We’ve made it to another Friday and it’s time to celebrate!
In today’s post you’ll find out the top 3 sapphic books with the most clicks this week. Two of the books are on sale!
Lesfic author Alaina Erdell is our 5 Random Things peep and the facts are fantastic. TB has no idea what to think about the sandwich fact. Impressed? Mortified?
Sapphic reader Sharon shares an adorable photo of a Golden Retriever.
Don’t forget to scroll all the way to the end of this post for good news about anti-LGBTQ+ bills in Florida.
Before we get to today’s Friday Feels Fun post, it’s time for Guess the Author
Every week, we’ll provide five clues about a sapphic author. This game helps readers get to know their favorite authors while having fun.
Here is today’s clue:
Clue #5: I wrote my first book when I was six. My dad illustrated it, but I had to fire him because he couldn’t draw owls.
Find Clue #1 here.
Find Clue #2 here.
Find Clue #3 here.
Find Clue #4 here.
Don’t forget to check out Saturday’s post for the answer to this week’s Guess the Author game!
Now For Friday Fun!
Please remember that sale prices listed in today’s post are valid for a limited time only and may change without notice. International prices may vary. Always check the price in your local marketplace before purchasing.
5 Random Things is our way of helping readers to get to know top sapphic book authors all the while having a bit of fun.
Here are five random facts about Alaina Erdell.
1. I’ve moved twenty-two times.
2. Garth Brooks once saved me from falling on my face.
3. I grew up eating peanut butter, pickle, and mayo sandwiches and still like them.
4. I’m half Croatian.
5. I used to play women’s ice hockey, practiced with a college men’s team, and was coached by Superbowl winning quarterback Mark Ripien.
Have you read All Things Beautiful yet?
Before buying a “free” book, please ensure it’s free in your marketplace. Amazon has a habit of changing the price of permafree titles in stores outside of the US. Please know this it out of the author’s control and we are unable to check prices in all Amazon stores.
Meet Rooney! I’m Rooney, a nearly two-year-old Golden Retriever. I’m sweet, goofy, energetic, and usually can be found within inches of my mom. Meet Otto, my octopus, who lived a short and happy life. Submitted by Sharon, a reader.
QUEER NEWS THAT’LL MAKE YOU SMILE
It can seem sometimes like all the news these days is bad. We won’t deny there’s a lot of troubling things going on, including a rise in hate crimes. But it’s not all terrible out there! We want to do our best to highlight good news, because while it may seem like the world is filled with hate, there are many individuals who are living their best lives with a rainbow in their heart.
This week’s good news involves anti-LGBTQ+ bills in Florida.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) presidential primary efforts centered on vilifying the LGBTQ+ community and opposing “woke” diversity initiatives. Not only has he pulled out of the primary, his anti-LGBTQ+ agenda is also facing defeat, mirroring the fate of his unsuccessful campaign.
Following the adjournment of the session, 21 of the most contentious bills proposed nationwide this year have been defeated by the Florida legislature. Only one bill aimed at the queer community was approved, which prohibits educators from receiving training on diversity issues and forbids the teaching of “identity politics.”
While it’s not good one of the bills passed, that fact that 21 failed is a big win. Fingers crossed more anti-LGBTQ+ bills go down in flames.
Click here to read more.
That’s all for today.
Wishing all of you a wonderful Friday!
Miranda & TB
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