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Evelyn Shine - Sapphic Romantasy Author
@evelynshine.bsky.social
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🏳️‍🌈she/her
❤️lesbian author of queer fantasy romance books.
Debut sapphic novel - The Librarian's Gargoyle, Book 1 Stone Awakenings
Current writing fixation - The Apothecary's Gargoyle, Book 2 Stone Awakenings
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“I’ve told you every story I’ve ever heard, all the secrets of my life. You know what I seek. If you’re alive, speak to me now.” Her demanding tone echoes

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October 4, 2025 at 2:03 AM
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“You are stunning. How lucky am I to have you wander into my life?” I breathe out, close enough now to see my exhalation stir her luxurious curls

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October 1, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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New Audiobook Addition
The Librarian's Gargoyle by Evelyn Shine is a cozy sapphic monster romance set in turn-of-the-century Paris.

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September 29, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Coming soon ⚔️🗡️
Adventurous and exciting😃
Thanks so much to @evelynshine.bsky.social for the ARC!!

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By Her Sword: A Sapphic Fantasy Romance Anthology (Suns…
Sword sapphics, ready your blades! Venture forth into t…
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May 31, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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The Sapphic Lit Pop-Up Bookstore will be in DC this weekend for World/DC Pride!
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June 4, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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Jae has kindly organized a Sapphic Speculative Fiction Event which is now officially underway.
There are 75 books, from 65+ authors, spread across 3 days.
There are book giveaways, free books, and books on sale!

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Check it out (and yup, I've got a book in there too)
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Our Sapphic Speculative Fiction Event is officially underway!
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April 4, 2025 at 10:27 AM
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What's your favorite sapphic romantasy book? Would you like to see more speculative fiction in the sapphic genre?
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Searching for your next favorite story? Look no further! These bestselling authors have teamed up to offer a delightful selection of new books. Available for a limited time.
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March 17, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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We’re excited to reveal the cover for "The Wilding of Em's Path" by @anakwrenn.bsky.social! 🍃⚔️

Cynda hides in Appalachia, forced to confront her past when freedom fighter Kadija finds her. Fragile bonds form on their journey, but will they break?

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March 13, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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Many are asking what should we do now?
“We use our power, organize, mobilize, educate…the American story will not be written by who occupies the White House or by the wealthiest among us…it will be written by you, by ‘we the people.’”
-fmr VP Kamala Harris receiving the NAACP Chairman’s Award.
February 23, 2025 at 2:01 AM
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I'm so honored to share that TWO of my book covers are in the GCLS Tee Corinne finals! Madison Brake's art is phenomenal and absolutely perfect for these books. If you have a moment, please look through the finalists and cast a vote! tinyurl.com/5c5knwtv

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Two books side by side: The Pull of the Tide and Di-Curious. The cover art is by the same artist, Madison Brake. The Pull of the Tide features a pirate and a mermaid under blue-green water. Both have long hair, one dark and one gold. Di-Curious has two horned people, one with shoulder length pink hair and one with short teal hair. The pink haired one has her hand on the other's armor. They're in front of a library with various statues of dragons, pride flags, a Nintendo Switch, and books.
February 22, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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📽️ The Sikand family learns that their only hope of continuing their "ancient bloodline" is their skeptical gay daughter Savarna. #movie #romcom #film #romance #lesbian #family #India #sapphic #comedy #queer Worldwide on MX Player, Amazon, AppleTV, Youtube, & more. Trailer: tinyurl.com/37kz3rew
Yellow film poster on left, with blue circle and two women looking at one another, with a purple lotus flower underneath them and their parents next to the lotus flower. Below circle is title of film "The Last Conception". On right is a blue background with logline for the film at top saying "The Sikand family learns that their only hope of continuing their 'ancient bloodline' is their skeptical gay daughter Savarna." Below logline are quotes. "A delight." "Simply brilliant!" "Loved this movie!" "A bhakti-fest of love." "A romantic comedy like no other." and "Amazing story with humor & heart."
February 18, 2025 at 4:02 AM
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Friends, out of 79 entries, two Sunset Wave Press covers made it into the final eight!

Help us rise to the top! Please vote for Di-Curious and The Pull of the Tide. Voting ends 3/6/25

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February 21, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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Sword sapphics ready your blades!
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February 17, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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(1/2) We’re pleased to announce the lineup for “By Her Sword, a Sapphic Fantasy Romance Anthology" releasing June 2025! We're thrilled to receive so many diverse submissions and lucky to have talented authors come together to participate in a collection where we can see ourselves.
February 16, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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Voting is open!
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These beautifully illustrated novels are in the first round of voting for the GCLS 2025 Tee Corinne Award for Outstanding Cover Design! Please take a moment to give them a vote. Thank you! #sapphicbooks #fantasyart #sapphicfantasy
February 11, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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Another week, another option for Book Bingo! https://buff.ly/4gqwjCG #lesfic #sapphicfictionbooks #wlwbooks #sapphicreads #lesbianfiction #sapphicbooks #sapphicbookrecs #wlwfiction #lesbianromance #bookbingo
February 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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#booksky #kindlequotes #romancelandia 💙📚
Quote from Di-Curious, a romance novel from Erin Branch “Rich men think they can pay their way into and out of everything.”
February 6, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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I’m beyond excited to reveal the hardcover of A BALLAD FOR SLAYERS & MONSTERS!

I’m so honoured to have had it illustrated by @annalisejensen.bsky.social
An image of a full spread illustrated book cover. The front cover shows to women with their backs to each other and a red dragon arcing over them. The first woman has short red hair and a blue scarf and the second woman has long white hair and is wearing a blue dress. Both women are holding swords. The title reads ‘A Ballad for Slayers & Monsters’ with ‘Rita A. Rubin’ written at the top. The back cover shows a vampire woman with grey skin and long black hair. Her head appears above a sea of water with her clawed hand appearing as though it’s holding a boat. The text there reads ‘Kas of Veldenier has carved her name upon Claudia’s heart.’
February 7, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Pre-order sale today and tomorrow. Rival chefs must enter a marriage of convenience to stop a land deal in this delightful romcom. Fay and I even included recipes!
February 6, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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February 5, 2025 at 11:42 PM
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Here are 25 sapphic books by Black authors out in 2025 to preorder now! lesbrary.com/black-sapphi...
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February 2, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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To quote Kurt Vonnegut, "Enjoy the little things in life because one day you'll look back and realize they were the big things."

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February 2, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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Happy Black History Month, and yeah, we're still doing that.
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February 1, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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The first round of voting for the Tee Corinne Award for Outstanding Cover Design is now open!
@madbrake.bsky.social did beautiful illustrations for “The Librarian’s Gargoyle”, “Di Curious”, and “The Pull of the Tide” Please vote for them!

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February 1, 2025 at 5:37 PM