Emma R. Alban
@eraofemma.bsky.social
USA Today Bestselling author of DON'T WANT YOU LIKE A BEST FRIEND · Screenwriter · Theater kid · Stress Baker · Rep: Stacy Testa · She/her
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So incredibly excited to announce the Pre-Order Campaign & BOOK TOUR for LIKE IN LOVE WITH YOU!!
If you pre-order from The Ripped Bodice LA, you'll receive a stunning art print by @lenikauffman.bsky.social with your signed & personalized copy !
Come see my in person Jan-March!!
If you pre-order from The Ripped Bodice LA, you'll receive a stunning art print by @lenikauffman.bsky.social with your signed & personalized copy !
Come see my in person Jan-March!!
I can't believe LIKE IN LOVE WITH YOU is just TWO months away!
Coming January 13th, 2026, LIKE IN LOVE WITH YOU is a standalone, sapphic, rivals-to-lovers Regency Romance, which begs the question: what if Cady and Regina from MEAN GIRLS just kissed?
Coming January 13th, 2026, LIKE IN LOVE WITH YOU is a standalone, sapphic, rivals-to-lovers Regency Romance, which begs the question: what if Cady and Regina from MEAN GIRLS just kissed?
November 13, 2025 at 5:02 PM
I can't believe LIKE IN LOVE WITH YOU is just TWO months away!
Coming January 13th, 2026, LIKE IN LOVE WITH YOU is a standalone, sapphic, rivals-to-lovers Regency Romance, which begs the question: what if Cady and Regina from MEAN GIRLS just kissed?
Coming January 13th, 2026, LIKE IN LOVE WITH YOU is a standalone, sapphic, rivals-to-lovers Regency Romance, which begs the question: what if Cady and Regina from MEAN GIRLS just kissed?
Publishers Weekly read LIKE IN LOVE WITH YOU, and the review is delicious!
Catherine and Rosalie’s story arrives January 13th, 2026!
Catherine and Rosalie’s story arrives January 13th, 2026!
November 7, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Publishers Weekly read LIKE IN LOVE WITH YOU, and the review is delicious!
Catherine and Rosalie’s story arrives January 13th, 2026!
Catherine and Rosalie’s story arrives January 13th, 2026!
So incredibly excited to announce the Pre-Order Campaign & BOOK TOUR for LIKE IN LOVE WITH YOU!!
If you pre-order from The Ripped Bodice LA, you'll receive a stunning art print by @lenikauffman.bsky.social with your signed & personalized copy !
Come see my in person Jan-March!!
If you pre-order from The Ripped Bodice LA, you'll receive a stunning art print by @lenikauffman.bsky.social with your signed & personalized copy !
Come see my in person Jan-March!!
November 5, 2025 at 5:01 PM
So incredibly excited to announce the Pre-Order Campaign & BOOK TOUR for LIKE IN LOVE WITH YOU!!
If you pre-order from The Ripped Bodice LA, you'll receive a stunning art print by @lenikauffman.bsky.social with your signed & personalized copy !
Come see my in person Jan-March!!
If you pre-order from The Ripped Bodice LA, you'll receive a stunning art print by @lenikauffman.bsky.social with your signed & personalized copy !
Come see my in person Jan-March!!
Amici italiani! Beth e Gwen sono ora disponibili in italiano!
"Don't Want You Like a Best Friend" is now available in Italian with Giunti! I'm so excited for Italian readers to meet Beth and Gwen! And just look at this gorgeous cover!!
"Don't Want You Like a Best Friend" is now available in Italian with Giunti! I'm so excited for Italian readers to meet Beth and Gwen! And just look at this gorgeous cover!!
September 24, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Amici italiani! Beth e Gwen sono ora disponibili in italiano!
"Don't Want You Like a Best Friend" is now available in Italian with Giunti! I'm so excited for Italian readers to meet Beth and Gwen! And just look at this gorgeous cover!!
"Don't Want You Like a Best Friend" is now available in Italian with Giunti! I'm so excited for Italian readers to meet Beth and Gwen! And just look at this gorgeous cover!!
Apparently it’s that time of fall! LIKE IN LOVE WITH YOU is available for preorder at Barnes & Noble for their 25% off Pre Order sale, OR you can get it at your favorite local indie!
There's nothing cozier than chaotic debutantes scheming for a happily ever after around mom drama!
There's nothing cozier than chaotic debutantes scheming for a happily ever after around mom drama!
September 3, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Apparently it’s that time of fall! LIKE IN LOVE WITH YOU is available for preorder at Barnes & Noble for their 25% off Pre Order sale, OR you can get it at your favorite local indie!
There's nothing cozier than chaotic debutantes scheming for a happily ever after around mom drama!
There's nothing cozier than chaotic debutantes scheming for a happily ever after around mom drama!
Happy Sapphic September! We're giving away 100 Print ARCs of LIKE IN LOVE WITH YOU over on Goodreads!
Entries open September 1st - September 10th. US only (Sorry!).
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Entries open September 1st - September 10th. US only (Sorry!).
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September 1, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Happy Sapphic September! We're giving away 100 Print ARCs of LIKE IN LOVE WITH YOU over on Goodreads!
Entries open September 1st - September 10th. US only (Sorry!).
www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...
Entries open September 1st - September 10th. US only (Sorry!).
www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...
Bobby and James have been on shelves for one whole year today with @avonbooks.bsky.social!
I don't know where the time went, but I know it included so, SO much joy sharing their story with all of you!!
I don't know where the time went, but I know it included so, SO much joy sharing their story with all of you!!
August 27, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Bobby and James have been on shelves for one whole year today with @avonbooks.bsky.social!
I don't know where the time went, but I know it included so, SO much joy sharing their story with all of you!!
I don't know where the time went, but I know it included so, SO much joy sharing their story with all of you!!
I was in Ithaca, NY for a wedding, and paid a visit to the Barnes & Noble where I finished my first (truly awful) novel in college. To my surprise, they had DON’T WANT YOU LIKE A BEST FRIEND out on the Pride table! Even got a photo at the very work table where I finished that first novel!
August 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
I was in Ithaca, NY for a wedding, and paid a visit to the Barnes & Noble where I finished my first (truly awful) novel in college. To my surprise, they had DON’T WANT YOU LIKE A BEST FRIEND out on the Pride table! Even got a photo at the very work table where I finished that first novel!
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Want to read some incredible sci-fi #comics from even more incredible creators about individual people struggling against societal forces? Want to read them for *slightly less money?* Then you want to sign up here to take advantage of early bird discounts! www.kickstarter.com/projects/art...
Coming soon: SYSTEMIC VOL. 1 : A Sci-fi Anthology
Stories of systemic friction at the personal level, where social forces, cultures, and economic strata meet and grind together.
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July 22, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Want to read some incredible sci-fi #comics from even more incredible creators about individual people struggling against societal forces? Want to read them for *slightly less money?* Then you want to sign up here to take advantage of early bird discounts! www.kickstarter.com/projects/art...
LIKE IN LOVE WITH YOU is available for preorder at B&N for their 25% off Preorder sale OR you can get it at your local indie!
A standalone sapphic rivals-to-lovers Regency Romance, which begs the question: what if Cady and Regina from MEAN GIRLS just kissed?
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/like-in-lo...
A standalone sapphic rivals-to-lovers Regency Romance, which begs the question: what if Cady and Regina from MEAN GIRLS just kissed?
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/like-in-lo...
July 8, 2025 at 4:03 PM
LIKE IN LOVE WITH YOU is available for preorder at B&N for their 25% off Preorder sale OR you can get it at your local indie!
A standalone sapphic rivals-to-lovers Regency Romance, which begs the question: what if Cady and Regina from MEAN GIRLS just kissed?
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/like-in-lo...
A standalone sapphic rivals-to-lovers Regency Romance, which begs the question: what if Cady and Regina from MEAN GIRLS just kissed?
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/like-in-lo...
I did not care for that earthquake at all.
June 24, 2025 at 7:27 PM
I did not care for that earthquake at all.
Look at this GORGEOUS drawing my incredibly talented friend @andyalvesart.bsky.social did of Beth and Gwen from “Don’t Want You Like a Best Friend”!! It’s so beautiful! Thank you so much, Andy!!
Beth and Gwen from the adorable book "Don't Want You Like a Best Friend" by @eraofemma.bsky.social. She's a great friend I know in real live meat space and her book is really just a feel good joy which I really need now.
June 16, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Look at this GORGEOUS drawing my incredibly talented friend @andyalvesart.bsky.social did of Beth and Gwen from “Don’t Want You Like a Best Friend”!! It’s so beautiful! Thank you so much, Andy!!
Catherine & Rosalie are officially available for request on Edelweiss+ & NetGalley!
MEAN GIRLS meets NORTHANGER ABBEY in this sapphic, standalone, rivals-to-lovers Regency Romance which begs the question: What if Cady and Regina just...kissed?
Coming 1/13/2026 with @avonbooks.bsky.social.
MEAN GIRLS meets NORTHANGER ABBEY in this sapphic, standalone, rivals-to-lovers Regency Romance which begs the question: What if Cady and Regina just...kissed?
Coming 1/13/2026 with @avonbooks.bsky.social.
June 9, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Catherine & Rosalie are officially available for request on Edelweiss+ & NetGalley!
MEAN GIRLS meets NORTHANGER ABBEY in this sapphic, standalone, rivals-to-lovers Regency Romance which begs the question: What if Cady and Regina just...kissed?
Coming 1/13/2026 with @avonbooks.bsky.social.
MEAN GIRLS meets NORTHANGER ABBEY in this sapphic, standalone, rivals-to-lovers Regency Romance which begs the question: What if Cady and Regina just...kissed?
Coming 1/13/2026 with @avonbooks.bsky.social.
All of the "Good Luck Babe" edits over the Wicked: For Good trailer are really giving me life. And making me want to write my sapphic magic school book.
June 5, 2025 at 6:25 PM
All of the "Good Luck Babe" edits over the Wicked: For Good trailer are really giving me life. And making me want to write my sapphic magic school book.
Happy Pride from Beth, Gwen, Bobby, James, Catherine, and Rosalie!
It is such a gift to get to write and share queer love stories and put queer joy out into the world!
It is such a gift to get to write and share queer love stories and put queer joy out into the world!
June 1, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Happy Pride from Beth, Gwen, Bobby, James, Catherine, and Rosalie!
It is such a gift to get to write and share queer love stories and put queer joy out into the world!
It is such a gift to get to write and share queer love stories and put queer joy out into the world!
No, Microsoft Word, I do not want to use AI in my document. I want your spellcheck to stop flagging correctly spelled words. Being gaslit by a word processor for the few words I DO know how to spell correctly is cruel, so, fix THAT, would you please?
May 20, 2025 at 10:49 PM
No, Microsoft Word, I do not want to use AI in my document. I want your spellcheck to stop flagging correctly spelled words. Being gaslit by a word processor for the few words I DO know how to spell correctly is cruel, so, fix THAT, would you please?
If Max is going to be HBO Max again, I'm petitioning that the CW go back to being the WB. It's only fair.
May 14, 2025 at 8:56 PM
If Max is going to be HBO Max again, I'm petitioning that the CW go back to being the WB. It's only fair.
Some writers want to win awards. I would like to create and sell a TV show that inspires people to make 7+ minute compilation videos of two characters saying each other's names, or every single time those same two characters make eye contact. Or both. The highest honor.
May 7, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Some writers want to win awards. I would like to create and sell a TV show that inspires people to make 7+ minute compilation videos of two characters saying each other's names, or every single time those same two characters make eye contact. Or both. The highest honor.
The writing soundtrack for my fourth book: open.spotify.com/playlist/7D3...
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May 6, 2025 at 7:32 PM
The writing soundtrack for my fourth book: open.spotify.com/playlist/7D3...
Here's a little bit more about LIKE IN LOVE WITH YOU, coming January 13th, 2026 with @avonbooks.bsky.social!
MEAN GIRLS meets NORTHANGER ABBEY in this sapphic, standalone, Regency Romance which begs the question: What if Cady and Regina just...kissed?
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MEAN GIRLS meets NORTHANGER ABBEY in this sapphic, standalone, Regency Romance which begs the question: What if Cady and Regina just...kissed?
linktr.ee/ERAlban
April 28, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Here's a little bit more about LIKE IN LOVE WITH YOU, coming January 13th, 2026 with @avonbooks.bsky.social!
MEAN GIRLS meets NORTHANGER ABBEY in this sapphic, standalone, Regency Romance which begs the question: What if Cady and Regina just...kissed?
linktr.ee/ERAlban
MEAN GIRLS meets NORTHANGER ABBEY in this sapphic, standalone, Regency Romance which begs the question: What if Cady and Regina just...kissed?
linktr.ee/ERAlban
Celebrating Independent Bookstore Day today @ the LA Times Festival of Books! Come see me at 2pm at the Steamy Lit booth (944) and come out to support all the amazing indie bookstores that supply the festival and celebrate books!
No matter where you are, my books are available at your local indie!
No matter where you are, my books are available at your local indie!
April 26, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Celebrating Independent Bookstore Day today @ the LA Times Festival of Books! Come see me at 2pm at the Steamy Lit booth (944) and come out to support all the amazing indie bookstores that supply the festival and celebrate books!
No matter where you are, my books are available at your local indie!
No matter where you are, my books are available at your local indie!
Obligatory quick B&N Preorder sale reminder!
Rivals-to-Lovers Regency debutantesCatherine and Rosalie making it in just under the wire, and just in time for Independent Bookstore Day tomorrow too!
Who doesn't like being shoved up against a bookcase and snogged within an inch of your life?
Rivals-to-Lovers Regency debutantesCatherine and Rosalie making it in just under the wire, and just in time for Independent Bookstore Day tomorrow too!
Who doesn't like being shoved up against a bookcase and snogged within an inch of your life?
April 25, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Obligatory quick B&N Preorder sale reminder!
Rivals-to-Lovers Regency debutantesCatherine and Rosalie making it in just under the wire, and just in time for Independent Bookstore Day tomorrow too!
Who doesn't like being shoved up against a bookcase and snogged within an inch of your life?
Rivals-to-Lovers Regency debutantesCatherine and Rosalie making it in just under the wire, and just in time for Independent Bookstore Day tomorrow too!
Who doesn't like being shoved up against a bookcase and snogged within an inch of your life?
So incredibly grateful to have gotten to work with @lenikauffman.bsky.social on ANOTHER amazing cover!! 😍😍
🌼Cover Reveal!🌸 Delighted to share the cover I illustrated for Like In Love With You, by @eraofemma.bsky.social 🌼 Thank you to Amy Halperin at Harper Collins for the opportunity, and a big thank you to Emma! 🌼💛
April 25, 2025 at 5:18 PM
So incredibly grateful to have gotten to work with @lenikauffman.bsky.social on ANOTHER amazing cover!! 😍😍
I am so excited to announce my next book, LIKE IN LOVE WITH YOU, coming January 13th, 2026 w/ @avonbooks.bsky.social
A standalone, sapphic, rivals-to-lovers Regency Romance, which begs the question: what if Cady and Regina from MEAN GIRLS just kissed?
Cover by @lenikauffman.bsky.social!
A standalone, sapphic, rivals-to-lovers Regency Romance, which begs the question: what if Cady and Regina from MEAN GIRLS just kissed?
Cover by @lenikauffman.bsky.social!
April 25, 2025 at 1:04 PM
I am so excited to announce my next book, LIKE IN LOVE WITH YOU, coming January 13th, 2026 w/ @avonbooks.bsky.social
A standalone, sapphic, rivals-to-lovers Regency Romance, which begs the question: what if Cady and Regina from MEAN GIRLS just kissed?
Cover by @lenikauffman.bsky.social!
A standalone, sapphic, rivals-to-lovers Regency Romance, which begs the question: what if Cady and Regina from MEAN GIRLS just kissed?
Cover by @lenikauffman.bsky.social!
So, I'm just saying, I think...I think you should check back here tomorrow. I think there's gonna be an announcement of the sapphic sort with @avonbooks.bsky.social...
April 24, 2025 at 4:14 PM
So, I'm just saying, I think...I think you should check back here tomorrow. I think there's gonna be an announcement of the sapphic sort with @avonbooks.bsky.social...