E V Bancroft
@evbancroft.bsky.social
🏳️🌈 Sapphic Fiction Author and Reader. GCLS winner.
Mum and servant to Jerry the cat
Mum and servant to Jerry the cat
Thrilled by the result by Bristol City Women's FC. A good forward flowing performance. #authorlife
November 9, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Thrilled by the result by Bristol City Women's FC. A good forward flowing performance. #authorlife
Step into Florrie’s world: 1920s London. A story about love, memory, and second chances.#HistoricalRomance #SapphicLit #BookAesthetic #RomanticReads #QueerLit
November 8, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Step into Florrie’s world: 1920s London. A story about love, memory, and second chances.#HistoricalRomance #SapphicLit #BookAesthetic #RomanticReads #QueerLit
Florrie watched, trying to work out a way they could smooth out this awkwardness.
Diana stood by the door jamb... “I don’t know if you’re jealous of Anthony, or if I’m not quite ready to admit my feelings to you.”
#foundfamily #queercouple #bookishvibes #sapphicromance #LGBTQReads
Diana stood by the door jamb... “I don’t know if you’re jealous of Anthony, or if I’m not quite ready to admit my feelings to you.”
#foundfamily #queercouple #bookishvibes #sapphicromance #LGBTQReads
November 7, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Florrie watched, trying to work out a way they could smooth out this awkwardness.
Diana stood by the door jamb... “I don’t know if you’re jealous of Anthony, or if I’m not quite ready to admit my feelings to you.”
#foundfamily #queercouple #bookishvibes #sapphicromance #LGBTQReads
Diana stood by the door jamb... “I don’t know if you’re jealous of Anthony, or if I’m not quite ready to admit my feelings to you.”
#foundfamily #queercouple #bookishvibes #sapphicromance #LGBTQReads
Florrie has spent her life caring for others. Now she's learning to care for herself... #sapphicromance #wlwbooks #olderprotagonists #queerlit #loveafter50
November 6, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Florrie has spent her life caring for others. Now she's learning to care for herself... #sapphicromance #wlwbooks #olderprotagonists #queerlit #loveafter50
A 55 year old woman. A chance meeting with the woman who broke her heart over 20 years ago. Will she dive into love or play it safe? #WLWBooks #SecondChanceRomance #HistoricalRomance #QueerBookstagram #BookTokMadeMeReadIt
November 5, 2025 at 8:36 PM
A 55 year old woman. A chance meeting with the woman who broke her heart over 20 years ago. Will she dive into love or play it safe? #WLWBooks #SecondChanceRomance #HistoricalRomance #QueerBookstagram #BookTokMadeMeReadIt
A chance meeting in a tea room with the woman who broke Florrie's heart 20 years ago...old wounds, a new possibility? A love lost, chance regained. #SecondChanceRomance #queerbooks #romancereaders #bookish #wlw
November 4, 2025 at 5:34 PM
A chance meeting in a tea room with the woman who broke Florrie's heart 20 years ago...old wounds, a new possibility? A love lost, chance regained. #SecondChanceRomance #queerbooks #romancereaders #bookish #wlw
I love the colours when walking in the woods. And walking is great for tussling with plot holes! #authorlife #wlw #sapphicromance
November 3, 2025 at 3:08 PM
I love the colours when walking in the woods. And walking is great for tussling with plot holes! #authorlife #wlw #sapphicromance
On the "other" route 66. A fabulous drive on the A66 from Cumbria to County Durham #authorlife
November 2, 2025 at 3:37 PM
On the "other" route 66. A fabulous drive on the A66 from Cumbria to County Durham #authorlife
I wandered lonely into Wordsworth's Birthplace. #authorlife
November 1, 2025 at 5:25 PM
I wandered lonely into Wordsworth's Birthplace. #authorlife
On the Edge of Uncertainty has protaganists who are over 50. I wrote this blog on why I think it is important for stories about older lesbians. You can see it here: evbancroft.com/2025/10/29/w...
#sapphicromance #olderlesbianromance #cronesrock #wlw
#sapphicromance #olderlesbianromance #cronesrock #wlw
October 30, 2025 at 11:28 AM
On the Edge of Uncertainty has protaganists who are over 50. I wrote this blog on why I think it is important for stories about older lesbians. You can see it here: evbancroft.com/2025/10/29/w...
#sapphicromance #olderlesbianromance #cronesrock #wlw
#sapphicromance #olderlesbianromance #cronesrock #wlw
Wow! Thank you for preordering On the Edge of Uncertainty. I can't believe it's already in the top 20 of LGBTQ+ literary fiction a month before it comes out.#sapphicromance #historicalfiction #1920s #literaryfiction Preorder now at mybook.to/EVB6.
October 29, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Wow! Thank you for preordering On the Edge of Uncertainty. I can't believe it's already in the top 20 of LGBTQ+ literary fiction a month before it comes out.#sapphicromance #historicalfiction #1920s #literaryfiction Preorder now at mybook.to/EVB6.
#LesFicFri *Hand*
From On the Edge of Uncertainty
Preorder now mybook.to/EVB6
“A maelstrom of emotions churned in Florrie’s chest. Her hands trembled slightly. Her past had stared her in the face and invited her for coffee.”
#sapphichistoricalromance #wlw
From On the Edge of Uncertainty
Preorder now mybook.to/EVB6
“A maelstrom of emotions churned in Florrie’s chest. Her hands trembled slightly. Her past had stared her in the face and invited her for coffee.”
#sapphichistoricalromance #wlw
October 24, 2025 at 4:13 PM
#LesFicFri *Hand*
From On the Edge of Uncertainty
Preorder now mybook.to/EVB6
“A maelstrom of emotions churned in Florrie’s chest. Her hands trembled slightly. Her past had stared her in the face and invited her for coffee.”
#sapphichistoricalromance #wlw
From On the Edge of Uncertainty
Preorder now mybook.to/EVB6
“A maelstrom of emotions churned in Florrie’s chest. Her hands trembled slightly. Her past had stared her in the face and invited her for coffee.”
#sapphichistoricalromance #wlw
Very different weather in Bridlington, but we still managed to get out for fantastic fish and chips! #authorlife #sapphicromance
October 24, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Very different weather in Bridlington, but we still managed to get out for fantastic fish and chips! #authorlife #sapphicromance
Great day at Fountains Abbey. I do love a good ruin #authorlife
October 18, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Great day at Fountains Abbey. I do love a good ruin #authorlife
#LesFicFri *Walk*
On the Edge of Uncertainty.
“She was like a walking university dressed up in a stylish package. Florrie could see herself being offered a peep into the sweetshop of intellectual pursuits that London represented, through Diana’s patronage.”
#sapphicromance #historicalromance
On the Edge of Uncertainty.
“She was like a walking university dressed up in a stylish package. Florrie could see herself being offered a peep into the sweetshop of intellectual pursuits that London represented, through Diana’s patronage.”
#sapphicromance #historicalromance
October 17, 2025 at 4:50 PM
#LesFicFri *Walk*
On the Edge of Uncertainty.
“She was like a walking university dressed up in a stylish package. Florrie could see herself being offered a peep into the sweetshop of intellectual pursuits that London represented, through Diana’s patronage.”
#sapphicromance #historicalromance
On the Edge of Uncertainty.
“She was like a walking university dressed up in a stylish package. Florrie could see herself being offered a peep into the sweetshop of intellectual pursuits that London represented, through Diana’s patronage.”
#sapphicromance #historicalromance
I love the art deco vibe of the fantastic painting by KC Lylark in the style of Tamara de Limpicka. I LOVE the cover, and can't wait to share Florrie's story with you, a second chance romance set in 1920s literary London Out 1st December. #olderlesbian #1920s #historicalromance #wlw
October 12, 2025 at 10:45 AM
I love the art deco vibe of the fantastic painting by KC Lylark in the style of Tamara de Limpicka. I LOVE the cover, and can't wait to share Florrie's story with you, a second chance romance set in 1920s literary London Out 1st December. #olderlesbian #1920s #historicalromance #wlw
#LesFicFri *jump*
From On the Edge of Uncertainty. Out 1st December.
"Almost without thought, Florrie tugged at the soft material, and the towel fell away, revealing Diana’s glistening skin. She shrieked, laughing, then jumped on Florrie’s upright deckchair."
#sapphicromance #historicalromance
From On the Edge of Uncertainty. Out 1st December.
"Almost without thought, Florrie tugged at the soft material, and the towel fell away, revealing Diana’s glistening skin. She shrieked, laughing, then jumped on Florrie’s upright deckchair."
#sapphicromance #historicalromance
October 10, 2025 at 6:14 PM
#LesFicFri *jump*
From On the Edge of Uncertainty. Out 1st December.
"Almost without thought, Florrie tugged at the soft material, and the towel fell away, revealing Diana’s glistening skin. She shrieked, laughing, then jumped on Florrie’s upright deckchair."
#sapphicromance #historicalromance
From On the Edge of Uncertainty. Out 1st December.
"Almost without thought, Florrie tugged at the soft material, and the towel fell away, revealing Diana’s glistening skin. She shrieked, laughing, then jumped on Florrie’s upright deckchair."
#sapphicromance #historicalromance
Reposted by E V Bancroft
They are trying to silence us, but we keep writing. Our history won’t be erased, our lives won’t be forgotten, our love will not be stopped.
#SapphicsWithTheBanned #BannedBooksWeek
#SapphicsWithTheBanned #BannedBooksWeek
October 9, 2025 at 3:34 PM
They are trying to silence us, but we keep writing. Our history won’t be erased, our lives won’t be forgotten, our love will not be stopped.
#SapphicsWithTheBanned #BannedBooksWeek
#SapphicsWithTheBanned #BannedBooksWeek
Im delighted On the Edge of Uncertainty is being reviewed. I can't wait for you to meet Florrie again, and Diana, the woman who broke her heart 20 years previously.
New Books 11th October 2025
- The Perfect Christmas by @barbarawinkes.bsky.social
- On The Edge Of Uncertainty by @evbancroft.bsky.social
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- The Perfect Christmas by @barbarawinkes.bsky.social
- On The Edge Of Uncertainty by @evbancroft.bsky.social
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New Books 11th October 2025
Find out about the stories received and added to the review schedule. Interested in following the authors or buying the books? The Perfect Christmas by Barbara Winkes On The Edge Of Uncertainty by …
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October 9, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Im delighted On the Edge of Uncertainty is being reviewed. I can't wait for you to meet Florrie again, and Diana, the woman who broke her heart 20 years previously.
The princess joining in the celebrations that Bristol City Women's won today. #authorlife
October 5, 2025 at 5:39 PM
The princess joining in the celebrations that Bristol City Women's won today. #authorlife
#LesFicFri *Tempt*
From On the Edge of Uncertainty, Out 1st Dec 2025
“It was so tempting to stroke her cheek, feel the smoothness of her body against hers, but she stayed her hand. She felt the warmth of Diana’s breath mingling with her own…intoxicating. And dangerous.”
#sapphicromance
From On the Edge of Uncertainty, Out 1st Dec 2025
“It was so tempting to stroke her cheek, feel the smoothness of her body against hers, but she stayed her hand. She felt the warmth of Diana’s breath mingling with her own…intoxicating. And dangerous.”
#sapphicromance
October 3, 2025 at 12:44 PM
#LesFicFri *Tempt*
From On the Edge of Uncertainty, Out 1st Dec 2025
“It was so tempting to stroke her cheek, feel the smoothness of her body against hers, but she stayed her hand. She felt the warmth of Diana’s breath mingling with her own…intoxicating. And dangerous.”
#sapphicromance
From On the Edge of Uncertainty, Out 1st Dec 2025
“It was so tempting to stroke her cheek, feel the smoothness of her body against hers, but she stayed her hand. She felt the warmth of Diana’s breath mingling with her own…intoxicating. And dangerous.”
#sapphicromance
Went to the local cafe to catch up with the brilliant JP Preston to natter about books and writing! #authorlife #sapphicfiction
October 2, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Went to the local cafe to catch up with the brilliant JP Preston to natter about books and writing! #authorlife #sapphicfiction
Competition: To win a free copy of the ebook of Virgin Flight, about the women who flew planes in WW2, state what is the scariest thing you ever had to face and successfully achieved? One winner will be chosen at random. Good luck! #sapphicromance #historicalromance #wlw #queerbooks #sapphicfiction
October 1, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Competition: To win a free copy of the ebook of Virgin Flight, about the women who flew planes in WW2, state what is the scariest thing you ever had to face and successfully achieved? One winner will be chosen at random. Good luck! #sapphicromance #historicalromance #wlw #queerbooks #sapphicfiction
Virgin Flight is featured in IHS Wartime week. Here is the interview I did about it! iheartsapphfic.com/2025/09/30/a...
#sapphicromance #historicalromance #queerbooks #WLW
#sapphicromance #historicalromance #queerbooks #WLW
September 30, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Virgin Flight is featured in IHS Wartime week. Here is the interview I did about it! iheartsapphfic.com/2025/09/30/a...
#sapphicromance #historicalromance #queerbooks #WLW
#sapphicromance #historicalromance #queerbooks #WLW
Virgin Flight is included in the Wartime category for iheartsapphfic this week and is on sale.
To enter the iheartsapphfic giveaway check out this:
iheartsapphfic.com/2025/09/29/2...
##sapphicromance #historicalromance #wlw #sapphicfiction #queerbooks
To enter the iheartsapphfic giveaway check out this:
iheartsapphfic.com/2025/09/29/2...
##sapphicromance #historicalromance #wlw #sapphicfiction #queerbooks
September 29, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Virgin Flight is included in the Wartime category for iheartsapphfic this week and is on sale.
To enter the iheartsapphfic giveaway check out this:
iheartsapphfic.com/2025/09/29/2...
##sapphicromance #historicalromance #wlw #sapphicfiction #queerbooks
To enter the iheartsapphfic giveaway check out this:
iheartsapphfic.com/2025/09/29/2...
##sapphicromance #historicalromance #wlw #sapphicfiction #queerbooks