There is just ONE DAY LEFT for you to grab a copy of Sapphic Zines Vol 2: Celebrate!
The zine will not be available for sale after this time, and we’ve already sold out of physical copies so the PDF is the last opportunity you have to see all the 80 pages of amazing sapphic content we have from our wlw and nblw illustrators, comic artists, writers, and poets!
New York City Detective Lily Sparr is stunned when she is inexplicably moved to the very same precinct that once upon a time handled her own father’s murder. There, she is assigned to the case of a women’s motorcycle club which has been committing acts of violence all over the city. Despite missing her former partner, Miri, and fighting the ghosts of her past, Lily dedicates herself to the case, unaware that her own sister is mixed up in the swirl of violence and chaos.
After secretly reopening the file on her father’s death, Lily slowly unravels threads of history, discovering that both cases lead to corruption and betrayal at the highest levels.
Featuring an ensemble of characters as diverse as its New York City setting, Loud Pipes Save Lives is a thriller-mystery with a twist of queer representation.
This is author Jennifer Giacalone’s (@jen_giacalone on twitter) debut novel. Jennifer recently took 3rd Place in the Bucks County Short Fiction Contest with her short story, “Les Masques.”
Ok so, though I’m somewhat loathe to admit it, I’m strugglinga bit financially at the moment. And, rather than ask for crowd funding with like a gofundme or something (not that there’s anything wrong with that, just not my style) can I just ask you guys for some help with promoting my book, The Chronicles of Arenacea?
The Chronicles of Arenacea is a wlw fantasy novel and here’s a quick synopsis: Zeteria is the first woman to be warrior caste in over 500 years. Her world is harsh and unyielding, filled with fights to the death in an arena for the “glory” of the lord of her house. The noble caste is all powerful, treating women and the other castes as slaves. Zee’s life changes when she meets Tessimi, a noble born woman who has become servant caste due to the fact that she’s, as of yet, unmarried. In their world, love between two women is punishable by death. But that won’t stop Zeteria and Tessimi from fighting for a way to be together.
So, can I ask that you guys reblog this to signal boost? Even if you aren’t into reading books or don’t particularly enjoy fantasy or wlw books, someone you follow might and that would help me out a ton.
Also, if you do buy it and like it, please leave me a review! Reviews are critical for writers, especially independent writers since reviews help attract more readers. More reviews also gives Amazon more incentive to promote my book.
Adyskia is a world in which magick, known as Raiken, is a rare skill. Rarer still is Cosma Raiken, a more wide ranging magick in which the user can control all energy.
Aeli may not be the best student, but she does have Cosma Raiken. And she’s discovered this gives her a unique ability: the ability to open portals to other worlds. This is a secret she shares only with her closest friends as they explore other exciting, and potentially dangerous, worlds.
The grounds of Eadrin Academy where Aeli and her friends attend school. The main part of the grounds are the middle drawing.
This is obviously just a rough sketch, mostly for my own purposes while I write. Please forgive my terrible handwriting. I might get around to creating a better, color version later.
Happy Pride month ya’ll! There will be more Dreamcatcher content soon! Also! Let me know if you’d like to see any individual fics based on this concept with any of the members. Hope ya’ll enjoy!
JiU/Minji
•She’d be so excited and happy for not only you but also the people around you who are enjoying pride and the festivities as well. Will be holding your hand the entire time, smiling and rubbing your back if you’re nervous.
• So much laughter and corny jokes from her than usual. While painting your face in glitter along with whatever color of flag you identify with/represent she showers you in compliments. With a dash of punny jokes
• “Y/N? Why is your hair so gorgeous? Such a mane right?”
“Thank you Ji. But why mane?”
“Cause looking at you and it makes me so prideful.”
• Minji would get so many stares and compliments from other gays, so much so that you’d get a bit jealous. It wasn’t just because of her beauty but of how friendly and open she was with them. Of course Minji told them she was happily taken, all the while taking you by the hand or waist, introducing you to them as your girlfriend.
• She’s mesmerized by the floats and would most definitely drag you to a drag show (lol).
• Would kiki with all the drag queens/kings as if they were friends for years and tip the extremely well.
• Kisses you whenever you both have moments to yourselves, thanking you for bringing her along and for having such love in her but also in your own self to celebrate this.
SuA/Bora
• She is the one who suggested ya’ll go to pride together, would not stop talking about it until the day of.
• Dresses up with you, always wanting to match. The only differences would be the glitter Bora threw across her chest and around her cheeks. She also gave you a bit of glitter too in trade for some affection.
• Bora dances everywhere and with anyone at pride, you always have to be a hype-woman or mediator for each and every dance battle your girlfriend participates in.
• She also hypes up everyone who’s on a float, especially the drag queens/kings. Minji kiki-ed with them too but oh boy Bora is on a completely different level.
• Waves yours and her own flag respectively and if you’re shy about it, she just screams and hypes you up even more.
• Since it is pride, her affection and touching goes up a bunch as well. Kisses you every chance she gets for photos and just because she loves you.
“I’m so glad I’m able to celebrate this with you baby. Now how many kisses can I give you till my lipstick stays on your face!”
Siyeon
• Siyeon tagged along with you but would be adorably confused.
• Of course she’d be happy to be there but you’re going to have to explain some things to her. Once she learns however, she’s all smiles, winks and finger guns–mostly at you.
•Another hottie folks can’t stop and flirt with but of course Siyeon is all about you and only you.
• Will get so lost if you both go your separate ways, trying to find a band to watch or just something fun to do. Stumbles upon you in a line to get food, wide eyed, asking where you got that funnel cake from.
• Loves just being in your presence having fun: arm around your shoulders while calling you gorgeous. She’s the cool girlfriend who’s always in your corner, urging you to try new things especially if it shows how much you love being/ expressing yourself
•Really wants to kiss you in front of the largest gay flag possible.
“Just one kiss, please? Don’t be scared, baby! We’re in a safe place.”
Cheers so loudly when she gets you to do it more than once.
Handong
• Handong would be a bit shy in asking you to pride because I feel like she’s a person who’d like to keep her love private and to herself and her girlfriend.
• Loves seeing you happy and gush over pride so she asked if you wanted to go to the parade a few towns over. She came to you a bit sheepish, worrying you to death.
“Is everything OK, Dongie?”
“Yeah, I was just wondering if you wanted to go somewhere that would be special for the both of us?”
“And where would that be?”
• Takes you on a road-trip doesn’t tell you where until you witness the floats, rainbows, hand-holding and overall people having a grand time.
• Laughs so hard at your reaction, most likely will record it for herself and memories sake.
•Let’s you take the lead on activities, but will always ask if you’re having a good time. She smiles back and answers cheekily that she’s with the woman she loves in a safe space, of course she’s happy.
•Gives you kisses when you aren’t looking and especially when it looks like you’re paying attention to a float or at a drag show.
“Hey, Y/N? Who’s that queen again?”
“Hmm? Oh that’s Mx. Sux A Lot. Why–”
Handong kisses your jaw swiftly prior to pulling away with an innocent smile.
“No reason.”
Yoohyeon
• Yoohyeon is literally volunteering at ya’lls local pride event. Asked you if you were going to come eagerly, saying she helped organize it and all. She thought she was so smooth but half the time she came across as corny.
“So babe, I know we’ve been girlfriends for a few years but would you let me take you to pride? I got plenty of pride and love for you babygirl.”
“…”
“Please say yes.”
• Of course Yoohyeon shows you off to all the other volunteers and her friends alike, introducing you as your girlfriend and taking you to all the events with so much enthusiasm.
• Takes you to each and every event to include some history behind it while holding your hand and pulling you close
• Sua may be the main one dancing, but Yoohyeon also doesn’t mind dancing either, especially with you. May not may not twerk on you when and/if she gets a few drinks in her
•You have to take her home regardless and either way she clings to you for dear life, telling you how much she loves you.
“You’re too good to me! I love you so much! You’re the best girlfriend ever!” she cried into your neck.
Dami/Yubin
• Yubin always wanted to go to pride with you but like Handong was a bit nervous to ask, most likely due to how much it meant to you and she didn’t want to just make it seem like a plain date.
• Makes it special by helping you pick your outfit and giggling over what would look more or less gay. (Ya’ll went with more gay oki)
• More giggling would ensue when you finally get to the festival and embraced by the amount of love and acceptance. Yubin will not stop smiling and will be totally 1000 percent goofy. More goofy than usual.
• Like with Minji, other gays will attempt to flirt with her and get her number and of course Yubin declines politely while bringing you into the convo or just stepping away entirely.
• She just wants to be with you either hand in hand or just beside you in any way.
•Gets extremely flustered when meeting yall’s favorite drag queens, freezing up by just being around them. Nudges you when you suggest the both of you try out drag yourselves.
“Would we even look as good as them?”
“Of course we would Yubie! Now what would our drag names be?”
Gahyeon
• Gahyeon got more interested about pride after hearing it from Yoohyeon and really wanted to impress you by bringing you.
• Would gear you up on the trip there by jamming to a sapphic playlist she cultivated herself, looking proud while driving and holding your hand.
“Oh my God Gahyeon you put Janet Jackson on here too?”
“Yeah babe. She’s a queer icon in her own right, I did more research and I know how much you love her.”
• At the festival Gahyeon is all about the floats and the community aspect of pride. She’s all about the colors and just prancing around with you by her side wrapped in your flags, flanked by other people.
• Gahyeon is all smiles, very child-like just wanting to be with you and rush around like pride was your own personal playground (im sorry lol)
•Always has heart eyes when looking at you explain some historical context of a certain event or you just dancing and having fun.
• Like Sua, she can also get loud when cheering in general.
•Will side eye and cuss out homophobes who try to encroach on the festivities. All the ladies will but Gahyeon will personally go over to have some choice words. Or actions.
Adyskia is a world in which magick, known as Raiken, is a rare skill. Rarer still is Cosma Raiken, a more wide ranging magick in which the user can control all energy.
Aeli may not be the best student, but she does have Cosma Raiken. And she’s discovered this gives her a unique ability: the ability to open portals to other worlds. This is a secret she shares only with her closest friends as they explore other exciting, and potentially dangerous, worlds.
