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 Jewels shares an adorable Caturday photo of a kitten who was rescued at a young age.
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 Iona Kane with the book Where the Waves Kiss the Shore.
Finally, scroll to the bottom of the post to see photos of TB and Miranda’s visit to Arrowhead in the Berkshires.
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 am a founding member of the Sapphic Lit Pop Up Bookstore.
2. I’ve written two books centered around a crew of daring female art thieves.
3. I skied with the amazing EJ Noyes in New Zealand.
4. I spent many years working in airline pricing. So yes, you can blame me for those ever-changing flight prices!
5. My latest release is a mystery. Several clues are hidden as anagrams.
Now it’s time to reveal their name. Drum roll please…
This week’s author is Cade Haddock Strong!
Check out The Advice Columnist, Cade Haddock Strong’s new release!
Letters to an advice columnist contain cryptic riddles, leading her on a quest to catch a killer.
Lydia Swann’s life is falling into place perfectly. She’s clinched the coveted role of advice columnist at The Washington Post. With her career on the rise, she hopes to buy a house with her girlfriend.
But the bliss is fleeting. The relationship with her girlfriend hits the rocks, leaving Lydia reeling. To compound matters, she becomes entangled in a perplexing mystery. Letters from a disgruntled reader start to flood her inbox. They contain cryptic riddles that bear chilling parallels to a series of unsolved murders haunting DC. Could deciphering the enigmatic riddles lead her to unmasking a cunning killer?
Caught between personal turmoil and the allure of solving a deadly puzzle, Lydia finds solace in the company of Sofia Soto, a captivating figure who sparks feelings beyond mere friendship.
Get The Advice Columnist here.
Cade Haddock Strong’s bio:
Cade worked in the airline industry and she and her wife have traveled all over the world. She loves to be outside, especially skiing, hiking, biking, and playing golf. Although her roots are in Upstate New York, Cade has lived throughout the US and abroad. From the mountains of Vermont and Colorado to the cities of DC, Chicago, and Amsterdam. Cade has authored six sapphic fiction novels, all published by Bella Books. She is a founding member of the Sapphic Lit Pop-Up Bookstore.
Visit Cade Haddock Strong’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 14 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!
LGBTQ+ politicians & leaders celebrate Tim Walz’s VP selection — We need more allies in government!
Emily Randall poised to be first lesbian Latina in Congress after Washington primary win — Good luck!
Lesbian refugee boxer Cindy Ngamba shares emotional statement after making Olympics history — Congrats!
Trans state employees win court victory against a Ron DeSantis law banning their care — A great step in the right direction!
Nikki Hiltz shares powerful message for non-binary and trans people after making Olympic semi-final — Fantastic!
Please click on the image for details.
Meet Jack! Jack was found in the middle of the street when he was just 3.5 weeks old. I bottle-fed him and he’s grown into the best cat ever! Submitted by Jewels, 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.
