Kelly Farmer
LightNews LightNews
banner
kellyfarmerauthor.bsky.social
Kelly Farmer
@kellyfarmerauthor.bsky.social
1.3K followers 1.1K following 540 posts
(she/her) Author, Actor. Lover of dogs, music, nature & the 80s. IT'S A FABULOUS LIFE, THE OUT ON THE ICE SERIES & SECRET SPARK. FANNING THE FLAMES now available! ☮️❤️🙂🏳️‍🌈
Newsletter sign-up: kellyfarmerauthor.com
Posts Replies Media Videos
kellyfarmerauthor.bsky.social
Hello Wisconsiiiin! I'm heading back to Milwaukee on Saturday to hang out at the super cute Thirst Books. Join me & fellow romance authors Erin Marie Bassett & Elle Campbell from 11 until 2-ish or 3-ish. (I'll be there 'til 3!) Signed & personalized books make great gifts for a friend…or yourself. 😉
Image with a glittery red background and the text "A Very Merry Signing! Thirst, A Romance Bookstore, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Saturday, November 22, 11:00 AM to 2:00/3:00 PM"
November 16, 2025 at 11:22 PM
kellyfarmerauthor.bsky.social
My virtual food drive ends Friday. Make a donation to the Northern Illinois Food Bank so they can provide 250,000 meals each day across 13 counties. Your generosity will be appreciated with special thanks in THE BRIGHTEST BLAZE.
Handy QR Code below will take you to my fundraiser page. Thank you! ❤️
Image with small pumpkins and gourds along the top and bottom and the text "Northern Illinois Food Bank. Donate Here!" The QR code leads to this link: https://support.solvehungertoday.org/fundraiser/6801721
November 12, 2025 at 8:35 PM
kellyfarmerauthor.bsky.social
One week to go in this special virtual food drive! Make a donation to Northern Illinois Food Bank and you'll get a super special shout-out in THE BRIGHTEST BLAZE.
Be a hero, lend a hand, make someone's day a little brighter. ❤️
support.solvehungertoday.org/fundraiser/6...
Image with small gourds and pumpkins along the top and bottom and the text "Donate to Northern Illinois Food Bank and get thanked in THE BRIGHTEST BLAZE!"
November 7, 2025 at 10:57 PM
kellyfarmerauthor.bsky.social
Want to be a real-life superhero? I've set up a virtual food drive to raise funds for Northern Illinois Food Bank.
For anyone who donates before Nov. 14, you'll get thanked in THE BRIGHTEST BLAZE.
Food is a basic human right. Let's lend a hand, friends.
support.solvehungertoday.org/fundraiser/6...
Image with small gourds and pumpkins along the top and bottom and the text "Donate to Northern Illinois Food Bank and get thanked in THE BRIGHTEST BLAZE!"
October 30, 2025 at 6:46 PM
kellyfarmerauthor.bsky.social
For all the deets and how to play:
jae-fiction.com/sapphic-book...
Graphic with a sky blue background and the book cover for Out on the Ice with the text “2025 Sapphic Book Bingo. Witty banter. New to you author? Co-workers. Sloth burn. Grumpy character. Includes an epilogue. Mental health rep. Flirting via text. Wearing the other’s clothes. Accidental admission of love. Out on the Ice” Graphic with a sky blue background and the book cover for Unexpected Goals with the text “2025 Sapphic Book Bingo. Witty banter. New to you author? Co-workers. Sloth burn. Strong initial dislike. Vegetarian & Vegan (both!). Includes an epilogue. Character has a big family. Flirting via text. Accidental admission of love. Unexpected Goals” Graphic with a sky blue background and the illustrated book cover for Calling the Shots with the text “2025 Sapphic Book Bingo. Witty banter. New to you author? Ice queen. Includes an epilogue. Only one (water)bed. Flirting via text. Calling the Shots”
October 23, 2025 at 6:21 PM
kellyfarmerauthor.bsky.social
Looking to fill some squares for your #SapphicBookBingo card? I've got you covered.
(1 of 2—More books in next post!)
Graphic with a pale red background and the illustrated book cover for Secret Spark with the text “2025 Sapphic Book Bingo. Witty banter. New to you author? Includes an epilogue. Unique nicknames. Flirting via text. Teaching the other character a skill. Secret Spark” Graphic with a light green background and the illustrated book cover for It’s a Fabulous Life with the text “2025 Sapphic Book Bingo. Witty banter. New to you author? Grumpy character. Flirting via text. Mistletoe kiss. It’s a Fabulous Life”
October 23, 2025 at 6:21 PM
kellyfarmerauthor.bsky.social
Finding joy on a beautiful October day: Dropping off signed copes of IT'S A FABULOUS LIFE on its 2 year anniversary to About Time Bookstore, then working on THE BRIGHTEST BLAZE at Conscious Cup where they were rocking a playlist of Halloween tunes.
How have you found your moment of happiness today?
Photo of a white woman with dark chin-length hair smiling and holding a paperback of It's a Fabulous Life in front of a glass door with "About Time Bookstore" on it. Photo at a coffeehouse of an open laptop with a Word document on the screen with "Chapter 22" typed on it. A to-go cup with a Conscious Cup sleeve around it is sitting beside the laptop.
October 17, 2025 at 10:12 PM
kellyfarmerauthor.bsky.social
#NationalComingOutDay coinciding with the end of #BannedBooksWeek is important. Books reflecting queer people's experiences make us feel more connected. We need these stories accessible to EVERYONE. You are not alone & I'm here to give you a great big hug to welcome you to the LGBTQIA+ family. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
1/
Image with a black background and the text "National Coming Out Day. Queer books save lives by making people feel…" The following words are each on a book cover: Seen, Understood, Validated, Accepted, Included, Empowered
October 11, 2025 at 8:16 PM
kellyfarmerauthor.bsky.social
It's #InternationalLesbianDay during #BannedBooksWeek. All my books have at least 1 lesbian main character.
I'm proud to write stories about women falling ridiculously in love with one another. Bringing joy to the world is why I write these stories. You can't ban queer joy. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
#SapphicsWithTheBanned
Image with a black background and the book covers for Out on the Ice, Unexpected Goals, Calling the Shots, It's a Fabulous Life, Secret Spark and Fanning the Flames. The text says "My Books. My Right to Write. Our Books. Our Rights. #SapphicsWithTheBanned
October 8, 2025 at 5:09 PM
kellyfarmerauthor.bsky.social
You know what sucks? Needing to have #BannedBooksWeek.
You know what doesn't suck? Authors getting together to fight back. Our books & representation matter & we will not be silenced.
I proudly support the work being done by @goldencrownls.bsky.social & @s-a-s-s.bsky.social.
#SapphicsWithTheBanned
Image with a black background and text that says "I STAND WITH GCLS & SASS. Efforts to silence diverse voices, including sapphic and women-loving-women stories, are a direct threat to free expression and to the readers who need to the see themselves represented. I believe every story matters, and I am committed to promoting, protecting, and uplifting sapphic literature as an act to of resistance, visibility, and pride. I offer my full support to those working to ensure these stories remain accessible and celebrated. GOLDEN CROWN LITERARY SOCIETY. SAPPHIC ACTION SUPPORT SQUAD. #SapphicsWithTheBanned
October 7, 2025 at 12:17 AM
kellyfarmerauthor.bsky.social
Tune in to the Hallmark Channel tonight for The Jane Mysteries and you just might spot a familiar brunette cross in front of a stakeout vehicle!
Remember when I got to visit this set last year? Network TV premier of Too Much to Lose! 🤩
Screenshot from the backseat of a car where you can see a parking garage through the front window. A blonde woman with a black hat is sitting in the drivers seat looking at a white woman with short dark hair, walking and texting in front of the car.
October 5, 2025 at 6:17 PM
kellyfarmerauthor.bsky.social
Get your books & brews on this Sunday at the Boozy Book Fair! Stop by BubbleHouse Brewing Company from 12-4 to meet authors of various genres & get a tasty beverage. There's gonna be a tamale food truck too! Yay!
I'll have special swag for SECRET SPARK & FANNING THE FLAMES. 📚🍺
Image with a purple and blue background and the text "Grab a beer, talk to authors, buy books. Suspense, Romance, Historical Fiction, Fantasy, LGBTQ+. Multicultural, Picture Books, Thriller, Graphic Novel, Nonfiction, Sports. L.A. Brink, Angelique Burrell, Kelly Farmer, Sara Fujimura, Tara Gabrys, Winston Gambro, Victoria Hyla Maldonado, V.M. Ledesma, Kim Oclon, Khushi T. Saha, Jana Tropper, Jennifer Wagh, C.D. White. Sunday, 9.28.25, 12-4 PM. BubbleHouse Brewing Co. Boozy Book Fair, 2121 Ogden Ave., Lisle IL"
September 25, 2025 at 5:35 PM
kellyfarmerauthor.bsky.social
Why is #BiVisibilityDay so important?
Because this girl in the 1980s thought she was straight. 😂 The flannel, the rolled jeans, my cat whose name was Muffy (yes, really).
🩷💜💙
(Also, can we appreciate the "wood" paneling and my Sebago shoes? And that carpet…. Ah, the 80s.)
Photo of a smiling young white girl with dark hair sitting on a red sleeping bag against dark fake wood paneling. She is dressed in a red plaid flannel shirt, rolled up jeans, and brown shoes. She's holding on to a tortoiseshell cat lying on the sleeping bag.
September 23, 2025 at 6:11 PM
kellyfarmerauthor.bsky.social
And then:
IT'S GETTING PLOT IN HERE ROMANCE BOOK FESTIVAL at Sidekick Coffee & Books in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, October 11, 6-9 PM

Fun bookish activities for all you romance readers to do with a bunch of romance authors!

Registration required: www.sidekickcoffeebooks.com/its-getting-...
Image with an off-white background and the text "Your Ticket Includes… Book Embellishment Station, Author Meet & Greet, Blind Date with a Book, Champagne Shooters, Flirty Photo Ops. Sidekick Coffee and Books presents It's Getting Plot in Here Romance Book Festival. Saturday, October 11, 6-9 PM. Author Meet & Greet 6:30-8:30 PM. 1310 1/2 Melrose Ave., Iowa City"
September 13, 2025 at 7:46 PM
kellyfarmerauthor.bsky.social
Here's two upcoming chances for us to hang out! 🤩

First:
BOOZY BOOK FAIR at BubbleHouse Brewing Company in Lisle, IL on Sunday, September 28, 12-4 PM

Books! Beer! A variety of authors and genres, and a taco truck, too!

The event is free to attend. The books, beer and tacos are not. 😉
Image with a purple and blue background and the text "Grab a beer, talk to authors, buy books. Suspense, Romance, Historical Fiction, Fantasy, LGBTQ+. Multicultural, Picture Books, Thriller, Graphic Novel, Nonfiction, Sports. L.A. Brink, Angelique Burrell, Kelly Farmer, Sara Fujimura, Tara Gabrys, Winston Gambro, Victoria Hyla Maldonado, V.M. Ledesma, Kim Oclon, Khushi T. Saha, Jana Tropper, Jennifer Wagh, C.D. White. Sunday, 9.28.25, 12-4 PM. BubbleHouse Brewing Co. Boozy Book Fair, 2121 Ogden Ave., Lisle IL"
September 13, 2025 at 7:46 PM
kellyfarmerauthor.bsky.social
What a weekend in Milwaukee! The book crawl was bananas in the best possible way. I've never done an event that never slowed down. Thank you to the authors, readers, libraries & local businesses. Huge thanks to The Well Red Damsel & MKE Books & Beers for putting together this incredible gathering. 💖
Melonie Johnson, Jeannie Choe, me, Sherrelle Green & Elle Wright after the Indie vs. Traditional Publishing panel Me in complete awe at the number of times I had to replenish books & bookmarks & postcards On-point drink sleeve at Cafe Blue—The perfect spot to sign my food truck & coffeehouse books! Sapphic author pal Dani Frank & I finally getting to stop by Well Red Damsel
September 8, 2025 at 7:39 PM
kellyfarmerauthor.bsky.social
My 2nd book baby is on sale!
UNEXPECTED GOALS is dear to my ❤️ & the book I wish more people knew about. Women's hockey enemies to lovers when Canadian Maisy & American Jen have to put aside their bitter rivalry as teammates on their pro team. Coming out! Bad dad jokes! Vegan dishes!
a.co/d/6zr8U9B
Image with a sky blue background, the cover for Unexpected Goals inside an e-reader, and the text "Unexpected Goals is on sale! Only $1.99!" A hockey stick is leaning in the lower right corner.
September 4, 2025 at 8:13 PM
kellyfarmerauthor.bsky.social
Happy #SapphicSeptember! 💖
SECRET SPARK & FANNING THE FLAMES are here for you. Have you been meaning to check out something I've written? Perhaps with superheroes & supervillains? Do you like supporting an indie author who wants to put a little joy into the world? It's time for sapphic shenanigans!
Image with a hot pink background and the text "Sapphic September Readathon & Photo/Video Challenge Hosted by ManicFemme & EviIQueenReads. Fulfill prompts by reading, posting content [or both], & let us know what you're reading using the hashtag #SapphicSeptember on Tiktok, Twitter, and Instagram!" There are categories listed in squares. The ones circled are "Indie or small press author; 2025 release; Choose your own prompt; Book from your physical TBR; New or new to you author; and Sci-Fi Book."
September 1, 2025 at 6:27 PM
kellyfarmerauthor.bsky.social
💖From Milwaukee with Love is next weekend!💖
Celebrate Romance with this unique gathering of authors, readers, vendors & local businesses.
I'll be moderating a panel on Friday & signing at Cafe Blue for Saturday's book crawl. Maybe there will be special swag?
www.thewellreddamsel.com/from-milwauk...
Image with a pink background, the author photo for Kelly Farmer (a white woman with short dark hair), and the illustrated book covers for Secret Spark, Fanning the Flames and It's a Fabulous Life. The text says "From Milwaukee with Love. Milwaukee's Romance Book Weekend. September 4-6. Participating Author Kelly Farmer. 9/5: 12:30 PM-1:15 PM. Author Panel: Independent vs. Traditional Publishing. 9/6: 10 AM-4 PM. Author Signing: Cafe Blue. Free to the public. Books available for preorder at event link and can be purchased onsite."
August 31, 2025 at 10:44 PM
kellyfarmerauthor.bsky.social
A great way to share the joy and excitement for a book you just finished is to leave a review! It's quick and easy to do! It will help the author, too! This all rhymes—woo hoo! 💖
August 29, 2025 at 6:01 PM
kellyfarmerauthor.bsky.social
Another bookish anniversary! The OUT ON THE ICE SERIES was released on audiobook 1 year ago! I wanted this to happen for years & Chelsea Stephens really brought my hockey ladies to life.
All 3 audiobooks available widely, including from your library!
🏒💖🏳️‍🌈
www.kellyfarmerauthor.com/out-on-the-i...
Graphic with a blurry pale blue, pink and gold background and the three cartoon-style audiobook covers in the middle for Out on the Ice, Unexpected Goals and Calling the Shots. The text says “The Out on the Ice Series on audiobook! Narrated by Chelsea Stephens”
August 27, 2025 at 7:29 PM
kellyfarmerauthor.bsky.social
Thrilled to be taking part in From Milwaukee, with Love Sept. 5 & 6! I'm moderating a panel on Indie vs. Traditional Publishing. Then there's the awesome Meet Me on North book crawl all along North Avenue.
Check out all the cool things happening that weekend: www.thewellreddamsel.com/from-milwauk...
Image that looks like a pink and blue stamp with the text "From Milwaukee with Love. Milwaukee's Romance Book Weekend. September 4-6"
August 22, 2025 at 5:19 PM
kellyfarmerauthor.bsky.social
Just another day in Vector City as Sadie & Joan face new Villains, old Superheroes, running a food truck & revenge.

I ❤️ bringing this world to you. Get FANNING THE FLAMES while it's hot!
🔥
www.kellyfarmerauthor.com/vector-city-...
🔥
#Romancelandia #SuperheroRomance #SapphicBooks #QueerRomance #WLW
Photo of a white woman with short dark hair holding a paperback copy of Fanning the Flames in front of her
August 21, 2025 at 8:01 PM
kellyfarmerauthor.bsky.social
The quickest way to my heart is through a totebag.
Here are just a few from my collection.
Photo of six different canvas tote bags sitting on a red and white patterned bedspread
August 14, 2025 at 6:22 PM
kellyfarmerauthor.bsky.social
Had a blast celebrating #BookstoreRomanceDay yesterday at Pink Couch Books!
Here is further proof that I love doing authorly events, but, uh, posing for pictures?
My default pose is "awkward nerd." Anyone else feel that way?
Photo of a white woman standing behind a long table with paperback books on it making awkward jazz hands and smiling. In the background are several bookshelves filled with contemporary romance novels.
August 10, 2025 at 8:06 PM