking care. September 2024 with @lucyartmodel.bsky.social; #artmodel #artphotography

Lucy holding a cazuela with pears, in a spiral composition.

Jose de los Reyes @semibrogue.bsky.social · Sep 13

Rampant, gallant. March 2025 with @kisahues.bsky.social & @illyriawulf.bsky.social; #artmodel #artphotography

Kisa and Illyria in a rampant pose as in heraldry, but in defense of the virtue of friendship.

Jose de los Reyes @semibrogue.bsky.social · Sep 12

Myrr universe. July 2025 with @kisahues.bsky.social; #artmodel #artphotography

Kisa with mushrooms over her eyes.

Jose de los Reyes @semibrogue.bsky.social · Sep 11

Lullaby. June 2025 with @keiragrant.bsky.social; #artmodel #artphotography

Keira in a pose emphasizing elbows and knees.

Jose de los Reyes @semibrogue.bsky.social · Sep 7

Perchta's coin. November 2024 with @barboraaria.bsky.social; #artmodel #artphotography

Barbora holding a coin, based on Perchta.

Jose de los Reyes @semibrogue.bsky.social · Sep 6

Liv with garlic shoots. May 2025 with @livsage.bsky.social; #artmodel #artphotography

A portrait of Liv, with garlic shoots.

Jose de los Reyes @semibrogue.bsky.social · Sep 1

Flesh & Blood (2025?). August 2025 with @verronicakirei.bsky.social. Roxy Music and their album covers have greatly influenced me, as an 80s kid.

Verronica posing with an emphasis on elbows.

Jose de los Reyes @semibrogue.bsky.social · Aug 30

Love & Pride / Sejant, guardant. August 2025 with @herstillnessdances.bsky.social and @viviancove.bsky.social

Her Stillness Dances & Vivian Cove modeling the heraldic attitude of sejant, guardant.

Jose de los Reyes @semibrogue.bsky.social · Aug 24

That's very interesting--I wonder why! Admittedly I love eggs, perhaps obviously.

Jose de los Reyes @semibrogue.bsky.social · Aug 23

Beatrice with egg. Modeled by Beatrice, July 2025. #artmodel #artphotography

Beatrice with an egg, in a composition emphasizing elbows.

Jose de los Reyes @semibrogue.bsky.social · Aug 22

Thank you.