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we started as a tiny spark… now we’re a whole constellation 🌈✨
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we’re finally on tiktok and ig 🌈
more queer voices, more art, more you ✨
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Happy Friday 🌈
how are you showing up as yourself today?
maybe it’s something small—writing, sketching, or just being a little more honest
your voice matters 💜
this is your sign to create
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Happy Friday 🌈
how are you showing up as yourself today?
maybe it’s something small—writing, sketching, or just being a little more honest
your voice matters 💜
this is your sign to create
#QueerCreatives #QueerArt #LavenderRising #Bluesky #Artsky #LGBT #QUEER #QueerCommunity #ArtShare
Still thinking about submitting? 🌈
Do it.
Your art. Your story. Your voice—this is what Once Upon a Queer is for.
We’re still accepting entries. Don’t miss your moment.
Submit now: onceuponaqueer.com/contest
#lgbt #queerartists #magazine #writesky #booksky #art #poetry #freeacess #publishing
Time’s up ⏳
Winners coming soon 👀
But hey—submissions are STILL open.
If you’ve been hesitating… this is your sign.
Drop your work. We’re ready for you. 🌈
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Time’s up ⏳
Winners coming soon 👀
But hey—submissions are STILL open.
If you’ve been hesitating… this is your sign.
Drop your work. We’re ready for you. 🌈
#lgbt #queerartists #magazine #writesky #booksky #art #poetry #freeacess #publishing
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1 DAY TO GO 🌈🔥
this is your moment 👀
that piece in your drafts?
submit it.
no overthinking. just you.
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✨ $200 prize
✨ cover feature
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2 DAYS TO GO 🌈
this could be your cover moment 👀
that piece you’ve been overthinking? that one
submit it.
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✨ $200 prize
✨ cover feature
your voice is enough.
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2 DAYS TO GO 🌈
this could be your cover moment 👀
that piece you’ve been overthinking? that one
submit it.
✨ free
✨ $200 prize
✨ cover feature
your voice is enough.
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#artcontest #writingcontest #queer #lgbt
3 days left 🌈
if you’ve been waiting for a sign… this is it 👀
queer artists & writers—stop doubting, start submitting.
✨ Free
✨ $200
✨ COVER feature
we wanna see YOU.
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4 days to go 🌈
A glimpse from our March issue—real stories, art, voices.
Wanna be our next cover? 👀Your work could be next.
We’re looking for queer artists and writers ready to be seen.
✨ Free entry
✨ $200 prize
✨ Winning piece = COVER
Share your voice.
Submit: onceuponaqueer.com/contest
4 days to go 🌈
A glimpse from our March issue—real stories, art, voices.
Wanna be our next cover? 👀Your work could be next.
We’re looking for queer artists and writers ready to be seen.
✨ Free entry
✨ $200 prize
✨ Winning piece = COVER
Share your voice.
Submit: onceuponaqueer.com/contest
5 days to go 🌈
Queer artists, writers—this is your sign. Your space to create and be seen. Be part of April issue.
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✨ $200 prize
✨ Winning piece = COVER
Got something real to share? This is your moment.
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5 days to go 🌈
Queer artists, writers—this is your sign. Your space to create and be seen. Be part of April issue.
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✨ $200 prize
✨ Winning piece = COVER
Got something real to share? This is your moment.
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6-day countdown 🌈
Queer artists, writers—this your space to create, express, and be seen. Be part of April issue.
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✨ $200 prize
✨ Winning piece = COVER
Create something honest. Make it yours.
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6-day countdown 🌈
Queer artists, writers—this your space to create, express, and be seen. Be part of April issue.
✨ Free to enter
✨ $200 prize
✨ Winning piece = COVER
Create something honest. Make it yours.
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Only 7 days left 🌈
Queer artists, writers, storytellers—this is your moment.
✨ Free to enter
✨ $200 prize
✨ Winning art becomes the COVER
Your story deserves to be seen.
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Only 7 days left 🌈
Queer artists, writers, storytellers—this is your moment.
✨ Free to enter
✨ $200 prize
✨ Winning art becomes the COVER
Your story deserves to be seen.
Submit: onceuponaqueer.com/contest
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Our March Issue of Lavender Rising Magazine is out now, and just in time for #TransDayofVisibility! Love how that worked out.
We've got some amazing works in here by queer creators, and we're so happy to share them! 💜🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️✒️🎨
#queerartists #writesky #artwork #lgbtq+
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The cover of the March 2026 edition of Lavender Rising, featuring a digital illustration titled “Trees Are Watching” by Elijah Berg; two figures rest against the trunk of the tree in a forest of yellow birch trees, one with a book resting open on their lap whilst another looks on over their shoulder. Text from an article reads: “Parents leading the Charge in Southern Africa.” The lower left corner includes the “Once Upon a Queer” publishing logo, with a silhouette of a book and quill splashed with rainbow colours.
Happy #TransDayOfVisibility! In a moment of serendipity, I’ve a poem out with @lavenderrising.bsky.social about the fear and tenderness I feel for my siblings coming to terms with their identities at such a hostile time 🏳️⚧️💕🐇
Find it alongside fantastic queer art at onceuponaqueer.com/lavender-rising
February Magazine is out!!!💜🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🔥
We're so grateful to everyone who contributed and to all our readers.
#lgbt #queerartists #queer #lgbtq #magazine #writesky #booksky #art #poetry #freeacess #publishing
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I think @jamestalarico.bsky.social may flip a Texas senate seat.
Apparently, so does Donald Trump.
🔥FIVE DAYS LEFT🔥
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THE ONLY THING MORE POWERFUL THAN HATETS LOVE
Halftime Show 🫶
The January Magazine came out with huge support! 💜🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🔥
We're so grateful to everyone who contributed and to all our readers. Submissions are open for February!
#lgbt #queerartists #magazine #writesky #booksky #art #poetry #freeacess #publishing
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