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Soumi Roy 🇮🇳🇰🇷🏳️‍🌈 @soumiroy1.bsky.social · 22d

My thoughts are with my city and its people. The flood situation and the death of 12 people are devastating before Durga Puja. Water flooded inside our apartment. At least my parents are safe

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Rahul Kohli @rahulkohli13.bsky.social · 28d

I have *never* used ChatGPT. Not once.

I’m not saying I’m better than you… oh fuck it, I’m better than you.

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Soumi Roy 🇮🇳🇰🇷🏳️‍🌈 @soumiroy1.bsky.social · 29d

Hello, I'm raising funds for flight tickets to visit my parents. I'm a Tessera editorial mentee, a Tessera Creatives editor, a literary agent assistant & have worked with Big 5 pubs. Please consider hiring me. My turnaround time is quick. For longer editorial services, please visit www.soumiroy.com

A U.S. Citizen Detained by ICE for Three Days Tells His Story

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Thais Afonso @thaisafonso.bsky.social · Sep 11

So many Zionists just feeling the need to come out as anti-Black lately.

The Hollywood Reporter @thr.com · Sep 10

Jerry Seinfeld compared the #FreePalestine movement to the KKK:

“Just say you don’t like Jews. By saying ‘Free Palestine,’ you’re not admitting what you really think. So it’s actually — compared to the Ku Klux Klan, I’m actually thinking the Klan is actually a little better"

More: bit.ly/465Rkz2

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · Sep 11

Here’s a story that’s becoming all too common: federal immigration agents using racial and ethnic profiling as a rationale for stopping, questioning and detaining U.S. citizens who they suspect are undocumented.

A conversation with George Retes, an Army veteran swept up in a California raid

www.theatlantic.com

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Soumi Roy 🇮🇳🇰🇷🏳️‍🌈 @soumiroy1.bsky.social · Jul 8

Hi everyone, please consider hiring me and help me out with paying bills this month

Soumi Roy 🇮🇳🇰🇷🏳️‍🌈 @soumiroy1.bsky.social · Jul 5

Hi everyone, I'm in need of work. I'm open for Query ($15), Synopsis ($20), & Submission Package Critique (query + synopsis + first 5 pages, $45). I provide extensive edits & feedback while keeping the author's voice intact. Turnaround time is 3 days.

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Soumi Roy 🇮🇳🇰🇷🏳️‍🌈 @soumiroy1.bsky.social · Jul 5

Hi everyone, I'm in need of work. I'm open for Query ($15), Synopsis ($20), & Submission Package Critique (query + synopsis + first 5 pages, $45). I provide extensive edits & feedback while keeping the author's voice intact. Turnaround time is 3 days.

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Soumi Roy 🇮🇳🇰🇷🏳️‍🌈 @soumiroy1.bsky.social · Jul 8

Hi everyone, please consider hiring me and help me out with paying bills this month

Soumi Roy 🇮🇳🇰🇷🏳️‍🌈 @soumiroy1.bsky.social · Jul 5

Hi everyone, I'm in need of work. I'm open for Query ($15), Synopsis ($20), & Submission Package Critique (query + synopsis + first 5 pages, $45). I provide extensive edits & feedback while keeping the author's voice intact. Turnaround time is 3 days.

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Looking Glass Literary & Media🏳️‍🌈 @lookingglasslit.bsky.social · Jul 8

Calling all querying writers! LGLM senior agent and founder Natalie Lakosil is now officially —

✨OPEN TO QUERIES✨

Here’s a sneak peek of some things she’s excited to see in the inbox for 2025!⬇️⬇️⬇️

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Soumi Roy 🇮🇳🇰🇷🏳️‍🌈 @soumiroy1.bsky.social · Jul 5

I also offer consultation on querying, along with other services. Feel free to check my website
www.soumiroy.com

Soumi Roy | SFF and Romance Author

Hey, I'm Soumi Roy, Adult and YA SFF author

www.soumiroy.com

Soumi Roy 🇮🇳🇰🇷🏳️‍🌈 @soumiroy1.bsky.social · Jul 5

Hi everyone, I'm in need of work. I'm open for Query ($15), Synopsis ($20), & Submission Package Critique (query + synopsis + first 5 pages, $45). I provide extensive edits & feedback while keeping the author's voice intact. Turnaround time is 3 days.

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Soumi Roy 🇮🇳🇰🇷🏳️‍🌈 @soumiroy1.bsky.social · Jun 21

Love them both so much

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Antoinette_The 1_🕊☕️ @antoinettev.bsky.social · Jun 19

HAPPY JUNETEENTH!🎉

Not only am I a young blacktina creative with a black high fantasy short story published in a top black speculative fiction magazine this year, but I’m also an artist who loves illustrating diverse characters!🙌

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Looking Glass Literary & Media🏳️‍🌈 @lookingglasslit.bsky.social · Jun 19

HAPPY JUNETEENTH FROM LGLM!!🤩

Today we’re shouting from the rooftops in support of our amazing clients who continue to push boundaries. Every day we make it our mission to champion their voices and share their work with the world✨🎉🌎🫶

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shannon lechon @shannonlechon.bsky.social · May 12

If you’d like to help out a lovely member of our community, I’ve donated a query critique to her auction! Bid below and let me help you make your query the best it can be! ⬇️

Soumi Roy 🇮🇳🇰🇷🏳️‍🌈 @soumiroy1.bsky.social · May 10

The auction is LIVE!
We have incredible items up for grabs—from signed copies of rare and fabulous books to agent critiques and more.
Please check it out, boost, share, and participate if you can. Every bit helps!
www.32auctions.com/HelpSoumiReb...

Silent auction 'Help Soumi Rebuild Her Life Auction' hosted online at 32auctions.

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Mara @maraalyse.bsky.social · May 12

Auction is live! If you're looking for a query + first 10 pages critique from me—or something from one of the wonderful agents and authors here—please consider putting in a bid.

Soumi Roy 🇮🇳🇰🇷🏳️‍🌈 @soumiroy1.bsky.social · May 10

The auction is LIVE!
We have incredible items up for grabs—from signed copies of rare and fabulous books to agent critiques and more.
Please check it out, boost, share, and participate if you can. Every bit helps!
www.32auctions.com/HelpSoumiReb...

Silent auction 'Help Soumi Rebuild Her Life Auction' hosted online at 32auctions.

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Soumi Roy 🇮🇳🇰🇷🏳️‍🌈 @soumiroy1.bsky.social · May 12

Many thanks to @bhootbabe.bsky.social @amberwrites88.bsky.social @eabwrites.bsky.social @awayintheshire.bsky.social for donating to help my cuase ❤️

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Soumi Roy 🇮🇳🇰🇷🏳️‍🌈 @soumiroy1.bsky.social · May 12

🌟The Auction Is Live 🌟
Don’t miss your chance to bid on signed & personalized books by acclaimed authors! Every share counts. ❤️
A sneak peek into the items:
www.32auctions.com/HelpSoumiReb...

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🆂🅷🅴🆁🆈🅻 🆂🆃🅴🅸🅽 she/her @sherylstein.bsky.social · May 11

Do a good deed AND get something in return. #Writingcommunity #Booksky 📖

Soumi Roy 🇮🇳🇰🇷🏳️‍🌈 @soumiroy1.bsky.social · May 10

The auction is LIVE!
We have incredible items up for grabs—from signed copies of rare and fabulous books to agent critiques and more.
Please check it out, boost, share, and participate if you can. Every bit helps!
www.32auctions.com/HelpSoumiReb...

Silent auction 'Help Soumi Rebuild Her Life Auction' hosted online at 32auctions.

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Keir Alekseii @keiralekseii.bsky.social · May 12

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Soumi Roy 🇮🇳🇰🇷🏳️‍🌈 @soumiroy1.bsky.social · May 10

The auction is LIVE!
We have incredible items up for grabs—from signed copies of rare and fabulous books to agent critiques and more.
Please check it out, boost, share, and participate if you can. Every bit helps!
www.32auctions.com/HelpSoumiReb...

Silent auction 'Help Soumi Rebuild Her Life Auction' hosted online at 32auctions.

Soumi Roy 🇮🇳🇰🇷🏳️‍🌈 @soumiroy1.bsky.social · May 12

This is so kind of you @keiralekseii.bsky.social
Everyone, you don't want to miss this chance. Bid on Keir's item and there are so many more exciting items

Keir Alekseii @keiralekseii.bsky.social · May 12

If the bid for my item comes in over $250 I'll make it query, synopsis, and first 50 pages instead of 10 and the call can be 45min instead of 30!

Soumi Roy 🇮🇳🇰🇷🏳️‍🌈 @soumiroy1.bsky.social · May 10

The auction is LIVE!
We have incredible items up for grabs—from signed copies of rare and fabulous books to agent critiques and more.
Please check it out, boost, share, and participate if you can. Every bit helps!
www.32auctions.com/HelpSoumiReb...

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Keir Alekseii @keiralekseii.bsky.social · May 12

You can bid on a FULL manuscript critique from my agent colleague @thaisafonso.bsky.social !!!

Soumi Roy 🇮🇳🇰🇷🏳️‍🌈 @soumiroy1.bsky.social · May 10

The auction is LIVE!
We have incredible items up for grabs—from signed copies of rare and fabulous books to agent critiques and more.
Please check it out, boost, share, and participate if you can. Every bit helps!
www.32auctions.com/HelpSoumiReb...

Silent auction 'Help Soumi Rebuild Her Life Auction' hosted online at 32auctions.