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Jesus Perez

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Indie author and publisher of #KidLit 📚 I write GameLit and Horror for kids 👻🎮

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Jesus Perez @jesuswrites.bsky.social · Nov 12

Howdy, I'm Jesus 👋

I write and publish #kidlit. My books appeal to young gamers and horror fans. 🎮 👻

I mainly write and publish #ChapterBooks. Kids keep asking me for longer books, so I'll be publishing #MiddleGrade soon.

These are some of my books 👇

Cover images for three books: Scary Roblox Stories Vol 1-4, Adventures of a Minecraft Villager: Jack is Patient, and Diary of a Roblox Detective: Ghost of Blockview Middle.

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max @fuckmaxbooth.bsky.social · Aug 5

This interview dropped in our lap so quickly and I wasn’t prepared for a photo so when the reporter asked to take one I panicked and grabbed a cartoonish stack of books and said QUICK TAKE IT BEFORE I DROP EVERYTHING QUICK

San Antonio Current @sacurrent.bsky.social · Aug 5

The bookshop, located on St. Mary's Street in the heart of downtown, specializes in all that goes bump in the night.

Spooky new San Antonio bookshop Ghoulish Books is lifting up queer horror

The bookshop, located on St. Mary's Street in the heart of downtown, specializes in all that goes bump in the night.

www.sacurrent.com

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Jesus Perez @jesuswrites.bsky.social · Aug 4

I would love to join the discord!

Jesus Perez @jesuswrites.bsky.social · Aug 3

"Stop gatekeeping art!" - people producing AI slop

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Jesus Perez @jesuswrites.bsky.social · Jul 26

It's not AI art, it's AI slop.

Jesus Perez @jesuswrites.bsky.social · Jul 25

I would read that

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Jesus Perez @jesuswrites.bsky.social · Jun 25

I used to get distracted while writing, usually remembering things I needed to do or a random train of thought. What helps is writing it on an index card so I can remember to do it later and get it off my mind. This, combined with a pomodoro timer, keeps the momentum going! #kidlitchat

kidlitchat @kidlitchat.bsky.social · Jun 25

TOPIC: You are moving along on a project and... something (anything!)... distracts your attention. Or you wrap up one project and have not yet engaged with another. How do you regain momentum? Or how do you keep focused in general with all this life and everything else! #kidlitchat

Jesus Perez @jesuswrites.bsky.social · Jun 25

I'm a huge fan of pomodoro timers! One glance at the timer is enough to pull me back to what I'm currently working on. Otherwise, I get anxiety seeing the timer go down as I waste time.

Jesus Perez @jesuswrites.bsky.social · Jun 16

A group of teens wake up in an unknown world inhabited by creatures that are half-animal half-human. They wear sentient metallic armor to fight threats on their journey to discover the truth about where they are.

Jesus Perez @jesuswrites.bsky.social · Jun 16

📚 I'm looking for a middle school teacher or librarian to review a young teen novel (ages 12-15) for age appropriateness and appeal. The manuscript is ~40k words. This is a paid opportunity. Please reach out if you are interested or know someone who might be. Thanks!

More about the novel 👇 #kidlit

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Jesus Perez @jesuswrites.bsky.social · Jun 13

Thank you for taking the time to write this. I plan to write a horror book for this age group, but it's difficult to find good examples. Everything skews too young or mature. I'll take a look at the two books you mentioned!

Jesus Perez @jesuswrites.bsky.social · Jun 13

It would be interesting to see a more in-depth discussion of what is appropriate for YTL horror, and how to keep it from falling into middle grade or older YA territory.

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Jesus Perez @jesuswrites.bsky.social · May 28

Whenever I get "writer's block," I let those brats loose, and they get me back on track. Plus, there's always a delete button if I don't like where they take me lol

Jesus Perez @jesuswrites.bsky.social · May 28

I sometimes work with a pomodoro timer, but I love being in flow and the times when I NEED to keep writing beyond the time. It's such a thrill

Jesus Perez @jesuswrites.bsky.social · May 28

My favorite part is when characters take over the story and lead it someplace I didn't expect. I used to struggle with this because I wanted to be a plotter so badly, but now I embrace the choas. #kidlitchat

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Amanda MacGregor @amandamacgregor.bsky.social · Feb 6

Move Over, Middle Grade: It’s Time for Young Teen Lit, a guest post by Christina Chatel and Marcia Kochel

teenlibrariantoolbox.com/2025/02/06/m... @tltkaren.bsky.social @youngteenlit.bsky.social

Move Over, Middle Grade: It’s Time for Young Teen Lit, a guest post by Christina Chatel and Marcia Kochel

This story begins with two middle school librarians, miles and miles apart, who both feel passionately that what publishers call middle grade literature is not what their students need or want.

teenlibrariantoolbox.com

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Jesus Perez @jesuswrites.bsky.social · Jan 9

The cover looks awesome and the story sounds amazing!

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Jesus Perez @jesuswrites.bsky.social · Jan 3

Oh, I see. That's super cool!

Jesus Perez @jesuswrites.bsky.social · Jan 3

Is there a name for this type of art style that looks like chalk? I like it a lot!

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Ethan M. Aldridge @ethanmaldridge.bsky.social · Dec 12

I still get asked every so often if/when there will be a 3rd Estranged book, and why have I abandoned the story. While I'm touched people are still finding and enjoying those books, I think people don't know that a publisher can choose to not continue a series, same as tv shows.

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Jesus Perez @jesuswrites.bsky.social · Dec 11

Funny you should ask. I've been thinking about gifting myself a canopy tent as I contemplate starting a kidlit pop-up bookstore next year #kidlitchat

kidlitchat @kidlitchat.bsky.social · Dec 11

TOPIC: As you think of gift-giving this year, don't forget yourself! Short of a book deal, what is the dream career-oriented gift for YOU this year? A brand new laptop? A treasure trove of brushes and pens? That blissful retreat you've always promised yourself? Think BIG! #kidlitchat

Jesus Perez @jesuswrites.bsky.social · Dec 11

Is "science fantasy" a thing in #kidlit? I'm brainstorming a project with another author, and I'm trying to figure out if young YA (12-14) like stories that blend sci-fi & fantasy, or if they like to keep the two genres separate.

Jesus Perez @jesuswrites.bsky.social · Dec 10

I'm thinking of starting a pop-up bookstore to sell kid's books. I would set it up at craft fairs and farmers markets in the San Antonio area. But would there be a market for it? 🤔🤔

Jesus Perez @jesuswrites.bsky.social · Dec 1

When can we buy this book? Lol

Jesus Perez @jesuswrites.bsky.social · Nov 28

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Alby C. Williams @albyceewilliams.bsky.social · Nov 11

Don't forget I made an MG starter pack! Do reply if you want to be added

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