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Issy Waldrom
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She/her. Trans woman author of queer fantasy and supernatural stories (usually sapphic).

Latest release: Heart's Whispers

(universal link) https://books2read.com/ap/n7L2B2/Issy-Waldrom
(itch) https://issy-waldrom.itch.io/
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Issy Waldrom @iwaldrom.bsky.social · Jun 22
I have a new book out!

*makes excited noises*

Wolf-shifter x Witch, featuring Candace (leader of the Toanengaro DMA) and newcomer Myla. Slow burn coming out romance with plenty of magic and a dash of dragons as well.

issy-waldrom.itch.io/hearts-whisp...
Heart's Whispers by Issy Waldrom
A sapphic urban fantasy shifter romance
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mishacak3s.bsky.social
👁🕊️💕 (2/2)
December 19, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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mishacak3s.bsky.social
Eldritch Negotiation 👁🕊️💕 (1/2)
December 19, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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victoriastrauss.com
New at #WriterBeware: I go in-depth on the most problematic clauses in that Shadow Light Press contract. This isn't just a publisher "beware": exposing bad contract language helps writers understand not just what they should avoid, but what they should demand. writerbeware.blog/2025/12/19/w...
Why These Contract Clauses Are Scary - Writer Beware
The clauses I’m going to discuss in this post come from the contract of Shadow Light Press, a publisher of fantasy and science fiction with deep ties to the LitRPG community. The contract stirred cont...
writerbeware.blog
December 19, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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foxes-in-love.bsky.social
A comic of two foxes, one of whom is blue, the other is green. In this one, Blue and Green are pressed together, cuddled up and simply enjoying each others' company, eyes peacefully closed. Green: You know what's the best part of the holidays? Blue: What is it? Green: All our problems are next year's problems. All can wait until January. While Blue's expression remains peaceful, Green opens his eyes in realisation to his words. Blue: Except for that thing in the sink. Both of the foxes turn to look at something coming in from outside of the comic panel, with slimy tentacle-like tendrils reaching towards them. Green: Oh right. We should probably do something about that.
December 19, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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iwaldrom.bsky.social
It's Winter Sale time on itch, and as part of that sale, I have put some of my books on sale there. 50% off the Soul Flames series, What Lies Within, Esper and the Witch, and For Another's Touch. So, if you're interested in trans fantasy/urban fantasy, have a look ^^

itch.io/s/174302/win...
Covers of all of the books by Issy Waldrom that are part of itch's Winter Sale: For Another's Touch, The Soul Flame Series, What Lies Within, and Esper and the Witch.
December 18, 2025 at 3:29 AM
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christinelove.bsky.social
Star Sword Nemesis is 10% off in the Itch Winter Sale! Let me tell you all about my beautiful perfect airhead for justice daughter
Star Sword Nemesis by Love Conquers All Games
mecha betrayal girls love in distant space
loveconquersallgames.itch.io
December 17, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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erininthemorning.com
While we were busy with the US Congress, major international news on trans healthcare.

A New Zealand court announced an injunction on the far-right trans health care ban there.

The court says that the biggest danger is posed by banning care.

Big story for us from @transvestigations.bsky.social
Victory in New Zealand, For Now—Injunction Brings Puberty Blocker Ban to a Screeching Halt
The High Court asserted that, contrary to wild speculation by anti-trans establishments, puberty blockers are largely safe and reversible.
www.erininthemorning.com
December 18, 2025 at 5:37 AM
iwaldrom.bsky.social
It's Winter Sale time on itch, and as part of that sale, I have put some of my books on sale there. 50% off the Soul Flames series, What Lies Within, Esper and the Witch, and For Another's Touch. So, if you're interested in trans fantasy/urban fantasy, have a look ^^

itch.io/s/174302/win...
Covers of all of the books by Issy Waldrom that are part of itch's Winter Sale: For Another's Touch, The Soul Flame Series, What Lies Within, and Esper and the Witch.
December 18, 2025 at 3:29 AM
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understatesmen.bsky.social
fuck yes oh my god

www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
Puberty blockers ban enforcement halted by High Court injunction
The High Court has issued an injunction over the enforcement of a ban on puberty blocker prescriptions.
www.stuff.co.nz
December 17, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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simzart.bsky.social
Seasoning. 🌶️
A character brewing a potion in their kitchen, surrounded by ghost cats.
December 17, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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foxes-in-love.bsky.social
A comic of two foxes, one of whom is blue, the other is green. In this one, Blue and Green are coming home, still squinting from the cold winter air, with snow piled on top of both of them. Narration: Steps of coming in from the snow: Still wearing a snow pile, Green watches as Blue closes his eyes, waiting for his body heat to simply melt the snow off himself, with rivulets of snowmelt running down his body, collecting into a puddle beneath him. Narration: 1: Melt off the snow Green, who still has snow piled on him, watches on as Blue radiates heat, causing the snowmelt on and around him to evaporate. Narration: 2: Steam dry Green, still covered in clumps of snow, chases after Blue, who is doing his best to get away from him. Narration: 3: Run for your life Blue: Don't touch me, you wet goblin! Green: But you're warm!
December 17, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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thingsbydiana.bsky.social
🌈✨ Rainbow galaxy ninetales
December 17, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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grs22.bsky.social
Early design for our main character. I'll give y'all more updates soon ☺️
December 17, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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specficnz.bsky.social
Introducing our next Featured Member, Issy Waldrom!
Read the full interview (with book recommendations and tips) on the SpecFicNZ website: specfic.nz/2025/12/15/s...
And head over to Amazon, Books2Read or itch for Issy's books.
#memberfeature #bookrecs #specficnz #nzwriter
December 17, 2025 at 5:01 AM
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victoriastrauss.com
Behold, if you will, the...astonishing...contract from Shadow Light Press. A rolling 10-year term...payment on profit (but only after costs are recouped)...appropriation of the author's universe if they can't continue the series...and more www.reddit.com/r/Progressio...
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December 16, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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jennifilm.nz
BREAKING: The High Court of New Zealand has granted PATHA’s application for interim relief, declaring that the Crown should not take any steps to enforce the incoming ban on new prescriptions of puberty blockers to transgender children and young people. More to come:
www.courtsofnz.govt.nz
December 16, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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demongrrl.gay
The fuck??? It’s literally a Netflix original series?????
‘She-Ra and the Princesses of Power’ is scheduled to leave Netflix on February 21, 2026.
December 16, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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ela-bambust.bsky.social
HEY HEY YOU YOU I'VE GOT A NEW TRILOGY OUT AND IT'S ON SALE NOW

YOU CAN ALSO GET ALL MY OTHER FANTASY STUFF IN THE BUNDLE

YOU SHOULD GET IT

AND SIGNAL BOOST

SO THE FANTASY NERDS IN YOUR FRIEND GROUP GET NEW BOOKS TO READ

BC YOU'RE SUCH A GOOD FRIEND

ALSO SMART AND SEXY

itch.io/s/175443/ver...
Verdant Winter Sale, showing the covers of the books Through Verdant Mirrors, On Verdant Wings and In Verdant Hearts
December 16, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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artelsia.bsky.social
A2
#nierautomata #artwork #illustration
Fanart portrait of A2 from NieR Automata in the rain
December 16, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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jaeauthor.bsky.social
My most popular sapphic romance Wrong Number, Right Woman is on sale right now!

You can get it at 70% off via Amazon, Apple Books, Kobo, Ylva & most other online bookstores.

You can now also read it in KU!

A wrong-number text from a stranger turns Denny's life upside down.
Wrong Number, Right Woman by Jae on sale at 70% off. Sapphic feel-good romance with relatable characters
December 16, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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samandfuzzy.com
Making a fool of yourself
A comic, six square panels in three rows of two. The panels resemble the side panel of a Jack in the box, with a crank in the middle, although this may not be immediately obvious to the reader. In the first panel, Dipper the Corgi approaches the crank. In the second panel he sniffs the crank. In the third panel, he looks around innocently. In the fourth panel, a giant cat springs up in front of him, frightening him. Is the Jack inside the box, and he is springing out of the top of the sixth panel below. In the fifth panel, the Corgi is alone again and looks frightened. In the sixth panel, he runs off, hitting the crank on the way and causing it to spin, which is what released the cat Jack out of the top of the panel to frighten him in the 4th panel.
December 15, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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britneyjackson.com
I really enjoyed doing this interview with I Heart SapphFic several weeks back about Goddess of the Sea! 💙

I was having a bit of a scary flare-up at the time, and my mind wasn’t at its clearest. So, I MIGHT have dropped more hints about The Dragon Child than intended.

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Image: Screenshot of I Heart SapphFic interview with sapphic author, Britney Jackson, about Goddess of the Sea (Lesbians, Pirates, & Dragons: Book 2) on rainbow flag background with a cute, green dragon holding a purple book. Text: Lesbians, Pirates, and Dragons interview.
December 15, 2025 at 7:16 AM
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magicariot.com
buy indie books. leave nice reviews for them. spread the word.
December 15, 2025 at 4:51 AM
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andiwrites.bsky.social
Tentatively looking for an audiobook narrator. NZ accent, preferably a woman, queer friendly, experienced with audiobooks. I'm obviously googling/looking at sites with profiles as well, but any leads or recs welcome.
December 14, 2025 at 6:21 AM