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Writer of queer/sapphic sci-fi/fantasy mysteries and adventures. A free citizen here in the far west๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ Writing stuff, all topics Class consciousness California politics โ€˜Powerful men cast large shadows wherein evil things gather.โ€™

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From the suppressed_news community on Reddit: Listen up!!!! We need to take the house back. Explore this post and more from the suppressed_news community

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#resist #stopproject2025

For special elections to take back the House of Representatives

08.02.2025 20:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Day Four of me asking you to help us open doors for Black and brown authors by subscribing to my publishing imprint for $5 or $12 a month.

For less than a fast food trip, you can be a part of a community that is actively fighting for change. Come be a part. โค๏ธโค๏ธโœŠ๐Ÿพ

Leftunreadbooks.binderybooks.com

05.02.2025 01:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 70    ๐Ÿ” 26    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The issue with modern contemporary sapphic romances is that it's so hard to break into and really there are only a couple authors who have. And if you don't like how they write, you're not going to have a good time. We need more varied stories from many authors published and uplifted.

28.01.2025 14:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Trying to get back into a writing groove and not worry about politics. (Writes a political book)๐Ÿ’€

#writersky #booksky #indieauthor

27.01.2025 20:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Why canโ€™t we have a president like this?

27.01.2025 17:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

These people are unhinged

26.01.2025 18:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you!

26.01.2025 01:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Sounds awesome. Would love a link!

26.01.2025 00:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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From the nextfuckinglevel community on Reddit: Eight-year-old girl speaks to astronaut on the International Space Station. Explore this post and more from the nextfuckinglevel community

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For something absolutely precious.
Encourage your children to embrace unique hobbies.

25.01.2025 23:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

These are the same people who attacked a Bishop this week and called her empathy a sin for daring to stand up for the marginalized. This is dangerous rhetoric from people who donโ€™t even understand their own religion but will gladly use it as a tool for power.

25.01.2025 22:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

All of the 50s with none of the taxes! Got it.

25.01.2025 22:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Of course! What was I thinking? (scribbles furiously)

25.01.2025 22:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Haha. This is the way.

25.01.2025 20:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Book cover for "Song of the Wild Knight โ€” Song of the Squire" by LJ Amber. The cover is displayed against the sunset lesbian/sapphic flag. The cover features the silhouette of two women embracing in woodland, outlined against a sunset, one taller than the other, the shorter with obviously long, elven ears. Scattered around the glade are pieces of armour in green, a white dress, a pair of glasses, and the hilt of a sword with a curved, moon-shaped cross guard. The title and author's name are depicted in warm, orange hues, while the scene contrasts the bright, golden oranges of the sunset with the dark greens and browns of the forest. It looks warm, intimate, but not intrusive, and feels as though it was painted with a feminine gaze.

Book cover for "Song of the Wild Knight โ€” Song of the Squire" by LJ Amber. The cover is displayed against the sunset lesbian/sapphic flag. The cover features the silhouette of two women embracing in woodland, outlined against a sunset, one taller than the other, the shorter with obviously long, elven ears. Scattered around the glade are pieces of armour in green, a white dress, a pair of glasses, and the hilt of a sword with a curved, moon-shaped cross guard. The title and author's name are depicted in warm, orange hues, while the scene contrasts the bright, golden oranges of the sunset with the dark greens and browns of the forest. It looks warm, intimate, but not intrusive, and feels as though it was painted with a feminine gaze.

The book blurb for the novel "Song of the Wild Knight โ€” Song of the Squire."

How can Elly become a knight? She isnโ€™t ready. She isnโ€™t quick, she isnโ€™t graceful, and the other squires dance around her, winning every match.

Behind everyoneโ€™s perfect smiles, Elly feels like the elves are laughing at her โ€” a lumbering half-elf woman, with ridiculous glasses.

Worst of all is Nyuvorlas. Heโ€™s swift, heโ€™s deft, and heโ€™s the kind of grinning, vicious bully who shouldnโ€™t be knighted. Thanks to him, Elly knows sheโ€™ll never be good enough, never be welcome...

...And the way things are, sheโ€™ll never know companionship, either.

Yet in the depths of the forest, a mysterious woman has taken an interest in the half-elf. And if Ceistyl has her way, Elly will realise her own strength, see her own beauty, and gain the self-worth she always deserved.

A lot can change in a single, wild night.

Read more at www.ljamberfantasy.com

The book blurb for the novel "Song of the Wild Knight โ€” Song of the Squire." How can Elly become a knight? She isnโ€™t ready. She isnโ€™t quick, she isnโ€™t graceful, and the other squires dance around her, winning every match. Behind everyoneโ€™s perfect smiles, Elly feels like the elves are laughing at her โ€” a lumbering half-elf woman, with ridiculous glasses. Worst of all is Nyuvorlas. Heโ€™s swift, heโ€™s deft, and heโ€™s the kind of grinning, vicious bully who shouldnโ€™t be knighted. Thanks to him, Elly knows sheโ€™ll never be good enough, never be welcome... ...And the way things are, sheโ€™ll never know companionship, either. Yet in the depths of the forest, a mysterious woman has taken an interest in the half-elf. And if Ceistyl has her way, Elly will realise her own strength, see her own beauty, and gain the self-worth she always deserved. A lot can change in a single, wild night. Read more at www.ljamberfantasy.com

Reviews and content description for the novel "Song of the Wild Knight โ€” Song of the Squire," By L. J. Amber.

โ€œWe see Elly not just explore new territory physically but also emotionally ... Itโ€™s touching and yet playful and I found myself really rooting for Elly, and seeing her in myself. An genuinely incredible debut by L J Amber ...โ€
 
Five stars.

โ€œI felt the author did a wonderful job pulling us into Elly's world. She made me want to see Elly succeed and learn to love herself ... The way the author described things made me feel like I was there.โ€
 
Four stars.

Song of the Wild Knight โ€” Song of the Squire is a slow-boil sapphic fantasy about ugly ducklings, the people who love them, and what it takes to love ourselves.

Available to read now on Amazon.com

Included in Kindle Unlimited

Read more at www.ljamberfantasy.com

Reviews and content description for the novel "Song of the Wild Knight โ€” Song of the Squire," By L. J. Amber. โ€œWe see Elly not just explore new territory physically but also emotionally ... Itโ€™s touching and yet playful and I found myself really rooting for Elly, and seeing her in myself. An genuinely incredible debut by L J Amber ...โ€ Five stars. โ€œI felt the author did a wonderful job pulling us into Elly's world. She made me want to see Elly succeed and learn to love herself ... The way the author described things made me feel like I was there.โ€ Four stars. Song of the Wild Knight โ€” Song of the Squire is a slow-boil sapphic fantasy about ugly ducklings, the people who love them, and what it takes to love ourselves. Available to read now on Amazon.com Included in Kindle Unlimited Read more at www.ljamberfantasy.com

๐Ÿ“ฃ FREE TODAY ONLY!

#1 in LGBTQ+ #Fantasy, #1 Teen & #YoungAdult Coming of Age Fantasy, #2 in #ComingofAge Fantasy ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ

Song of the Wild Knight โ€” Song of the Squire is a slow-boil sapphic fantasy about ugly ducklings, the people who love them, and what it takes to love ourselves.

#BookySky #Reading

25.01.2025 15:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 23    ๐Ÿ” 13    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 7

Thinking up economics for my world building.๐Ÿ™ƒ Just write the story, nerd.

#writersky #indieauthor

25.01.2025 18:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Im not a Christian, but I was deeply inspired by the pleas for compassion and mercy made by the very brave Reverend Budde this week. If anyone wants to reach out to her, she can be reached here:

23.01.2025 16:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Some very famous books were banned in the US due to obscenity laws. Including Joyceโ€™s Ulysses and Millerโ€™s Tropic of Cancer. Just saying, if there was some extremist regimeโ€ฆmaybe one with some fundamentalist viewsโ€ฆwe could see obscenity laws return.

22.01.2025 02:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

If youโ€™re afraid to write your book because you think its content stands no chance in the coming climate, Remember that banned books (and books victims thought the world would never see) are the only honest window we have into some of the darkest moments of history. Write the book. #booksky

21.01.2025 12:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5410    ๐Ÿ” 770    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 87    ๐Ÿ“Œ 40

As the U.S. shifts into a volatile political landscape targeting critical thinking, I want to share an important reminder to the #booksky community:

The only way to preserve literature is by collecting physical copies.

I know, Kindle users, it sucksโ€”but your digital copy can be deleted any time.

20.01.2025 16:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9346    ๐Ÿ” 1441    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 340    ๐Ÿ“Œ 125
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This Thursday, 1/2, at 7 EST, join the Sapphic Story Hour for our monthly Reader & Writer Round Table! All are welcome to join this discussion of what writers are working on, the joys & challenges of the craft, & what makes stories special for the readers who love them.
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30.12.2024 01:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
Artwork of a witch dressed in purple with the word witch is not a dirty word.

Artwork of a witch dressed in purple with the word witch is not a dirty word.

Witch is a compliment. Reclaim it ๐Ÿ’œ

#WitchSky

20.11.2024 18:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 520    ๐Ÿ” 75    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 6    ๐Ÿ“Œ 5

Buy all banned books as presents

22.11.2024 09:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 23883    ๐Ÿ” 3198    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 637    ๐Ÿ“Œ 227

Thank you. Thatโ€™s exactly why I wrote a middle aged woman as my protagonist. Sheโ€™s seen it all, and is done with your shit๐Ÿคฃ

22.11.2024 15:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Cuddle up with a low-angst Sapphic romance FeFeeling stressed? Overwhelmed by the news? Escape the headlines and cuddle up with a low-angst Sapphic romances

My publisher just posted a new blog post about why low-angst sapphic romances are the best kind of escape right now, and I couldn't agree more.

Check out the post and the list of feel-good romances on the Ylva blog: www.ylva-publishing.com/2024/11/21/c...

#sapphicbooks

21.11.2024 18:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 48    ๐Ÿ” 17    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

No way. Here we make a stand๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆโœŠ๐Ÿผ

22.11.2024 04:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Their loss. Weโ€™ll read them out here in Cali.

#landofthefree
#saygay

22.11.2024 04:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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