Edith Pilaf
@tjwest3.bsky.social
Queer Appalachian ex-pat writer who loves all things pop culture. My debut queer Appalachian rom-com, Country Road Romance, is available now.
Looking more and more like my dad every day.
November 16, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Looking more and more like my dad every day.
others there were moved by and thought it had potential. So...maybe I'm going to start writing poetry?
Here's a rough version, tentatively titled "King of the Holler."
Here's a rough version, tentatively titled "King of the Holler."
November 15, 2025 at 11:21 PM
others there were moved by and thought it had potential. So...maybe I'm going to start writing poetry?
Here's a rough version, tentatively titled "King of the Holler."
Here's a rough version, tentatively titled "King of the Holler."
Baby’s first West Virginia Writers Conference!
November 15, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Baby’s first West Virginia Writers Conference!
Happy Saturday, everyone! For today's edition of Omnivorous I reviewed the third and fourth episodes of King & Conqueror, which I continue to find a really compelling, and very tragic, pierce of period storytelling.
November 15, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Happy Saturday, everyone! For today's edition of Omnivorous I reviewed the third and fourth episodes of King & Conqueror, which I continue to find a really compelling, and very tragic, pierce of period storytelling.
No, I will not stop barraging you with pictures of my cat.
November 14, 2025 at 1:18 AM
No, I will not stop barraging you with pictures of my cat.
I watch King & Comqueror for the plot:
The plot:
The plot:
November 13, 2025 at 3:25 AM
I watch King & Comqueror for the plot:
The plot:
The plot:
I’ll never get tired of taking pictures of him.
November 12, 2025 at 9:53 PM
I’ll never get tired of taking pictures of him.
“Omg why are you so obsessed with me?”
November 11, 2025 at 10:08 PM
“Omg why are you so obsessed with me?”
Well, I WAS gonna throw this box away. 😂
November 9, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Well, I WAS gonna throw this box away. 😂
Presented without comment.
November 8, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Presented without comment.
Currently watching my favorite lesbian couple.
November 8, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Currently watching my favorite lesbian couple.
A new haircut means that my gay powers have been restored!
November 5, 2025 at 11:12 PM
A new haircut means that my gay powers have been restored!
As I continue copyedits for my queer Appalachian romantasy, I continue to fall more and more in love with the cover. It captures so much about what I love about this story: the moodiness, the imminent political violence, the pulsing desire between the two MCs.
I can't wait for release day!
I can't wait for release day!
November 5, 2025 at 5:24 PM
As I continue copyedits for my queer Appalachian romantasy, I continue to fall more and more in love with the cover. It captures so much about what I love about this story: the moodiness, the imminent political violence, the pulsing desire between the two MCs.
I can't wait for release day!
I can't wait for release day!
I’ve misssed Elby’s ever since they closed, so I’ll go to a Big Boy any chance I can get. Frisch’s did not disappoint, and the hot fudge cake was a particular delight.
November 1, 2025 at 11:45 PM
I’ve misssed Elby’s ever since they closed, so I’ll go to a Big Boy any chance I can get. Frisch’s did not disappoint, and the hot fudge cake was a particular delight.
I love getting to meet new folks and connect with readers, and this particular fest is truly fantastic! If you’re in Lexington, stop by the Kentucky Book Festival.
November 1, 2025 at 3:04 PM
I love getting to meet new folks and connect with readers, and this particular fest is truly fantastic! If you’re in Lexington, stop by the Kentucky Book Festival.
It's here, it's here, it's here! The cover for A Bond of Blood and Stone has arrived, and it's GORGEOUS. I truly love it so much. It captures the broody, steamy energy of the book. And, I mean, just LOOK at it!
It will be available for preorder in November, with a release date of Dec 16, '25.
It will be available for preorder in November, with a release date of Dec 16, '25.
October 29, 2025 at 2:05 PM
It's here, it's here, it's here! The cover for A Bond of Blood and Stone has arrived, and it's GORGEOUS. I truly love it so much. It captures the broody, steamy energy of the book. And, I mean, just LOOK at it!
It will be available for preorder in November, with a release date of Dec 16, '25.
It will be available for preorder in November, with a release date of Dec 16, '25.
Look ma, I’m Mothman!
October 27, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Look ma, I’m Mothman!
This made season two of Nobody Wants This totally worth it.
October 25, 2025 at 7:50 PM
This made season two of Nobody Wants This totally worth it.
The world is rich with contemplation.
October 21, 2025 at 12:05 AM
The world is rich with contemplation.
God this cat. He’s so cute I wanna crush him.
October 16, 2025 at 12:41 AM
God this cat. He’s so cute I wanna crush him.
I absolutely adored thjs book. It might just be one of the top five things I’ve read this year. Highly recommended!
October 15, 2025 at 11:54 PM
I absolutely adored thjs book. It might just be one of the top five things I’ve read this year. Highly recommended!
He loves to pose for me (mostly because he knows he’s a handsome devil).
October 14, 2025 at 9:08 PM
He loves to pose for me (mostly because he knows he’s a handsome devil).
This little excerpt from my forthcoming queer Appalachian romantasy is one of the best things I've ever written, I think. It sums up so much of what it's like to be Appalachian.
October 9, 2025 at 1:23 AM
This little excerpt from my forthcoming queer Appalachian romantasy is one of the best things I've ever written, I think. It sums up so much of what it's like to be Appalachian.
Y’all, I love this furry little goblin so damn much it’s ridiculous.
October 7, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Y’all, I love this furry little goblin so damn much it’s ridiculous.
I’m once again honored to be a part of the Appalachian Queer Film Festival. This place and these people give me so much fucking joy, and it’s an honor to be here.
October 4, 2025 at 9:15 PM
I’m once again honored to be a part of the Appalachian Queer Film Festival. This place and these people give me so much fucking joy, and it’s an honor to be here.