The Unfinished Line by @jenlyonauthor.bsky.social just got bumped into the highly recommended category on TLR Read the full review here

NEW FAVOURITE BADGE The Unfinished Line by @jenlyonauthor.bsky.social just got a favourite badge. Making it highly recommended on TLR “this is a very funny book in some places. Both main characters are beautifully drawn and massively sympathetic.

Missed the sneak peek of The Colonel’s Daughter in my last newsletter? You can find it now at www.jenlyonauthor.com/sneak-peek-c... ❤️🫶🏼

There aren’t enough words to articulate the experience of Saturday night. So I’ll stick with just one: Gratitude. Xoxo

It’s almost that time!! Can’t wait to see everyone next week! ✈️ 🗽✍🏼📚❤️

Head over to www.jenlyonauthor.com to sign up for my newsletter, so you don’t miss out on The Colonel’s Daughter cover reveal. Also—a first chapter sneak peek will be released in the coming weeks. Did I mention the giveaway I’ll be doing for my new line of merch launching very soon? 😎

Haven’t read it yet? You’ve got 174 hours to get it done! Open to all! I’ll be joined by several of my favorite fellow authors, so don’t miss out on the chance to chat with like-minded individuals! 🚀🔭🪐❤️ To join, shoot an email to me at [email protected] and I will send a link for the meeting.

The wonderfully talented Laura Castori has created the most beautiful trailer video for The Unfinished Line—and I can’t stop watching it. This project turned out more incredible than I ever could have imagined. Thank you Laura, Abby, and Erika for such a creative collaboration. ❤️❤️❤️

I thought I’d share a first sneak peek at my upcoming release, The Colonel’s Daughter—the prequel to The Senator’s Wife. Fun, poignant, and as uplifting as it can be heartbreaking, in this book you will meet Cate Brooks—a young, brilliant student at Oxford—before she became Catharine Cleveland.

Thank you to everyone who has shown love to this little misfit book of mine. You’ve made my indie heart extremely full. For those who signed up for the GCLS newsletter in order to vote for the incredible books on this year’s shortlist, emails went out this morning. So check your inboxes.

Quick reminder: Head on over to www.goldencrownliterarysociety.org to sign up for their newsletter by April 22nd to be eligible to vote for the Ann Bannon Popular Choice Award finalists. Voting opens April 24th and closes May 8th. You only vote once. ❤️🫶🏼

This was a pleasant surprise. It’s no secret how proud I am of this book, and how much it means to me. Thank you to everyone who continues to read, talk about, and share Dillon’s story. 🫶🏼 Looking forward to GCLS in Albany. congratulations to all the other finalists. So many wonderful nominations. ❤️📚

A definite five stars for “Cate with a motherfu@king K!”

When you have the absolute coolest friends! Truly, one of the most awesome gifts ever! 😍🫶🏼🥰❤️

14 years together… then, and now. I don’t know why you chose me, but God, I’m so grateful you did. I love you impossibly much. Thank you for just being you. Happy Anniversary, Love. X

Two books I read recently that really pulled me in. Neither of these are light, feel good romances—but both were wonderfully thought provoking, with problematic relationships and challenging characters, written in exceptional prose. So if that’s your thing… highly recommended.

Lovely unexpected afternoon in London (after our flight was cancelled due to yesterday’s power outage at Heathrow) writing in Trafalgar Square. ✍🏼 📚 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Getting in some research for my current WIP—a prequel to The Senator’s Wife. The beauty of Oxford never disappoints.

Is there something better than walking 200’ out your hotel room door to write in Hyde Park? Maybe. But I can’t think of what that would be right now.

Just an FYI—for those on Goodreads, there is a giveaway for signed hardbacks of The Unfinished Line right now. All you have to do is click "enter giveaway" for a chance to win. www.goodreads.com/book/show/21...

Thoughts on the Amazon boycott…

My, how time flies when you’re living in the world of Catharine Cleveland. 😉 What a journey! I’m so proud of this little book and the places it has taken me. Thank you to every reader who has made the past two years an exceptional experience. I can’t wait to see what the next two years bring.

Absolutely stunning imagery!🤯 We're certainly under Rasabel & Isolde's spell already.🫠 If you, too, are spellbound by their Goddess approved love, join us Saturday, 02/08 at 2pm (EST), for our #BookClub & Q&A event with @edgyartistbskysoci.bsky.social!🏹 👇Sign up here!👇 forms.gle/HqVdNoN3Ywj5...

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!! 🙏🏼🫶🏼❤️

The support for this fundraiser has been wonderfully overwhelming. The number of people who have donated, shared, and helped spread the word about the incredible, yet heartbreaking, work Pasadena Humane has done this past week for our displaced wildlife and pets has been genuinely heartwarming. Ta!

Thank you, TLR. Tremendous group of books to be part of. ❤️🫶🏼

To say I am devastated over our local Southern California fires is an understatement. I no longer have words to express my grief for my friends, family, and our communities that are going through this tragedy. To help, I am holding a fundraiser for Pasadena Humane. Please see below⬇️

Figured there was no better way to bring in the New Year than with some old friends. ❤️🫶🏼 Happy and safe New Year’s Eve, all. 🎉

Lovely Mari, over at @sapphic_bookworms has done an incredible job supporting indie authors all year long. Check out her page to read my final interview of 2024. Looking forward to all that 2025 will bring! www.instagram.com/p/DEPoswsBEJ...

Thank you to everyone who voted! This book has my whole heart in it, and I’m grateful it has resonated with readers. 🫶🏼❤️

A year ago, Whistleblower came into the world, and I was adamant this series was finished. But alas. 2025 is looking bright (well, as bright as inevitable angst will allow 😉) for Catharine and Alex in Book Four of The Senator’s Wife series, Duplicity. 😎 Happy Holidays, all! ❤️

When you’re frustrated half your family are late risers 😅 Josey Wales has been up with me since 5am, not so patiently waiting for her grandparents and auntie (along with the snoozing Wiener Dog, who would sleep until noon if we let her). Happiest of Holidays, friends! Much love from the Lyon Family!

Embracing the love. 😉🫶🏼 All kidding aside, I’m beyond grateful that Dillon’s story has touched so many people, and that listeners are appreciating the mastery that Abby Craden’s narration brought to this book.

This is Alaina Erdell at her finest.

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Reminder that today is the final day to sign up for the Sapphic World Book Club event tomorrow (Saturday), to discuss The Unfinished Line. The link to join is in the comments. It is free, online, and always a great time. Thanks to everyone who has signed up. See you then! 🫶🏼

Looking for a way to make the season bright? Look no further! 90 authors have come together to offer fun giveaways, free books, and delightful surprises in @jaeauthor.bsky.social’s wonderfully inclusive, brilliantly organized Sapphic Book Advent Calendar! Head to Jae’s website to join in the fun!

Extremely grateful for that little orange badge. Abby Craden absolutely hit this book out of the park. Thank you for the continued support of this niche novel I never thought would be read. You guys have made this little scribbler’s heart very full.

Y’all… it’s live! ❤️🫶🏼❤️🫶🏼❤️🫶🏼 Audible for The Unfinished Line is up and available! And I know it already goes without saying… but what Abby Craden did with this book is… well, you’ll just have to listen for yourself. #theunfinishedline #audible

I love chatting with the folks at Sapphic World Book Club! Looking very forward to this event. Be sure to click the link below to sign up! forms.gle/ifueAzwXFjv1...

Ok, I know we’ve had the “who would play Catharine in a film” debate, and the consensus fell to Cate Blanchett or Hannah Waddingham. However, hear me out: Sienna Miller. Classy. Age appropriate. Chef’s kiss when it comes to the closed-lip smile. 👌🏼

The Senator’s Wife was chosen as a Goodreads Members’ Top Pick for the Audible 2 for 1 sale. So if you haven’t listened to Abby Craden bring Catharine Cleveland to life, now’s your chance to snag a great deal! Offer expires November 22nd. #marketingmonday

My two 2024 releases fit this week’s I Heart SapphFic’s reading challenge categories: Celebrity Romance 🏀 and Historic Fiction ⚓️ #wlw #lesfic #sapphicbooks

Who knew getting cursed out in multiple languages would be such an honor? But here we are.😅 Thank you to the readers who have read, shared, and reviewed The Unfinished Line. For a book I worried might tank my career, I couldn’t be more grateful for how it has been received. ❤️

Sunday morning with a couple of my favorite girls ❤️🫶🏼🐴

If you aren’t yet signed up for Jae Author’s Sapphic Book Advent Calendar, what are you waiting for? Click the link below to join in the fun! Who knows, you might even find one of my books on there. 😉 jae-fiction.com/sapphic-book...

Get ready to settle in for a stunning performance (disclaimer: tissues may be required). In review now and should be live in the next ten days. ❤️

My writing partner, Maleficent (who somehow unintentionally earned the nickname Milf🫣), is about as done with today as I am. This flu is the pits, y’all. At least I have good company.