Amparo OrtizWelcome to today's episode! I'm ranking my Top 5 Microaggressions in Negative Reviews Aimed at BIPOC Authors! This is by no means an exhaustive list of every microaggression we've had to endure, but in my experience, these are the most common. *sighs forever*
✨BLAZEWRATH GAMES OUT NOW!✨ "Experience the World Cup with dragons in this debut fantasy, set in an alternate contemporary world, in which riders and their steeds compete in an international sports tournament."
Top 5 Microaggressions In Negative Reviews Aimed At BIPOC Authors // Authortube [CC]Amparo Ortiz2021-02-08 | Welcome to today's episode! I'm ranking my Top 5 Microaggressions in Negative Reviews Aimed at BIPOC Authors! This is by no means an exhaustive list of every microaggression we've had to endure, but in my experience, these are the most common. *sighs forever*
✨BLAZEWRATH GAMES OUT NOW!✨ "Experience the World Cup with dragons in this debut fantasy, set in an alternate contemporary world, in which riders and their steeds compete in an international sports tournament."
🎻MUSIC IN THIS EPISODE🎻 ✨Fresh Up by tubebackr soundcloud.com/tubebackr Creative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0 Free Download / Stream: bit.ly/2V8TcH1 Music promoted by Audio Library youtu.be/GFMgnLRhVYwDRAGONBLOOD RING Launch Week Vlog! // Authortube [CC]Amparo Ortiz2021-11-06 | DRAGONBLOOD RING is now on shelves!!!!!! I wanted to share what my launch week looked like for my first-ever sequel, so of course I filmed a vlog! Follow along with my virtual and in-person shenanigans as I bring Book Baby #2 into the world. \o/
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✨BLAZEWRATH GAMES OUT NOW!✨ "Experience the World Cup with dragons in this debut fantasy, set in an alternate contemporary world, in which riders and their steeds compete in an international sports tournament."
✨Chill Lofi Guitar Instrumental Beat (15 Minutes) - "Chilling" Music by @HoobeZa Link - youtu.be/O6nMNPQ4Vf0DRAGONBLOOD RING LAUNCH PARTY! With Special Guests, Jonny Garza Villa & Adri!Amparo Ortiz2021-10-13 | Welcome to the DRAGONBLOOD RING Launch Party!!! I can't believe I have another book baby out in the world, but here we are!! Come join me as I celebrate bringing more Puerto Rican dragon shenanigans on shelves alongside the best wolf pack ever, Jonny Garza Villa (FIFTEEN HUNDRED MILES FROM THE SUN) and Adri (Perpetual Pages)!!
✨BLAZEWRATH GAMES OUT NOW!✨
"Experience the World Cup with dragons in this debut fantasy, set in an alternate contemporary world, in which riders and their steeds compete in an international sports tournament."
✨BLAZEWRATH GAMES OUT NOW!✨ "Experience the World Cup with dragons in this debut fantasy, set in an alternate contemporary world, in which riders and their steeds compete in an international sports tournament."
✨Patrick Patrikios "Crazy" -- youtube.com/watch?v=1WoCYOn4y-IRobot Smash! Gearing Up For GEARBREAKERS With Zoe Hana Mikuta!Amparo Ortiz2021-06-20 | Welcome to today's livestream! We're celebrating the soon-to-be-released GEARBREAKERS alongside its absolute badass of an author, Zoe Hana Mikuta!! Watch us talk about sapphics in sci-fi, favorite tropes, and building our own mecha deities to smash the patriarchy and queerphobes to smithereens!
✨BLAZEWRATH GAMES OUT NOW!✨ "Experience the World Cup with dragons in this debut fantasy, set in an alternate contemporary world, in which riders and their steeds compete in an international sports tournament."
✨BLAZEWRATH GAMES OUT NOW!✨ "Experience the World Cup with dragons in this debut fantasy, set in an alternate contemporary world, in which riders and their steeds compete in an international sports tournament."
✨BLAZEWRATH GAMES OUT NOW!✨ "Experience the World Cup with dragons in this debut fantasy, set in an alternate contemporary world, in which riders and their steeds compete in an international sports tournament."
✨BLAZEWRATH GAMES OUT NOW!✨ "Experience the World Cup with dragons in this debut fantasy, set in an alternate contemporary world, in which riders and their steeds compete in an international sports tournament."
✨BLAZEWRATH GAMES OUT NOW!✨ "Experience the World Cup with dragons in this debut fantasy, set in an alternate contemporary world, in which riders and their steeds compete in an international sports tournament."
✨BLAZEWRATH GAMES OUT NOW!✨ "Experience the World Cup with dragons in this debut fantasy, set in an alternate contemporary world, in which riders and their steeds compete in an international sports tournament."
🎻MUSIC IN THIS EPISODE🎻 ✨Ikson's "Paradise" -- youtube.com/watch?v=TiQ7aug-GwI ✨Ofshane's "Make You Move" -- youtube.com/watch?v=ckv8V0O4hAw ✨Patrick Patrikios's "Select" -- youtube.com/watch?v=Vd5APkuWXes ✨DooPiano's "How You Like That" BLACKPINK Piano Cover -- youtube.com/watch?v=5kZESq-K89w ✨Cheel's "Sunset Dream" -- youtube.com/watch?v=dN3pAs-MxRsBoundaries In Publishing: Prioritizing Self-Care & Safety As An Author // Authortube [CC]Amparo Ortiz2021-03-08 | Welcome to today's episode! Establishing healthy boundaries in publishing is so important, but it can also be one of the hardest things to achieve. I talk about the difference between professional and personal boundaries, my thoughts on what's expected from authors, and how I view the incessant need to "deliver 24/7."
Also, bonus dog content! Luna joins me for this very special occasion. She was not impressed. CC's available in this episode!
✨BLAZEWRATH GAMES OUT NOW!✨ "Experience the World Cup with dragons in this debut fantasy, set in an alternate contemporary world, in which riders and their steeds compete in an international sports tournament."
"Experience the World Cup with dragons in this debut fantasy, set in an alternate contemporary world, in which riders and their steeds compete in an international sports tournament."
✨BLAZEWRATH GAMES OUT NOW!✨ "Experience the World Cup with dragons in this debut fantasy, set in an alternate contemporary world, in which riders and their steeds compete in an international sports tournament."
✨BLAZEWRATH GAMES OUT NOW!✨ "Experience the World Cup with dragons in this debut fantasy, set in an alternate contemporary world, in which riders and their steeds compete in an international sports tournament."
✨BLAZEWRATH GAMES OUT NOW!✨ "Experience the World Cup with dragons in this debut fantasy, set in an alternate contemporary world, in which riders and their steeds compete in an international sports tournament."
✨BLAZEWRATH GAMES OUT NOW!✨
"Experience the World Cup with dragons in this debut fantasy, set in an alternate contemporary world, in which riders and their steeds compete in an international sports tournament."
✨BLAZEWRATH GAMES OUT NOW!✨ "Experience the World Cup with dragons in this debut fantasy, set in an alternate contemporary world, in which riders and their steeds compete in an international sports tournament."
✨BLAZEWRATH GAMES OUT NOW!✨ "Experience the World Cup with dragons in this debut fantasy, set in an alternate contemporary world, in which riders and their steeds compete in an international sports tournament."
🥀MY LINKS🥀 Website: http://www.amparoortiz.com Twitter: twitter.com/amparo_ortiz Instagram: instagram.com/amparo_ortiz GoodReads: goodreads.com/author/show/17982934.Amparo_Ortiz Las Musas Website: lasmusasbooks.comHow I Write A Graphic Novel: Script Format // Authortube [CC]Amparo Ortiz2021-01-08 | I've been meaning to start a series on How I Write Graphic Novels & Comics, so here's my very first entry! Today's episode focuses on script format, but specifically from a writer's perspective. Sadly, I can't even draw a proper stick figure bit, lol, so my approach is better suited for newbie comic writers, or published authors wishing to venture into comics. Let me know in the comments if there's anything you'd like to see in this series!
✨BLAZEWRATH GAMES OUT NOW!✨ "Experience the World Cup with dragons in this debut fantasy, set in an alternate contemporary world, in which riders and their steeds compete in an international sports tournament."
This project took me on a whirlwind, folks. My brilliant co-editor, Yamile Saied Méndez (FURIA), and I went from sending out our proposal to selling this project in less than a month. *sobs*
Here's a little more info about our dream project, our contributors, and the inside scoop on *my* short story!!
BLAZEWRATH GAMES OUT NOW! "Experience the World Cup with dragons in this debut fantasy, set in an alternate contemporary world, in which riders and their steeds compete in an international sports tournament."
#Authortube #bookdeal #Authors #Writers #Writing #WritingCommunity #Latinx #Books #YoungAdultLATINX MAGIC & HALLOWEEN! With Aiden Thomas, Author Of CEMETERY BOYS!Amparo Ortiz2020-10-31 | Welcome to the final stop in the BLAZEWRATH GAMES virtual tour! Tonight I'm joined by Aiden Thomas, NYT Bestselling author of CEMETERY BOYS (Swoon Reads, 2020) and fellow geek. Watch us lose our cool over all things magic in Latinx fiction, Halloween, and whatever else we can think of.
#Authortube #Booktube #Authors #Writers #Writing #WritingCommunity #Latinx #Books #YoungAdult #FantasyBooks #LatinxFantasyTHE IRON KEYS PARTY! With Authors Karuna Riazi & Natasha M Heck!Amparo Ortiz2020-10-18 | Welcome to today's BLAZEWRATH GAMES Virtual Launch Event! I'm so thrilled to host a cyber-party with two of my absolute favorite people in the world, my critique partners!
Karuna Riazi is the author of middle grade fantasies THE GAUNTLET (Salaam Reads, 2017) and THE BATTLE (2019), as well as a contributor to multiple anthologies, including HUNGRY HEARTS: 13 TALES OF FOOD & LOVE (Simon Pulse, 2019). Natasha M. Heck is a San Diego-based author whose most recent work is featured in the NOT QUITE AS YOU WERE TOLD (2020) anthology. She's also the biggest Black Widow and Wonder Woman fan alive, which automatically makes her my friend.
Together the three of us are the Iron Keys. Join us for a candid discussion about suffering through my terrible drafts and still talking to me anyway!
#Authortube #Booktube #Authors #Writers #Writing #WritingCommunity #Latinx #Books #YoungAdult #FantasyBooks #LatinxFantasyDebut Week Vlog: Launching BLAZEWRATH GAMES! // AuthortubeAmparo Ortiz2020-10-14 | My debut novel has finally hit shelves!! I can't believe the day has come to share my little dragon book with the world. And yet it's really happening??? I mean???? I've spent the past week celebrating my debut with fantastic people, some of which surprised me with my new favorite hashtag: #PinkForBlazewrath!! Special thanks to Cande, Adriana Martinez, and Gabi Morataya for putting this lovely surprise together!! The entries were SPECTACULAR. *has feelings*
Additional special thanks to the faerie queen herself, Melanie Pacheco, for GIVING ME A FUNKO POP OF MY MAIN CHARACTER. You *might* want to lower the volume once that footage hits, lol.
And a huge thanks to anyone who wrote, DMed, sent gifts, and hung out with me during any of my events during debut week. It means so much that you chose to launch BLAZEWRATH GAMES alongside me. I'm forever grateful, folks. *squishes*
So here's a bit of a behind the scenes look at what went down during debut week! Apologies for my obnoxiousness lol.
BLAZEWRATH GAMES OUT NOW! "Experience the World Cup with dragons in this debut fantasy, set in an alternate contemporary world, in which riders and their steeds compete in an international sports tournament."
#Authortube #Booktube #Authors #Writers #Writing #WritingCommunity #Latinx #Books #YoungAdultLATINX DRAGONS! With Destiny Soria, Author Of FIRE WITH FIRE!Amparo Ortiz2020-10-07 | Welcome to tonight's Blazewrath Games Launch Virtual Event! *squeals* Join me and Destiny Soria, author of the upcoming YA fantasy, FIRE WITH FIRE (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2021) for a live chat about all things magic, dragons, and mayhem in fantastical worlds!
#Authortube #Booktube #Authors #Writers #Writing #WritingCommunity #Latinx #Books #YoungAdult #FantasyBooks #LatinxFantasySigning BLAZEWRATH GAMES At My Local Indie Bookstore!Amparo Ortiz2020-10-01 | When my local indie bookstore, The Bookmark, notified me that pre-order copies of BLAZEWRATH GAMES had arrived, I rushed on over to sign them. And these copies were just *a few* of the actual pre-orders! The remaining bunch is arriving for me to sign soon, and another shipment is getting here post-pub date! The store will open up the link to purchase more copies once they do.
A HUGE GINORMOUS THANK YOU to everyone who's bought a copy already!!! You are all the greatest. My little dragon book comes out next week (October 6th!), and I cannot wait to *finally* share it with you!!!!!
PRE-ORDER BLAZEWRATH GAMES (10.6.20 // Page Street Kids) "Experience the World Cup with dragons in this debut fantasy, set in an alternate contemporary world, in which riders and their steeds compete in an international sports tournament."
#Authortube #Booktube #Authors #Writers #Writing #WritingCommunity #Latinx #Books #YoungAdultThe Query Vlog! // Sharing The Query Letters That DIDNT Get Me A Literary AgentAmparo Ortiz2020-09-09 | As promised, here I am thoroughly embarrassing myself with the first part of my Query Vlog series! For this first installment, I'm sharing two query letters I actually sent to literary agents... and got absolutely nowhere with. Why did these queries suck? What are some tips to make *your* query stand out in the slush pile? Join me as I roast myself and my terrible writing for the next few minutes!
PRE-ORDER BLAZEWRATH GAMES (10.6.20 // Page Street Kids) "Experience the World Cup with dragons in this debut fantasy, set in an alternate contemporary world, in which riders and their steeds compete in an international sports tournament."
#Authortube #Booktube #Authors #Writers #Writing #WritingCommunity #Latinx #Books #YoungAdult #PreorderGiveaway #QueryLetter #Query #LiteraryAgentsAmparo Ortiz Live StreamAmparo Ortiz2020-08-22 | ...Romance & Shipping In BLAZEWRATH GAMESAmparo Ortiz2020-08-17 | Let's talk about love! Or lack thereof! Is there romance in my debut novel, BLAZEWRATH GAMES? Is a book still considered YA if it doesn't contain romantic or sexual content? Is it okay to ship characters in anything we read or watch, even if those characters never interact? I discuss all this plus BONUS DRAGON FUNKO POP designed by my uber-talented friend, Melanie Pacheco!
PRE-ORDER BLAZEWRATH GAMES (10.6.20 // Page Street Kids) "Experience the World Cup with dragons in this debut fantasy, set in an alternate contemporary world, in which riders and their steeds compete in an international sports tournament."
#Authortube #Booktube #Authors #Writers #Writing #WritingCommunity #Latinx #Books #YoungAdult #PreorderGiveawayARCs! Latest Recs & TBR Pile // BooktubeAmparo Ortiz2020-07-29 | Today I'm sharing some ARC greatness! These are four titles I've been very lucky to receive by a few of the most incredible authors in the industry. I've already devoured two of these 2020 books, and I'm very much looking forward to reading the ones on my TBR pile. *squeals*
Special shout-out to Gabi Morataya, who designed and sent me the T-shirt I'm wearing in this video! #GOT7 #Aghase #Kpop
Also, shout-out to my Taylor Swift calendar in the back in honor of everyone's favorite album this past weekend, folklore!
PRE-ORDER BLAZEWRATH GAMES (10.6.20 // Page Street Kids) "Experience the World Cup with dragons in this debut fantasy, set in an alternate contemporary world, in which riders and their steeds compete in an international sports tournament."
#Authortube #Booktube #ARCs #AdvancedReaderCopies #Authors #Writers #Writing #WritingCommunity #Latinx #Books #YoungAdult #MiddleGrade#GHIBLIWATCH: What I Learned About Writing From MY NEIGHBOR TOTOROAmparo Ortiz2020-07-28 | So I finally saw my very first Studio Ghibli movie! Not only did I love it, MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO actually gave me some writing tips, too. Here are just a few of the lessons I found for myself!
PRE-ORDER BLAZEWRATH GAMES (10.6.20 // Page Street Kids) "Experience the World Cup with dragons in this debut fantasy, set in an alternate contemporary world, in which riders and their steeds compete in an international sports tournament."
#Authortube #Booktube #Authors #Writers #Writing #WritingCommunity #Latinx #BooksIs This Book Trying To Kill Me? How I Write A SynopsisAmparo Ortiz2020-07-22 | So you have to write a synopsis for your manuscript. Maybe you hate it. Maybe you love it. Since I'm currently writing one, I figured I'd share my process with you and provide an example using the (amazing) one-page synopsis template made by NYT Bestselling author, Susan Dennard! With Susan's thorough plot breakdown as my guide, I've whipped up a short synopsis for one of the finest and highly acclaimed films in cinematic history: Stephenie Meyer's TWILIGHT. 🧛🏻
Bonus points for Borders' special edition DVD cameo.
PRE-ORDER BLAZEWRATH GAMES (10.6.20 // Page Street Kids) "Experience the World Cup with dragons in this debut fantasy, set in an alternate contemporary world, in which riders and their steeds compete in an international sports tournament."
#Authortube #Booktube #Authors #Writers #Writing #WritingCommunity #Latinx #BooksIs This Book Trying To Kill Me? Writing The Sequel To BLAZEWRATH GAMESAmparo Ortiz2020-07-13 | Today I'm talking sequel! Specifically, the writing process for the second book in my BLAZEWRATH GAMES duology. What happens when you have to write a book under contract with a tight deadline for the first time ever? In my case, I don't comb my hair for months.
But anyway! Most authors mention how difficult it is to write Book 2 in a contract. You have less time to draft *and* you're promoting the first book in the series/your book deal. I'm here to admit that I loved writing Book 2, which puts me in the minority. I still had plenty of challenges along the way, and I'd like to share some of them with you!
Also, I apologize in advance for my appearance in this vlog. This is what I call Deadline Chic. You have been warned.
PRE-ORDER BLAZEWRATH GAMES (10.6.20 // Page Street Kids) "Experience the World Cup with dragons in this debut fantasy, set in an alternate contemporary world, in which riders and their steeds compete in an international sports tournament.
Lana Torres has always preferred dragons to people. In a few weeks, sixteen countries will compete in the Blazewrath World Cup, a tournament where dragons and their riders fight for glory in a dangerous relay. Lana longs to represent her native Puerto Rico in their first ever World Cup appearance, and when Puerto Rico’s Runner―the only player without a dragon steed―is kicked off the team, she’s given the chance.
But when she discovers that a former Blazewrath superstar has teamed up with the Sire―a legendary dragon who’s cursed into human form―the safety of the Cup is jeopardized. The pair are burning down dragon sanctuaries around the world and refuse to stop unless the Cup gets cancelled. All Lana wanted was to represent her country. Now, to do that, she’ll have to navigate an international conspiracy that’s deadlier than her beloved sport."
PRE-ORDER BLAZEWRATH GAMES (10.6.20 // Page Street Kids) "Experience the World Cup with dragons in this debut fantasy, set in an alternate contemporary world, in which riders and their steeds compete in an international sports tournament.
Lana Torres has always preferred dragons to people. In a few weeks, sixteen countries will compete in the Blazewrath World Cup, a tournament where dragons and their riders fight for glory in a dangerous relay. Lana longs to represent her native Puerto Rico in their first ever World Cup appearance, and when Puerto Rico’s Runner―the only player without a dragon steed―is kicked off the team, she’s given the chance.
But when she discovers that a former Blazewrath superstar has teamed up with the Sire―a legendary dragon who’s cursed into human form―the safety of the Cup is jeopardized. The pair are burning down dragon sanctuaries around the world and refuse to stop unless the Cup gets cancelled. All Lana wanted was to represent her country. Now, to do that, she’ll have to navigate an international conspiracy that’s deadlier than her beloved sport."
PRE-ORDER BLAZEWRATH GAMES (10.6.20 // Page Street Kids) "Experience the World Cup with dragons in this debut fantasy, set in an alternate contemporary world, in which riders and their steeds compete in an international sports tournament.
Lana Torres has always preferred dragons to people. In a few weeks, sixteen countries will compete in the Blazewrath World Cup, a tournament where dragons and their riders fight for glory in a dangerous relay. Lana longs to represent her native Puerto Rico in their first ever World Cup appearance, and when Puerto Rico’s Runner―the only player without a dragon steed―is kicked off the team, she’s given the chance.
But when she discovers that a former Blazewrath superstar has teamed up with the Sire―a legendary dragon who’s cursed into human form―the safety of the Cup is jeopardized. The pair are burning down dragon sanctuaries around the world and refuse to stop unless the Cup gets cancelled. All Lana wanted was to represent her country. Now, to do that, she’ll have to navigate an international conspiracy that’s deadlier than her beloved sport."
**Disclaimer: I do not own any images, music, or other media in this video.**KPOP Bias List: GOT7s Park JinyoungAmparo Ortiz2020-07-06 | Welcome to my first Kpop Bias List post! Naturally, I had to start with my ultimate bias, GOT7's Park Jinyoung. *swoons*
DISCLAIMER: I do not own the music or images in this video. All media and images belongs to their rightful owners.
#GOT7 #GOT7Jinyoung #ParkJinyoung #IGOT7 #Aghase #Kpop #BiasHow To Say My Name: A Short TutorialAmparo Ortiz2020-07-06 | Don't worry if you have no clue how to say my name. I've got your back.
CLIP: "Navigating Latinx Identity In Fantasy" Panel @ Social Distance Book Fest