When did you first see yourself in a book? For me, it was while reading a book by Rita Mae Brown. Years later, I found sapphic books again and they have brought endless stories of love, resilience, community, and queer joy. #sapphicbooks #sapphicromance #lesfic #queerbooks #lgbtqbooks

Our video is too long to post here (because we have so many wonderful authors involved!) so please check it out on Instagram or the Facebook page. Listen to our voices, so we can continue to use them. www.instagram.com/reel/DPpMkuo... #SapphicsWithTheBanned #BannedBooksWeek

I value my right to write sapphic literature that uplifts and connects with the sapphic community as much as I love to read the works that have saved me and continue to inspire me. There’s a lot at stake. Our voices, our stories, our lives, our history. #SapphicsWithTheBanned #BannedBooksWeek #wlw

We stand united. #sapphicbooks #sapphicromance #booksky #standwiththebanned #queerbooks

Show your support by requesting that your library purchase these books and put holds on them. Buy from indie, small and mid-size publishers. Support organizations working to support queer literature. Any other ideas? Add them below! #SapphicsWithTheBanned #BannedBooksWeek 2/2

You can make a difference and stand up to book bans of queer literature. Read a banned book, or request it from your library. Read queer books at risk of being banned, talk about them, review them. 1/2

People who live, love, think and move through this world differently are a threat to those who fear anything beyond their own experience. Amplify our queer, disabled voices today and beyond. 2/2 #SapphicsWithTheBanned #BannedBooksWeek

The human, and queer, experience includes all abilities and neurotypes. The drive to silence disabled voices is intersectional with the drive to silence queer voices. 1/2 #SapphicsWithTheBanned #BannedBooksWeek

It's #BannedBooksWeek & LGBTQ+ and BIPOC stories are being targeted by book bans. I'm honored to write sapphic fiction. Finding yourself, community, and hope in the pages of a book is a life-saving thing. So I hope you'll stand with me to fight for the books we love #sapphicswiththebanned #sapphic

connections that make the world a more compassionate and inclusive place. Bans exist only to divide and they are remarkably effective.” - @jjarias.bsky.social #SapphicsWithTheBanned #BannedBooksWeek 3/3

These stories allow us to find common ground,see the humanity in others & break down the barriers that divide us. This is especially important for readers who may not otherwise encounter these voices in their everyday lives. Representation in books isn’t just about visibility,it’s about creating 2/3

“LGBTQ+ BIPOC stories are so important because they help share real,lived experiences that build understanding and empathy. When we read about other peoples lives, their challenges, joys, and perspectives, it becomes so much harder to see them as “other.” 1/3

Do not let the people who hate us take these stories away from the people who need them. Fight these bans and show all trans people of any age that they belong and that their voices matter.” - @jamiegeeksout.bsky.social #SapphicsWithTheBanned #BannedBooksWeek 2/2

For many trans people, the first positive representation of people like them they will ever encounter is in books. These stories are vital because they tell trans people, and especially trans youth, that they belong, that they are special, and that they have so much to hope for. 1/2

If our stories weren’t powerful, they wouldn’t be banning them. Queer books save lives. #SapphicsWithTheBanned #BannedBooksWeek

These books with LGBTQ+ characters have already been banned in many places. By banning the experiences of others, no one grows. Read about the experiences of others. Practice empathy. It’s only in coming together and learning from each other that we grow. #SapphicsWithTheBanned #BannedBooksWeek

#SASS and @goldencrownls.bsky.social are coming together this week to stand up against book bans. Join us and add your voice to make sure we can keep using ours to tell our stories. #SapphicsWithTheBanned #BannedBooksWeek

For those of you participating in Jae’s Sapphic Book Bingo, my new sapphic romance, Beautiful Disasters, fits this week’s featured micro-trope square: watching fireworks together. Plus, there’s plenty of nonliteral fireworks in the book as well for you to enjoy 🎆 www.amazon.com/Beautiful-Di... #wlw

I had a great time chatting with the Underground Bookshelf about my newest sapphic romance, Beautiful Disasters, why I write, and causes that are important to me. Thanks to Laura and @ugbookshelf.bsky.social for the opportunity! www.underground-bookshelf.com/2545646_aver... #sapphicbooks #lesfic

It’s the final day of Pride Month and Door 30 of Jae’s Pride Month Book Calendar has over 80 sapphic books that are free, on sale, or available as a giveaway. Thanks to Jae for organizing this event and all the authors who contributed their work. Happy Pride Month! jae-fiction.com/pride-month-...

Today is Day 28 of Jae’s Pride Month Book Calendar and you can enter a giveaway to win an ebook of my new sapphic romance Beautiful Disasters, an enemies-to-lovers, slow-burn, workplace romance set in New Orleans. jae-fiction.com/pride-month-... #sapphicbooks #lesfic #pridemonth #neworleans #booksky

For those attending the GCLS Con (July 16-20), the Sapphic Action Support Squad (SASS) will be hosting two events and we hope you’ll join us. Both sessions will be 12:30-1:30pm ET in Governor D: Thursday 7/17: SASS Meetup Friday 7/18: SASS/GCLS Writing Session Hope to see you there! #sapphicbooks

Don’t forget that Jae’s Pride Month Book Calendar is underway. Every day in June, you get a free ebook, a book giveaway, or a book on sale. On the final day, the grand finale will even feature 75 books! Happy Pride! jae-fiction.com/pride-month-... #sapphicbooks #sapphicromance #queersky #lgbtqbooks

The second issue of the SASS newsletter goes out tomorrow and features an important conversation between Tara Scott and Jae on AI, Amazon, and other issues facing the sapphic lit community. If you haven’t already signed up for the newsletter, here’s the link: sass.beehiiv.com/subscribe #sapphicbooks

It's one of those throw your ears back kind of days🙂 Also, whatever your plans may consist of this weekend, stay safe and lean on your community🏳️‍🌈

Congrats to Bywater Books for being named the 2024 Foreword INDIES Publisher of the Year!🎉 I'm so honored to be part of the Bywater family🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Thank you to Women Using Words for reviewing Beautiful Disasters! Beautiful Disasters is now available everywhere. www.amazon.com/Beautiful-Di... #booksky #wlw #lesfic #sapphicromance #sapphicbooks #queerbooks

HAPPY PRIDE MONTH! I hope this month brings you joy as we stand strong together. If you want to celebrate with a good book, 100+ authors of sapphic fiction, including myself, have joined forces to put together a Pride Month Book Calendar with lots of goodies. jae-fiction.com/pride-month-... #wlw

I told Stripe that Pride Month is coming and she's been on the lookout ever since. 😉 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️

Thank you to Women Using Words for the lovely review of my new sapphic romance, Beautiful Disasters. You can see the full review here: womenusingwords.wordpress.com/2025/05/03/b... #booksky #queersky #wlw #lesfic #sapphicromance

Excited to read this one! Congrats @anakwrenn.bsky.social!🎉 #booksky #wlw #sapphicbooks

It's almost Pride month! Jae is doing a Pride Month Book Calendar, featuring 100+ authors of sapphic fiction. You can already sign up for the daily reminder emails and enter a giveaway to win one of 24 book gift cards. Check it out: jae-fiction.com/pride-month-... #booksky #queersky #wlw #lesfic

The Sapphic Action Support Squad is having its 1st Community Check-In Zoom session tomorrow at 5:30pm MT. Come chat with other members of the sapphic lit community about what’s on your mind. Join the Sapphic Action Support Squad FB group for the link: www.facebook.com/groups/89154... #booksky #wlw

For any writers of sapphic fiction who may be interested, the first Sapphic Action Suppport Squad (SASS) online writing session happens tonight at 6pm MT. Bring your WIP and write with other sapphic lit writers. Join the FB group for the link. www.facebook.com/groups/89154... #booksky #wlw #lesfic

The first issue of the Sapphic Action Support Squad (SASS) newsletter goes out tomorrow and it’s pretty awesome!🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ There's an exclusive panel discussion with a group of amazing authors and reviewers that you won’t want to miss. You can sign up for the newsletter at: sass.beehiiv.com/subscribe. #wlw

After 13 years together, I had to say goodbye to my sweet pup Sevvie this weekend. She was the smartest, most loyal, and sweetest pup, who loved playing ball and beating the daylights out of stuffed animals. I’m devastated, but so grateful for all the time we had together and that she’s at peace now

So excited to share this! The 1st issue of the SASS newsletter goes out on May 8th. Sign up at sass.beehiiv.com/subscribe. You can take the author survey at rb.gy/nhfmmp. We look forward to working with you to support the sapphic lit community during these challenging times.🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ #sapphic #wlw #booksky

When writing, it's important to have a strong support team. Even if they do occasionally nap on the job 🐶 #writingcommunity #writerlife

Over the past couple of months, I’ve been working on a project with a group of talented and dedicated people to support the sapphic lit community. I know a lot of us are struggling right now, and we’re here to help. So, stay tuned! More details next week!🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

In honor of Lesbian Visibility Week, let’s appreciate some lesbian movies! Gia and Fried Green Tomatoes had lasting impacts on me. And I wouldn’t be able to count how many times I watched Imagine Me & You. What movies impacted you? And which ones aren’t on this list that you think should be? #wlw

Happy Lesbian Visibility Week! If you’re looking for a sapphic romance full of lesbian characters, check out Other Girls and Beautiful Disasters 🏳️‍🌈📚 Averybrooksauthor.com #booksky #wlw #lesfic

It’s been a really challenging time for the queer community. I resist by writing sapphic romances that uplift our community and give us the happily ever afters we deserve and supporting others and building community within the sapphic lit and queer communities. We’re in this together. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️📚❤️ #booksky

With all of the excitement over my book release, Stripe decided to write a memoir. However, like many writers, she got distracted by the birds outside the window. Word count: 1 (Bird) 🙂

Got my #SapphicsWithTheT mug! 🏳️‍⚧️ I'm so honored to be part of this movement. All profits from the products go to GATE - Global Action for Trans Equality. If you would like to show your support, check out: tiny.cc/ldsg001 #sapphicbooks #sapphicromance #transequality

Ready for a witty and charming sapphic romance to sink into? Beautiful Disasters is out now! tinyurl.com/nvrapyen #marketingmonday #sapphicromance #sapphicbooks #sapphicreads #wlw #wlwbooks #sapphicbookstagram #lesfic #lesbian #nola⚜️ #nextread #lgbtqreads #booksky #queersky

Had a fun time in wine country this weekend celebrating the release of Beautiful Disasters🍷🥳 The weather was even giving summer vibes☀️

Want to win an ebook copy of my new sapphic romance, Beautiful Disasters? Jae is running a giveaway in her FB group for readers of sapphic books for the next few days and you can enter now at www.facebook.com/groups/JaeRe.... Good luck!🎉 #sapphicromance #booksky #giveaway #wlw #lesfic #sapphicreads

Thanks to M the Avid Reader for your kind words! Beautiful Disasters is out now! tinyurl.com/nvrapyen #booksky #sapphicromance #sapphicreads #bookreview #bookrecs #wlw #lesfic

To celebrate Sapphic Visibility Day and the release of my new sapphic romance, I took Beautiful Disasters out on the town to explore. Found some cool street art, even some with books! I hope you find some beauty around you today. For a copy of Beautiful Disasters: tinyurl.com/nvrapyen #sapphicreads

Excited that my new sapphic romance, Beautiful Disasters, is part of @iheartsapphfic.bsky.social's list of new releases this week along with some great authors and new sapphic fiction to check out! iheartsapphfic.com/2025/04/08/a... #sapphicreads #booksky #queersky #wlw #sapphicbooks