i know we have to "push back" or whatever but this administration has us saying the goofiest, most obvious shit. late night hosts are allowed to make jokes. actually, WE pay tariffs. no, that's not how tylenol works. could be solving climate change but instead we're debunking middle school rumors

Anyone keen on having an early read of my sapphic sci-fi about murder behind the scenes of a reality dating show in space, LOVE GALAXY is available to request now👇

Just a little mood board for no reason at all 🥹✨

The cover for my debut SF sapphic romantic thriller is now out in the world! Credit for the gorgeous artwork goes to Artem Chebokha!

Here's the cover of LOVE GALAXY by Sierra Branham (5.5.2026) in which a young woman from a dead-end planet gets cast on a reality TV show to compete for the prince—or princess. But not everyone is there for the right reasons… Art: Artem Chebokha Design: Jenna Stempel-Lobell buff.ly/49jcizt

"Things the Older Boy Understands" by @sierrabranham.bsky.social (1,000 words) — Two boys on a ship to new world comfort each other as one dies from a thought worm. A heartbreaking story of love and found family. (My rating: 5/5)

had the absolute pleasure of reading this one, and you DO NOT want to sleep on this book! 👇

Mark your calendars! We have a US cover reveal date for LOVE GALAXY, my debut sapphic SF romantic thriller about murder on a reality tv show in space with forbidden romance and lots of yearning! Available to add on Goodreads now, link in the comments below 👇

everything i have to say about this would get me banned

SUBLIMATION is a novel set in a universe where crossing the border means splitting yourself in two. Literally. If you've ever imagined what could have been if you never left, this is a novel for you. Preorder link below. Available everywhere books are sold. torpublishinggroup.com/sublimation/...

✨COVER REVEAL✨ My debut science fantasy, THE DEMON STAR, will be out next July from @dawbooks.bsky.social artist is Kieran Yanner, who could not have done a better job of capturing the vibe and setting of this book!

One of my top reads this year!

me at the start of every new month: I’m going to finally start my newsletter and post consistently on socials my brain: OR—and hear me out—we delete all socials entirely me: my brain: me: how about we meet in the middle and continue doing next to nothing my brain: my work here is done

🏳️‍🌈3 bi disasters take on the end of the world 🧎‍♂️The Preacher = out for blood 🧟‍♀️The Horde = hunting for flesh 🥼The Dentist = can't stop smiling THE Z WORD x THE WALKING DEAD #questpit #q #lgbt #h #sf #a

looks like 2026 is going to be a double feature! thrilled to announce that the infamous novel that was written in a month, the one that started as a sweat-drenched nightmare, now titled OUR INFINITE AND INEVITABLE ENDS, will be coming to you in fall of 2026 from @ecwpress.bsky.social!

It’sss pub day! MAD SISTERS OF ESI is now out in the US and Canada. To celebrate, Alap and I took a series of truly ridiculous photos at Brooklyn Bridge Park. My baby* is now in New York! (*Technically an ARC of my baby. The final is a beautiful, beautiful hardcover.)

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yes, i hate genAI as a writer, but i also hate it as a reader. the complete lack of respect boils my blood. you expect me to spend my hard-earned money on something you never bothered to write so you can feel good about your lack of a work ethic? pathetic behavior.

All the dire implications notwithstanding it is hilarious how evil this technology is. Billions of dollars spent on this greasy lying stupid thing that was literally built to replace people, and everyone that uses it gets weaker, lazier, dumber, and sadder for having done so. Well done all around.

On his own, my 8yo has started reading and burning through my collection of Calvin and Hobbes comic books and I have never been more proud

This is a wonderful story by @sierrabranham.bsky.social, and the last line hits hard (while inviting more questions).

It's me. I'm now the bookshop employee that only recs sapphic books. I am in every bookshop. All the time. You will only get sapphic recs for the rest of your life.

I’m not attending Worldcon this year & everything seems to be a mess but this is so mind-bendingly bad on so many levels that I think it’s worth unpacking while I’m in the no-space of airports

happy ✨cover✨ day (and some reading material for ya!)

This one should be on everyone’s radar!

The writerly urge to respond “that’s none of my business” anytime anyone asks me something about the characters I wrote

hey I am posting this because I didn't know it, and so others might not either: but the BBB has NOT PASSED YET-- it's passed the senate & now it must pass the house. It's time to call reps RIGHT NOW. Johnson is going to push the vote ASAP before backlash can form so the calls need to start NOW.

me this morning: i’m going to get good progress done on my sequel today me now: stares at the completely unrelated short story i wrote instead it’s fine, everything’s fine

Talking nerdy about the history of #spaceopera, the socio-political context around it and why it’s the best escape. #scifi thenerddaily.com/a-zaykova-au...

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it’s summer which means my children have decided to eschew sleep entirely. i blame the writers of frozen—my 4yo has internalized the line “the sky’s awake, so I’m awake” as though its newton’s fourth law of motion, or the goddamn eleventh commandment

To celebrate Pride in the midst of political fear + uncertainty, I decided to look to the future with a recommendation list of upcoming 2025/2026 queer novels to add to your TBRs. Be strong and kind, ily shorturl.at/AnsSx

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me, a pantser, with every new book I write: this time I will PLOT me, having a grand time three chapters into a completely new story/world: wait, I should probably give my MC a name…

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Welp, we might as well call Issue 149 the "Everything Makes Me Cry" issue. Another heartfelt banger! You're missing out if you miss it! Check out "Things the Older Boy Understands" by @sierrabranham.bsky.social, out now!

Ahhhhhh my little story is out in Apex! If anyone has a few minutes to spare, please consider giving my flash, “Things the Older Boy Understands” a read. I’m really proud of this one ✨

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“Such is the perversion of “violence” under imperial and colonial rule: the maintenance of state-sanctioned violence is considered peaceful, while the disruption of those death-making processes is deemed violent.” —Kelly Hayes and Mariame Kaba

"He asked you to shoot at people who weren’t shooting back,” growled Vimes, striding forward, “That makes him insane, wouldn’t you say?” “They are throwing stones, Sarge,” said Colon. “So? Stay out of range. They’ll get tired before we do." Terry Pratchett, Night Watch

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Huge congrats to @thesuiway.bsky.social!!!

2025 has been a hard year so far for Apex. In the interest of transparency, we want to share what happened, the current state of things, and how you can help. We're determined to keep publishing great stories for many years to come, and your support is what will make that possible. 🖤👽

Happy pub day to Galaxy Grifter!!!

Weeding the garden becomes a lot more fun when you pretend you’re plucking out fascists Anyway, it’s pride month so be gay, do crime, call your reps and all that 🏳️‍🌈

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So happy for you, Marietta!

A truly incredible book!!

Exactly this. Support human creators, period.