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Barbara Perez Marquez
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Queer Writer, Bestselling, Eisner & Ignatz nominated, fairy tales and lady knights enthusiast | She/Her 🇩🇴✨🏳️‍🌈

Work: THE LIBRARY OF MEMORIES (out 2026), TO DANCE THE MOON AND STARS (out 2026), THE CARDBOARD KINGDOM SERIES + OTHERS

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Barbara Perez Marquez @mustachebabs.com · Sep 4
Hi everyone, thanks for the follows!✨

If you haven’t checked out my recent work, you can find all about them here:

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Barbara Perez Marquez
Barbara Perez Marquez is a queer latine writer creating short stories and fiction.
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A float of Goku from Dragon Ball Z, smiling and holding his hand to his head with two fingers extended. There is a caption that says [CHEERS AND APPLAUSE] overlaid on top of him.
November 27, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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Y'AAAALLLL I cannot begin to thank you for your generosity. Seriously, the words I have will never be enough to thank all of you.

The goal is $1000 and we're sitting at $670! The fundraiser will be open till the end of the day tomorrow and every little bit will help!

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A screenshot for a personal tiltify campaign with $670 raised out of $1000.
November 27, 2025 at 2:25 AM
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Made a little Book Gift List for your consideration if you're looking to gift a book (to yourself or someone else) this season!✨
2025 Book Gift List
Perfect reads to gift this holiday season, both old favs and new releases!
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November 24, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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everyone say "thank you jadzia"
Still, a character from the Galaxy short in DC's I saw Ma Hunkel kissing Santa Claus holiday special. Still is white woman with scraggly dark hair, angel bite piercings, a septum ring, and heavy makeup around her eyes. She is wearing a lot of leather and straps, and in this panel is wiping blood from her mouth. She is scowling while saying "i've missed that. I knew you still loved me."
November 26, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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Reminding myself once again that it is not a race.
Comic of a woman picking flowers and then having a nice kiss. Text reads: slow down. Take your time. When you're ready, you'll bloom, too.
November 26, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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Bring me to your events! I'm great company!✨
mustachebabs.com Barbara Perez Marquez @mustachebabs.com · Oct 28
It's time for a little thread as I continue to bang the drum that I'm open for 2026 speaking and event engagements, because I'm about to have a lot to talk about!

Also, pre-orders continue to be one of the top ways to support your fav creators!💯✨

👩‍🏫Ok, to recap:
November 18, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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Editors, get in touch 📥
mustachebabs.com Barbara Perez Marquez @mustachebabs.com · 17d
Doing the yearly ✨calculations✨ and I could do with a shorter-ish project or two between now and Q2 2026 👀

Let’s chat about bringing some stories to life!📚
November 12, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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Just remember that if cute, little Kirby can strike down the gods time and time again then you can finish that project you were working on.

Kirby believes in you.

Don't let them down.
November 26, 2025 at 9:51 AM
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Me and my friend started a YouTube channel where we play drawing games (and sometimes video games) and chat and be goofy. Our new video goes up in 6 mins and we usually hang out in the live chat for the premiere :3

youtu.be/CEZhu5PuHF4?...
YouTube thumbnail of beanie and Emi from doodle gremlins looking at a silly pokemon that looks like a weird pikachu
November 26, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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I know it's a lesson in patience but I need my fountain pen's ink to dry a lil bit faster and I think it's somewhere between my pressure while using it and the ink choice? We must experiment 🧪
November 26, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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blipstress.bsky.social violet allen @blipstress.bsky.social · 3d
Literally buying one copy of a book at your local indie bookstore can mean the difference in whether they buy future books from that author.
November 26, 2025 at 1:54 AM
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Our household is being so brave right now because there’s two homemade flans in our fridge and no one has eaten them yet 🍮
November 25, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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The Curie Society, Volume 3: Game of Code
Game of Code
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November 25, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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You know @nikacomics.bsky.social can tell a relatable story while sleeping and she saw the same makings for one in The Curie Society: Game of Code!

Pre-order the book today! 👾👁️
A graphic of a browser window with the following quote: “The Curie Society: Game of Code is a relatable new chapter in the girls’ adventures that, at its heart, is about the complexities of navigating the relationships we’ve made over time.” —NIKA, creator of Signals A graphic of a build up of browser windows on top of each other with the cover for "The Curie Society: Game of Code" on top and the text: out march 2026 pre-order today!
November 25, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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Face/eye makeup detail
A cropped version of the above artwork focusing on the illustrated characters face.
November 25, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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I realize no one has ever asked for disco Lisa Frank Scarlett Witch, but just in case 🌈 🪩
A brightly colored digital illustration features a woman floating against a brightly colored background. She wears a striped bodysuit with a star cut out, has long strawberry toned hair and wears a rainbow tiara. Energy emits from her hands.
November 25, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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The one where they buy a domain:

www.thelibraryofmemories.com
www.thelibraryofmemories.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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troubledminnesotan.bsky.social Elise Schuenke @troubledminnesotan.bsky.social · 5d
Near You, Beside You

A comic about siblings growing close and then apart, and the thing that connects them 1/5
A cover with the title Near You, Beside You Four characters are surrounded by various video games, game consoles and game accessories 1998- At Mom’s House Panel 1: Elise(age 9) :No. Panel 2: Alex: oh, COME ON! Mom is working and you’re just reading all day! Panel 3: Elise: so? Panel 4: Alex (age 7) SO that’s BORING! And I’m BORED! I wanna play with you! Panel 1 Elise: No, I don’t like going outside. Panel 2 Alex: All kids want to play outside! LITERALLY ALL KIDS!! Panel 3-4 Elise: well I don’t want to. Quit being sooooo annoying. Panel 5 Alex: you’re no fun! Why’re you so weird!! Panel 6 SLAM Elise: …I don’t know. Panel 1 Alex: MOM!! Elise won’t play with me at all! All she does is draw, read and ignore me! It’s not fair!! Panel 2: Alex: she won’t play like other kids. Makes me mad! Panel 3 Mom: Well, Alex, Elise isn’t…well, LIKE other kids. She’s wired a bit differently from you. That doesn’t mean she’s broken. Panel 4 Mom: I struggle with her too. But we love her so we mustn’t give up. You just need to find something you two can connect on. Panel 5 You’re a smart, sweet kid, bug. You’ll figure something out
November 25, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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This was such a fun read with plenty to chew on afterward!! You’ll definitely want to add this one to your list! 🤖
mustachebabs.com Barbara Perez Marquez @mustachebabs.com · 2d
You know @nikacomics.bsky.social can tell a relatable story while sleeping and she saw the same makings for one in The Curie Society: Game of Code!

Pre-order the book today! 👾👁️
A graphic of a browser window with the following quote: “The Curie Society: Game of Code is a relatable new chapter in the girls’ adventures that, at its heart, is about the complexities of navigating the relationships we’ve made over time.” —NIKA, creator of Signals A graphic of a build up of browser windows on top of each other with the cover for "The Curie Society: Game of Code" on top and the text: out march 2026 pre-order today!
November 25, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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My newest interview is up from Publishers Weekly - honored to be alongside these inspiring librarians! www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
Comics in the Classroom: Teachers and Librarians Share Their Best Practices
We spoke with three educators about the innovative ways they’re utilizing comics and graphic novels to teach visual literacy and create lifelong readers, one panel at a time.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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You know @nikacomics.bsky.social can tell a relatable story while sleeping and she saw the same makings for one in The Curie Society: Game of Code!

Pre-order the book today! 👾👁️
A graphic of a browser window with the following quote: “The Curie Society: Game of Code is a relatable new chapter in the girls’ adventures that, at its heart, is about the complexities of navigating the relationships we’ve made over time.” —NIKA, creator of Signals A graphic of a build up of browser windows on top of each other with the cover for "The Curie Society: Game of Code" on top and the text: out march 2026 pre-order today!
November 25, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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Tuesday Tip: Comic book scripts are conversations between the writer and the artist (with the editor eavesdropping). The comic book grows out of that conversation. So, write your script whatever damn way you want, provided it gives the artist the information they need to bring the story to life.
A cartoon of a middle aged comic book creator sitting behind his Cintiq, drawing comics and saying, "Making Comics."
November 25, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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I made an accompanying reel to go with this list, please clap:
Barbara Perez Marquez on Instagram: "Y’all asked for it, so here it is! 🎁 Check out my book gift list for title recommendations to grab for those in your life (or yourself, I won’t tell), they are su...
Get inspired by our expertly curated list of gift ideas for book lovers. Find the perfect title to give to a friend or family member. Browse our recommendations for bestsellers, classic novels, and mo...
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November 24, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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I spoke to @adashtra.bsky.social about a topic close to my heart.
November 24, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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If you like an author's work, the best thing you can do is buy it. The second best thing you can do is ask your local library to buy it. Or, do both!
laurenbeukes.com Lauren Beukes @laurenbeukes.com · 3d
A reminder that the median book deal for a debut author in the UK is £7000, paid over 12-18 months. (from 2022 Society of Authors report). Some of your favourite writers are struggling. societyofauthors.org/2022/12/06/a....
A profession struggling to sustain itself - The Society of Authors
ALCS report on author incomes shows 60% drop in median incomes since 2006
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November 24, 2025 at 5:39 PM