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Valentina Yospe
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She/her. Writer of historical romantic fantasy 🫶🏾 ✨ 🌈💙
#BlackBookSky #BookSky #QueerBookSky
Anne: Bermuda: https://mybook.to/88Td
Izzy's Story: Bermuda: https://mybook.to/2l3A
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Valentina Yospe @theladyisabelle.bsky.social · Oct 6
They're embarking on a Sisterly Summer At Sea.
But only one of them knows their true destination is 1649.

Whose story are you reading first?

Izzy's Story: Bermuda: mybook.to/2l3A
Anne: Bermuda: mybook.to/88Td
The authors of The Bitch Captain and The Lady series cosplaying as their titular characters; their respective book covers hover above. Character art for Izzy and Anne is below. Parchment background. Izzy's Story Bermuda (The Bitch Captain and) The Lady Tropes: historical romantic fantasy; interracial love story BW WM; time travel (Renaissance); magical realism; fast burn romance, slow burn spice. Available on Amazon and KU. Character art shows this is Izzy's Story, told from her point of view Parchment background. Anne: Bermuda The Bitch Captain (and The Lady) Tropes: action adventure; fast paced; open door spice; time travel (Renaissance); magical realism. Available on Amazon and KU. Character art shows this is Anne's Story, told from her point of view.
theladyisabelle.bsky.social
Izzy's Story: Bermuda is a romantic time travel fantasy set in the Renaissance 💐🫶🏾

🎨Character art by Pilar Félix Cárdenas
A young Black woman in a green and yellow historical gown with a yellow gradient background. The text reads "Fashion. Food. Flirting. Bringing the 21st century to the 17th." A young Black woman in a green and yellow historical gown with a yellow gradient background The text reads "Black. Pansexual. Femme." A young Black woman in a green and yellow historical gown with a yellow gradient background The text reads "Hide your refugees, hide your child brides, hide your underpaid female workers, because she's on a mission to liberate them all" A young Black woman in a green and yellow historical gown with a yellow gradient background The text reads "She's a ten but she's pulling a massive con job on the whole island (and she's doing it with a smile.)"
November 12, 2025 at 6:23 PM
theladyisabelle.bsky.social
My sister promised me a once in a lifetime summer vacation.
She left out the tiny detail that we would be spending it in the 17th century.
Now I'm stuck here in 1649. Luckily, Lieutenant Commander Ian Coventry is a very accommodating tour guide 🫦

Izzy's Story: Bermuda is now available!
There is a parchment background, with a row of meadow greenery at the bottom, featuring pink and purple flowers, pink and purple butterflies, and "Izzy's Story: Bermuda TBC&TL" The excerpt reads "Oh my god, this sexy motherf*cker was reading poetry to me in that accent in a medieval medal with a sword strapped to his side."
October 23, 2025 at 1:39 PM
theladyisabelle.bsky.social
My sister promised me a once in a lifetime summer vacation.
... But she left out the detail that we would be spending it in the 17th century

🌸 Time Travel (Renaissance)
🌸 Fast Burn Romance, Slow Burn Spice
🌸 Open Door Spice 
🌸 Magical Realism
🌸 First Person POV

🌸 Izzy's Story: Bermuda
October 19, 2025 at 7:13 PM
theladyisabelle.bsky.social
The Bitch Captain and The Lady dual series is available in paperback, ebook, and KU!
October 18, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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Nation’s Indigenous People Confirm They Don’t Need Special Holiday, Just Large Swaths Of Land Returned Immediately https://theonion.com/nation-s-indigenous-people-confirm-they-don-t-need-spec-1839033177/
Nation’s Indigenous People Confirm They Don’t Need Special Holiday, Just Large Swaths Of Land Returned Immediately
October 13, 2025 at 10:00 PM
theladyisabelle.bsky.social
We've got a friendly spirit on both sides of our series 🤭💕
cjaralore.bsky.social 🌈CJ Aralore @cjaralore.bsky.social · Oct 14
#QueerPrompts October 14: Ghosts or spirits in story?
Graphics: The background is pumpkins surrounding a stack of books. The border has broken chains saying "BANNED", a rainbow saying LGBTQ History, books wrapped in tape or chains, pride flags, and cute Halloween characters. Text: "October 2025" on top and "#QueerPrompts" and "Host: @CJAralore" on the bottom, all in a rainbow font. Center text is: #QueerPrompts October 14: Ghosts or spirits in story?
October 14, 2025 at 3:34 AM
theladyisabelle.bsky.social
My sister promised me a once in a lifetime summer vacation.
...She left out the tiny little detail that we would be spending it in the 17th century.

📜 Izzy's Story: Bermuda
Book graphic for Izzy's Story Bermuda on a parchment background. The book cover is in the center and features the historical painting "Dido Elizabeth Belle and Lady Elizabeth Murray, 1778", which features a Black and white woman as subjects, with an addition of pink clouds. Listed tropes: Fast Burn Romance, Slow Burn Spice; first person POV; LGBTQIA+ et rep; magical realism; Time Travel (Renaissance) There is character art in the bottom right corner, showing Izzy, our time traveling FMC, and Ian, our charming MMC, on a horseback ride.
October 14, 2025 at 2:35 AM
theladyisabelle.bsky.social
They're embarking on a Sisterly Summer At Sea.
But only one of them knows their true destination is 1649.

Whose story are you reading first?

Izzy's Story: Bermuda: mybook.to/2l3A
Anne: Bermuda: mybook.to/88Td
The authors of The Bitch Captain and The Lady series cosplaying as their titular characters; their respective book covers hover above. Character art for Izzy and Anne is below. Parchment background. Izzy's Story Bermuda (The Bitch Captain and) The Lady Tropes: historical romantic fantasy; interracial love story BW WM; time travel (Renaissance); magical realism; fast burn romance, slow burn spice. Available on Amazon and KU. Character art shows this is Izzy's Story, told from her point of view Parchment background. Anne: Bermuda The Bitch Captain (and The Lady) Tropes: action adventure; fast paced; open door spice; time travel (Renaissance); magical realism. Available on Amazon and KU. Character art shows this is Anne's Story, told from her point of view.
October 6, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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wylder.bsky.social
Haa- On TOP of everything else I forgot about the safety meeting fee yesterday (didn't hit til today) & over-commited to helping loved ones. Now we're $560 fucked.

3 rents + our bills to pay in the next couple days
PayPal.me/MousePounder
Venmo.com/u/MousePounders
Cash.app/$WishMage
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October 2, 2025 at 9:17 PM
theladyisabelle.bsky.social
Look at how pretty my proof is! 🥰

#BlackBookSky #BookSky
V. Yospe, primary author of Izzy's Story Bermuda, smiles while holding up an author's proof of the book. She is a Black woman with long twists, wearing a gold crown with colorful gemstones and a gold satin cape. There is a bow mounted on the wall in the background. The book features the painting "Dido Elizabeth Belle and Lady Elizabeth Murray" by David Martin.
September 28, 2025 at 11:33 AM
theladyisabelle.bsky.social
They're embarking on a Sisterly Summer At Sea.
But only one of them knows they're going to the 17th century.

Anne: Bermuda:
mybook.to/88Td

Preorder Izzy's Story: Bermuda: mybook.to/2l3A

#Booksky
#TimeTravelBooks
#BlackBooksky
The first of three images. There is a parchment background and two book covers; underneath are the authors, J. Flynn and V. Yospe in historical costumes similar to the characters on the book covers. The books are Anne: Bermuda and Izzy's Story: Bermuda. Second of three images. Parchment background. There is a book cover for Anne: Bermuda, which features "Allegorical Painting of Two Ladies, English School". The painting features a white woman and a Black woman, both well-dressed with similar facial makeup and equal status in clothing and demeanor. The listed tropes are time travel adventure, first person pov, magical realism, open door spice, sisters plus secrets, pirates, and morally grey FMC The lower left of the image has character art of Anne, the titular character. Her back is to us, and she is turned slightly, looking over her shoulder. She is wearing a wide brimmed hat, has a braid that trails over her shoulder, and a large brand that covers most of her back. Third of three images. Parchment background. Book cover for Izzy’s Story: Bermuda features “Dido Elizabeth Belle and Lady Elizabeth Murray”, a historical portrait of two women: one Black woman in an orange bodice and white dress holding a basket of fruit, and one white woman in a pale pink gown with lace details. The two women are equals. The book cover also features pink clouds that are not present in the original painting. The listed tropes are: LGBTQIA+ rep, fish out of water, first person pov, touch her and die, time travel (Renaissance), magical realism, fast burn romance, slow burn spice, and pic journey, then "Preorder link in bio" The bottom right corner features Izzy, the titular character. She is a young Black woman with long braids dressed in a green Renaissance era gown, jewelry, a fascinator, and gloves.
September 23, 2025 at 8:43 PM
theladyisabelle.bsky.social
My sister promised me a once in a lifetime Sisterly Summer At Sea.
She didn't tell me that we were sailing to 1649.

Now I'm having dinner with nobility and navigating 17th century business deals – all while being whisked around the island by a gorgeous English officer.

Preorder now: mybook.to/2l3A
Book cover for Izzy’s Story: Bermuda by V. Yospe and J. Flynn. The series is (The Bitch Captain and) The Lady. The cover features “Dido Elizabeth Belle and Lady Elizabeth Murray”, a historical portrait of two women: one Black woman in an orange bodice and white dress holding a basket of fruit, and one white woman in a pale pink gown with lace details. The two women are equals. The book cover also features pink clouds that are not present in the original painting.
September 21, 2025 at 6:44 PM
theladyisabelle.bsky.social
On October 10th, travel back to 1649.
Izzy's Story: Bermuda is now available for preorder!
mybook.to/2l3A
Book promotion checklist graphic for Izzy’s Story: Bermuda by V. Yospe and J. Flynn over a parchment background with peonies in the bottom left corner. The book cover in the lower right corner features “Dido Elizabeth Belle and Lady Elizabeth Murray”, a historical portrait of two women: one Black woman in an orange bodice and white dress holding a basket of fruit, and one white woman in a pale pink gown with lace details. The two women are equals. Title reads: 'Checklist for Izzy’s Story: Bermuda.' A pink checkmark list follows: – A casual, sisterly kidnapping through a time portal – Cosplaying nobility while traipsing through the Renaissance – Insta-love…but you’re not 'allowed' to consummate – Am I hearing things? …Or am I talking to a spirit? – A Black FMC who’s sweet, sassy, and sensual – Trying to keep a low profile and yet somehow becoming the most interesting person on the island At the bottom: 'Coming October 10, 2025' Book promotion graphic for Izzy’s Story: Bermuda by V. Yospe and J. Flynn. The image (and book cover) features “Dido Elizabeth Belle and Lady Elizabeth Murray”, a historical portrait of two women: one Black woman in an orange bodice and white dress holding a basket of fruit, and one white woman in a pale pink gown with lace details. The two women are equals. The plum colored background behind the book cover has drifting pink petals and says "Izzy's Story: Bermuda now available for preorder!"
September 20, 2025 at 8:30 PM
theladyisabelle.bsky.social
Reasons to add Anne: Bermuda to your TBR:

🗡️ Sailing!
🗡️ Morally grey FMC
🗡️ Family secrets + drama
🗡️ The MMC is a brawny blond
🗡️ Open door spice

mybook.to/88Td
Anne: Bermuda (The Bitch Captain (and The Lady))
Amazon.com: Anne: Bermuda (The Bitch Captain (and The Lady)): 9798989777105: Flynn, J., Yospe, V.: Books
mybook.to
September 18, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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wylder.bsky.social
Collective action might save us & I want to live!

Show me you believe trans folks deserve to be safe with a boost & if able, any size donation?
#MutualAid 💕💸🏳️‍⚧️

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PayPal.me/WyldWish
PayPal.me/MousePounder
Cash.app/$WishMage
Venmo.com/u/MousePounder
Venmo.com/u/WishMage
Our dog Tasha, a black and white pitty-foxhound mix laying on her back and looking up at the camera with her lil teeth showing. Total goofball status. #MutualAid #TransCrowdFund #DisabledCrowdFund #HelpSky #HelpFolksLive2025 Black and white pitty-foxhound mix laying on her back with a ball in her mouth and her tongue lolling out. She looks engaged and happy. There is a rainbow unicorn milkshake plushie to the right, above her head. #DogSky #DogsOfBlueSky #DogsOfBsky
September 13, 2025 at 5:32 AM
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marigoldmimsy.bsky.social
we have delivered 2 carloads of shelf-stable food and supplies to those who have requested support, requests are still incoming

while people stay home during the ICE raids in Chicagoland, we appreciate community support as we work for safety, please share!

bit.ly/distributefoodchicago
support mutual aid in chicago we are fielding requests from families who are staying home during the ICE raids in Chicago new moms, families and elderly folks are asking for shelf-stable and hygiene supplies bit.ly/distributefoodchicago #mutual aid
September 17, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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wylder.bsky.social
Theyre wiping trans folks out because were undeniable evidence you can literally become who you were always meant to be. That the defined power roles of gender are a buncha nonsense.

That people are people.

It's one part of the whole "wiping out of freely learned knowledge, science, & history".
May 28, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Reposted by Valentina Yospe
ingloriousgigi.bsky.social
I am a bisexual author (biaroace ftw) and I write about bisexual people kicking ass, taking names, being unapolgetically fat, and most importantly? Fall in love!

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ingloriousgigi.bsky.social Georgina Kiersten @ingloriousgigi.bsky.social · May 26
Support a Black queer and trans author:

🩷GEORGINA KIERSTEN
Fall Into You: bit.ly/fallintoyouromance
More to Love: bit.ly/moretoloveromance

💜 JASPER HYDE
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A Vicious Thirst (FREE bi-monthly serial): bit.ly/aviciousthirstpromo
Covers of Splinter by Jasper Hyde,  Fall Into You by Georgina Kiersten, A Vicious Thirst by Jasper Hyde, and More to Love by Georgina Kiersten. Black LGBTQ+ Romance - Cozy Romance, Dark Romance, Paranormal Romance
September 17, 2025 at 3:28 PM
theladyisabelle.bsky.social
Reasons to add Izzy's Story: Bermuda to your TBR:

🌸 We've got yearning
🌸 The FMC is girly + fierce
🌸 Time travel to the Renaissance
🌸 English social scene meets the tropics
🌸 A guacamole recipe

#Booksky
Book promotion graphic for Izzy’s Story: Bermuda by V. Yospe and J. Flynn. The image (and book cover) features “Dido Elizabeth Belle and Lady Elizabeth Murray”, a historical portrait of two women: one Black woman in an orange bodice and white dress holding a basket of fruit, and one white woman in a pale pink gown with lace details. The two women are equals. "Coming 10/10/25" is written on a banner just above the authors' names. The plum colored background behind the book cover has drifting pink petals. 
September 17, 2025 at 8:25 PM
theladyisabelle.bsky.social
It's like all of the dystopian things ever, all at once 🫠
September 16, 2025 at 9:50 PM
theladyisabelle.bsky.social
I have kittens in my side garden 🥰
September 15, 2025 at 9:06 PM
theladyisabelle.bsky.social
I was supposed to have a once in a lifetime Sisterly Summer At Sea.
My sister didn't mention that we'd be sailing back in time.

Izzy's Story: Bermuda, coming October 10, 2025
Character art by Pilar Félix Cárdenas
Parchment background with floating pink petals.  The upper left corner has a book cover for Izzy’s Story: Bermuda by V. Yospe and J. Flynn. The image (and book cover) features “Dido Elizabeth Belle and Lady Elizabeth Murray”, a historical portrait of two women: one Black woman in an orange bodice and white dress holding a basket of fruit, and one white woman in a pale pink gown with lace details. The two women are equals. The bottom right features character art (by Pilar Félix Cárdenas): A black woman (Izzy) with two long, dark braids and an Englishman (Ian) ride along each other on horseback. Izzy wears a teal fascinator with flowers and netting, a dark teal jacket, and a long teal skirt. The entire outfit has the effect of a riding habit with modern sensibilities. Izzy also sports a brooch, earrings, necklace, and rings; Ian wears a rapier, dark blue doublet with gold accents, tall dark brown boots, and tan breeches. Listed tropes: LGBTQIA+ Rep First Person POV Time Travel (Renaissance) Fast Burn Romance, Slow Burn Spice Fish Out of Water Touch Her and Die Magical Realism Epic Journey
September 13, 2025 at 7:17 PM
theladyisabelle.bsky.social
ARCs are live! Many thanks to our early readers 💕
Book promotion graphic for Izzy’s Story: Bermuda by V. Yospe and J. Flynn. The image (and book cover) features “Dido Elizabeth Belle and Lady Elizabeth Murray”, a historical portrait of two women: one Black woman in an orange bodice and white dress holding a basket of fruit, and one white woman in a pale pink gown with lace details. The two women are equals. The plum colored background behind the book cover has drifting pink petals.  Parchment background with floating pink petals.  The upper left corner has a book cover for Izzy’s Story: Bermuda by V. Yospe and J. Flynn. The image (and book cover) features “Dido Elizabeth Belle and Lady Elizabeth Murray”, a historical portrait of two women: one Black woman in an orange bodice and white dress holding a basket of fruit, and one white woman in a pale pink gown with lace details. The two women are equals. The bottom right features character art (by Pilar Félix Cárdenas): A black woman (Izzy) with two long, dark braids and an Englishman (Ian) ride along each other on horseback. Izzy wears a teal fascinator with flowers and netting, a dark teal jacket, and a long teal skirt. The entire outfit has the effect of a riding habit with modern sensibilities. Izzy also sports a brooch, earrings, necklace, and rings; Ian wears a rapier, dark blue doublet with gold accents, tall dark brown boots, and tan breeches. Listed tropes: LGBTQIA+ Rep First Person POV Time Travel (Renaissance) Fast Burn Romance, Slow Burn Spice Fish Out of Water Touch Her and Die Magical Realism Epic Journey
September 10, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Reposted by Valentina Yospe
foxenlock.bsky.social
Trans_lucent, my trans cyberpunk short story collection, is out now! 🎇

Exploring sex, tech, community, and gender across six stories.

foxenlock.itch.io/trans-lucent

🌈🚀💫 #Booksky 💙📚
The front cover for the book Trans_lucent by Wayward Sparx on a dark background up of computer binary. The text around the edges reads: T4T Trans Masc Cyborg Neo Pronouns Fuck the Rich Hacking Hot Sex Body Modding ACAB
June 11, 2025 at 6:45 AM
theladyisabelle.bsky.social
Izzy's Story: Bermuda, coming October 10th
A white graphic bordered with clusters of pink and white flowers in the top corners and bottom sides. In the center, green text reads: “Oh my god,” I breathed, sinking into the window seat. “This gorgeous motherfucker is sending me sonnets? Sonnets, seriously?” Below, in smaller green text: Izzy’s Story: Bermuda TBC&TL.
September 9, 2025 at 9:59 AM