Happy weekend!
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 Jenny shares a Caturday photo of an adorable cat who got a second chance in life.
One of the things we love about the weekly lesfic author selfie is getting to know the personality behind the words. Check out the picture of Liz Arncliffe’s cat with the book Southern Lights.
Finally, scroll to the bottom of the post to see photos of TB and Miranda’s trip to Mark Twain’s house.
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. Swimming morning laps in nine feet of water is the perfect location to focus on my current or next writing project without life’s distractions.
2. I’ve owned Subaru Outbacks since 1994. My current one is seven years old and going strong, but I’d love a plug-in hybrid version.
3. I was accepted into art school, but ended up with a DVM degree because it was a sure way to make a living and I love animals.
4. I have a canine coauthor who handles the delete button and when deemed necessary, he shuts down the entire screen. Somehow, I managed to slip Oscar the cat into my first book.
5. This new book features a veterinarian and the paralegal from my first March 2024 book, as well as a dog named Einstein and a feline, Sunny. My third book is coming in December 2024 and includes not only a rescue dog, but also an office tarantula.
Now it’s time to reveal their name. Drum roll please…
This week’s author is Julia Underwood!
Check out Dancing With Dahlia, Julia Underwood’s new release!
Has the grumpy vet met her sunshine match?
The dahlia represents love, devotion, dignity, and beauty in Victorian floriography. Piper’s new boss, Dahlia? One out of four—Dal is beautiful and that’s where the similarities end.
When Piper Fernley, Pipes the unPlugged when writing her popular blog, is knocked down by a frightened dog on her morning run, she doesn’t expect the dog’s owner to land on top of her. Or the attraction she feels for the rude woman who isn’t her type. But that’s nothing compared to the shock of finding out the woman is her new boss. Fortunately, the gig at the job is temporary, but how is she supposed to survive six weeks with a guarded, uptight woman who doesn’t even like her?
Veterinarian Dahlia Noble prefers animals to most people—they aren’t duplicitous. After a difficult childhood and the divorce from hell, Dal’s focus is her daughter and her work. The unpretentious office temp is growing on Dal, but her past, the boss/employee rulebook, and a divorce agreement mean there is no place in her life for Piper.
Sometimes when you stop looking, your heart finds exactly what it needs.
Julia Underwood’s bio:
Julia Underwood grew up loving animals and pursued a degree in veterinary medicine. She’s been blessed to have wonderful family members, friends, and a parade of pets to enrich her life. She’s an avid writer and reader. The joy of discovering the journey to novel writing cannot be overstated. She hopes her admiration for the love, dedication, and competence women bring to the multitude of roles they fill in this complicated world comes through in her writing.
Visit Julia Underwood’s website.
Monday kicks off a fresh Guess the Author game!
NEED A BOOK FOR THE WEEKEND?
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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!
Kentucky bans conversion therapy for youth as Gov. Andy Beshear signs ‘monumental’ order — Never should have been legal!
Billie Eilish Is the Latest Pop Girlie to Endorse Kamala Harris — Vote like your life depends on it!
Jonathan Bailey wins award after raising thousands for LGBTQ+ youth charity — Well done!
Lilly Wachowski Is Developing a Dystopian Monster Movie With Trans and Autistic Romantic Leads — Love the representation!
Joe Biden makes history by confirming 12th LGBTQ+ judge, the most of any presidency — Wonderful!
Meet Miss Aria! I rescued Miss Aria, who is also a tuxedo kitty! Aria picked me! She’s settling in nicely & is a big love muffin! Submitted by Jenny, a sapphic reader.
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