Daryl Marez
ᴀᴜᴛʜᴏʀ & ᴏᴠᴇʀᴛʜɪɴᴋᴇʀ [ʜᴇ/ᴛʜᴇʏ]
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ɢʜᴏᴜʟ sᴄᴏᴜᴛs, ʀɪᴅᴇ ᴡɪᴛʜ ᴘʀɪᴅᴇ +
ᴛʜᴇ ᴇʟᴅᴇʀ ʙʟᴏssᴏᴍ sᴇʀɪᴇs
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ᴄᴏᴠᴇɴ ᴏꜰ ᴛʜᴇ ᴇʟᴅᴇʀ ʙʟᴏꜱꜱᴏᴍ • ʙᴏᴏᴋ ᴏɴᴇ // 2025
ɴᴇᴡ ᴀᴅᴜʟᴛ • ʜɪꜱᴛᴏʀɪᴄᴀʟ ꜰᴀɴᴛᴀꜱʏ • Qᴜᴇᴇʀ ᴡɪᴛᴄʜᴇꜱ
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linktr.ee/darylmarez 🌈✒️
Starter Packs
Created by Daryl Marez (8)
The Open Shelf 📓💖
Ally bookshops supporting queer literature // A diverse collection of diverse booksellers committed to promoting inclusivity, education, and empowerment through storytelling
Community Voices ☮️📣
A convergence of activism and political dialogue // Insightful discussions on LGBTQ+ rights and empowering exchanges about personal and collective identities
Vibrant Visionaries 🎨🎭
Celebrating queer creativity and innovation // An essential collection of art, music, and perspectives designed to inspire the queer community across all creative fields
Queer Authors 🌈✒️
Step into a colorful world of LGBTQ+ storytelling // From heartfelt sapphic tales to powerful explorations of identity, this collection is a celebration of queer authors in every genre
LGBTQ+ History Buffs 🏳️🌈📜
For those passionate about exploring the rich history of the LGBTQ+ community // This pack delves into the groundbreaking milestones, cultural revolutions, and pivotal moments that have shaped our past
Gay & Magical 🔮🌿
Because magic is stronger together // This collection celebrates witches, their craft, and the radiant power of community — with plenty of room for queer joy
Park Pride 🎠✨
For theme park lovers who also want to bring some pride along for the ride // Celebrate LGBTQ+ joy in the happiest places on Earth, from thrilling roller coasters to magical parades and everything in between
Rainbow Readers 📖🏳️🌈
Love to read queer stories? Share and discover new favorites with the Rainbow Readers // Whether you're into romance, fantasy, or heartfelt memoirs, this pack highlights books that capture the beautiful spectrum of LGBTQ+ experiences
@bakuchikuwhimsy.bsky.social
Otaku, milk tea afficionado, fantasy/steampunk/fairy tale writer, and lover of Lego Elves <3 🩷💛💙
@gaycannibalism.bsky.social
🔞 He/They/Xe. I cannot keep my mouth shut. Dark fiction for the gays and the goths, horror and fantasy perfectly blended. Father of Malice and famed cannibal pervert. I love horror and erotica together. 🔞
@coripalladium.bsky.social
🔞 it/it's, 29, Jeep guy, artist and writer. From the KC Area, Hellenic pagan. World's biggest Dan DeCarlo fan. I'm very autistic about fantasy and Jeeps. Please ask me about my chunes or my car. :)
@butterflyonawheel.bsky.social
Author of Butterfly on a Wheel, now available on eBook, in paperback, and in hardcover! https://books2read.com/u/mqxJJQ Website: https://flowersofdeath.net/ Cover art by Kai Schüttler: https://kaischuettler.com/
@thatdbetrey.bsky.social
My goals @ 16: be a Hugo & a Nobel prize winner, an astronaut, & governor of Virginia. @ 65 Settled for writing books on Substack, a PhD in biology, a telescope & a board member. Words @ https://thatdbetrey.substack.com Wait, a Hugo isn't ruled out yet :D
@bychasemcp.com
He/him | Genrefluid author of queer horror, speculative fiction, & supernatural drama. Vampires, trauma, doppelgängers, and bad decisions with beautiful people.
@holfelder-writes.bsky.social
Author of LGTBQ+ adventure fiction, auDHD cat mom of 3 they/them clinical mental health therapist by day Find me at HolfelderWrites.com !!NO AI!!
@professoremily.bsky.social
English teacher, writer, lover of cats & dogs. Recovering conservative, now Agnostic Christian Democratic Socialist. Unfortunately stuck in Texas. 🥲 A feed of my writing samples: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:br2rslmo7elrd3hp5dfsx3ye/feed/aaaksewrcngo4
@disneyscoopguy.bsky.social
Currently on 200+ days in a row at Disneyland. Follow for Disney news, updates, and funny Disney content!
@poorunfortunatepodcast.com
A Disney Podcast for Grown Ups An award-winning, bi-weekly podcast for all those grown up Disney kids looking to shoot the s*** about Disney the way they do with their friends! Hosted by Conor Perkins & Caroline Aimetti 🎙️🐙
@infernulls.bsky.social
New Fiction Author working on their first book, a light novel series titled Infernulls. Infernulls.com Most of the art is by Ishida1694, check him out on DA. I'll always credit him. Bad art by me. No AI/NFT Business Email: Infernulls@gmail.com
@knfitzwater.bsky.social
Author of the Silver Fox series, mother of two tabby cats, tarot reader, lover of horror & fantasy RPGs. Order my books here: https://linktr.ee/k.n.fitzwater Subscribe to my newsletter here: https://knfitzwater.kit.com/86a43f04d3
@trip.bsky.social
He/Him. Fantasy Author. Londoner. 🏳️🌈 Mythopoeic Award Finalist. A MARKET OF DREAMS AND DESTINY (Titan); Editor & Co-Founder @bonabooks.bsky.social; FAERIE’S BARGAIN (Choice of Games); Rep: Max Edwards, AppleTree Literary https://linktr.ee/TripGaley
@rygebhart.bsky.social
Writer, architect, runner, bicyclist, reader and proud Delawarean living in DC (he/him) 🏳️🌈
@sflayzell.bsky.social
I write queer stories & edit books sometimes https://sflayzell.com/ Debut novel Cottonopolis out now, a sapphic middle-grade story set in 1840s Manchester https://www.northodox.co.uk/product-page/cottonopolis-paperback-pre-order Views my own
@skkelleywrites.bsky.social
Sam (29, she/they), currently ????? weird/queer/INTP/artist/mom/part-time furry author of Sidetracked series my characters haunt me incessantly read my books 👉 linktr.ee/skkelleywrites
@jakefozio.dissky.com
Wakey Wakey Eggs and Jakey 😛🏳️🌈 #Dissky #Disney Adult 🏰 Theme Parks🎢 Foodie 🍔 Travel ✈️ CLE Life 🏙️ | He/him 🌈
@13thjedi.bsky.social
30 year old Star Wars nerd obsessed with Disney, Disney Parks. Marvel/DC multi fandom. #LGBT 🫶🏻💙🏳️🌈 he/him
@screamqueenscc.bsky.social
A safe and thrilling community that centers and connects LGBTQIA+ coaster enthusiasts in person and online. Tag #SQCC in your adventures! 📸 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️ Join our conversation on Discord! linktr.ee/screamqueenscc
@attractions360.bsky.social
Just 2 brothers going on an Epic Adventure! Theme Park Enthusiasts | Disney | Travel | Hiking | Cal Poly Alumni | Instagram: Attractions360✈️🎢📸 Benson & Jason
@aqhpublications.bsky.social
Queer Neurodivergent couple who make LGBTQIA+ novels and Indy ttrpg content on Kickstarter. https://www.kickstarter.com/profile/aqhpublications
@peppermint247.bsky.social
Let's get to work. @Peppermint247 on all socials!
@werrrk.bsky.social
Your daily stop for the best original coverage of sickening drag artists, live events, queer culture news, in-depth interviews and columns! www.werrrk.com #WERRRK
@gayhorrorpod.bsky.social
Every week, @wstuartross.bsky.social and @jtab90.bsky.social pick a horror movie to talk about—it's like a gay horror movie club! New episodes drop every Friday! https://linktr.ee/AnotherGayHorrorPod
@peposed.bsky.social
Ringo Award-Winning Writer: SPACE GHOST, CABLE, CAPTAIN PLANET, SPEED RACER, TEN-TON TITAN TERRIER, SAVAGE AVENGERS, MOON KNIGHT: COTD, PUNISHER, SPENCER & LOCKE, GOING TO THE CHAPEL, THE O.Z., SCOUT’S HONOR, THE DEVIL THAT WEARS MY FACE / davidpepose.com
@monstermanorbooks.bsky.social
🔞18+ Cozy monster loving community for queer readers & indie authors on Discord. Join us at discord.gg/monstermanor
@savageplatypus.bsky.social
A polar bear that tries and be the positive change you want to see in the world. My much gayer and much more otteryer better half: @riebred.bsky.social https://linktr.ee/dezzythebear
@lissettecarrera.bsky.social
Artist on Lore Olympus, Disney Lorcana, Archie Comics, and more! I also draw the Mighty Ducks a lot ✨👩🏻🎨 lissettecarrera.com lissette@lissettecarrera.com @hardheadedwoman IG
@aparkmind.bsky.social
Mostly written works that discuss the world of theme parks and the themed entertainment industry. Other social media platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ParkMind Twitter: https://x.com/AParkMind Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aparkmind
@timothyroderick.bsky.social
Small Press Award Winning Author. Time-Warner Book of the Month Club: Wicca: A Year and A Day, Dark Moon Mysteries. Fiction: Cornbones, Nine Zero One Three, One Crooked Thing, Briar Blackwood’s Grimmest of Fairytales.🏳️🌈
@hessephillips.com
🏳️🌈 Historical fiction | Queer history | Theatre history | Early modernist | USian in Spain. Debut novel LIGHTBORNE out now. Rep: Brianlangan.bsky.social. More at hessephillips.com
@derekburgan.bsky.social
Bacini’s dad, TouringPlans blogger, theme park photography gate keeper, and pizza enthusiast. Good Stuff Here: https://touringplans.com/blog/author/derek/
@stonewalluk.bsky.social
We imagine a world where all lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer, questioning and ace (LGBTQ+) people are free to be themselves 🌈
@thestonewallinn.bsky.social
The Historic, Legendary Landmark & Birthplace of the modern LGBTQ Rights Movement in New York City #wherepridebegan @stonewallgives
@haydenevansart.bsky.social
Artist • Illustrator • Instagram: haydenevansart “Putting the “gaudy” in “God-awful!” he/him 🏳️🌈
@leftlanesmith.bsky.social
Author of "78 Acts of Liberation: Tarot to Transform Our World" (Sounds True, 2024) Tarot & Politics zine editor • they/he 🏳️⚧️ 🏳️🌈 Transfag GenX Leftist in Baltimore City www.mxlanesmith.com
@arachnereid.bsky.social
Iza K Titus, Author PDX earth🌱air🌬️fire🔥water🌊 #amquerying a hopfeul post collapse #CliFi novel journey through the tarot, with ~🐓🍎 permaculture~🕉️ meditation~🔮✨magic~👐 community co-creation ∞~🌲wilderness🌳~ We are in this together, friends💕
@authoremilylankow.bsky.social
She/her ✍️ Author of YA Fantasy, clean romance, urban fantasy and LGBTQ+ fantasy 🏳️🌈 I love books, painting and making art, crystals, cats, chocolate, tea, yoga, 80's music, and video games 💕 Check out my work at emilylankow.com
@erikjbrown.bsky.social
USA Today Bestselling and Internationally Banned Author of ALL THAT'S LEFT IN THE WORLD, THE ONLY LIGHT LEFT BURNING, LOSE YOU TO FIND ME, and more soon… (he/him)
@nmjcoveney.bsky.social
Gay Ancient 🌈💀 | Husband | Author EVERYTHING NOT SAVED | Trans incl 💖🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈❤️ books, tech, 🎮| All opinions own & RSkts others'| Occasional life model | He/Him/His https://linktr.ee/nickcoveney
@thegailyshow.org
The only daily LGBTQ progressive news and talk show in the US. Listen live at 2pm on AM950 Radio or at 8pm on WCPT 820. Hosted by GLAAD Media award nominee John Parker. Watch & listen: youtube.com/@thegailyshow and podfollow.com/the-gaily-show
@charlesjensen.bsky.social
Author of SPLICE OF LIFE: A MEMOIR IN 13 FILM GENRES, poetry coll. INSTRUCTIONS BETWEEN TAKEOFF AND LANDING, & more. EIC: @villaineralit.bsky.social. Genre is a construct. Opinions mine. He/him. https://charles-jensen.com
@maxaustin.bsky.social
Great to see you here. Dad, nurse, author and all sorts of imperfections. 🏳️🌈 Please drop by at www.maxaustinauthor.com
@rhodemontijo.bsky.social
MAKE! BELIEVE! Children’s book author & illustrator. #kidlit Skeletown: Más Menos (pub. Little Brown) out now! Skeletown: Hola Adiós (pub. Little Brown) Coming in February 2025! https://linktr.ee/rhode_montijo
@andyhey.bsky.social
✨He/They✨ Chaotic Aquarius | Dumb Bitch | Effervescent Kunt I do design, I say gay shit, I am SFW Italian born 🇮🇹 but based in London 🇬🇧
@dyanhiel.bsky.social
I'm a doll stuffed with life, sitting upon a shelf hailing a taxi get me outta this freak show. Autistic cis🏳️🌈 gay man, 🏳️⚧️ ally. Devon. Hopelessly single & looking. ❤️'s: Dogs, creatures, plants, horror, crochet, knitting. https://austisticme.blogspot.com