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Virginia Black Writes
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Author: INCENDIANT (Bywater Books)! Sapphic spec/SF/romance/fanfic. Most music on 11. Michter Rye. GCLS. SFWA. She/Her/Sir. Three-time Goldie winner. Lambda Fellow (2024).
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Virginia Black Writes @virginiablack.bsky.social · May 20
Guess what's coming soon?! Joan Matthews and Leigh Phan are back in INCENDIANT, available for pre-order now!

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Incendiant by Virginia Black - Bywater Books
Virginia Black burst onto the queer speculative fiction scene with her powerful debut, Consecrated Ground. Now, Joan of Crows returns to Calvert in this high-octane thriller that pits good versus evil...
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🪐 BOOK 1 for March is No Shelter But the Stars by Virginia Black! When Kyran and Davia are marooned together on an inhospitable planet, they must learn to navigate divergent backgrounds and cultural experiences to survive. @virginiablack.bsky.social @bywaterbooks.bsky.social
The theme image with a transparent rainbow overlay. On the left side is the original cover of No Shelter But the Stars. On the right is listed the special features for the book as listed in the main body text of this post. Under the list it reads "stay tuned to our social media and mailing list for more information including content warnings!".
February 1, 2026 at 3:37 PM
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🌈 Hey Reading Rainbows! It’s time for our first artist reveal for the March Cosmically Queer crate! First up is Victoria (@/Diabolical_Victorian_Cat) who illustrated the endpapers for No Shelter but the Stars by Virginia Black @virginiablack.bsky.social 🧵
An artist reveal for one of the March books. A quartet of illustrations arranged in quadrants of the graphic. Surrounding the graphic is a purple-dark red ombre striped border. In the center it reads “Artist Spotlight: @diabolical_victorian_cat”. Artist Spotlight is in black font while the handle is in dark blue font.
February 6, 2026 at 12:29 AM
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HOW EXCITING IS THIS?! Best sure to follow @rainbowcrate.bsky.social for details!
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🪐 BOOK 1 for March is No Shelter But the Stars by Virginia Black! When Kyran and Davia are marooned together on an inhospitable planet, they must learn to navigate divergent backgrounds and cultural experiences to survive. @virginiablack.bsky.social @bywaterbooks.bsky.social
The theme image with a transparent rainbow overlay. On the left side is the original cover of No Shelter But the Stars. On the right is listed the special features for the book as listed in the main body text of this post. Under the list it reads "stay tuned to our social media and mailing list for more information including content warnings!".
February 2, 2026 at 4:59 PM
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A little taste of autumn in January - CONSECRATED GROUND is 50% off from now until 2/20/26!

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50% OFF Consecrated Ground
Consecrated Ground is a multiracial lesbian paranormal tour de force that will leave you wary of the shadows and absolutely breathless. Like her father before her, Joan Matthews is a witch. For gen...
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January 21, 2026 at 2:44 AM
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New episode! @krisbryant.bsky.social and @taramdscott.bsky.social share their top 2025 recs, including books by @virginiablack.bsky.social, @leewinteroz.bsky.social, @writingroslyn.bsky.social, and @clareashton.bsky.social!

https://www.queerlyrecommended.com/2026/01/06/aggressively-horny-qr-124/
January 6, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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I'm starting 2026 with a new book release! Brooke Takes Queen is now available from BOLD STROKES BOOKS. Head to the link in the Comments for all your sapphic ice queen, opposites attract, workplace romance needs.
January 1, 2026 at 5:04 AM
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ON SALE NOW!
bywaterbooks.bsky.social Bywater Books @bywaterbooks.bsky.social · Dec 15
🏳️‍🌈✊ Survival is an act of rebellion.
❤️🚀 And love is the last shelter we can offer one another.
💟🎧 Experience this ferocious & tender sapphic novel today
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Square image showing a black and brown alien landscape. On top of it is the audiobook cover for No Shelter But the Stars by Virginia Black. To the left, it reads: No Shelter But the Stars. Below the image, it says, Audiobook On Sale Now Through Jan 1, 2026. At the top right is a white Bywater Books logo.
December 16, 2025 at 12:47 AM
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(alongside photos of Trump pointing) (checkmark emoji) Defunding public radio and television stations (checkmark emoji) Removing data and information from government websites (checkmark emoji) Firing prosecutors who won't target his opponents (checkmark emoji) Blocking press access to the White House (checkmark emoji) Launching assaults on colleges and universities (checkmark emoji) Suing news outlets (checkmark emoji) Firing agencies' inspectors general (checkmark emoji) Censoring media platforms (checkmark emoji) Erasing topics from museums (checkmark emoji) Altering public data and information (checkmark emoji) Firing staff for reporting the truth (checkmark emoji) Banning books (checkmark emoji) Banning DEl This is the authoritarian playbook.
December 8, 2025 at 2:06 AM
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This woman has been in our home and is now separated from her children and detained hours from home. If you can help, please donate, no matter how much.

gofund.me/b9ecbb7ff
December 8, 2025 at 3:02 AM
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Magdalene, Neve, Vivian, and friends had quite a year and The Fairy Light Collection documents all their adventures!

Please be advised that most of these adventures are of a VERY SPICY 🌶️ nature 😏 Also DO NOT read in public 🥵

mybook.to/FairyLightCo...

The Fairy Light Collection is OUT NOW!
December 5, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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DEADLINE EXTENDED to 1/10/2026! Have your short story published alongside best-selling sapphic authors. Sapphire Books and Olivia Travel take readers on a journey from friends to steamy in this anthology that explores the spark of romance ignited while traveling.
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Anthology Submissions Information Page : Alaska in Spring Cruise
Anthology Submissions Information
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December 4, 2025 at 5:15 AM
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@okbjgm.bsky.social just watched #TwilightOfTheWolf WHY ARE YOU SO GOOD OMG absolutely RIVETING (I know. I'm totally fangirling. Met you once at a party & was a dork. I promise if we meet again, I will speak normally w/ the respect you deserve. 😆)
November 19, 2025 at 3:48 AM
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Today's the day! INCENDIANT, audiobook narrated by Trei Taylor, available everywhere!
www.amazon.com/dp/B0FHHX8MDP
November 18, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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The clock is ticking! Get your short story published alongside best-selling sapphic authors. Sapphire Books and Olivia Travel invite you to submit your stories for the attached Anthology Call. Deadline is 12/1/2025!

www.olivia.com/explore-trip...
Anthology Submissions Information Page : Alaska in Spring Cruise
Anthology Submissions Information
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November 17, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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Coming 11/18/2025 - INCENDIANT! Pre-order your audiobook now!

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Incendiant
Check out this great listen on Audible.com. Author Virginia Black burst onto the queer speculative fiction scene with her powerful debut, Consecrated Ground. Now Joan of Crows returns to Calvert in th...
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November 5, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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HEY, WRITERS! Get your short story published alongside best-selling sapphic authors. Sapphire Books and Olivia Travel invite you to submit your stories for the attached Anthology Call. Deadline is 12/1/2025!
www.olivia.com/explore-trip...
Anthology Submissions Information Page : Alaska in Spring Cruise
Anthology Submissions Information
www.olivia.com
November 4, 2025 at 6:57 AM
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TODAY'S THE DAY!
reallymckay.bsky.social Milena McKay 👠 @reallymckay.bsky.social · Oct 31
OUT NOW!
Meet Rhiannon, Prudence and the Crowhart sisters in WINDBURN, the first book in Crow's Coven Quartet.

A return to Dragons Island and yes, Magdalene Nox makes an appearance, it's her island, after all 😁

Cover by the most amazing Jenifer Prince.
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October 31, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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SHOP THE DARKNESS, SINNERS.
bywaterbooks.bsky.social Bywater Books @bywaterbooks.bsky.social · Oct 25
🏳️‍🌈📚🔦 Turn the lights down and the pages fast—some stories like to bite. 🩸

🦇💀 🎃 Shop the darkness → www.bywaterbooks.com

#SapphicBooks #QueerHorror #BooksWithBite #HalloweenReads #QueerLit #DarkFiction #BookSky #HalloweenSky
October 30, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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ONE DAY ONLY! You absolutely NEED this one of a kind collection. Not to be missed, and for only $3.99! (And if you're a JOAN OF CROWS fan, a certain vampire First's origin story is waiting for you in this book drop!))
bywaterbooks.bsky.social Bywater Books @bywaterbooks.bsky.social · Oct 29
🏳️‍🌈📚The #BywaterBookDrop for October 29 is Soul Food.
One eBook • One day • Only $3.99
Devilishly delicious stories by Virginia Black, Anna Burke, Ann McMan, Jenn Alexander, Cathy Pegau & Jake Budenz.

https://bywaterbooks.com/product/soul-food-stories/
#HalloweenBooks #SpookyReads #SapphicBooks
October 29, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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SWEET DREAMS, SINNERS.
bywaterbooks.bsky.social Bywater Books @bywaterbooks.bsky.social · Oct 25
🏳️‍🌈📚🔦 Turn the lights down and the pages fast—some stories like to bite. 🩸

🦇💀 🎃 Shop the darkness → www.bywaterbooks.com

#SapphicBooks #QueerHorror #BooksWithBite #HalloweenReads #QueerLit #DarkFiction #BookSky #HalloweenSky
October 25, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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WEDNESDAY! Join me and Sarah Bunger as we talk about INCENDIANT. Be sure to RSVP here:
www.sellwoodcommunityhouse.org/adult-senior...
October 22, 2025 at 3:11 AM
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CORVALLIS! Let's hang on Firday for a night of story in support of community. Magic Barrell is almost here! (Get your tickets now!)

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October 19, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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What's good, Ptown? I'm headed to Women's Week, so come see me in the following places!
October 15, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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PDX! MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Come join me on Wed. Oct 22nd as I chat with Sarah Bunger about all things INCENDIANT at Sellwood Community House! Be sure to register before the event:
www.sellwoodcommunityhouse.org/adult-senior...
October 14, 2025 at 4:36 AM
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Look, I'm not a praying type of person, but we're all sending St Dolly some mojo/juju/whatnot, right?
October 8, 2025 at 4:33 AM