So honored for Reverence to be named finalist in Romance (Adult Fiction) category in the Foreword Indies Awards 🥳 Congratulations to all and hugs to my wonderful friends and fellow finalists @bywaterbooks.bsky.social @alainaerdell.bsky.social @kcoopergriffin.bsky.social 🥰

You don't want to miss this! Join me in half an hour as I moderate a group of amazing authors who will read kissing scenes from their books. We'll have some Q&A about writing them, too. It's gonna be a good time. It's FREE! Register using the link in the image. @boldstrokesbooks.bsky.social

I just subscribed to 5 Calls Newsletter! buttondown.com/5calls It's overwhelming, this whole new regime. Too much to rise up to. This org helps to break it into consumable parts. To misuse an old saying - "How do you destroy an elephant? One action at a time."

If you're in the mood for something a little less dystopian in your feed, K.Aten ‪@katenauthor.bsky.social invited me to be the featured author in her‬ monthly newsletter. Check it out and see how we bond over our dogs, chai, and katana swords. mailchi.mp/71bab15dae4a...

Check out the review @lesbireviewed.bsky.social gave Accidentally in Love! I'm so grateful for their support of the sapphic book community and the exceptional quality of their review process. I especially enjoyed how they kept me on the edge of my seat with the daily progress posts!

I'm with the cat...

Go and get you some, people!

Not to brag or anything...

Good friends take your new book for long walks on the beach. Thank you, @aliciagael.bsky.social for letting her hang out with @nancampbellwrites.bsky.social's new book and your upcoming release.

My latest release, The Blessed, is available now via www.boldstrokesbooks.com/books/the-bl... @boldstrokesbooks.bsky.social

NetGalley users! I'm not sure how long my latest book, Accidentally in Love, will be available on NetGalley, but I'd love to hear what you have to say about it! For all those who've left reviews, thank you, thank you, thank you!!! bit.ly/3CMxb65

Yes! I need this in my life now!

Keep scrolling if you're still too raw from all the chaos... But...if you're interested in finding journalists who are less likely to be swayed by the $$$ and 'clout' of billionaires, here's a list of independent journalists to explore.

It's here! It's here!

Many ask "Where are the sapphic authors?" They're here! Thanks for collecting and sharing, @jaeauthor.bsky.social! (May I be added? Pretty please?)

I just created a starter pack for anyone who loves sapphic fiction. It includes mostly authors, book sites, and other cool people + 2 feeds you might want to subscribe to. go.bsky.app/gWx5qw It’s not meant to be a list of *all* sapphic authors, but I have created a longer list too.

You know what is refreshing and awesome? Friends are seeing and interacting with my posts on this app. Not only that. They are reposting some of them. Even brand new friends. I remember when this was the usual on the ex-bird app, but that went away and even got worse with the dictator's concubine.

Ever wonder what it's like to be a delivery driver in this gig economy? How about delivery drivers who fall in love? If you have...or even if you haven't...might like this sapphic romance I cowrote with @nicoledisneyauthor.bsky.social: bit.ly/4ewrqa4 #marketingmonday @boldstrokesbooks.bsky.social

Yes! A holiday book!

People have posted about a browser extension that will scan the list of people you follow on the ex-bird site & help you find & follow them here on Bluesky. You can find it here: skyfollowerbridge dot com. I did it & found several hundred people I followed there & imported most of them here.

You want sapphic romance? You want good feels in this dark and troubled time? Take a break for a few hours with Accidentally in Love. There's a cute dog named Jetty in it! 🐕 🐾 Buy it here: bit.ly/3UQbmZB

I finally filed for divorce from the abusive ex-bird site. It's official @ the end of the month. I'm celebrating my freedom by following as many LGBTQIA+ folks here as I can. If you're part of the family or an ally, I want to know you. Pls drop a 🌈 or a 🏳️‍🌈 or just say 'hi' and I'll follow you back.

All three books of the Oceana Series Romances are out now! Go to the beach and fall in love. bit.ly/3GCnjdj

All three books of the Oceana Series Romances are out now! Go to the beach and fall in love. bit.ly/3GCnjdj

What Karin said! We want you to personally put your story in our ears.

Bywater Books, Bold Strokes Books, Bella Books, Flashpoint Publications, and Ylva Publishing wish to encourage, promote, and increase diversity and inclusion in publishing. Share YOUR ideas! loom.ly/jDXXuHM #RepresentationMatters #DiversityMatters #WeAreAllStories

There are 216 days until our 20th Annual Conference, but there are only 40 days left to grab an early bird ticket. Join us in celebrating our anniversary in the Twin Cities July 10-14. bit.ly/GCLS2024

Nikki needs us! This is where karma wins. Nikki is a light in this world and all that good deserves our love. Please help if you can.

Just want to put it out there that working on three projects, each with a different kind of POV, is pretty much self-torture. If anyone finds me wandering around mumbling "Can? Could? Could've? Could'ven't?" Just hand me a fresh cup of coffee and sit me back down. I got deadlines!

Just sent the last round of edits for Lost Harbor, book 3 of the Oceana series, back to my editor. That makes book number 7 w/ @boldstrokesbooks.bsky.social. Fitting it goes back tonight, a night of magic & bonfires. Like Oceana #wlw #LesbianFiction #lgbtbooks #LesbianBooks #Lesfic #SapphicBooks

The latest issue of my newsletter: So much stuff!...Indie Author Day...Joanna Russ...Jewell Gomez...fighting book bans...a new lesbian senator SUBSCRIBE! cindyrizzo.curated.co/issues/10

I was expecting more questions about sex, but Finn Burnett interviewed me in their 5 Questions series and now I'm afraid people will hate me for not loving pizza.

This week I turned in the first round of edits on Lost Harbor, the third book in my Oceana series. While I usually miss the characters I've been writing about when I finish a book, I'm surprised at how much homesickness I'm having for that magical little community by the sea.