The Writer Verde Arzu
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The Writer Verde Arzu
@verdearzu.bsky.social
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📚 Author of RAINBOW, a novella. Promise Keeper: Out NOW!! 🏃🏾‍♀️ ✍🏾Writing stories I want to read. 🌈Black Queer Fiction Writer. 👸🏾Indie Author-Publisher
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Rainbow & Promise Keeper can be purchased here 👇🏾

@thirdspacereadingroom
@undergroundbooks
@aseatatthetablebooks
@capitalbooksonk

And checked out the library here:
@sacllace
What’s up, Rainbow Peeps & Friends! After the rallies/protests, there’s action.

One of the most powerful ways you can do that is by supporting #indieartists like me! And supporting local businesses, especially #indiebookstores 📚
“I’ve been absolutely terrified every moment of my life and I’ve never let it keep me from doing a single thing that I wanted to do.” -Georgia O’Keeffe
Rainbow Peeps & Friends, back in June I had the pleasure of being on my first ever author panel @aseatatthetablebooks

My message focused on Toni Morrison’s quote which urges artists to create during times like these. She reminds us that through the artists, “civilizations heal.”
A special shout out to Kristin, for reading RAINBOW, and adding it to her book quilt. How dope is that?!?!

#verdearzu #blackqueerauthor #indieauthor #poet #blogger #podcaster #authorpublisher #educator #writing #writer #booktok #blackauthorsofinstagram #pride #queerbooks #promisekeeper

✌🏾❤️ & 🌈🌈
The best part was being reaffirmed by so many people telling me they’d read and loved RAINBOW while becoming repeat supporters of my work! 🥰

We shall continue to resist because now is the time!
Well, Rainbow Peeps & Friends, @folsompride2025 🗣️owes me nothing!!

So glad I was welcomed and able to attend! From the people to the vibes…even the weather was beautiful.
I am honored and blessed that this #blackowned bookstore in Cleveland’s historic neighborhood of Glenville in The Madison Building has welcomed and supported me with open arms!

The #authortalk will be virtual so all you gotta do is log on! 🛜
ThirdSpace Reading Room Bookstore
We are a black-owned bookstore located in Cleveland, Ohio.
www.thirdspacereadingroom.com
🗣️Rainbow Peeps & Friends, I’m ecstatic to announce this virtual author talk @thirdspacereadingroom located in Cleveland, OH!

TSRR is the FIRST bookstores outside of Cali that have my books on their shelves! 🙌🏾
The more hate and separation they try to spread, the more we have to show up with love and unity.

Our differences make us stronger and better. ❤️
Rainbow Peeps & Friends, Imma be out at Brannan Park again this year @tcdiversity #prideinthepark

🗓️ October 18th
🕛 11AM-3PM

Tell a friend and bring a friend, spread the word, and let’s continue to build together!
Rainbow Peeps & Friends!! I’ll be at Folsom’s First Annual Family Pride! 🌈

I’m super excited to be in community, meeting new people, and sharing in the love and unity!
Rainbow Peeps & Friends, we can gain much insight from our great ancestors. ✊🏾

#MalcolmX #elhajjmalikelshabazz

✌🏾❤️&🌈🌈
I hope to see you on Zoom Sept. 9th or 16th at 4:30!

✌🏾❤️&🌈🌈
For me, that means centering students, listening to educators, and fighting for change that prevents these practices before they happen. This requires more educators, in all spaces, leading from this lens.

I’m that educator. If you can get with that, vote for me.
I felt an exhaustion and disgust I’d never known. And it hasn’t gone away. But what I know is this: we can’t let it fade until the next racist outrage.
Rainbow Peeps & Friends,

Last year, our district made national news for the
“Niggerbuck Lesson.” Yes, you read that right. The word was spelled out for students in full, and I write it here the same way, because if it disturbs you, imagine being a middle schooler forced to read it.
Hope to see you at the next one! 🤠

Special shout out to @amandasminilibraryproject for the consistent ❤️ & support! It was a pleasure to finally meet IRL.