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The Scribbling Lion
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An online and event based bookstore focusing on small press and self published books of high quality with an emphasis on minority voices.

Queer and woman owned.

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Come see us at our second to last event! Everything is on sale! We'll be here from 10 to 3 today at The Hanover Book Expo with lots of other great authors.

#books #booksky #indeauthor #smallpress #rva #richmondva #lgbtqbusiness #lgbtqauthors #sciencefiction ##fantasy #horror #nonfiction
Table with The Scribbling Lion banner and books Lies of Stone by Leona R. Wisoker
November 8, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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The weather is getting chilly. Come buy some new books to curl up with! This is one of our last events before we go out of business.

#books #booksky #halloween #trunkortreat #sciencefiction #fantasy #horror #nonfiction #supportanauthor #smallpress #selfpublished #rva #richmondva
Fall on Forest Fest Art Market & Trunk or Treat 10/24 5-9 pm Forest Hill Presbyterian The Scribbling Lion table with books Selection of nonfiction books Selection of fiction books
October 24, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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Come see us at The Big Gay Market today from 12-4 at The Workshop! We have a lot of titles on deep discount today so it's a great time for a new book!

#books #bookstagram #smallbusiness #smallpress #self-published #fantasy #sciencefiction #nonfiction #horror #thebiggaymarketrva #lgbtqbusiness
The Scribbling Lion table with a display of books Big Gay Watermelon Fest and Market Sunday, 8/10, 12-4pm At The Workshop, 1400 Mactavish Ave Display of fiction titles Display of nonfiction titles
August 10, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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We're here at Congregate for all of your small press and self-published books needs! Come see us in the Vendor Room today until 7pm, Saturday 10am to 6pm, or Sunday 10am to 2pm. We're running some sales this weekend and we're also happy to discuss special orders!

#BookSky #convention #congregate11
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July 11, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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It's Pride Month! Come see us at The Big Gay Pride Market at Diversity Richmond from 12-4 today. We have some great new titles for your summer reading and free cardamom plants (while supplies last).

#biggaymarket #booksky #smallpress #selfpublished #lgbtq #pride🌈 #rva
Table with The Scribbling Lion banner and books. Selection of books including The Revolution Will Be Well Fed, Utopian Witch, Carl's Doomsday Scenario, but Finding Your Walden. Selection of fiction titles including Community of Magic Pens, When They Come Calling, and Proper English Selection of nonfiction titles including two new books on German folklore
June 8, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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Today from 12-6 we're at The Eclectic Witch Market at Diversity Richmond! Come pick up a new book to enjoy on your day off tomorrow!

#BookSky #lgbtqbusiness #localbusiness #shopsmall #rva #richmondva #rivercitywitches #smallpress #selfpublished #sciencefiction #fantasy #horror #nonfiction
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May 25, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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We're here, we're queer, and we're ready to help you find your next great read!

The Big Gay Mom Market at Diversity Richmond from 12-4.

#rva #biggaymarket #booksky #smallpress #lgbtqbusiness #womanownedbusiness #selfpublished #sciencefiction #fantasy #horror #nonfiction
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May 11, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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This Sunday we will be at The Big Gay Market! Come out and support dozens of local queer businesses while you celebrate moms! You can pick up the perfect gift for the important moms in your life (or yourself) and have a fun time with great people!
#rva #shoplocal #lgbtq
Big Gay Mom Market A celebration of mom and mom-adjacent folks! All moms & non-moms are welcome! Sunday, 5/11, 12-4 At Diversity Richmond
May 7, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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Come party with us!

#RavenCon #independentbookstoreday #smallbusiness #sciencefiction #fantasy #BookSky #horror
Algorithms Don't Throw Parties Indies do Come out and party with us The Scribbling Lion bookstore Saturday morning, 10am In Canaveral (Jefferson) Cake, coffee, & conversations Small press, self published authors, & small bookstores Are especially invited
April 26, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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In addition to our table in the dealers room, you can find Leona here during #RavenCon
Friday 3pm The Care and Feeding of Con Goers 4pm A Panelist's Guide to Panels Saturday 10am The Scribbling Lion Fan Appreciation Event Noon World building: A Deep Dive 4pm Webcomics Worth Reading Sunday 11am Story Structures Other Than the Hero's Journey 12:25 Reading
April 23, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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Come see us at The Big Gay Spring Mingle Market today at Diversity Richmond from 12-4!

#rva #booksky #smallbusiness #sciencefiction #fantasy #horror #nonfiction
Table with The Scribbling Lion banner and books. Assortment of nonfiction books Queer Heroes of Myth and Legend book cover Assortment of fiction titles
April 13, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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You can find us this Sunday at The Big Gay Market at Diversity Richmond! We'll have a lot of great titles available.

#rva #booksky #biggaymarket #lgbtq
Big Gay Spring Mingle Market Sunday, 4/13, 12-4 pm At Diversity Richmond
April 11, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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Come see us today at #GriffinCon!
April 5, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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Come see us at The Cottage Witch Market at Diversity Richmond from 12 to 5 today! We have some great new witchy titles available.

#rva #rivercitywitches #smallbusiness #supportanauthor #sciencefiction #fantasy #nonfiction #books #booksky#lgbtqbusiness #smallpress #selfpublished
Table with The Scribbling Lion banner and books Display of nonfiction books Book Cover - The Revolution Will Be Well Fed Display of fiction books
March 23, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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Yes, Amazon is a largely unethical platform. However, it and Goodreads still drive a lot of decisions in the publishing industry. You don't have to purchase from there to leave a review!
Did you know? *Authors are not rich. In fact, most make less than $10,000 a year. Being an author is a small business. *If there are 50 reviews, Amazon lists a book in it's newsletters and other promotions. *Reviews are the easiest way to say thank you to an author and tell their publisher to produce more books. *Reviews can be short: "I liked it." It’s the number of reviews that matters the most.
March 16, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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Come see us at The Big Gay Market at Diversity Richmond from 12-4 today! We have some great queer titles if you're looking for your next read.

#rva #smallpress #selfpublished #sciencefiction #fantasy #horror #lgbtq🌈
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March 9, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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This Sunday we will be at The Big Gay Market at Diversity Richmond from 12-4 with some great new titles! Come out and support small businesses in the queer community.

#RVA #lgbtq #BookSky #smallpress #selfpublished #queerbooks
Flyer for The Big Gay Market on Sunday 3/9 from 12-4 at Diversity Richmond
March 7, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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It's #ConVivial weekend! We're ready for fun at the Fort Magruder Hotel in Williamsburg. Come see us and a bunch of other cool vendors. Plus there's music, gaming, cosplay, and more!
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February 28, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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Come see us at The Big Gay Love Market today at Diversity Richmond from 12-4!

#BookSky #books #rva #richmondva #shopsmall #smallbusiness #supportanauthor #smallpress #selfpublished #lgbtqbusiness #womanownedbusiness
Table with The Scribbling Lion tablecloth showing display of books Flyer for The Big Gay Love Market on Sunday February 9th from 12-4 at Diversity Richmond Book Cover - Jamaica Ginger by Nalo Hopkinson - featured for Black History Month Book Cover for Payback's A Witch by Lana Harper - lesbian witches!
February 9, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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Hey #RVA come support dozens of small, queer owned businesses this Sunday at Diversity Richmond! We'll be there with some great new titles, including several for #BlackHistoryMonth
Flyer for The Big Gay Love Market on Sunday, February 9th from 12-4 pm at Diversity Richmond
February 6, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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Image of a weather forecast map with the number of books you'll need to survive the storm
January 5, 2025 at 2:45 AM
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Social media status that says "Please do not ask a bookworm if they are going to finish the books they have before buying more. It is very offensive in our culture."
December 18, 2024 at 12:25 PM
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Come do your holiday shopping with small, local businesses! Dozens of local makers, photos with Santa, food trucks,and fun from 11am to 5pm at Wellsmith Apartments. We have gifts for all the readers and writers on your list (including you)! Mugs are on close out sale for $9.

#rva #BookSky
Photo of table with The Scribbling Lion banner and books. Flyer for Christmas Market at Wellsmith Apartments in Richmond VA. Saturday December 14th from 11am to 5pm. Close up of book selection including The Strange, Spectered Isle, Story of a Hundred Promises, and others Close up of books including The Night Field and Be the Sea
December 14, 2024 at 3:48 PM
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Last chance to get some awesome small press and self published books for the book lovers on your shopping list (including yourself)!

#BookSky #richmondva #rva #shopsmallrva
Flyer for Christmas Market at Wellsmith Apartments, 5000 Libbie Mill E Blvd, Richmond VA 23230
December 10, 2024 at 4:19 PM
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Come support local queer small businesses and get your holiday shopping done! We're at The Big Gay Here to Stay Holiday Market from 12-4 at Diversity Richmond.

#BookSky

#richmondva #rva #shopsmallrva #smallpress #selfpublished #lgbtq🌈 #biggaymarket #diversityrichmond
Table display of books with The Scribbling Lion banner Book Cover - The Fright Before Christmas Book Cover - The Queen's English: The LGBTQIA+ Dictionary
December 8, 2024 at 4:10 PM