Just a head. No big deal. For the #lesficfri theme, “remember.” 🖤

I finally got around to making these for Sapphic September (halfway through the month 😅). Honestly, though, where did the month go? Did the stress eat it? If you’re participating in Sapphic September, you can use my books for the following categories. 🖤 (1/4)

A snippet from Book 1 this week. 🖤 For the #lesficfri theme, “beauty.”

This song fits a particular chapter of The Dragon Child (LP&D: Book 3) really well, and I’ve been working on that particular chapter for like four weeks now. Which means I’ve listened to this song on repeat for four weeks. Which MEANS…I’ve listened to it approximately thirteen trillion times. 😅

Always thinking like a pirate. For the #lesficfri theme, “tongue.”

Today is the final day of the fundraiser for Aya and her family from Gaza. I’ve donated a signed edition of Goddess of the Sea and an audiobook. So, you can bid on those or plenty of other sapphic books and bookish things. 💙 You can find the link to the auction below. It ends at 5 ET.

The nerdiest of vampires, Rose Foster, was in the spotlight this past week (despite her efforts to avoid those). This last week was Nerdy/Geeky Week on I Heart SapphFic, and The Assassins of Light was one of the featured books. 🖤

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PTSD and psychically-linked dragons aren’t always the best combination. 🐉 For the #lesficfri theme, “sleep.” I’m still not at my best (and might still get sent to the hospital later), BUT…I managed to do our Friday snippet. I’m taking that as a good sign. 🖤

I wish homophobia no longer bothered me. I wish it wasn’t so easy for certain people to make me feel like this.

My second Goldie. How is this real? 🥹 Sorry again for bawling on the stage, instead of giving a normal acceptance speech. I promise I’ll try to post something eloquent when I get home, but for now, I’m just…grateful. 💙 #gcls2025

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How is it the last night already? 💙 #gcls2025

If you’re at the signing today, I need you to know I have gay dragon stickers! 🖤🐉🖤 Also, you should have a Goddess of the Sea bookmark in your GCLS bag, but I have more, if you need an extra for a friend or yourself. 🖤 #gcls2025

Sleep-deprived story of the week: I referred to my bookmarks as “book noodles.” What sort of misfirings could’ve landed my brain at “noodles?”

Gosh, I’m so happy to be here again. 💙 Day 1 was wonderful. I loved being part of the Romantasy and Non-Human panels, loved hearing from all of the awesome people who were on the panels with me. I loved all of the panels I was able to attend. I loved seeing everyone. #gcls2025

Two panels down. 💙

Couldn’t pass a Smoky Mountains overlook without stopping to…overlook. Aren’t they just magical? 💙 #gcls2025

Are you going to GCLS this year? Here’s where you can find me, if you are! 💙 WEDNESDAY: 2 p.m. - I’m a panelist for “Mythical Beings Unite: The Rise of Romantasy.” 3 p.m. - I’m a panelist for “Beyond the Norm: Chills and Thrills of Writing Romance with Non-human Characters.” (1/3)

If nothing major changes during rewrites and editing (but let’s be honest; major things ALWAYS change during rewrites and editing), you will find out on the very first page of Book 3 exactly why Em was only ever allowed to hear the telephone-game version of the Dragon Child prophecy. #sapphicbooks

He was trying so hard. 😅 This one’s for the #lesficfri theme, “laugh.”

Why did I think the most stressful thing about writing this book would be the plot twists, when it’s obviously the dang war? I’m sure there’s a secret third thing that I’ll realize is actually most stressful next week. I’ll take it all over the real world right now, though.

With the way things have been, it felt like a good time to share one of Em’s PTSD scenes. 💙 I hope you’re doing okay—but if you aren’t, that’s okay, too. It’s understandable. Try not to feel shame over it. 💙 For the #lesficfri theme, “lips.”

I’ve been in a bit of a depressive episode this month (hence the lack of updates), but I did find a new hiking trail a few weeks ago. 💚 This one took literally all day (after trying it on a whim!), but the trees were so dense and pretty! (1/2)

It feels weird to say happy Pride with all that’s going on, but I suppose that’s the point, isn’t it? Pride is defiance. 🏳️‍🌈 Happy Pride, and please, be safe this weekend. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

Such a comforting scent! 😅 For the #lesficfri theme, “smell.”

May was Mental Health Awareness Month, and things have been so tough that I never even took a moment to talk about it. Ironic, right? 😅 If you’ve read my books (especially GotS or TRoD), you know mental illness is a major theme. I try to be honest in real life (like now, for instance) about… 🧵1/5

While I was in catch-up-after-a-migraine mode, I realized there was a piece of good news I could’ve sworn I’d shared last month but didn’t. (Knowing me, it’s probably saved in drafts somewhere.) Anyway, I’m happy to share that Goddess of the Sea was voted a Book of the YEAR in the Fantasy… (1/3)

For my audio readers: the audiobook for Goddess of the Sea is officially out! 💙🐉💙 Actually, it came out two days ago, but I was nearing the end of a pretty aggressive migraine (and the start of the depression spiral that likes to tag along with it) and couldn’t think… (1/2)

Another one from Book 1! ❤️ For the #lesficfri theme, “alone.”

I just saw that Goddess of the Sea (Lesbians, Pirates, & Dragons: Book 2) now has over four hundred reviews and ratings on Amazon. 💙 I continue to be grateful beyond words for the positive reception of this deeply vulnerable book. Thank you all so, so much. 💙💙💙💙 #sapphicbooks

Time for my periodic I-hate-tornadoes post.

From “I’ll kill my captain to protect myself” to “I’ll kill you to protect my captain.” 🖤 For the #lesficfri theme, “dare.”

It’s important to celebrate the small wins. 😅 For the #lesficfri theme, “gasp.”

The way to a woman’s heart is, of course, a sword. (Literally and figuratively.) A snippet from Book 1 this week! 🖤 For the #lesficfri theme, “promise.”

We are pleased to announce that the voting for the Ann Bannon Popular Choice Award is now open! This award recognizes the books that have been picked as the favorites among nominated entries. goldencrown.secure-platform.com/a/page/Ann-B...

Happy #LesbianVisibilityDay! 🧡🤍🩷 I probably say this a lot, but visibility is so important to me—as someone who grew up, unable to make sense of what I felt or who I was & feeling utterly broken because of it, as someone whose only understanding of her own identity came through the lens of… (1/4)

It's still #lesficfri where I am, and the story quote is all about eye contact. "stare" Available everywhere including my site, Bella Books, and Kobo. SapphicBookSky Sapphic romance lesfic

In Em’s defense, Maria’s thinking-about-killing-you stare and thinking-about-kissing-you stare look awfully similar. 😅 For the #lesficfri theme, “stare.”

I’m delighted to share that Goddess of the Sea (Lesbians, Pirates, & Dragons: Book 2) is a finalist for two Goldie awards: Fantasy and the Ann Bannon! I’ve cried so many times—and rechecked my emails to make sure I wasn’t hallucinating. 😅 Oh, gosh, I’m just so grateful. 💙💙💙💙 #sapphicbooks

If you haven’t already heard, the 2025 Goldie Finalists have been announced! Voting for Ann Bannon Popular Choice Award will open April 24 and close May 8 BUT you need to be registered for the GCLS newsletter by 5pm PDT on April 22nd to vote. goldencrown.secure-platform.com/a/page/2025_...

April is Autism Acceptance Month, and especially after certain recent…remarks, it felt like a good time to remind you that Em, of my Lesbians, Pirates, & Dragons series, is autistic, and not a single person aboard the Wicked Fate considers her a burden because of it. 💚 #sapphicbooks

Judith is useless around any pretty girl. Plus Helen. If you’ve read Book 2, you’ll get that one. (I think.) 😅 For the #lesficfri theme, “help.”

My child, playing a game: “Backspace, backspace, backspace. Delete everything.” Friend: “You sound like your mom when she’s writing.” Me: “Hey…”

This weekend, lots of sapphic authors have come together for a Sapphic Speculative Fiction Event, full of giveaways and discounts. 💙 Day 1 is paranormal, monster romance, and paranormal romance. Day 2 is fantasy, romantasy, and urban fantasy. Day 3 is all other speculative fiction sub-genres.

Day 2 of our Sapphic Speculative Fiction Weekend has started! Today, we're featuring sapphic fantasy, romantasy, and urban fantasy. - 20 book giveaways - 3 free ebooks - 8 ebooks on sale Check out the freebies, books on sale & giveaways on my website: jae-fiction.com/sapphic-spec...

This weekend, I joined forces with 65 fellow authors to put together a Sapphic Speculative Fiction Event for you! You can: 🎁 Win books in a giveaway 🎁 Download free ebooks 🎁 Get books at a special discount Check out the books for day 1 on my website: jae-fiction.com/sapphic-spec... #sapphicbooks

It’s sapphic romantasy week for Sapphic Book Bingo, and The Assassins of Light is one of the featured books! 🖤 Be sure to check out all fifteen books on @jaeauthor.bsky.social’s website! 🖤 jae-fiction.com/sapphic-roma...

It’s Fantasy week on I Heart SapphFic, and Pirates of Aletharia is one of the featured books! 💙 You can find it and more sapphic fantasy books on the IHS website! 💙 iheartsapphfic.com/2025/03/24/2...