I'm now on Patreon! patreon.com/authorivylja... #indie #author #lesfic #sapphic #romance 🌈📚 #writingcommunity #sapphfic 💙📚

my brain is just making the dialup noise today...

Sometimes sapphic love stories are quiet. Sometimes they’re fireworks. I like to write both. ✨

Goodreads review highlight for CONVENIENTLY HERS: "There are so many little moments of affection, humor, and feelings these two have for each other while doing everyday activities, it just made me smile every time I went to pick up the book. books2read.com/ConvenientlyHers 🌈📚 #lesfic 💙📚

My exvangelical poetry chapbook, COAL HEARTED, is in edits! I can't wait to share it with you all!

Since I haven't been able to buckle down on 75 hard/medium, I'm thinking about trying a shorter-term challenge instead. Specifically, I'm eyeballing the #3Day30K challenge by AK Mulford. Has anyone here tried that one before? Or do you have another one to recommend?

Being indie means being a writer, editor, marketer, and coffee enthusiast… all before noon. ☕📖

I would love to do a writing retreat in 2026. Do you have any experience with established group retreats vs. solo/DIY? #indie #author #lesfic 🌈📚 #writingcommunity 💙📚

tbh 75 hard (even 75 medium) isn't happening for me right now. and that's okay. I'll try again when I have the mental space for it.

Ensemble casts get me every time. I love seeing characters before and after they find love. It's like waving at a friend across the street!

highlight of Goodreads review for CONVENIENTLY HERS: "It's a warm, delightful read I'd recommend to anyone who wants a slow-burn that doesn't make you suffer." books2read.com/ConvenientlyHers #lesfic 🌈📚 #sapphfic 💙📚

Marriage of convenience… but what if it turns into forever? 💍✨ Small-town sapphic love is my favorite trope to write (and read).

how will you show up for yourself today?

not me looking at vlogging cameras...

The sapphic bookstore section is my happy place. 📚 🌈 What’s the last book by a queer author you couldn’t put down?

gender of the day: fog hanging on a meadow at sunrise

Enemies to lovers? Tempting. But give me sapphic best friends who accidentally fall in love any day. 🌸

#SmoochPit application season is almost upon us! Who's going for it?

ikea date with my partner!!

how are we feeling tonight?

quick pronouns update: she/her/hers, fae/faer/faers. thanks for being here with me.

From Post-its to published. Every story starts small… mine just started sticky. 💕✍️ How did YOU start writing?

I've started taking Pippa on hot girl walks in the evening. The sun is still up, but setting, and the sidewalk isn't so hot. And then I track my steps with an app so I can kinda judge my progress from previous days. It's been really nice!

My new headshot is live on all my socials!

Rules: Pick a few of your WIPs and summarize them as badly as possible - woman hates wedding small talk so much she hires a fake gf to do it for her - local woman can only communicate with crush through statistics homework

My lesbian holiday romance novella, Make the Yuletide Gay, is up for preorder! If you'd enjoy grump/sunshine coworkers snowed in at a small B&B during a road trip (with ALL the holiday vibes)... books2read.com/GayYuletide #indie #author #lesfic #sapphic #romance 🌈📚 #writingcommunity #sapphfic 💙📚

How are YOU doing today?

do mine eyeballs deceive me?? I think my exvangelical poetry chapbook is... ready to go???

One thing I really appreciate about healthy writing communities is that it's not a zero-sum game. We can cheer each other on without immediately turning it into a sour "wish *I* had that" thing. So thank you, writer friends, for being here, and for sharing your journey!

Nails update (because that's what you're here for, right?): my partner did caitvi nails in gel!

New Release: Conveniently Hers by Ivy L. James Two friends. One massive inheritance. All they have to do is get married. @authorivyljames.bsky.social #NewRelease #LesFic #Book #lesbianromance thelesbianreview.com/conveniently...

Hey...how are YOU doing today? 💙

Too late, library

my partner got me into Dragon Age and there is no going back, sorry y'all

My partner gave me stick-on nails, and it turns out they change color in the sun? Love this for me

in case you forgot who REALLY runs this channel:

What am I up to lately? CURRENTLY WATCHING: Cobra Kai CURRENTLY PLAYING: Dragon Age: Origins CURRENTLY READING: Stolen Sharpie Revolution (it's about zines. warning: do not ask me about zines, I WILL become an unskippable cutscene)

Have you ever used Ellipsus? I'm trying to get away from Google Docs, and Ellipsus seems like a solid alternative, but it's hard to import files T_T

the first thing I did after I moved was get a library card. support your local libraries!!

I'm getting a new author headshot! Can't wait to share it with you 💙

Something's cooking... 🩵 #lesfic #indie #author #amwriting #writingcommunity

Are you indie, trad, or hybrid? How do you like it? Under this pen name, I spent a few years with a small press, and that was fine, but I'm not planning to tie myself to another publisher at this point. I like being indie and having full control of promo, sales, etc.

How are YOU doing today?

burnout is the WORST, especially the autistic variety. any tips?

I'm really enjoying Sedona. The vibes are immaculate tbh

Looking for a sapphic friends-to-lovers marriage-of-convenience romance? 👀 books2read.com/ConvenientlyHers (ebook and paperback options, plus free on KU) #indie #author #lesfic #sapphic #romance 🌈📚 #writingcommunity #sapphfic 💙📚

Today I'm giving a shoutout to my PA, Bri (www.multimediawithbrie.com)! She's made it a lot easier to keep up with social media graphics, release day posting, scheduling, and generally not feeling like I'm drowning in promo requirements. Thanks for being in this with me, Bri!

Lost track of time and realized I went a month and a half without working on my 75 Hard (Medium?) goals, so I'm starting over wheeeee

I'm not a full-time author. I work a 40 hr/week day job plus editing freelance. If you're also a part-time author, where do you make the most time for it?

a new author website is in the works!