VMcClain
@vmcclain.bsky.social
🏳️🌈 Author, lover of books, general outdoor enthusiast, #SPFBO5 finalist, and Supreme Overlord of @quarancon2020. She/her #ADHD bi/pan https://linktr.ee/vmcclain
If you see this, quote with a flower.
Photo credit: me
Flower name: not sure, but I think this is Manitoba's native orchid which is why I took the photo.
Photo credit: me
Flower name: not sure, but I think this is Manitoba's native orchid which is why I took the photo.
September 23, 2025 at 2:27 PM
If you see this, quote with a flower.
Photo credit: me
Flower name: not sure, but I think this is Manitoba's native orchid which is why I took the photo.
Photo credit: me
Flower name: not sure, but I think this is Manitoba's native orchid which is why I took the photo.
After years of eying DIY book books online, I finally bought myself one for my birthday and built it over the past two days. I messed up one major thing but I doubt anyone else will notice and besides that I'm really pleased with how it turned out!
August 27, 2025 at 6:02 PM
After years of eying DIY book books online, I finally bought myself one for my birthday and built it over the past two days. I messed up one major thing but I doubt anyone else will notice and besides that I'm really pleased with how it turned out!
Ok. Last two. The purple one got me with a sapphic premise. The one on the right... How am I supposed to say no to a queer, cozy Hitchhiker's Guide??!! HOW!?
August 23, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Ok. Last two. The purple one got me with a sapphic premise. The one on the right... How am I supposed to say no to a queer, cozy Hitchhiker's Guide??!! HOW!?
I think all four of these had covers that grabbed me and then descriptions that nailed it home.
August 23, 2025 at 8:58 PM
I think all four of these had covers that grabbed me and then descriptions that nailed it home.
Some of these covers are fabulous, some of the descriptions were simply irresistible despite the covers best attempt to drive me off.
August 23, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Some of these covers are fabulous, some of the descriptions were simply irresistible despite the covers best attempt to drive me off.
I really wish I had time to go through each of these individually. But if I do that we'll never get through them all before the sale is over!
August 23, 2025 at 8:55 PM
I really wish I had time to go through each of these individually. But if I do that we'll never get through them all before the sale is over!
Solid covers, queer characters, cozy settings, and angry PhDs got me throwing my money at these!
August 23, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Solid covers, queer characters, cozy settings, and angry PhDs got me throwing my money at these!
Folks really brought their A-game for covers this year, some of these are so pretty they have me diving into genres I don't normally read!
August 23, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Folks really brought their A-game for covers this year, some of these are so pretty they have me diving into genres I don't normally read!
More books that caught my eye enough I plan to buy them!
August 23, 2025 at 8:51 PM
More books that caught my eye enough I plan to buy them!
And the remaining posts in this thread will be 4 titles at a time that I hadn't seen before this sale but plan to pick up today or tomorrow!
August 23, 2025 at 8:50 PM
And the remaining posts in this thread will be 4 titles at a time that I hadn't seen before this sale but plan to pick up today or tomorrow!
Ok. Nevermind. 5 is not allowed so here's Cruel Gods all on its own!
August 23, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Ok. Nevermind. 5 is not allowed so here's Cruel Gods all on its own!
And 5 more that are also already on my Kindle that I'm dying to read (five this time because otherwise I'm left with one on its own)
August 23, 2025 at 8:44 PM
And 5 more that are also already on my Kindle that I'm dying to read (five this time because otherwise I'm left with one on its own)
And another 4 already on my Kindle that I'm dying to read
August 23, 2025 at 8:43 PM
And another 4 already on my Kindle that I'm dying to read
Ok. From here on I'm grouping books. These next ones are all books already on my Kindle that I'm dying to read (I want to keep them displaying well, so I'm keeping them to 4 at a time which means there will be more than one of each category)
August 23, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Ok. From here on I'm grouping books. These next ones are all books already on my Kindle that I'm dying to read (I want to keep them displaying well, so I'm keeping them to 4 at a time which means there will be more than one of each category)
Smuggler's Fortune by Angela Boord
I love all of Angela Boord's writing and this novella is no exception. Especially compelling if you've already read Fortune's Fool but equally enjoyable as a stand-alone, you should absolutely pick up this rich, immersive tale.
I love all of Angela Boord's writing and this novella is no exception. Especially compelling if you've already read Fortune's Fool but equally enjoyable as a stand-alone, you should absolutely pick up this rich, immersive tale.
August 23, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Smuggler's Fortune by Angela Boord
I love all of Angela Boord's writing and this novella is no exception. Especially compelling if you've already read Fortune's Fool but equally enjoyable as a stand-alone, you should absolutely pick up this rich, immersive tale.
I love all of Angela Boord's writing and this novella is no exception. Especially compelling if you've already read Fortune's Fool but equally enjoyable as a stand-alone, you should absolutely pick up this rich, immersive tale.
Ok. I'm gonna give individual posts to the two remaining books that I've actually read and then I'm going to batch together the remaining books.
Here's Petition by Delilah Wan
This is a truly excellent story about a gritty tenacious MC overcoming every obstacle thrown at her by a corrupt society
Here's Petition by Delilah Wan
This is a truly excellent story about a gritty tenacious MC overcoming every obstacle thrown at her by a corrupt society
August 23, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Ok. I'm gonna give individual posts to the two remaining books that I've actually read and then I'm going to batch together the remaining books.
Here's Petition by Delilah Wan
This is a truly excellent story about a gritty tenacious MC overcoming every obstacle thrown at her by a corrupt society
Here's Petition by Delilah Wan
This is a truly excellent story about a gritty tenacious MC overcoming every obstacle thrown at her by a corrupt society
Trick by Cara Nox
This cover caught my eye (teal is my favorite color) and then this short description hooked me completely. Gotta know more.
This cover caught my eye (teal is my favorite color) and then this short description hooked me completely. Gotta know more.
August 23, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Trick by Cara Nox
This cover caught my eye (teal is my favorite color) and then this short description hooked me completely. Gotta know more.
This cover caught my eye (teal is my favorite color) and then this short description hooked me completely. Gotta know more.
Drawing Dead by SM Reine
And here's another book I've already read and enjoyed the hell out of! The Dana McIntyre series is fun and fast paced and you should definitely get yourself a copy of Drawing Dead while it's on sale!
And here's another book I've already read and enjoyed the hell out of! The Dana McIntyre series is fun and fast paced and you should definitely get yourself a copy of Drawing Dead while it's on sale!
August 23, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Drawing Dead by SM Reine
And here's another book I've already read and enjoyed the hell out of! The Dana McIntyre series is fun and fast paced and you should definitely get yourself a copy of Drawing Dead while it's on sale!
And here's another book I've already read and enjoyed the hell out of! The Dana McIntyre series is fun and fast paced and you should definitely get yourself a copy of Drawing Dead while it's on sale!
Virelai's Hoard by Vivien Nash
Ok. I won't lie, the cover on this one snagged me and the description pulled me the rest of the way in. I've never heard of this one before, but I'm in and I'm off to get a copy right now.
Ok. I won't lie, the cover on this one snagged me and the description pulled me the rest of the way in. I've never heard of this one before, but I'm in and I'm off to get a copy right now.
August 23, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Virelai's Hoard by Vivien Nash
Ok. I won't lie, the cover on this one snagged me and the description pulled me the rest of the way in. I've never heard of this one before, but I'm in and I'm off to get a copy right now.
Ok. I won't lie, the cover on this one snagged me and the description pulled me the rest of the way in. I've never heard of this one before, but I'm in and I'm off to get a copy right now.
And here we hit another book I've already read and loved!
A Marriage of Undead Inconvenience is a delightful fantasy romance novella by Stephanie Burgis, and as the sequel is coming very soon you should definitely pick this up now!
A Marriage of Undead Inconvenience is a delightful fantasy romance novella by Stephanie Burgis, and as the sequel is coming very soon you should definitely pick this up now!
August 23, 2025 at 8:11 PM
And here we hit another book I've already read and loved!
A Marriage of Undead Inconvenience is a delightful fantasy romance novella by Stephanie Burgis, and as the sequel is coming very soon you should definitely pick this up now!
A Marriage of Undead Inconvenience is a delightful fantasy romance novella by Stephanie Burgis, and as the sequel is coming very soon you should definitely pick this up now!
Children by Bjørn Larssen
This has been on my TBR for ages and I am kicking myself for not having read it yet because I've heard so many good things about it. But you can learn from my mistakes! Buy it and read it immediately.
This has been on my TBR for ages and I am kicking myself for not having read it yet because I've heard so many good things about it. But you can learn from my mistakes! Buy it and read it immediately.
August 23, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Children by Bjørn Larssen
This has been on my TBR for ages and I am kicking myself for not having read it yet because I've heard so many good things about it. But you can learn from my mistakes! Buy it and read it immediately.
This has been on my TBR for ages and I am kicking myself for not having read it yet because I've heard so many good things about it. But you can learn from my mistakes! Buy it and read it immediately.
Friendly Fyre by Kia Leep
Are we sending a pattern here yet?
Cozy and queer!? Sign. Me. Up.
Are we sending a pattern here yet?
Cozy and queer!? Sign. Me. Up.
August 23, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Friendly Fyre by Kia Leep
Are we sending a pattern here yet?
Cozy and queer!? Sign. Me. Up.
Are we sending a pattern here yet?
Cozy and queer!? Sign. Me. Up.
How I Became a Therapist in Another World by C.A. Moss
This just looks cute (and queer!), and I need more cute queer stuff in my life.
This just looks cute (and queer!), and I need more cute queer stuff in my life.
August 23, 2025 at 7:58 PM
How I Became a Therapist in Another World by C.A. Moss
This just looks cute (and queer!), and I need more cute queer stuff in my life.
This just looks cute (and queer!), and I need more cute queer stuff in my life.
Ok. Let's dive back in!
Manners & Monsters by Tilly Wallace
This cover looks delightful and this description has sold me immediately. I need it.
Manners & Monsters by Tilly Wallace
This cover looks delightful and this description has sold me immediately. I need it.
August 23, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Ok. Let's dive back in!
Manners & Monsters by Tilly Wallace
This cover looks delightful and this description has sold me immediately. I need it.
Manners & Monsters by Tilly Wallace
This cover looks delightful and this description has sold me immediately. I need it.