Valentina Yospe

Congratulations! 🎉

Nation’s Indigenous People Confirm They Don’t Need Special Holiday, Just Large Swaths Of Land Returned Immediately

Nation’s Indigenous People Confirm They Don’t Need Special Holiday, Just Large Swaths Of Land Returned Immediately https://theonion.com/nation-s-indigenous-people-confirm-they-don-t-need-spec-1839033177/

We've got a friendly spirit on both sides of our series 🤭💕

Book graphic for Izzy's Story Bermuda on a parchment background. The book cover is in the center and features the historical painting "Dido Elizabeth Belle and Lady Elizabeth Murray, 1778", which features a Black and white woman as subjects, with an addition of pink clouds. Listed tropes: Fast Burn Romance, Slow Burn Spice; first person POV; LGBTQIA+ et rep; magical realism; Time Travel (Renaissance) There is character art in the bottom right corner, showing Izzy, our time traveling FMC, and Ian, our charming MMC, on a horseback ride.

My sister promised me a once in a lifetime summer vacation.
...She left out the tiny little detail that we would be spending it in the 17th century.

📜 Izzy's Story: Bermuda

The authors of The Bitch Captain and The Lady series cosplaying as their titular characters; their respective book covers hover above. Character art for Izzy and Anne is below.

Parchment background. Izzy's Story Bermuda (The Bitch Captain and) The Lady Tropes: historical romantic fantasy; interracial love story BW WM; time travel (Renaissance); magical realism; fast burn romance, slow burn spice. Available on Amazon and KU. Character art shows this is Izzy's Story, told from her point of view

Parchment background. Anne: Bermuda The Bitch Captain (and The Lady) Tropes: action adventure; fast paced; open door spice; time travel (Renaissance); magical realism. Available on Amazon and KU. Character art shows this is Anne's Story, told from her point of view.

They're embarking on a Sisterly Summer At Sea.
But only one of them knows their true destination is 1649.

Whose story are you reading first?

Izzy's Story: Bermuda: mybook.to/2l3A
Anne: Bermuda: mybook.to/88Td

This is how my coauthor and I write 😅
It is definitely not easy

Haa- On TOP of everything else I forgot about the safety meeting fee yesterday (didn't hit til today) & over-commited to helping loved ones. Now we're $560 fucked.

3 rents + our bills to pay in the next couple days
PayPal.me/MousePounder
Venmo.com/u/MousePounders
Cash.app/$WishMage
linktr.ee/wylder

Why wouldn't people in the US believe this? We're very aware of how dependent we are on these kinds of things

V. Yospe, primary author of Izzy's Story Bermuda, smiles while holding up an author's proof of the book. She is a Black woman with long twists, wearing a gold crown with colorful gemstones and a gold satin cape. There is a bow mounted on the wall in the background. The book features the painting "Dido Elizabeth Belle and Lady Elizabeth Murray" by David Martin.

Look at how pretty my proof is! 🥰

#BlackBookSky #BookSky

The first of three images. There is a parchment background and two book covers; underneath are the authors, J. Flynn and V. Yospe in historical costumes similar to the characters on the book covers. The books are Anne: Bermuda and Izzy's Story: Bermuda.

Second of three images. Parchment background. There is a book cover for Anne: Bermuda, which features "Allegorical Painting of Two Ladies, English School". The painting features a white woman and a Black woman, both well-dressed with similar facial makeup and equal status in clothing and demeanor. The listed tropes are time travel adventure, first person pov, magical realism, open door spice, sisters plus secrets, pirates, and morally grey FMC The lower left of the image has character art of Anne, the titular character. Her back is to us, and she is turned slightly, looking over her shoulder. She is wearing a wide brimmed hat, has a braid that trails over her shoulder, and a large brand that covers most of her back.

Third of three images. Parchment background. Book cover for Izzy’s Story: Bermuda features “Dido Elizabeth Belle and Lady Elizabeth Murray”, a historical portrait of two women: one Black woman in an orange bodice and white dress holding a basket of fruit, and one white woman in a pale pink gown with lace details. The two women are equals. The book cover also features pink clouds that are not present in the original painting. The listed tropes are: LGBTQIA+ rep, fish out of water, first person pov, touch her and die, time travel (Renaissance), magical realism, fast burn romance, slow burn spice, and pic journey, then "Preorder link in bio" The bottom right corner features Izzy, the titular character. She is a young Black woman with long braids dressed in a green Renaissance era gown, jewelry, a fascinator, and gloves.

They're embarking on a Sisterly Summer At Sea.
But only one of them knows they're going to the 17th century.

Anne: Bermuda:
mybook.to/88Td

Preorder Izzy's Story: Bermuda: mybook.to/2l3A

#Booksky
#TimeTravelBooks
#BlackBooksky

Book cover for Izzy’s Story: Bermuda by V. Yospe and J. Flynn. The series is (The Bitch Captain and) The Lady. The cover features “Dido Elizabeth Belle and Lady Elizabeth Murray”, a historical portrait of two women: one Black woman in an orange bodice and white dress holding a basket of fruit, and one white woman in a pale pink gown with lace details. The two women are equals. The book cover also features pink clouds that are not present in the original painting.

My sister promised me a once in a lifetime Sisterly Summer At Sea.
She didn't tell me that we were sailing to 1649.

Now I'm having dinner with nobility and navigating 17th century business deals – all while being whisked around the island by a gorgeous English officer.

Preorder now: mybook.to/2l3A

Book promotion checklist graphic for Izzy’s Story: Bermuda by V. Yospe and J. Flynn over a parchment background with peonies in the bottom left corner. The book cover in the lower right corner features “Dido Elizabeth Belle and Lady Elizabeth Murray”, a historical portrait of two women: one Black woman in an orange bodice and white dress holding a basket of fruit, and one white woman in a pale pink gown with lace details. The two women are equals. Title reads: 'Checklist for Izzy’s Story: Bermuda.' A pink checkmark list follows: – A casual, sisterly kidnapping through a time portal – Cosplaying nobility while traipsing through the Renaissance – Insta-love…but you’re not 'allowed' to consummate – Am I hearing things? …Or am I talking to a spirit? – A Black FMC who’s sweet, sassy, and sensual – Trying to keep a low profile and yet somehow becoming the most interesting person on the island At the bottom: 'Coming October 10, 2025'

Book promotion graphic for Izzy’s Story: Bermuda by V. Yospe and J. Flynn. The image (and book cover) features “Dido Elizabeth Belle and Lady Elizabeth Murray”, a historical portrait of two women: one Black woman in an orange bodice and white dress holding a basket of fruit, and one white woman in a pale pink gown with lace details. The two women are equals. The plum colored background behind the book cover has drifting pink petals and says "Izzy's Story: Bermuda now available for preorder!"

On October 10th, travel back to 1649.
Izzy's Story: Bermuda is now available for preorder!
mybook.to/2l3A

Anne: Bermuda (The Bitch Captain (and The Lady)) Amazon.com: Anne: Bermuda (The Bitch Captain (and The Lady)): 9798989777105: Flynn, J., Yospe, V.: Books

Reasons to add Anne: Bermuda to your TBR:

🗡️ Sailing!
🗡️ Morally grey FMC
🗡️ Family secrets + drama
🗡️ The MMC is a brawny blond
🗡️ Open door spice

mybook.to/88Td

Our dog Tasha, a black and white pitty-foxhound mix laying on her back and looking up at the camera with her lil teeth showing. Total goofball status. #MutualAid #TransCrowdFund #DisabledCrowdFund #HelpSky #HelpFolksLive2025

Black and white pitty-foxhound mix laying on her back with a ball in her mouth and her tongue lolling out. She looks engaged and happy. There is a rainbow unicorn milkshake plushie to the right, above her head. #DogSky #DogsOfBlueSky #DogsOfBsky

Collective action might save us & I want to live!

Show me you believe trans folks deserve to be safe with a boost & if able, any size donation?
#MutualAid 💕💸🏳️‍⚧️

linktr.ee/wylder - all links
PayPal.me/WyldWish
PayPal.me/MousePounder
Cash.app/$WishMage
Venmo.com/u/MousePounder
Venmo.com/u/WishMage

support mutual aid in chicago we are fielding requests from families who are staying home during the ICE raids in Chicago new moms, families and elderly folks are asking for shelf-stable and hygiene supplies bit.ly/distributefoodchicago #mutual aid

we have delivered 2 carloads of shelf-stable food and supplies to those who have requested support, requests are still incoming

while people stay home during the ICE raids in Chicagoland, we appreciate community support as we work for safety, please share!

bit.ly/distributefoodchicago

Theyre wiping trans folks out because were undeniable evidence you can literally become who you were always meant to be. That the defined power roles of gender are a buncha nonsense.

That people are people.

It's one part of the whole "wiping out of freely learned knowledge, science, & history".

I am a bisexual author (biaroace ftw) and I write about bisexual people kicking ass, taking names, being unapolgetically fat, and most importantly? Fall in love!

bsky.app/profile/ingl...

Book promotion graphic for Izzy’s Story: Bermuda by V. Yospe and J. Flynn. The image (and book cover) features “Dido Elizabeth Belle and Lady Elizabeth Murray”, a historical portrait of two women: one Black woman in an orange bodice and white dress holding a basket of fruit, and one white woman in a pale pink gown with lace details. The two women are equals. "Coming 10/10/25" is written on a banner just above the authors' names. The plum colored background behind the book cover has drifting pink petals. 

Reasons to add Izzy's Story: Bermuda to your TBR:

🌸 We've got yearning
🌸 The FMC is girly + fierce
🌸 Time travel to the Renaissance
🌸 English social scene meets the tropics
🌸 A guacamole recipe

#Booksky

It's like all of the dystopian things ever, all at once 🫠

I have kittens in my side garden 🥰

Parchment background with floating pink petals.  The upper left corner has a book cover for Izzy’s Story: Bermuda by V. Yospe and J. Flynn. The image (and book cover) features “Dido Elizabeth Belle and Lady Elizabeth Murray”, a historical portrait of two women: one Black woman in an orange bodice and white dress holding a basket of fruit, and one white woman in a pale pink gown with lace details. The two women are equals. The bottom right features character art (by Pilar Félix Cárdenas): A black woman (Izzy) with two long, dark braids and an Englishman (Ian) ride along each other on horseback. Izzy wears a teal fascinator with flowers and netting, a dark teal jacket, and a long teal skirt. The entire outfit has the effect of a riding habit with modern sensibilities. Izzy also sports a brooch, earrings, necklace, and rings; Ian wears a rapier, dark blue doublet with gold accents, tall dark brown boots, and tan breeches. Listed tropes: LGBTQIA+ Rep First Person POV Time Travel (Renaissance) Fast Burn Romance, Slow Burn Spice Fish Out of Water Touch Her and Die Magical Realism Epic Journey

I was supposed to have a once in a lifetime Sisterly Summer At Sea.
My sister didn't mention that we'd be sailing back in time.

Izzy's Story: Bermuda, coming October 10, 2025
Character art by Pilar Félix Cárdenas

Book promotion graphic for Izzy’s Story: Bermuda by V. Yospe and J. Flynn. The image (and book cover) features “Dido Elizabeth Belle and Lady Elizabeth Murray”, a historical portrait of two women: one Black woman in an orange bodice and white dress holding a basket of fruit, and one white woman in a pale pink gown with lace details. The two women are equals. The plum colored background behind the book cover has drifting pink petals. 

Parchment background with floating pink petals.  The upper left corner has a book cover for Izzy’s Story: Bermuda by V. Yospe and J. Flynn. The image (and book cover) features “Dido Elizabeth Belle and Lady Elizabeth Murray”, a historical portrait of two women: one Black woman in an orange bodice and white dress holding a basket of fruit, and one white woman in a pale pink gown with lace details. The two women are equals. The bottom right features character art (by Pilar Félix Cárdenas): A black woman (Izzy) with two long, dark braids and an Englishman (Ian) ride along each other on horseback. Izzy wears a teal fascinator with flowers and netting, a dark teal jacket, and a long teal skirt. The entire outfit has the effect of a riding habit with modern sensibilities. Izzy also sports a brooch, earrings, necklace, and rings; Ian wears a rapier, dark blue doublet with gold accents, tall dark brown boots, and tan breeches. Listed tropes: LGBTQIA+ Rep First Person POV Time Travel (Renaissance) Fast Burn Romance, Slow Burn Spice Fish Out of Water Touch Her and Die Magical Realism Epic Journey

ARCs are live! Many thanks to our early readers 💕

The front cover for the book Trans_lucent by Wayward Sparx on a dark background up of computer binary. The text around the edges reads: T4T Trans Masc Cyborg Neo Pronouns Fuck the Rich Hacking Hot Sex Body Modding ACAB

Trans_lucent, my trans cyberpunk short story collection, is out now! 🎇

Exploring sex, tech, community, and gender across six stories.

foxenlock.itch.io/trans-lucent

🌈🚀💫 #Booksky 💙📚

A white graphic bordered with clusters of pink and white flowers in the top corners and bottom sides. In the center, green text reads: “Oh my god,” I breathed, sinking into the window seat. “This gorgeous motherfucker is sending me sonnets? Sonnets, seriously?” Below, in smaller green text: Izzy’s Story: Bermuda TBC&TL.

Izzy's Story: Bermuda, coming October 10th

A romantic historical illustration of an English officer and a well dressed Black woman of means riding side by side on horseback through a sun-dappled forest. The woman wears a jacket in deep teal, a white blouse with lace cuffs and collar, a long skirt in teal, a fascinator, and jewelry, and smiles warmly at the man. He, dressed in a blue doublet over a white shirt with a sword at his side, gazes back at her. Golden light filters through the trees, casting a serene glow on the scene. Listed tropes: fast burn romance, slow burn spice; fish out of water; magical realism; interracial love story (BW/WM); high seas adventure; open door spice; Black girl magic; love at first sight; time travel (Renaissance); LGBTQIA+ rep

My sister promised me a once in a lifetime summer vacation.
I had no idea that our true destination was the summer of 1649.

Arc sign-ups for Izzy's Story: Bermuda close in two days!
forms.gle/je8LYNcj8yt4...

A romantic historical illustration of an English officer and a well dressed Black woman of means riding side by side on horseback through a sun-dappled forest. The woman wears a jacket in deep teal, a white blouse with lace cuffs and collar, a long skirt in teal, a fascinator, and jewelry, and smiles warmly at the man. He, dressed in a blue doublet over a white shirt with a sword at his side, gazes back at her. Golden light filters through the trees, casting a serene glow on the scene.

Seeking ARC readers for Izzy's Story Bermuda!
Sign-ups are open until September 5th
forms.gle/je8LYNcj8yt4...

Book covers for the I Heart SapphFic reading challenge category for the week of 09/01/25 on a shoreline/distant horizon background: Science Fiction.

Ready for a new week? Butch/Femme Fiction suggestions for the IHS reading challenge category for the week of 09/01/25: Science Fiction.
📚💜💙 | Sapphfic | Lesfic | Sapphic Book | Queer Romance
#romancelandia #booksky #sapphicbooks #ihsreadingchallenge #butchfemme
@iheartsapphfic.bsky.social

Book promotion graphic for Izzy’s Story: Bermuda by V. Yospe and J. Flynn. The image features "Dido Elizabeth Belle and Lady Elizabeth Murray", a historical portrait of two women: one Black woman in an orange bodice and white dress holding a basket of fruit, and one white woman in a pale pink gown with lace details. Around them, on a pink background decorated with light spots, are phrases highlighting themes of the book: Interracial Love Story (BW/WM), Time Travel (Renaissance), Open Door Spice, Black Girl Magic, Bold FMCs, High Seas Adventure, Fish Out of Water, Fast Burn Romance, Slow Burn Spice, Family Secrets, First Person POV, Magical Realism.

🌸 Seeking ARC readers for Izzy's Story: Bermuda!
⚓ ARC sign-ups are open until September 5th: forms.gle/je8LYNcj8yt4...

Official Cover Release for Izzy's Story: Bermuda, coming October 10th 💕

Yay! I hope you enjoy!