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Maria A. Perez

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Author of the romantic space opera trilogy, The Curse of Sotkari Ta. My vss365 posts are excerpts, adaptations, or inspired by my romantic space opera trilogy, The Curse of Sotkari Ta. They give you a flavor of the story.

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Maria A. Perez @mariaaperezauthor.bsky.social · Nov 13

The Curse of Sotkari Ta is a romantic space opera. The trilogy, a prequel, and a companion poetry book are all published. Get ebooks on 'Zon and #KindleUnlimited. Paperbacks sold at online bookstores everywhere.
Find them here: direct.me/mariaaperezauthor and here: mariaaperez.com

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Maria A. Perez @mariaaperezauthor.bsky.social · 13h

Hey, nice to hear from you! I was actually looking for you a few days ago and wondering if you had left social media. I suppose you've been riding all over Europe. My husband has convinced me to get on the motorcycle with him for Daytona Bike Week. I haven't ridden since July 2023 Harley Anniversary

Maria A. Perez @mariaaperezauthor.bsky.social · 20h

The Curse of Sotkari Ta, a #romantic #spaceopera #trilogy. Check it out.

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Maria A. Perez @mariaaperezauthor.bsky.social · 21h

Excerpt, The Curse of Sotkari Ta, Book One

“Mina, I cannot help you escape this place, but I know of
someone who is in a better position to assist you. His name is Montor, and I think he is...

TO READ THE REST OF THE SNIPPET, CLICK HERE: www.mariaaperez.com/blank-page-1

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Maria A. Perez @mariaaperezauthor.bsky.social · 22h

“Gio Napoletano, I was taken from my family and brought here as a child. It was a painful and horrible experience. But now as a Lostai soldier, I have power and wealth. At my young age, I already command a squadron and own a #deluxe home. I can help you achieve the same."

#vss365

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Maria A. Perez @mariaaperezauthor.bsky.social · 1d

I loved Gotham. I thought I wouldn't like it, but it hooked me. It can be gritty and gory (at least for me) but the writing and acting was amazing.

Maria A. Perez @mariaaperezauthor.bsky.social · 1d

Season One, Episode Three, Titled: The Balloonman

In this episode, a masked vigilante kills corrupt citizens by attaching them to weather balloons.

Maria A. Perez @mariaaperezauthor.bsky.social · 1d

😮😮😮👏👏👏

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Peter James Martin @authorpjm.bsky.social · 1d

The lady left the room, leaving Riz necking a beer.
"Ya know," he said to me. "I'm gettin a romantic #undertone 'ere."
"I'm getting a I-killed-my-husband-and-you're-next undertone myself."
"Ya jus paranoid."
Then she came back with an axe.
"Don't fukin say it."
#vss365 #riztherogue

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Vicie Ree aka Auntie_Social @vicieree.bsky.social · 1d

#vss365
Barefoot dancing,
splashing through life.
Lazing in clover,
racing across blacktop roads

Crayola-colored sunshine,
with sepia #undertones

Honeybees
Chiggers
Hot tar

Stings
Bites
Blister-burns

The world wore #raincoats;
I wore shame

No—
I never saw a #piranha,
only a boy
Who smiled at me

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Emma Wulfe @emmawulfe.bsky.social · 1d

She had silver skin, slick as mercury, with an #undertone like Swamp Thing but sexy. In the way that makes bullfrogs hiccup. She ambled past, with her antique vacuum cleaner and a basket of moist butter beans.
"Charles, you slut. Put your hat on," she hissed.

#vss365

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Bithi Paul @bithipaulauthor.bsky.social · 1d

today's world values
smartness
intelligence is the key
to success

we shouldn't forget to be silly
sometimes
to have childish #undertones
in our serious lives

for life is not about
winning competitions
our warmth makes us
humans

#vss365

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Maria A. Perez @mariaaperezauthor.bsky.social · 1d

Like in the show Gotham 😮😮😮👍👍👍

Maria A. Perez @mariaaperezauthor.bsky.social · 1d

🤭🤭🤭👍👍👍

Maria A. Perez @mariaaperezauthor.bsky.social · 1d

😮😮😮🧛‍♀️🧛‍♀️🧛‍♀️

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Sara @spauffwrites.bsky.social · 1d

His jokes aren't funny, but the drink is free, so she laughs.
"Don't run away," she coos, heading to the ladies.
More bronzer to tan her pale skin, more blush to hide the rotting #undertones. Fresh lipstick for a kiss pressed to his carotid. Blood and bourbon, her favorite cocktail. #vss365

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Yash @narratingtovoid.bsky.social · 1d

Consideration left me with bitterness,
Affection likewise left me with hollowness.
Workings left me with unfulfilled desire.
I harbour a life with an undertone of misgivings.
What is it?
A theory of overreaching expectations, or not aiming for the stars enough?
#vss365 #undertone

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Sydney Scott (Author & Silly Goose) @sydneyscottauthor.bsky.social · 1d

Thick, dark. Molasses #undertone.
Ears to mind, mind to heart.
Stuck to my ribs, my soul
Goosebumps, the need to hear it again...
More...
Forever.
Like hot water over my skin,
Searing, washing away everything else.
Laid bare by your voice.

#vss365 #prompt #poetry

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Maria A. Perez @mariaaperezauthor.bsky.social · 1d

The doctor says reading my journal is a safe way to deal with my amnesia.

"Please stay," I say to him. "I'm afraid of doing this alone."

This passage is about someone named Kaya. His reaction is mixed, but #undertone-s of sadness seem to taint even his laughter.

#vss365

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Maria A. Perez @mariaaperezauthor.bsky.social · 1d

Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood, the 12 inch Santa Esmeralda version. Loved the lyrics set to the flamenco/disco vibe. It's my ring tone to this day. I think I was 14 years old.

youtu.be/uvXeeus94GY?...

Santa Esmeralda - Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood (1977) • TopPop

YouTube video by TopPop

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Hunter D Phoenix 🐦‍🔥🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @hunterdphoenix.bsky.social · 2d

Imagine a device that can transport you anywhere in space & time.
Imagine if it could also allow you to witness the world through the senses of actual, mythical & imaginary life forms & experience their lives/adventures.

The device you’re imagining is a #Book.
Happy #Reading & #Writing 😎
#BookSky

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Maria A. Perez @mariaaperezauthor.bsky.social · 2d

#scifi #writingprompts #flashfiction

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TheDevilsTuna @thedevilstuna.bsky.social · 3d

Morning my friends it's day 12 & we're close to the final stop on our musical mystery tour.

Our word is inspired by a band who cheered us up with a cheeky reworking of Tom Hark in 1980, today's #vss365 #prompt 12/10/25 is #Piranha .

What's your favourite cover version?

a movie poster for the bad guys shows a tray of food and a bottle of champagne

ALT: a movie poster for the bad guys shows a tray of food and a bottle of champagne

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Maria A. Perez @mariaaperezauthor.bsky.social · 3d

Sounds nice 👍

Maria A. Perez @mariaaperezauthor.bsky.social · 3d

Final product. A bit rustic presentation but delicious results.

Maria A. Perez @mariaaperezauthor.bsky.social · 3d

Making spaghetti and meatballs from scratch and sipping wine.

What are you doing?

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