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 author L.M. Bennett shares a Caturday photo of two adorable kitties who might possibly be plotting world domination!
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 Jamey Moody’s dog with the book Until We Weren’t.
Finally, scroll to the bottom of the post to see photos of TB and Miranda’s trip to Hudson Valley in New York to see pumpkins galore.
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. I got started in my writing career while working as an intern/reporter at a video game journalism site.
2. In 2024, I was nominated for a Goldie award for my debut YA novel.
3. I’ve lived in several different places, including Oregon, New York, and Georgia.
4. I ended up doing a lot of research on ghosts and spirits across different cultures in preparation for my new YA paranormal mystery/romantasy book.
5. My MFA thesis film screened at the 16th annual Atlanta Horror Film Festival.
Now it’s time to reveal their name. Drum roll please…
This week’s author is Chloe Spencer!
Check out Haunting Melody, Chloe Spencer’s new release!
A Mysterious Island Town. Forbidden Love. And A Whole Lotta Ghosts.
From the author of Monstersona comes a haunting queer young adult novel, with themes of mental health and PTSD, and a thrilling mystery at its core.
Failure is a sinister song. One that Melody Myere is all too familiar with.
The only child of an acclaimed ghost hunter couple, Melody’s First Sacred Hunt should have been a walk in the park. All she needed to do was catch a ghost, like she’s done all her life. But when an unexpected wraith showed up causing havoc, Melody was left scarred and embarrassed.
Suffering from depression and PTSD post-hunt, Melody relocates to the sleepy island town of Murkmore, where her parents have been tasked with capturing the ghost responsible for a series of grisly deaths. Determined to prove herself, and despite her parents’ protests, Melody sets out to capture the specter on her own.
When a haunting song lures Melody to an abandoned theater, she encounters a recently deceased musical prodigy by the name of Cyrus. All signs point to Cyrus being the killer, but Melody isn’t so sure, suspecting something more discordant is afoot.
Haunted by more than just a sinister song, Melody must learn to trust her instincts to catch the killer and prove herself before it’s time to face the music.
Chloe Spencer’s bio:
Minnesota native Chloe Spencer (she/her) is an award winning writer, indie gamedev, and filmmaker. She is the author of multiple sapphic horror novellas, novels, and short stories. In her spare time she enjoys playing video games, trying her best at Pilates, and cuddling with her cats. She holds a BA in Journalism from the University of Oregon and an MFA in Film and Television from SCAD Atlanta.
Visit Chloe Spencer’s website.
Monday kicks off a fresh Guess the Author game!
NEED A BOOK FOR THE WEEKEND?
If you’re looking for something to read this weekend, below you’ll find 9 books on sale.
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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!
Gay Holocaust survivor, 88, eviscerates ‘wannabe dictator’ Donald Trump on TikTok — We admire your bravery and perseverance!
Kentucky’s first out state representative Keturah Herron receives LGBTQ+ trailblazer award — Congrats!
Trump showed a drag queen in a hateful ad. She used it to raise $15K for trans people — Great job!
Karine Jean-Pierre promoted to Joe Biden’s innermost circle as senior presidential adviser — Wonderful news!
Can Pro Sports and Drag Queens Coexist? A Mill Town Finds Out. — Love the rainbow uniforms and best of luck!
Meet Nipsey Hussle and Bootsy Collins! Nipsey and Bootsy pause their usual shenanigans to plot world domination. Submitted by L.M. Bennett, a sapphic author.
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