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Venessa Vida Kelley
@venessakelley.bsky.social
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🇵🇷💗💜💙 Rep'd by @LitAgentSaritza WHEN THE TIDES HELD THE MOON (@erewhonbooks, 2025), MANU FACES THE MUSIC (@onipress, 2026)
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Hey guy, @rainbowcrate.bsky.social restocked the August box with @venessakelley.bsky.social "When the Tides Held the Moon"!! You can get it here 🤩🤩🤩 I'm so happy they restocked it!!

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August "Sun & Moon" 2026 full box
The sun & moon are locked in an eternal dance across the sky, casting light on our world. These celestial pairs illuminate hidden truths and cradle the deepest desires. ☀️ BOOK 1 for August is The...
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August 31, 2026 at 12:11 PM
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#DEAL ALERT! One-clickers unite because WHEN THE TIDES HELD THE MOON @venessakelley.bsky.social is on #sale on #Kindle US for today only!
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When the Tides Held the Moon
Benigno “Benny” Caldera knows an orphaned Boricua blacksmith in 1910s New York City can’t call himself an artist.
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August 23, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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🌈 Introducing our Book 2 feature for August! 🎉

We are so excited to feature this sweeping romantasy about a Boricua blacksmith as he becomes part of Luna Park’s side show. Welcome to When the Tides Held the Moon by Venessa Vida Kelley @venessakelley.bsky.social @erewhonbooks.bsky.social 🧵
A graphic that reads “August Book 2 Spotlight” along the top with a Rainbow logo to the left of it. Underneath it is a search bar with a mic icon that says “Rainbow Crate’s edition of When the Tides Held the…” Underneath it is a 3D book with the cover displayed. To the right it has the Featuring section of the caption displayed with the following text underneath EXCLUSIVES: “- Redesigned Dust Jacket (Not Shown) w/ Irides- cent Gloss & Spot Gloss - Illustrated Art Hardcase w/ Gold Foil + Iridescent Gloss - Art Endpages - Printed Edges - Bonus Art Gallery - Signed by the Author” At the top and bottom of the text area are yellow arrows with teal outlines pointing towards the book. Surrounding the graphic is a teal to yellow ombre striped border.
July 27, 2026 at 5:59 PM
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🌈 Hey Reading Rainbows! It’s time for our final artist reveal for the August Sun & Moon crate! Next up is Мónica (@/Moni_Illust) who illustrated the Dust jacket for When the Tides Held the Moon by Venessa Vida Kelley @venessakelley.bsky.social 🧵
An artist reveal for one of the August books. A quartet of illustrations arranged in quadrants of the graphic. Surrounding the graphic is a pastel rainbow striped border. In the center it reads “Artist Spotlight: @moni_illust”. Artist Spotlight is in black font while the handle is in forest green font.
July 23, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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Grateful to the friend who gave me custom-made earrings with the cover of my book on them! Shout-out as always to @venessakelley.bsky.social for the gorgeous cover art. And if you haven't read my nerdy, queer, interfaith debut YA novel, get it here: bookshop.org/p/books/the-...
A selfie of me, a white feminine person with brown hair and glasses, wearing earrings with the cover of my book, The Girls Will Be Okay, on them. A photo of earrings with the cover of my book, The Girls Will Be Okay, on them.
July 21, 2026 at 6:43 PM
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🌈 Hey Reading Rainbows! It’s time for our next artist reveal for the August Sun & Moon crate! Next up is Den (@/StarsDennn) who illustrated the hardcase forWhen the Tides Held the Moon by Venessa Vida Kelley @venessakelley.bsky.social 🧵
An artist reveal for one of the August books. A quartet of illustrations arranged in quadrants of the graphic. Surrounding the graphic is a teal-lime green ombre striped border. In the center it reads “Artist Spotlight: @starsdennn”. Artist Spotlight is in black font while the handle is in berry magenta font.
July 18, 2026 at 9:55 PM
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🌈 Hey Reading Rainbows! It’s time for our first artist reveal for the August Sun & Moon crate! First up is Bhavna @kidovna.bsky.social who illustrated the endpapers for When the Tides Held the Moon by Venessa Vida Kelley @venessakelley.bsky.social 🧵
An artist reveal for one of the August books. A quartet of illustrations arranged in quadrants of the graphic. Surrounding the graphic is a blue-pink ombre striped border. In the center it reads “Artist Spotlight: @kidovna.bsky.social”. Artist Spotlight is in black font while the handle is in a magenta font.
July 15, 2026 at 8:21 PM
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🌖 BOOK 2 for August is When the Tides Held the Moon by Venessa Vida Kelley @venessakelley.bsky.social ! Beningo Caldera’s latest blacksmithing project has led to a new job at the famed Coney Island Luna Park.
The theme image with a transparent red-blue gradient overlay. On the left side is the original cover of When the Tides Held the Moon. On the right is listed the special features for the book as listed in the main body text of this post. Under the list it reads "stay tuned to our social media and mailing list for more information including content warnings!".
July 1, 2026 at 2:17 PM
venessakelley.bsky.social
The NYC chapter’s performance was BANANAS. Honestly, if you can make the DC show and you enjoyed WTTHTM, you don’t want to miss it! (I’ll also be premiering the musical version of “Llévame Río”👀)
seamonstercircus.bsky.social Sea Griffin @seamonstercircus.bsky.social · Jun 27
Come check out the 2nd show of our 2-city collab with Bushwick Book Club today at 2pm at Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. We're doing new work inspired by @venessakelley.bsky.social 's "When the Tides Held the Moon". Our show Thursday night at Coney Island was magical! New music, film and art!
June 27, 2026 at 3:18 PM
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Come check out the 2nd show of our 2-city collab with Bushwick Book Club today at 2pm at Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. We're doing new work inspired by @venessakelley.bsky.social 's "When the Tides Held the Moon". Our show Thursday night at Coney Island was magical! New music, film and art!
June 27, 2026 at 2:51 PM
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me answering today's #PrideBookFair prompt? more likely than you think!

question: queer books you've read & can't stop thinking about

my answer: these books by @finnlongman.com (surprising no one), @itsamia.bsky.social, @wordsiren.bsky.social, @venessakelley.bsky.social, & @leemandelo.bsky.social
June 10, 2026 at 7:32 PM
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The Loose Ends Comics Anthology by Oneshi Press on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/one... is live! I've been working on my contribution for months, and I am very proud of my work, so if you're down for Morally Complicated Ambiguous Relationships, this one is for you!
The Loose Ends Comics Anthology
Experience 23 short comics from 36 diverse global creators, all about the loose ends that fray along the journey…
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March 19, 2026 at 9:03 PM
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Yeah, I don’t deny the the cover got me but God, I just loved this little book, and I say “little” meaning all magnificent greatness distilled into one of the most charming things I’ve read in a long time.

When the Tides Held the Moon by @venessakelley.bsky.social

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May 20, 2026 at 12:15 AM
venessakelley.bsky.social
On such a heavy week in our country's history, to see When the Tides Held the Moon named among the most influential books in U.S. history fills me with so much hope. 😭 Thank you Emma Carbone and @bklynlibrary.bsky.social for including me in this magnificent list!
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May 9, 2026 at 12:17 AM
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A few more book launch photos. Thank you again to everyone who came and to @venessakelley.bsky.social Curious Iguana bookstore and The Frederick Center. #booksky #books #queerbooks #lgbtqbooks
April 21, 2026 at 12:25 AM
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⚓ Anchor your spot in that book with a bookmark made with author & artist @venessakelley.bsky.social

💎 Bedazzle horseshoe crab shells with author @ryanlasala.bsky.social

🐡 Wish upon a star making a wish jar with author Leslie Vedder

🐚 Make a magic shell necklace with author Gloria Duke
May 8, 2026 at 3:11 PM
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"An emotive exploration of queer teen life and all its struggles, Steven Gellman's SOMEWHERE IN NOWHERE tackles sensitive topics with humor and compassion.” - Venessa Vida Kelley, USA Today Bestselling author-illustrator of When the Tides Held the Moon Thank you @venessakelley.bsky.social #booksky
April 17, 2026 at 5:54 PM
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Today! Come see the amazing @venessakelley.bsky.social and me! #queerbooks #lgbtqbooks #booksky #books
April 18, 2026 at 3:25 PM
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Love seeing @venessakelley.bsky.social’s WHEN THE TIDES HELD THE MOON in @glamour.com!

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27 Romantasy Books You’ll Want to Devour Immediately
Add these titles to your TBR list, stat.
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March 19, 2026 at 3:23 PM
venessakelley.bsky.social
I am UNDONE. 😭 When the Tides Held the Moon has been shortlisted for the James Patterson + Bookshop.org prize!! Endless thanks to every indie bookseller who has uplifted my queer boricua historical romantasy—I am humbled by your incredible support!
March 16, 2026 at 10:47 PM
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I’m thrilled to share that I will be in conversation with @venessakelley.bsky.social
for my book launch for Somewhere In Nowhere. Venessa is the best selling author of When The Tides Held The Moon. @curiousiguana.com
is hosting the event & we ❤️ to see you there! #booksky #queerbooks #lgbtqbooks
March 16, 2026 at 4:16 PM
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Just finished When the Tides Held the Moon and my heart is so full. Absolutely loved every moment of it and couldn't put it down. I'm so sad it's over. Thank you @venessakelley.bsky.social I borrowed this book from the library but I'm buying my own copy to treasure. 🖤🧜‍♂️🌕
February 24, 2026 at 3:50 PM
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In case you missed the moment.

Art is powerful
February 9, 2026 at 2:05 AM
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From the wonderous fantasy to mind-expanding sci-fi, from the depths of horror to the magical realms of the speculative, we're proud to have an expansive list of SFF fiction eligible this year for awards consideration!

@dianapho.bsky.social @viengsamai.bsky.social
Erewhon logo with the text "For Your Awards Consideration..." Titles Motheater by Linda H. Codega The Memory Hunters by Mia Tsai The Hunger We Pass Down by Jen Sookfong Lee Tall Is Her Body by Robert de la Chevotiere The Once and Future Queen by Paula Lafferty Harvest of Hearts by Andrea Eames When the Tides Held the Moon by Venessa Vida Kelley rekt by Alex Gonzalez Amplitudes: Stories of Queer and Trans Futurity, edited by Lee Mandelo Titles Ten Sleep by Nicolas Belardes A Philosophy of Thieves by Fran Wilde The Changeling Queen by Kimberly Bea The Villa, Once Beloved by Victor Manibo
January 29, 2026 at 6:06 PM
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Didn't realize the incredible author @venessakelley.bsky.social was on Bluesky. Gracias por este libro que es un regalo ❣️
therealshua.bsky.social therealshua @therealshua.bsky.social · Jan 30
This was a beautiful read with a Puerto Rican queer lead and I'm just all melty every time I think about it now 🥰 🇵🇷
January 30, 2026 at 11:47 PM