Diane Billas (she/her) queer YA author
@dianebillas.bsky.social
YA author of queer books
DOES LOVE ALWAYS WIN? (2023)🌈 and SUPERFICIAL (2024) 🦸♀️
Musician, traveler, reader
Pan/Demi
Philly based
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DOES LOVE ALWAYS WIN? (2023)🌈 and SUPERFICIAL (2024) 🦸♀️
Musician, traveler, reader
Pan/Demi
Philly based
linktr.ee/dianebillas
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I’m Diane, a pan/demi author. I have two YA books out: a sapphic awakening romance DOES LOVE ALWAYS WIN? and a superhero novel SUPERFICIAL (pan/demi FMC)! I'm querying a sapphic murder mystery called THE FINAL CHAPTER and drafting an adult sapphic cruise-inspired rom-com. All my books are queer! 🌈
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November 18, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Happy Publication Day to The Crone of Lights End by
@mariahstillbrook.bsky.social! This is the final book in the Erwain YA fantasy trilogy. It's one of my favorite fantasy series and I can't wait to read them again. Congrats, Mariah! 🎉
@mariahstillbrook.bsky.social! This is the final book in the Erwain YA fantasy trilogy. It's one of my favorite fantasy series and I can't wait to read them again. Congrats, Mariah! 🎉
November 18, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Happy Publication Day to The Crone of Lights End by
@mariahstillbrook.bsky.social! This is the final book in the Erwain YA fantasy trilogy. It's one of my favorite fantasy series and I can't wait to read them again. Congrats, Mariah! 🎉
@mariahstillbrook.bsky.social! This is the final book in the Erwain YA fantasy trilogy. It's one of my favorite fantasy series and I can't wait to read them again. Congrats, Mariah! 🎉
Time for my October reading wrap-up! It was a great month of spooky reads and I was able to get to some books I've been meaning to read!
November 14, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Time for my October reading wrap-up! It was a great month of spooky reads and I was able to get to some books I've been meaning to read!
What's a trope that always seems to appear in your work? For me it's one bed. I just can't stop writing it!
November 12, 2025 at 1:13 PM
What's a trope that always seems to appear in your work? For me it's one bed. I just can't stop writing it!
Today's the day! JINGLE THESE BELLS anthology is out! This is a spicy romance adult holiday anthology featuring all kinds of pairings, focused around jingle bells and I have a story in it! There is even a jingle bell spice rating depending on the level you are looking for.
November 11, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Today's the day! JINGLE THESE BELLS anthology is out! This is a spicy romance adult holiday anthology featuring all kinds of pairings, focused around jingle bells and I have a story in it! There is even a jingle bell spice rating depending on the level you are looking for.
Today is the last day to vote for the Indieverse Awards! My book SUPERFICIAL is up for:
Book Categories:
-Our Storytelling: LGBTQIA+ Representation
-I Feel Seen
-Chosen One I'm Glad Was Chosen
-What a Debacle
Social Categories:
-Newsletter I Love To Read
More info below!
Book Categories:
-Our Storytelling: LGBTQIA+ Representation
-I Feel Seen
-Chosen One I'm Glad Was Chosen
-What a Debacle
Social Categories:
-Newsletter I Love To Read
More info below!
November 10, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Today is the last day to vote for the Indieverse Awards! My book SUPERFICIAL is up for:
Book Categories:
-Our Storytelling: LGBTQIA+ Representation
-I Feel Seen
-Chosen One I'm Glad Was Chosen
-What a Debacle
Social Categories:
-Newsletter I Love To Read
More info below!
Book Categories:
-Our Storytelling: LGBTQIA+ Representation
-I Feel Seen
-Chosen One I'm Glad Was Chosen
-What a Debacle
Social Categories:
-Newsletter I Love To Read
More info below!
Voting is now open through November 11th for the Indieverse Awards! My YA superhero book SUPERFICIAL is up for awards in four categories and then I am up for an award. If you have a chance, I would be grateful if you could vote! The comments and my bio have more info!
November 7, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Voting is now open through November 11th for the Indieverse Awards! My YA superhero book SUPERFICIAL is up for awards in four categories and then I am up for an award. If you have a chance, I would be grateful if you could vote! The comments and my bio have more info!
Philly friends! The Upper Dublin Library in Fort Washington, PA is having a local author fair this Saturday, Nov 8 from 1-3! 30+ authors including myself. 😊
November 6, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Philly friends! The Upper Dublin Library in Fort Washington, PA is having a local author fair this Saturday, Nov 8 from 1-3! 30+ authors including myself. 😊
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QUEER NANCY DREW
17-yr-old Emmie has the coolest job at the indie bookstore with her sapphic crush, but when a patron dies during her mom’s book event, all eyes are turned towards her. She needs to get her life back & not get killed in the process.
#questpit #YA #Q #MY #LGBT #OWN
17-yr-old Emmie has the coolest job at the indie bookstore with her sapphic crush, but when a patron dies during her mom’s book event, all eyes are turned towards her. She needs to get her life back & not get killed in the process.
#questpit #YA #Q #MY #LGBT #OWN
November 5, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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THE GOTH GIRL WHO SAVED THE WORLD
Witchy 1980s high school adventure: A goth music-obsessed teen unearths a secret coven’s plot to summon a demon king, Charlotte risks her life to save the people she loves, even as confronts uncomfortable truths about them.
#questpit #Q #YA #F
Witchy 1980s high school adventure: A goth music-obsessed teen unearths a secret coven’s plot to summon a demon king, Charlotte risks her life to save the people she loves, even as confronts uncomfortable truths about them.
#questpit #Q #YA #F
November 5, 2025 at 1:05 PM
DEATH AT MORNING HOUSE x THE AGATHAS
17 yo Emmie has the coolest job at the indie bookstore with her crush, but when a patron dies during her mom’s book event, all eyes are turned towards her. She needs to get her life back & not get killed in the process.
#questpit #Q #YA #LGBT #OWN
17 yo Emmie has the coolest job at the indie bookstore with her crush, but when a patron dies during her mom’s book event, all eyes are turned towards her. She needs to get her life back & not get killed in the process.
#questpit #Q #YA #LGBT #OWN
November 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Playing #questpit with newly revised pages! Super excited to share what I've been working on! Posts are written and scheduled. Let's go!!!!
November 4, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Playing #questpit with newly revised pages! Super excited to share what I've been working on! Posts are written and scheduled. Let's go!!!!
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!🎃👻
I used to think I wouldn't like horror or paranormal books, but then I found YA horror/paranormal and been devouring them, including books by @mariahstillbrook.bsky.social, @jessicalewisauthor.bsky.social, and @heyitschloespencer.bsky.social. Have a happy (yet safe) Halloween!
I used to think I wouldn't like horror or paranormal books, but then I found YA horror/paranormal and been devouring them, including books by @mariahstillbrook.bsky.social, @jessicalewisauthor.bsky.social, and @heyitschloespencer.bsky.social. Have a happy (yet safe) Halloween!
October 31, 2025 at 11:47 AM
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!🎃👻
I used to think I wouldn't like horror or paranormal books, but then I found YA horror/paranormal and been devouring them, including books by @mariahstillbrook.bsky.social, @jessicalewisauthor.bsky.social, and @heyitschloespencer.bsky.social. Have a happy (yet safe) Halloween!
I used to think I wouldn't like horror or paranormal books, but then I found YA horror/paranormal and been devouring them, including books by @mariahstillbrook.bsky.social, @jessicalewisauthor.bsky.social, and @heyitschloespencer.bsky.social. Have a happy (yet safe) Halloween!
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Reposted by Diane Billas (she/her) queer YA author
K!LL ME MAYBE 🔪💕 previously described as ‘gay & cringe’ by an online troll (if that doesn’t convince you to read it, what will?) #GhostPit #R #T #NA #WIP
POV you hire someone to kill you and they just won't leave you alone...
🌶️ dark rom-com
🎭 dual pov
👁️ stalking/obsession
💀 serial killers
POV you hire someone to kill you and they just won't leave you alone...
🌶️ dark rom-com
🎭 dual pov
👁️ stalking/obsession
💀 serial killers
October 30, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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A literary scavenger hunt left behind by her estranged father leads 32 yo Lexus Autumn into a library of family secrets. As she uncovers stories close to her heart, she welcomes a sapphic awakening, while once again learning to believe in magic & storytelling.
#GhostPit #A #S #LF
#GhostPit #A #S #LF
October 30, 2025 at 1:22 PM
QUEER NANCY DREW
Welcome to the Halloween party you'll never forget. It will make you question everything you've ever known. Did your sapphic crush, your boss, or your ex kill your arch nemesis? And who poisoned the chili? Oh, and don't forget your costume...
👻 #Ghostpit #YA #Q #MY #LGBT #OWN
Welcome to the Halloween party you'll never forget. It will make you question everything you've ever known. Did your sapphic crush, your boss, or your ex kill your arch nemesis? And who poisoned the chili? Oh, and don't forget your costume...
👻 #Ghostpit #YA #Q #MY #LGBT #OWN
October 30, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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To save what was gifted by the gods, Ronnie must end an entire breed of witches. Dragon hybrids who feed from beasts. But she’s not the hunter. Death is her destiny and he who must drive the ending force through her chest is none other than her soul’s mate.
#UF #GhostPit #A
#UF #GhostPit #A
October 30, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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#GhostPit #YA #R #LGBT #Q Erin & Liv Are Not (Not) Together 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ - lesbians, therapy cat, queer care home, exes, fake dating, friendship love, yearning, ghost tour walks, doughnuts, LEGO, found family, mental health rep, queer JOY, CHAOS and the HORROR of toxic relationships 🚩
October 30, 2025 at 10:31 AM
QUEER NANCY DREW
17-yr-old Emmie has the coolest job ever at the indie bookstore with her crush, but when a patron dies during her mom’s book event, all eyes are turned towards her. She needs to get her life back & not get killed in the process. 👻 #Ghostpit #YA #Q #MY #LGBT #OWN
17-yr-old Emmie has the coolest job ever at the indie bookstore with her crush, but when a patron dies during her mom’s book event, all eyes are turned towards her. She needs to get her life back & not get killed in the process. 👻 #Ghostpit #YA #Q #MY #LGBT #OWN
October 30, 2025 at 4:00 AM