Happy weekend and Pride!
Saturdays are when we curate all the sapphic book news and queer happenings of the week into one convenient location. Think of it as your personal reading directory! After all, we know the weekend is when so many of us are able to unwind for a minute and want to get lost in a good woman loving woman book. What could be better?
In today’s post, you’ll find cheerful LGBTQ+ news stories to combat all the negative ones bombarding our screens.
Sapphic reader Tessa shares a Caturday photo of two beauties.
One of the things we love about the weekly lesfic author selfie is getting to know the personality behind the words. Check out sapphic fiction author Jamey Moody with the book See You Next Month.
Finally, scroll to the bottom of the post to see photos of TB and Miranda’s visit to Washington Irving’s Sunnyside.
Before we get to today’s post, it’s time to reveal the identity of this week’s Guess the Author!
Every week we provide five clues about a sapphic author. On Saturday, we reveal the author’s identity.
Before we unveil this week’s author, here are all 5 clues in case you missed them:
1. Two things I love are a good beer and a long road trip. So far, I have tried a brew in thirty-one of the fifty US states (and I have visited all fifty too). My quest continues, but as of now, my favorite breweries have been in New Jersey, Oregon, and Alaska.
2. I love animals, especially cats. At times, I have fostered them, especially kittens. One summer, I had thirteen kittens (and three adult cats and two dogs). Needless to say, it was chaotic. I’ve narrowed down the number to only three adult cats—Chester, Agnes, and Fergie.
3. The book I loved to write the most takes place primarily in the town of Astoria, Oregon. In this ongoing series, my group of women there face challenge after challenge (yet always manage to fall in love).
4. After a lifetime of wishing and dozens of unfinished drafts, I didn’t start writing complete sapphic romance novels until I was fifty years old. I attribute the breakthrough to the rise of self-publishing, and I have become a large advocate of authors using that process for success.
5. My current novel is set along the coastline of Coos Bay, OR because of the natural beauty of the area. I like to write books in places that I know well and are close to home. Thirteen of my twenty-two stories are set in the state of Oregon.
Now it’s time to reveal their name. Drum roll please…
This week’s author is KC Luck!
Check out Capture the Moment, KC Luck’s new release!
Sometimes all it takes to find love is a little courage.
Fired and broke, Jennifer seeks solace in a cabin, only to end up stranded. Riley, a photographer living nearby, is sent to rescue her. Their chance encounter transforms their paths, leading to unexpected emotional connections that will change their lives forever.
KC Luck’s bio:
Bestselling author KC Luck writes action-adventure, contemporary romance, and lesbian fiction. Writing is her passion, and nothing energizes her more than creating new characters facing trials and tribulations in a complex plot. Whether it is apocalypse, horror, or a little naughty, with every story, KC tries to add her own unique twist. She has written twenty-two books (which include the Darkness Series and Storm in Her Heart) and multiple short stories across many genres.
Monday kicks off a fresh Guess the Author game!
Win Signed Copies of the Pride Collection
One winner will receive signed copies of all the books. Please note, the giveaway is open to all entries, including international readers. The last day to enter the giveaway is June 30. The winner will be contacted on July 5 (that’s when TB & Miranda return from their summer vacation).
Here’s a bit about the collection:
Celebrate love with this collection of delightfully lighthearted romances from some of the most popular authors of sapphic fiction today!
These eight standalone Pride-themed novels have been carefully selected by I Heart SapphFic to give readers a taste of the very best modern sapphic fiction has to offer. Each women loving women story promises to bring all the feels. June is the perfect time to remember that love is love, and everyone deserves a happily ever after!
Pro tip: Scroll to the end of the page to see TB wearing a rainbow tutu.
NEED A BOOK FOR THE WEEKEND?
If you’re looking for something to read this weekend, below you’ll find 13 books on sale.
Need more choices? Check out the BookFinder, which has more than 6,650 books for you to choose from, ranging from steamy sapphic romance books, ice queen wlw romances, lesfic audiobooks, queer superheroes, best friends to lovers lesbian romances and so much more!
Don’t see your favorite women-loving-women book in the I Heart SapphFic database? Let us know by filling out this form. We’ll take it from there!
Without further ado, let’s get to all the weekly queer news!
TB is determined to spread good rainbow news during 2024, which let’s face, is going to be a rough year. There are a lot of elections all over the world, which means we’re in for a lot of scaremongering. While it’s important to stay informed, it’s also vital not to lose sight of all the kindness in the world. Below are the happy queer stories that made TB smile this week. They’re queer news links worth clicking!
Veteran comes out as gay in his own obituary so he can ‘rest in peace’ — It’s a shame he didn’t get a chance to read all the lovely comments. Rest in peace and thank you for your service.
Two series from The Advocate Channel launch on Hulu — Just in time for Pride!
San Francisco votes unanimously to become a sanctuary city for trans & nonbinary people — Wonderful news!
You won’t believe this amazing sculpture that depicts LGBTQ+ life with style & flair — It’s fantastic!
Kristen Stewart to play queer astronaut Sally Ride in first lead TV role — Excited for this!
Meet Magda and Perseus! Magda left, Perseus right. Magda and Perseus love to stare out the window. Sometimes together, sometimes alone, and sometimes on opposite sides of the couch. Submitted by Tessa, a sapphic reader.
Please note, sale prices may change without notice, so please check the price before clicking a buy button. International prices may vary.
