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J.E. Leak | Author

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Happy #LesFicFri 🏳️‍🌈
Theme: Leg
Old Hollywood vibes, but sapphic! From 𝘐𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘥𝘰𝘸 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘢𝘴𝘵 (Shadow Series Book 1).

Dark secrets and forbidden desires collide in this sapphic noir spy series. 💄👠🥃

Available in audiobook, narrated by Abby Craden!
books2read.com/itsotp
#BookSky 🌈📚💜

This is a book quote graphic for In the Shadow of the Past (Shadow series Book 1) by J.E. Leak. The text reads: Jenny blinked at the shimmering figure before her. She looked like a tap dancer out of a Busby Berkeley musical, with her silver and gold lamé tails and short shorts, separated by a burgundy cummerbund. Jenny couldn’t help but notice the woman’s legs, as was the intent, and she silently reprimanded herself for falling into the club’s web of sexual vice.

November 14, 2025 at 8:07 PM

J.E. Leak | Author

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For National Fountain Pen Day, my favorite is a Sheaffer Tuckaway in carmine red striated celluloid (circa 1940–44). I have hundreds of vintage fountain pens that I've restored, but I'm especially fond of Sheaffers. Isn't she a beauty? Writes like a dream!
#FountainPens #AuthorLife

An uncapped Sheaffer Tuckaway fountain pen in carmine red pictured with a vintage RolliFlex camera and a vintage photograph in the background.

November 8, 2025 at 3:55 AM

J.E. Leak | Author

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Happy #LesFicFri 🏳️‍🌈
Theme: Smooth
Old Hollywood vibes, but sapphic! From 𝘐𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘥𝘰𝘸 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘢𝘴𝘵 (Shadow Series Book 1).

Dark secrets and forbidden desires collide in this sultry noir series starter. 💄👠🥃

Available in audiobook, narrated by Abby Craden!

books2read.com/itsotp
#BookSky 🌈📚💜

This is a book quote graphic for In the Shadow of the Past (Shadow series Book 1) by J.E. Leak. The text reads: Jenny placed her hands gently on each side of the wayward seam and began slowly and methodically working her way up the limb until she found the heat beneath her hands seeping into her fingers, up her arm, and through her body, settling—mmmph ... God ... hello—somewhere just below her belly. She tried to remain neutral, but the warm, firm leg in her hands, the smooth hose, and the subtle hint of perfume dabbed behind the singer’s knee made indifference a struggle.

November 7, 2025 at 12:21 PM

J.E. Leak | Author

@jeleakauthor.bsky.social

Good night, Taos. Your sunset display was spectacular!
#authorlife #sunset

November 4, 2025 at 1:34 AM

J.E. Leak | Author

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Saw this sobering exhibit today. The importance of art and culture in society cannot be overstated. History can't be ignored, lest the past become prologue.
#HistoryMatters #StayVigilant

Exhibit poster for MODERN ART AND POLITICS IN GERMANY
1910-1945
Featuring the painting Sonja by Christian Schad

November 3, 2025 at 12:12 AM

J.E. Leak | Author

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Good night, #NewMexico!
#sunset

Bright orange and blue sky. Sunset over the mountains in New Mexico

November 2, 2025 at 12:43 AM

J.E. Leak | Author

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Rest stops just hit different here. 😬
#NewMexico

November 2, 2025 at 12:02 AM

J.E. Leak | Author

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Months after we lost Forrest, Winston has adopted Forrest's bed over his own. We put the bed on the table to finally put it away and Mr. Man hopped right in and made himself at home. This makes my heart smile. #HappyCaturday, all!😻
#cats

November 1, 2025 at 3:53 PM

J.E. Leak | Author

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Good morning, Albuquerque!
#sunrise

Sunrise over the mountains in New Mexico.

November 1, 2025 at 1:49 PM

J.E. Leak | Author

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Happy #LesFicFri 🏳️‍🌈
Theme: Afraid
Quote from the award-winning 4th book in the Shadow series, 𝘐𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘥𝘰𝘸 𝘰𝘧 𝘝𝘪𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺 (Shadow Series Book 4).
Dark secrets and forbidden desires collide in this sapphic noir series. 💄👠🥃
Available in audiobook, narrated by Abby Craden!
books2read.com/itsov
#BookSky 🌈📚💜

This is a book quote graphic for In the Shadow of Victory (Shadow Series Book 4) by J.E. Leak. The text reads: “I just wanted you safe. As for the big picture … without you, they have nothing, and now—” Her voice trailed off.
Jenny sat beside her. “I’m not afraid to die if I have to, Kat.”
Kathryn cut a worried look at her. The thought of her death was a kick in the gut that sent a renewed wave of panic through her. Jenny was steady, with no hint of fear to leave this world. Kathryn didn’t know this woman. Whatever had happened to her in the seven months they were apart had hardened her. She held determination and resignation with equal regard and was prepared for either. Jenny had become stronger, and she had grown weaker.

October 31, 2025 at 12:35 PM

J.E. Leak | Author

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A dash of 𝘊𝘢𝘴𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘢, a pinch of 𝘕𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴, and a drop of morally gray. A sultry spy falls for her assignment in this epic WWII love story. If you enjoy classic Old Hollywood films and stories with forbidden love, twists, turns, angst, and redemption, the Shadow series is for you! amzn.to/3icwd98

Graphic showing the four books of the sapphic noir Shadow series by J.E. Leak. Text reads: Love, angst, intrigue, secrets, and spies.

October 27, 2025 at 10:24 AM

J.E. Leak | Author

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Mom let me meowt! #HappyCaturday for realz!😻
#Cats #Caturday

Close up of a black and white cat rolling around on the ground beside a garden.

October 25, 2025 at 9:30 AM

J.E. Leak | Author

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Happy #LesFicFri 🏳️‍🌈
Theme: Hand
A tender moment from 𝘐𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘥𝘰𝘸 𝘰𝘧 𝘛𝘳𝘶𝘵𝘩 (Shadow Series Book 3), the infamously angsty third book of the Shadow series.

𝗦𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵. 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝘀𝗵𝗲’𝗱 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝘁.
💄👠🥃

books2read.com/itsot
#BookSky 🌈📚💜
#SapphicNoir
#WLW

This is a book quote graphic for In the Shadow of Truth (Shadow Series Book 3) by J.E. Leak. The text reads: Jenny closed her eyes and enjoyed the soft hand in hers. She bathed in the memory of it on her body, of it finding her most intimate places and lingering there, its only ambition her pleasure. She held on tight and longed for one last passionate kiss before they parted.
“Where’s a ladies’ room when you need it?” Kathryn joked, seeing the telltale flush of Jenny’s neck.

October 24, 2025 at 9:30 AM

J.E. Leak | Author

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Winston working hard helping mom foil stained glass pieces. Special bonus: TOE BEANS! #HappyCaturday!😻
#Cats #Caturday

Portrait of a black and white cat laying on his side in front of a stained glass foiling machine.

October 18, 2025 at 12:54 PM

J.E. Leak | Author

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Happy #LesFicFri 🏳️‍🌈
Theme: Walk
She was prepared to lose her life. She was not prepared to lose her heart. Everything you loved about Book 1, and so much more!

Continue the Shadow series with 𝘐𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘥𝘰𝘸 𝘰𝘧 𝘓𝘰𝘷𝘦 (Shadow Series Book 2)💄👠🥃

books2read.com/itsol
#BookSky 🌈📚💜
#SapphicNoir
#WLW

This is a book quote graphic for In the Shadow of Love (Shadow series Book 2) by J.E. Leak. The text reads: “You know, I’m a big fan of hot and cold running water, but this is getting a little ridiculous.”
Kathryn stared at her. Jenny looked so wild, restless, and alive. One look and she didn’t want to walk away. Her heart raced and her fists clenched in restraint as she fought the urge to take her in her arms again and kiss her.

October 17, 2025 at 9:42 PM

J.E. Leak | Author

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Sixteen years ago, this handsome dude showed up brimming with cat-distribution-system bravado and stayed. With heavy hearts, we said goodbye to him yesterday.

R.I.P. Buddy, aka Mr. GrungeBucket, King of all he surveyed.

Thanks for choosing us, pal. Love you forever, you handsome so-and-so, you. 😻

Up close portrait of a black and white cat facing left with a white heart emoji in the upper lefthand corner. Below the heart reads: Buddy 2009(ish) - 2025

Photo of a contented black and white cat sitting in the dirt like a sphinx.

Photo of a black and white cat on the edge of a roof looking at the camera.

Photo of a black and white cat laying in the sun with his paw extended close to the camera.

October 11, 2025 at 7:17 PM

J.E. Leak | Author

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Happy #LesFicFri 🏳️‍🌈
Theme: Jump
The fall has begun. Quote from 𝘐𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘥𝘰𝘸 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘢𝘴𝘵 (Shadow Series Book 1).

Dark secrets and forbidden desires collide in this sapphic noir series. 💄👠🥃

Available in audiobook, narrated by the amazing Abby Craden!

books2read.com/itsotp
#BookSky 🌈📚💜

This is a book quote graphic for In the Shadow of the Past (Shadow series Book 1) by J.E. Leak. The text reads: “She’s returning something to me at dinner tonight, and then I’m out.”
“Will she know that?”
“She will agree to it wholeheartedly.”
He raised his brow. “Oh, to be a fly on the wall.”
Kathryn grinned, but it was just for show. Selfishly, she didn’t want to be out of Jenny’s life. She wanted to stay in the warm glow of hope’s promise for as long as she could.
Smitty was right. She was thawing out. It was the worst thing that could happen to her. She had a war to return to. Jenny had a beautiful life to live.
Smitty shook his head. “Why do you let me jump to conclusions?”
“I’m just waiting for you to stop jumping to conclusions.”

October 10, 2025 at 6:21 PM

J.E. Leak | Author

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When things start going sideways, it's hard to know how to help. #BannedBooksWeek reminds us that our voices can be silenced at any time. Here are a few tips on how we can support authors and keep those voices loud and accessible. Representation matters. Always. 🫶

#SapphicsWithTheBanned #WLW

A graphic with a checklist. Text reads:
Supporting Sapphics
Request their books at your local library
Follow and engage with authors on social media
Buy books from indie, small, and mid-size publishers
Write and post positive reviews online
Share your favorite books and creators with others
Support LBGTQ+ Orgs
Protect Our Stories. Support Our Community.
Hashtag Sapphics With The Banned
Circular logos of Golden Crown Literary Society and Sapphic Action Support Squad

Graphic containing the book cover of In the Shadow of the Past (Shadow Series Book 1) by J.E. Leak
Text reads:
SCRIPTED IN SAPPHIC
A sultry spy falls for the wrong woman. Now it's going to cost her.
1940s Sapphic Noir vibes
Slooow Burn
FORBIDDEN LOVE

REVIEWERS SAY
(Graphic of five stars)

"I think it's safe to say that
J.E. Leak has written one of the best sapphic series of all time with her four Shadow books."
-Queer Aussie Reviews

Hashtag Sapphics With The Banned

Circular logos for Golden Crown Literary Society ans Sapphic Action Support Squad

October 10, 2025 at 12:00 AM

J.E. Leak | Author

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Just reporting for duty on International Lesbian Day! Keep on keepin' on to all who celebrate!🙌 🫶

Portrait of two smiling women in an embrace sailing on a tall ship.

October 9, 2025 at 2:26 AM

J.E. Leak | Author

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Our voices ALWAYS matter, but #BannedBooksWeek is a good time to point out that representation saves lives. Erasure is the goal. Nuts to that. I'm going to keep writing my sapphic stories and shouting about them. Anything you can do to amplify our voices helps us all. 🫶

#SapphicsWithTheBanned

Headline text reads: Stories Silenced
1 in 4 banned books has
LGBTQ+ characters.
Above a graphic showing a visual representation showing 25% OF LGBTQ+ characters.
Source: PEN America - Freedom to Read Program

Text reads: Our Books. Our Rights in white letters on a black background.
In the center is the book cover for In the Shadow of the Past (Shadow Series Book 1) by J.E. Leak
Text with arrows pointing to the book read:
Sapphic Noir
Slooow Burn
Historical Fiction
Forbidden Love
Hastag Sapphics With The Banned
and circular logos for Golden Crown Literary Society and Sapphic Action Support Squad

October 7, 2025 at 8:25 PM

J.E. Leak | Author

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I stand with Golden Crown Literary Society and the Sapphic Action Support Squad to support those working to ensure books remain accessible. It goes without saying that this applies not only during #BannedBooksWeek but every day. Please like and share to show your support!🫶

#SapphicsWithTheBanned

In honor of Banned Book Week. Graphic text reads: I STAND WITH GCLS & SASS
Efforts to silence diverse voices, especially sapphic and women-loving-women stories, are a direct threat to free expression and to the readers who need to see themselves represented. I believe every story matters, and I am committed to promoting, protecting, and uplifting sapphic literature as an act of resistance, visibility, and pride. I offer my full support to those working to ensure these stories remain accessible and celebrated.
Hastag Sapphics With The Banned

October 5, 2025 at 7:41 PM

J.E. Leak | Author

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A vet check up. Really? No, Mom. I will not talk to you. I will not look at you. Have a better #HappyCaturday than Buddy (aka Mr. GrungeBucket), y'all! 😻

#Cats #Caturday

Photo of a black and white cat in a pet carrier staring out the vent holes purposefully avoiding the camera.

October 4, 2025 at 6:19 PM

J.E. Leak | Author

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Happy #LesFicFri 🏳️‍🌈
Theme: Tempt
Quote from 𝘐𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘥𝘰𝘸 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘢𝘴𝘵 (Shadow Series Book 1).

Dark secrets and forbidden desires collide in this sapphic noir series. 💄👠🥃

Available in audiobook, narrated by the amazing Abby Craden!

books2read.com/itsotp
#BookSky 🌈📚💜

This is a book quote graphic for In the Shadow of the Past (Shadow series Book 1) by J.E. Leak. The text reads: She wanted Jenny alone for just one night. She didn’t want to sense Smitty’s disapproving glare as he waited down the street in his car, counting the minutes until she walked out of Jenny’s house. When she was with her, the past lost its power. She looked forward instead of back, and something akin to hope appeared on the horizon. It was fleeting, because she was a prisoner of the past, but for the short time they shared, she was tempted to believe a future was possible and hope would lead the way.

October 3, 2025 at 6:11 PM

J.E. Leak | Author

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𝘐𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘥𝘰𝘸 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘢𝘴𝘵 (Shadow Series Book 1) is part of a giveaway in I Heart SapphFIC's Wartime week reading challenge!

Enter the giveaway for a chance to win several excellent books in the category!
go.jeleak.com/JlasI2V

#sapphicreads #historicalfiction #wlw #iheartsapphfic

September 29, 2025 at 4:05 PM

J.E. Leak | Author

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Dirt, glorious dirt. Mr. GrungeBucket in his element. #HappyCaturday!😻

#Caturday #Cats

Black and white cat, nose to wind, sitting like a sphinx in the dirt.

September 27, 2025 at 2:41 PM

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