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Zaya J. is writing a romance novel!

@zayaj.bsky.social

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Currently writing a happily ever after Black romance novel 💕 She/her. In the 92%. Living my best Richonne life because of The Ones Who Live 🥰 LEGO builds are becoming a happy place.

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Zaya J. is writing a romance novel! @zayaj.bsky.social · Apr 17

Forgive the all caps, but after 135 days, I'm happy to announce THE FIRST DRAFT OF MY FIRST NOVEL IS DONE!!! I DID IT! 😭🥳🎉

Days 132-134: 0 words
Day 135: 318 words
First draft final word count: 91,041 words

And now, I take a writing break and get back to reading😄

#bvm #writingcommunity #amwriting

a cartoon character says " hooray for me "

Alt: Zoidberg from Futurama shouts, "Hooray for me!" with his arms shooting up. He has a giddy expression on his face. He is wearing a suit.

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Zaya J. is writing a romance novel! @zayaj.bsky.social · 3h

I'm a little confused because I thought Hayley and Naomi (and Ashley and Derek) had been friends for years going back to college, but I'm just going with the story they gave us today.

Zaya J. is writing a romance novel! @zayaj.bsky.social · 5h

Yeah, they do not have good pacing down.

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Saeed Jones @theferocity.bsky.social · 7h

To become dependent on ChapGPT is to evacuate yourself from your own life.

YIKES, no thanks. I’m gonna be alive inside every damn thing I do, even and especially the ish I don’t wanna do.

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Zaya J. is writing a romance novel! @zayaj.bsky.social · 8h

This is the second time I've noticed it happen in the last month or so. This place is doing everything it can to be unreliable and unusable.

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Zaya J. is writing a romance novel! @zayaj.bsky.social · 8h

Just seeing them now... right after the show ends.

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Zaya J. is writing a romance novel! @zayaj.bsky.social · 8h

I thought Andre wanted to move in? What does he mean she's moving fast?? 🙃 #BeyondtheGates #btg

Zaya J. is writing a romance novel! @zayaj.bsky.social · 9h

Bill brought this on so 🤷🏾‍♀️ #BeyondtheGates #btg

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Deren Falls Book One is out now! @jstnlvrr.bsky.social · 9h

Ted so damn stupid #beyondthegates #btg

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Chandra @minaandmiddy.bsky.social · 9h

Nicole seems to be more upset that Kat still hates and blames Eva instead of her daughter taking back lying, cheating Tomas. The writing for these two, usually confident and intelligent women has been abysmal. #BeyondTheGates #BTG

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Zaya J. is writing a romance novel! @zayaj.bsky.social · 9h

She needs to be demoted when this is all over because her judgment is 😒

Zaya J. is writing a romance novel! @zayaj.bsky.social · 9h

This is quite the info dump 😂 But at least we finally get the truth about Hayley #BeyondtheGates #btg

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Zaya J. is writing a romance novel! @zayaj.bsky.social · 9h

True. She's an embarrassment 😩

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Zaya J. is writing a romance novel! @zayaj.bsky.social · 9h

I can't believe Naomi used to be my favorite character 😔

Zaya J. is writing a romance novel! @zayaj.bsky.social · 9h

I need to know how Naomi and Hayley became good friends because it's not adding up that they'd ever be friends #BeyondtheGates #btg

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Charish Reid @charishreidauthor.bsky.social · 12h

Would you like a first-chapter sample before you pre-order READ ME SLOW?
It's available on my website right now!
charishreid.com/read-me-slow/

-May/December romance
-Brother's best friend
-Romance author/Horror podcaster
-Recording booth tension
-So much voice-kink

Release date: October 28

Read Me Slow

Preorder for: October 28, 2025 AMAZON B&N KOBO She writes fantasies. He turns fear into sound. Neither expected desire to be this loud. Maya Brooks writes romance for a living but she keeps her…

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Zaya J. is writing a romance novel! @zayaj.bsky.social · 14h

Happy Birthday!! 🥳🎉

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Strictly 4 My Navigators @lizzslockeroom.bsky.social · 1d

Happy 60th Birthday, Karyn White 🎉🎂🎊

Kid me was singing "Superwoman" like I was going through it 🤣

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Zaya J. is writing a romance novel! @zayaj.bsky.social · 1d

😂😂😂😂😂 I hope Bill changed that life insurance policy and isn't still leaving everything to Hayley #BeyondtheGates #btg

Zaya J. is writing a romance novel! @zayaj.bsky.social · 1d

Randy, you better casually mention to Donnell you saw joey's tongue in vanessa's mouth!!! #BeyondtheGates #btg

Zaya J. is writing a romance novel! @zayaj.bsky.social · 1d

😂 oh no. I haven't.

Zaya J. is writing a romance novel! @zayaj.bsky.social · 1d

Please don't let Hayley pop up at the office and see Bill and Hayley. I've had my fill of Hayley for the day 😩 #BeyondtheGates #btg

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Zaya J. is writing a romance novel! @zayaj.bsky.social · 1d

Joey better be careful. Vanessa seems like she's about to stab or do arson if he rejects her #BeyondtheGates #btg

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Kate Halena @katehalena.bsky.social · 5d

To all the writers:
Yes—doubt will follow you.
But so will courage,
if you let it.
So write.
Even when it’s hard.
Especially when it’s hard.
Because the world is waiting
for the story only you can tell.

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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 1d

D'Angelo has died after a battle with pancreatic cancer, his former manager says. He was 51

D'Angelo Dead at 51

Grammy-winning R&B soul singer D'Angelo is dead from pancreatic cancer ... TMZ has learned.

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Chantal James @chantalalive.blacksky.app · 2d

Y'all ain't getting free until Black people are getting free. Sorry, tough cookies! It's because you hate seeing us free so bad you're in such a pickle.

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