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Carrie Byrd

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my first word was a paragraph ✨ sapphic romance writer at Ylva Publishing ✨ LOSER OF THE YEAR out now! ✨ THE SECOND DRAFT coming in 2026 ✨ she/her πŸŒˆβœ‘οΈπŸ“šπŸˆβœ¨ https://linktr.ee/carriebyrd

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The September issue of The L Byrd is going out tomorrow morning, with some fun updates and life happenings! Sign up now and get a FREE steamy short story: tinyurl.com/mu4uasc5

03.09.2025 12:56 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A red miniature poodle-looking dog wearing a cone, in a dog car seat, looking absolutely done

A red miniature poodle-looking dog wearing a cone, in a dog car seat, looking absolutely done

A piece of paper that says β€œFrancie was brave today! This is to certify that I showed extreme bravery throughout today’s medical procedure. Presented with pride, love, and cuddles.”

A piece of paper that says β€œFrancie was brave today! This is to certify that I showed extreme bravery throughout today’s medical procedure. Presented with pride, love, and cuddles.”

Post-spay! The nurse said she behaved perfectly the entire time & that none of the staff wanted her to go home πŸ₯Ή

27.08.2025 20:23 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

the cutest that ever was!!

21.08.2025 21:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
An adorable puppy with curly red-brown hair sitting on a gray couch with her feet on a teal blanket, looking at the camera.

An adorable puppy with curly red-brown hair sitting on a gray couch with her feet on a teal blanket, looking at the camera.

More incentive to come meet some amazing sapphic romance authors next month at Sapphyre: @writingroslyn.bsky.social & I are bringing Francie with us! How could you not want to meet this perfect sweet baby angel, I ask you?

Event info here: www.eventbrite.com/e/sapphyre-a...

21.08.2025 14:54 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ’™πŸ’™πŸ’™

21.08.2025 14:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

thank you so much!

18.08.2025 16:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

lmao 100% correct

18.08.2025 16:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Y’all most of what’s getting me through the hell that is the world and my life the last few weeks is knowing next year I get to read this.

16.08.2025 20:30 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I so hope you love it!

18.08.2025 16:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
β€œSix,” she said. β€œI’ve been with six people.”

β€œAll men, I assume.”

β€œOf course they were all men. What, do you think that I’ve been sleeping with other women this whole time? That I’ve spent my entire life as some sort of secret—” Anne stopped, her cheeks warm.

β€œYou can say the word,” Sadie said gently. β€œLesbian. It won’t hurt you. It’s not going to grab your purse in some gay alley and run off butchly into the night. And you don’t have to claim it for yourself either, you know. It’s just a word.”

No. Sadie was very wrong about that. It wasn’t just a word. Not at all.

β€œSix,” she said. β€œI’ve been with six people.” β€œAll men, I assume.” β€œOf course they were all men. What, do you think that I’ve been sleeping with other women this whole time? That I’ve spent my entire life as some sort of secret—” Anne stopped, her cheeks warm. β€œYou can say the word,” Sadie said gently. β€œLesbian. It won’t hurt you. It’s not going to grab your purse in some gay alley and run off butchly into the night. And you don’t have to claim it for yourself either, you know. It’s just a word.” No. Sadie was very wrong about that. It wasn’t just a word. Not at all.

For today’s #lesficfri theme β€œsleep,” a short excerpt from THE SECOND DRAFT, my forthcoming sapphic romance about an icy socialite who realizes she’s in love with her free-spirited best friend, catalyzing a journey of late-in-life self-discovery that changes everything. Out in 2026!

15.08.2025 17:19 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2

Thank you!!

30.07.2025 19:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ’‹πŸ’‹πŸ’‹

30.07.2025 19:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Absolutely stunned & thrilled to share that Loser of the Year is a finalist for the 2025 Lambda Literary Awards in the Lesbian Romance category. A deep, heartfelt thank you to @lambdaliterary.org. I’m grateful beyond the telling of it.

30.07.2025 16:08 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 1

Update: copy claimed yesterday by the fabulous @sagaciousapphic.bsky.social , who (correctly) named Jonathan from TWFTW as their favorite side character of Roslyn’s. Sorry, Cranli!

17.07.2025 12:28 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

that makes me so so happy!! thank you πŸ’™πŸ’™πŸ’™

17.07.2025 12:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Hint: the high school is named after one of the patron saints of lost and impossible causes...

16.07.2025 12:35 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A photo of a paperback copy of Roslyn Sinclair's sapphic romance novel THE WOMAN FROM THE WAVES, standing on a table, next to a postcard with art of the two main characters.

A photo of a paperback copy of Roslyn Sinclair's sapphic romance novel THE WOMAN FROM THE WAVES, standing on a table, next to a postcard with art of the two main characters.

To celebrate Day One of GCLS, @writingroslyn.bsky.social & I are doing a little cross-promo in-person giveaway πŸ₯° The first con attendee to find me and tell me their favorite supporting character in any of Roslyn's books will get a FREE signed copy of the bestselling THE WOMAN FROM THE WAVES! 🌊

16.07.2025 12:18 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2

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The July edition of The L Byrd goes out tomorrow morning, featuring an exclusive sneak peek from my next book (!!!!), a fabulous deal on Loser of the Year's audiobook, and information on my whereabouts at GCLS!

08.07.2025 15:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

"Madeleine’s hand still rested on her arm. How strange, that the touch could anchor HΓ¦ra to earth at the same time it made her feel light enough to fly without wings.

@writingroslyn.bsky.social
@jennabeebs79.bsky.social

30.06.2025 02:03 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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An Interview with sapphic author NAME Peek behind the scenes for exclusive details about BOOK TITLE, a sapphic CATEGORY book

Had a blast chatting with @iheartsapphfic.bsky.social about LotY, what’s next for Mattie & Jillian, my writing process, and some sapphic romance authors I think are pretty spectacular! iheartsapphfic.com/2025/06/23/a...

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Strange feeling to be in Spain right now with [gestures at everything] [does not elaborate bc I would like to be let back into my country] [this is mostly a joke] [not completely]

22.06.2025 15:33 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm so glad you enjoyed it! πŸ₯°

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Two people in flag decor at Philly Pride

Two people in flag decor at Philly Pride

A person dressed as a transformer in trans flag colors at Philly Pride

A person dressed as a transformer in trans flag colors at Philly Pride

The Philly Pride march

The Philly Pride march

A little girl holding a sign that reads β€œMore love, less hate” and β€œwe are a rainbow family”

A little girl holding a sign that reads β€œMore love, less hate” and β€œwe are a rainbow family”

The perfect way to kick off June. Happy Pride from Philly! 🌈

01.06.2025 17:40 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

thank you so much, Kris!! πŸ₯°

01.06.2025 17:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I love it!!

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The June issue of The L Byrd goes out tomorrow! Sign up now, and you'll be eligible to enter a free giveaway for an audiobook copy of Loser of the Year ⚽🎭 tinyurl.com/mu4uasc5

31.05.2025 21:29 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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If you’ve been waiting for both books in @jaeauthor.bsky.social’s shapeshifter duology to be released before picking them up, the time is here! You can get your copies of Enemies by Nature and Shifting Nature now (the link is for the latter): mybook.to/ShN5

30.05.2025 02:30 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We were right here during our Orkney trip two summers ago, when @writingroslyn.bsky.social was maybe 50-75 pages into her first draft! I remember fantasizing out loud about TWFTW being sold there one day. And now it's actually happening. Legitimately a little teary πŸ₯Ή

25.05.2025 15:52 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This book is truly wonderful. It’s smart, challenging, and beautifully written. Run, don’t walk.

21.05.2025 16:22 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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