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Diane Billas (she/her) queer YA author @dianebillas.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

From Liz & T.J.’s first encounter on their cruise they seem destined to be enemies but after being forced to sit together at dinner, their attraction grows. When T.J.’s past comes knocking, Liz must decide if she needs to say goodbye to her boatmance. #DVPit #A #RomCom #LGBT

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Diane Billas (she/her) queer YA author @dianebillas.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

From Liz and T.J.’s first encounter on their cruise they seem destined to be enemies but after being forced to sit together, they connect on a deeper level until T.J.’s past comes back to haunt her. 🚢Vacation vibes 🏳️‍🌈Pan4Pan 🌶️Spice 👶Single mom #DVPit #A #RomCom #LGBT

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Diane Billas (she/her) queer YA author @dianebillas.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Their cruise is doomed from the start: Liz thought the destination was Bermuda not Halifax & T.J.'s ex broke up with her before it. They find comfort in each other, until T.J.’s past haunts her & Liz must decide if she has to say goodbye to her boatmance. #DVPit #A #RomCom #LGBT

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Diane Billas (she/her) queer YA author @dianebillas.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

EVERY BREATH SHE TAKES x LATE BLOOMER Liz and T.J.'s cruise seems doomed from the start but after being forced to sit together at dinner, their attraction grows until T.J.'s past comes back to haunt her. 😡Enemies to Lovers 🚢Vacation vibes 🏳️‍🌈Pan4Pan 🌶️Spice 👶Single mom #DVPit #A #RomCom #LGBT

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Diane Billas (she/her) queer YA author @dianebillas.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

I'm querying an adult sapphic rom-com, FULL STEAM AHEAD, set on a cruise gone wrong and writing an adult sapphic paranormal rom-com with my writing bestie @mariahstillbrook.bsky.social. I am a musician (piano/French horn), an avid reader of most genres, and love to travel. Next country=Ireland!

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Diane Billas (she/her) queer YA author @dianebillas.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

I'm Diane, a Philly author. My debut, DOES LOVE ALWAYS WIN?, is a YA sapphic romance book with opposites attract and falling for the new girl. My next book SUPERFICIAL is a YA superhero story; Marvel meets National Treasure. My YA mystery, THE FINAL CHAPTER, is coming soon! 🧵

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Diane Billas (she/her) queer YA author @dianebillas.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

In other news @mariahstillbrook.bsky.social and I have over 10,000 words written on our collab adult sapphic paranormal romance book! This has been a blast and loving what we have come up with so far.

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Diane Billas (she/her) queer YA author @dianebillas.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

I have a new publishing deal! 🥳I'm pleased to announce that @evernightteen.bsky.social will be publishing my YA mystery THE FINAL CHAPTER. This amateur sleuth novel is set at an indie bookstore in Philly during Halloween. Think Nancy Drew but make it sapphic. Stay tuned for more details!

My YA mystery The Final Chapter is going to be publishing by Evernight Teen! Amateur Sleuth, found family, Halloween, Indie bookstore, Sapphic

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Diane Billas (she/her) queer YA author @dianebillas.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Totally out of context line in my adult sapphic rom com cruise book I'm querying: “Now that’s an excursion I’d sign up for.” 🚢🔥🌶️

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Diane Billas (she/her) queer YA author @dianebillas.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

his is my last signing event scheduled for the year because I am focusing on getting more books out...which will be sooner than later, I promise!

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Diane Billas (she/her) queer YA author @dianebillas.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

I will be signing copies of SUPERFICIAL (National Treasure meets Marvel) and DOES LOVE ALWAYS WIN? (LGBTQ+ romance) at Browseabout Books on Wednesday, August 19th in Rehoboth Beach Delaware from 4-6 p.m. I cannot wait!

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Diane Billas (she/her) queer YA author @dianebillas.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

My pub sibling knows that Simon vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli helped inspire me to publish my own queer books. She had the opportunity to meet Becky and got her to sign a special edition book for me?! The writing community is the best. 🥰💕

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Diane Billas (she/her) queer YA author @dianebillas.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Just finished reading @mariahstillbrook.bsky.social’s first chapter on our manuscript we are co-writing and I'm in love and inspired! Just did a quick writing sprint and spat out 600 words. I cannot wait to see how this manuscript takes shape!

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Diane Billas (she/her) queer YA author @dianebillas.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

My last event for a bit is at Browseabout Books in Rehoboth Delaware on Wed Aug 19 from 4-6pm! I literally can’t wait to sell my queer books at the gayest beach. 🥳🏳️‍🌈

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Diane Billas (she/her) queer YA author @dianebillas.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

The Final Chapter Moodboard: Two women kissing, beads that read pansexual, two women hugging, a cruise ship, a juggler, a dark haired woman in a beanie, two ice cream cones, a cruise dinner seat overlooking the seas, a blonde woman holding a baby.

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Diane Billas (she/her) queer YA author @dianebillas.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

I beta read this book and it’s soooo amazing!!!!

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Diane Billas (she/her) queer YA author @dianebillas.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

EVERY BREATH SHE TAKES x SHIP HAPPENS Liz and T.J.'s cruise seems doomed from the start but after being forced to sit together at dinner, their attraction grows until T.J.'s past comes back to haunt her. 😡Enemies to Lovers 🚢Vacation vibes 🏳️‍🌈Pan4Pan 🌶️Spice 👶Single mom #questpit #Q #A #R #LGBT

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Diane Billas (she/her) queer YA author @dianebillas.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

A foot bath makes writing a synopsis less painful 😂

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Diane Billas (she/her) queer YA author @dianebillas.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

For the entire month of July all of Creative James Media's e-books will be 50% off as a part of Smashwords' annual summer sale, including SUPERFICIAL and DOES LOVE ALWAYS WIN?! Superficial is set during the summer and Does Love Always Win? has a fun beach trip!🥳🌊

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Diane Billas (she/her) queer YA author @dianebillas.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Ohhh I would love to hear anything you want to share about your experience if you want to DM me. Thank you so much!!!

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Diane Billas (she/her) queer YA author @dianebillas.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Edits today for my WIP: adding in a cupcake decorating class for a cruise. And now I want a cupcake.🧁

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Diane Billas (she/her) queer YA author @dianebillas.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Check out Write Hive's site for more info on my panel and all the awesome panels. Thank you Write Hive for the opportunity! writehivecon.org/conference-s...

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Conference Schedule – WriteHive Annual Conference

WriteHive Annual Conference - Largest Digital Writing Conference

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Diane Billas (she/her) queer YA author @dianebillas.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

I am a Write Hive panelist! This free writer's conference is July 10-12 virtually and my panel, Legislators Gonna Legishate: A Book Ban Discussion, is at 8pm July 10! This was such a timely, engaging discussion, moderated by Samantha Bryant with Lauren Davila and Eira Brand.

Panelist, 2026 WriteHive Annual Conference

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