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Karmen Lee @authorkarmenlee.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

🎉 SHE'S LIVE! 🎉 Head to BackerKit and dive back into my Pretty When Vicious universe! 🖤 Bodyguard/Protector 🌹 "Touch her and I'll end your entire bloodline" type energy 🖤 Supporting women's wrongs (because they feel so right) 🔗 bit.ly/dangerouslia... #SapphicRomance #LGBTQBooks #RomanceNovels

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Karmen Lee @authorkarmenlee.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

It's back to school time and that means a sale is happening on my website! Get 20% OFF paperbacks, surprise book boxes, and audiobooks direct from me! 🔗 karmenleeshop.com No code needed! Discount applied automatically ✅ 🗓️ Sale ends Saturday, Aug. 8! #SapphicRomance #LGBTQBooks #RomanceNovels

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Karmen Lee @authorkarmenlee.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

My first BackerKit campaign in collaboration with Bonkers Romance is almost here! bit.ly/4qCaZjh If morally gray women are your weakness and you love special editions, then follow to get exclusive campaign updates before launch! 🖤 #SapphicRomance #LGBTQBooks #RomanceNovels

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Karmen Lee @authorkarmenlee.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Your next sapphic romance read just hit Kindle Unlimited~🤭 🩵 a.co/d/09vV5gfd #SapphicRomance #BlackRomance #LGBTQBooks #RomanceNovels

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Karmen Lee @authorkarmenlee.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

🥀 A widow finally tasting freedom. 🥀 A woman returning to destroy the family that tried to break her. 🥀 One forbidden connection neither of them saw coming. 🔗 bit.ly/4tPldO2

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Karmen Lee @authorkarmenlee.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

If I'm quiet (am I ever really though?), it's because I'm working on things behind the scenes. Including something gorgeous and a little dark launching this summer in the Pretty When Vicious world...🤭 🖤 bit.ly/4qCaZjh

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Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Enjoying this @uatl.bsky.social podcast episode featuring @authorkarmenlee.bsky.social on the world of Queer Romance novels... and a nod to Black Romance Book Fest. Great conversation! 📚💕🌈🎧 megaphone.link/CMGA2385264794 #Romancelandia #SapphicRomance #QueerRomanceBooks #RomanceBookSky #BRBF

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Karmen Lee @authorkarmenlee.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

Sooooo, my indie release ARC form is back open again! I have quite a few indie releases on deck for 2026 (including some strap-tastic surprises I can't wait to whip out🤭). 🔗 forms.gle/xamk9i2iCWJZ...

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INDIE RELEASE ARC SIGNUP

Thank you for your interest in being an ARC reader for my upcoming indie releases! An ARC is an "Advanced Reader Copy" and is commonly used to spark interest in new books by giving readers early acces...

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Karmen Lee @authorkarmenlee.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

BRBF2026 preorders are open aaaaand there are a couple new additions that will be released FIRST at BRBF 😁 👉🏾 beventi.co/orderform/jkmzbv7ogi

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Karmen Lee @authorkarmenlee.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

My YouTube channel where I talk about writing, this sometimes frustrating author life and bookish things will be making its return in 2026! You can find it here: www.youtube.com/@authorkarme...

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Karmen Lee @authorkarmenlee.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

"I might be a damsel, but I was nowhere near distressed..." Use code BLACKFRIDAY for 20% OFF through December 7! 🖤 👉🏾 karmenlee.com/pretty-when-...

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Karmen Lee @authorkarmenlee.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Need a Sapphic Christmas novella to quickly warm you up? HER CHRISTMAS WISH ebook is now $0.99 direct from my website for a limited time! 🎄📚 bit.ly/3Twxnf1

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Karmen Lee @authorkarmenlee.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Got some things brewing over on my Patreon 👀 👉🏾 www.patreon.com/karmenlee Members (free and paid) are voting on the next serial coming in 2026! Will it be a cozy, queer small-town romance, a darker, steamy sapphic mafia romance, or a workplace romance full of secrets? Which sounds good to you?

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Sapphic World Book Club @sapphicworldbkclub.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

We had an absolute hoot & a half with @authorkarmenlee.bsky.social talking all about her wonderful booktastic story "The Secret Crush Book Club" on Saturday.😍 If you missed it or just want to relive all the fun.😉 Head over to our YouTube channel now!👇 youtu.be/FyGUkupnoAs

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Karmen Lee @authorkarmenlee.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

⏰ Two Weeks Left to Preorder! ⏰ Preorders for my exclusive hardcovers, discreet covers, and the special Steamy Lit–only swag close in just two weeks! Preorder here: beventi.co/orderform/0z...

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Karmen Lee @authorkarmenlee.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

✨More Smalltown Sapphic romances are coming✨ PEACHES AND HONEY, the second book in my Hickory Springs world, is coming November 10, 2025! 🍑 Signed Paperback Preorder karmenlee.com/hickory-spri... 🍯 eBook Preorder amzn.to/3ZeXF8S

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Karmen Lee @authorkarmenlee.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Stop expecting Black folks to be sympathetic to people who hate us. Stop expecting queer folks to grieve for people who think we shouldn't exist.

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Karmen Lee @authorkarmenlee.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

I think the Patrons are getting another chapter today. The brain wants to write messy Black lesbians debating the best place to hide a body while joining the mile high club 🤦🏾‍♀️

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Karmen Lee @authorkarmenlee.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

It's Sapphtember 1, and I'm kicking it off by announcing my Peaches and Honey Book Boxes are officially live for preorder on my website!🎉 If you enjoy small-town sapphic romance, Peaches and Honey is for you 🥰 🍯 bit.ly/peacheshoneybookbox #SapphicRomance #BlackRomance #LGBTQBooks #RomanceNovels

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Karmen Lee @authorkarmenlee.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

Things are heating up in this Patreon serial. There are already 19 chapters for you to enjoy and the first two chapters are free to read for those who support women's wrongs and morally gray FMCs😈 👉🏾 patreon.com/karmenlee 💙📚 #BlackBookSky🌈📚

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Karmen Lee @authorkarmenlee.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

Operation upload another sapphic mafia chapter on Patreon is in progress, but there ARE already 17 chapters there for you to read👇🏾 www.patreon.com/karmenlee 💋 💙📚 #BlackBookSky🌈📚

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Alechia Dow @alechiadow.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

FRIENDS!! Fiercereads is doing a giveaway of UNTIL THE CLOCK STRIKES MIDNIGHT right now on goodreads! Enter to win an advance galley here: bit.ly/4l6FtX3 Check my website for content warnings though, and be prepared for a very inclusive fairytale with banter and magic :))

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Enter to win one of 50 free copies available. Giveaway dates from Aug 04-Sep 01, 2025. Enter for a chance to win an advance galley of UNTIL THE CLOCK STR...

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Karmen Lee @authorkarmenlee.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

Oh hi! PEACHES AND HONEY, the second book in my Hickory Springs smalltown sapphics world, is coming November 10, 2025! The eBook will be up on KU, but print copies will ONLY be available via direct sale on my website👇🏾 (karmenlee.com/hickory-spri...) 💙📚 #BlackBookSky🌈📚

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Karmen Lee @authorkarmenlee.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

Planning out this upcoming week's newsletter and if you'd like a sneak peek from TWO of my upcoming releases, you should probably sign up to get it 🤭 eepurl.com/g_UiEb

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Karmen Lee @authorkarmenlee.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Oh hi! Sliding through to let you know THE RELATIONSHIP MECHANIC is now in Kindle Unlimited, so...small town sapphic romance anyone?🍑 a.co/d/dYFf5Hw 💙📚 #BlackBookSky🌈📚

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Karmen Lee @authorkarmenlee.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

“Sure,” she said. “Friends. Complete with custom muffin inventory and heart eyes that scream ‘sit on my face and tell me that you love me’.” This Patreon-exclusive novella is absolutely cozy, sapphic, smut and I love it 🤣 Coming to my Patreon soon! Get in on this here 👉🏾 patreon.com/karmenlee 🌈📚

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Karmen Lee @authorkarmenlee.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Which trope would you choose?💕 💙📚 #BlackBookSky🌈📚

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Karmen Lee @authorkarmenlee.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

I have it on good authority that a teaser of my upcoming Patreon-exclusive novella just dropped. You know, just in case you need more Black sapphic romance in your eye holes😉👇🏾 patreon.com/karmenlee 💙📚 #BlackBookSky🌈📚

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Karmen Lee @authorkarmenlee.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Do you want more Peach Blossom goodness to read before THE SECRET CRUSH BOOK CLUB comes out in August? I have a free online read, HOMEGROWN, releasing everyday for the next 5 days! Check it out here 👇🏾 bit.ly/pbhomegrown 💙📚 #BlackBookSky🌈📚

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Karmen Lee @authorkarmenlee.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Celebrating Pride all month long (and beyond) and what better way than with a preorder for more Black sapphic small town goodness! PEACHES AND HONEY, the second book in my Hickory Springs world is coming November 10, 2025! 🍑🍯👉🏾 amzn.to/3ZeXF8S 💙📚 #BlackBookSky🌈📚

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Karmen Lee @authorkarmenlee.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Soooo, a little book-loving birdie told me The Secret Crush Book Club is up on NetGalley and available to request 😁 👉🏾 bit.ly/43Nfkai

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Karmen Lee @authorkarmenlee.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Coming out of my writing cave to tell y'all The 7-10 Split is currently available on Kindle Unlimited! 👇🏾 amazon.com/dp/B0CBVKYBL2 Now back to the writing cave I go!👩🏾‍💻 💙📚 #BlackBookSky🌈📚

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Karmen Lee @authorkarmenlee.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

I want to try to do what I can to get my books in the hands of Black readers/bookish folks, so if you're interested in possibly receiving a PR box from me for upcoming releases, please fill out the form below 💜🌈 👇🏾 forms.gle/fxqE2bK545Gu... 💙📚 #BlackBookSky🌈📚

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Karmen Lee @authorkarmenlee.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

FINALLY got my website updated so you can now get signed copies of my indie books straight from me! The first 20 orders get 15% with code 'OPEN15' 🥰 👉🏾 karmenlee.com/books/ 💙📚 #BlackBookSky🌈📚

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Karmen Lee @authorkarmenlee.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Did I sneak release another smalltown sapphic novella?👀 Why yes, yes I did!😘 👉🏾 amzn.to/42ML1iw 💙📚 #BlackBookSky🌈📚

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Karmen Lee @authorkarmenlee.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

I'm so glad to see this pitch event is back. #DVPit is how I first found my agent and editor and I can't recommend it enough!

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Karmen Lee @authorkarmenlee.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Welcome to Peach Blossom, the friendliest, gayest small town in Georgia 🍑🌈 Come back and see us this August when The Secret Crush Book Club releases and catch up on all the Williams shenanigans in The 7-10 Split 🎳💕 and The Relationship Mechanic 🧰💕 💙📚 #BlackBookSky🌈📚 👉🏾 bit.ly/peachblossomseries

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Karmen Lee @authorkarmenlee.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

“Do I have any say in this?” "Of course you do, princess. You get to say where you want me to touch you and how hard you want to come.”😏 Chapter 11 in my Patreon-exclusive Black Sapphic serial is LIVE! 💙📚 #BlackBookSky🌈📚 👉🏾 patreon.com/KarmenLee

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Karmen Lee @authorkarmenlee.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

If you want a Black sapphic Valentine's Day read, might I suggest👇🏾 💙📚 #BlackBookSky🌈📚 amzn.to/4bEX3Oj

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Karmen Lee @authorkarmenlee.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Chapter 10 of my Black sapphic mafia-esque serial is out and Melissa might be making a deal with the devil...😈 💙📚 #BlackBookSky🌈📚 👉🏾 patreon.com/karmenlee

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Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

As always, a great Bad Queers podcast episode. The listener letters are like “whoa” this week. Nice to hear my author friend @authorkarmenlee.bsky.social shouted out for one of her novels. Listen. 🎧 🌈 #QueerSky #BlackBookSky #LGBTQSky podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

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Karmen Lee @authorkarmenlee.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

🎉 THE RELATIONSHIP MECHANIC IS HERE! 🎉 It feels like time went by so fast. Vini and Jessica were so much fun to write and I can't wait for you all to fall in love with them and explore more of Peach Blossom! 🧰👩🏽‍❤️‍💋‍👩🏾💕 💙📚 #BlackBookSky🌈📚 👉🏾 bit.ly/4gEj9CD

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Karmen Lee @authorkarmenlee.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

We are 3 days out from The Relationship Mechanic's release, and what better way to celebrate than with a giveaway! Visit Goodreads and enter to win one of 20 physical copies of The Relationship Mechanic. Good luck, and meet you in Peach Blossom! 💙📚 #BlackBookSky🌈📚 👉🏾 tr.ee/cZy0uIWBcX

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Karmen Lee @authorkarmenlee.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

Chapter 8 of 'Mine, Yours, & Ours', my Black lesbians + Mafia vibes Patreon serial is live! Someone is moving in the shadows and Melissa needs to find out who it is. Meanwhile, Dominique is realizing she might have missed a few things while she's away.. 👉🏾 patreon.com/karmenlee 💙📚 #BlackBookSky🌈📚

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Karmen Lee @authorkarmenlee.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

Y'all better come get you one of these🥰

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Karmen Lee @authorkarmenlee.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

It's January, so you know what that means. The Relationship Mechanic is out this month!!! Counting down to release day and I can't wait!🌈 👉🏾 bit.ly/4gEj9CD 💙📚 #BlackBookSky🌈📚

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Karmen Lee @authorkarmenlee.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

Subscribers are voting on their first bi-annual Patreon-exclusive novella coming Spring/Summer 2025. Come and get in on the goodness I have in store 😏 patreon.com/karmenlee 💙📚 #BlackBookSky🌈📚

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Karmen Lee @authorkarmenlee.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

Newsletter drops tomorrow with a look at what I have coming for 2025 on the indie side of things. Sign up to hear all about it or join my Patreon and get a sneak peek today 👀 👉🏾 linktr.ee/authorkarmenlee

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