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rae mariz

rae mariz

@raemariz.bsky.social

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storyteller. saboteur. author of Weird Fishes and more. SFF. Hawaiian diaspora in Sweden.

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rae mariz @raemariz.bsky.social · 15h

“I have a very tight bond with the boar, the feral pig, all hoglets … Not only this affectionate individual, but their story and history. And their instinctive, obsessive urge to poke at a problem.”

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Good Trailcams @goodtrailcams.bsky.social · 1d

rae mariz @raemariz.bsky.social · 1d

I want to plaaaay. Why do I have all these responsibilities that have to be accomplished at human speeds? My priorities are stupid.

rae mariz @raemariz.bsky.social · 1d

I started Silksong, enjoyed the sessions of deep humiliation, but then told myself I wasn’t allowed to play anymore until I completed this, this and this real world tasks, and haven’t done any of those things, so I’ve stalled out only 3 hours in with my reward still dangling. Never to be claimed.

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Moby Dick @mobydickatsea.bsky.social · 4d

a newly murdered thing of the sea

rae mariz @raemariz.bsky.social · 6d

I have never related more to a fictional character than I do to ART

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Logan Grendel @focusedoninfinity.bsky.social · 6d

If you're looking for something you can do in these times, find something you have in abundance and apportion it in a way that you can give some away to neighbors. Just ask them if they want any, hand it over, and don't take anything in return.

A ripple of kindness goes further than you think.

rae mariz @raemariz.bsky.social · 7d

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rae mariz @raemariz.bsky.social · 7d

I seep into everyone, I’m afraid. A latest novel has an ensemble cast of over 25 characters of all ages and nationalities, but if you squint, they’re all neurodivergent malcontents living on the fringes of the cultures they find themselves in. Maybe it’s one note, but I’ll sing it loud.

rae mariz @raemariz.bsky.social · 12d

WEDNESDAY x HOME ALONE 2: LOST IN NEW YORK

A sullen 13yo is haunted by her grandma’s irritatingly life-affirming ghost. Puberty & purgatory share some metaphysical similarities in this feel-good dark comedy about grief & creativity.

#DVpit #MG #MagicalRealism #HA

rae mariz @raemariz.bsky.social · 12d

TOMORROW & TOMORROW & TOMORROW x THE MARTIAN

A high-concept workplace comedy about working together, focusing on the here and now, and realizing that the only real escape plan needs to include everyone. For real, let’s all get outta here.

#DVpit #A #LF #CON #HA
#NHPI #WOC

rae mariz @raemariz.bsky.social · 12d

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rae mariz @raemariz.bsky.social · 12d

Surly 12yo Belarusian social orphan enters the last old growth forest in Europe to cross the EU border to save her older sister whose been trafficked by bad dudes. The fantastical creatures from folktales still exist, they’re crowded like refugees in this enchanted forest.

#DVpit #A #LF #novella

rae mariz @raemariz.bsky.social · 12d

This sounds great. Hope publishing people give it a look!

rae mariz @raemariz.bsky.social · 12d

TOMORROW & TOMORROW & TOMORROW x THE MARTIAN

Hollywood has taken over casting for a one-way televised mission to Mars. Refugees & wanderers, frustrated scientists & bored adventurers all compete in a reality TV show for a ticket away from this mess.

#DVpit #A #CON #LF #HA

rae mariz @raemariz.bsky.social · 12d

WEDNESDAY x HOME ALONE 2

A morose 13yo is haunted by her grandma’s irritatingly cheerful ghost. When the suitcase gma’s ghost is bound to goes missing, she has to—horror of all horrors—go on a road-trip with her supportive family.

Feel-good dark comedy about grief & creativity.

#DVpit #MG #HA

rae mariz @raemariz.bsky.social · 12d

It’s a fun one!

rae mariz @raemariz.bsky.social · 12d

Fantastical creatures from folktales still exist, they’re just crowded like refugees inside this dwindling area of Eastern European old growth forest. The folk are misunderstood and irritable, and curious about the first child to stumble into their enchanted habitat in 100 years.

#DVpit #A #novella

rae mariz @raemariz.bsky.social · 13d

TOMORROW & TOMORROW & TOMORROW x THE MARTIAN

#ND Black academic teams up with well-meaning white lady reality TV casting director to find an ensemble cast representative of global population for delusional tech-bro’s one-way televised mission to Mars megaproject.

#DVpit #A #LF #CON #HA
#NHPI #WOC

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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 13d

We're aware the hashtag searching is down right now. We have reports it does work if you redownload the app, but is still buggy on desktop. We've contacted bluesky and will update soon #dvpit

#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 13d

#DVpit 2025 has officially begun!
Today, Oct 8, 2025 from 8AM-8PM ET marginalized creators seeking out representation can pitch their completed manuscripts & portfolios to participating Agents & Editors!
Don't forget to use #DVpit in your posts!
Pls read rules before participating: dvpit.carrd.co

#DVPit Rules
-#DVpit (Diverse Voices Pitch) is a Bluesky event for marginalized creators that have been historically underrepresented in publishing to pitch their work to agents & editors
-Post your pitch on Bluesky on Wednesday, Oct 8, 2025
between 8AM ET - 8PM ET
-Only post once per hour (6 max pitches per project)
-Must have a polished, query ready manuscript or art portfolio.
-Pitch must include the #DVpit hashtag (illustrators pitching their art must use the #DVArt hashtag)
-A like from an agent = a query request
-A repost from an editor = interest in submission once you've signed with an agent
-A like from an editor = editor who takes unagented submissions
-Please do not like or repost a pitch if you are not an agent or an editor. Support other creators by replying to their pitch or
quote-reposting their pitches
-Visit dvpit.carrd.co for more detailed guidelines.

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Lit Hub @literaryhub.bsky.social · 19d

“Laying someone to rest is the final act of care that leaves a lingering impression, not only on the dead, but on you.” @edenroyce.bsky.social on the importance of funerary details in the face of grief.

What My Grandmother’s Death Folder Taught Me About Love and Duty

My grandmother showed me her death folder when I was eight years old. She was a practical woman, born on a farm in upstate South Carolina, married to a Gullah man from Johns Island when she was ba…

rae mariz @raemariz.bsky.social · 20d

Let’s ride. I feel like we could just kick a plug out if its socket and all our problems will be solved. Done with this.

rae mariz @raemariz.bsky.social · 20d

sounds genius to me…

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Maria Haskins @mariahaskins.com · 20d

Strange Horizons turns 25 this year, which is pretty much an eternity in the world of spec fic zines, and I had the privilege of going through the archives for a special short fiction roundup: 2 x 25 Gems from Strange Horizons’ Archives

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A Short Fiction Treasures Special: 2 x 25 Gems from Strange Horizons’ Archives

Going through the archives of Strange Horizons for this special column has been a bit like exploring a treasure chamber. I’ve picked fifty stories. I could have picked hundreds. Meaning: I left a l…

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rae mariz @raemariz.bsky.social · 20d

she's going through some things. but you're right, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. it's just a very long tunnel. (good thing your pearly eyes are adapted for darkness, friend.)

Whiti Hereaka @whitihereaka.co.nz · May 17

I think this fish is really cute.
(I also have the strong urge to reassure it — it’ll be OK fish.)

rae mariz @raemariz.bsky.social · 22d