Golden Crown Literary Society @goldencrownls.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Did you miss out on voting for Ann Bannon popular choice award? Sign up for our mailing list now so you don't miss the chance to have your say for 2027! www.goldencrownliterarysociety.org/contact 000
Golden Crown Literary Society @goldencrownls.bsky.social · 23/09/2026The sensational @celesteburnsphotography (IG) captured the Saturday of GCLS 2026 in Orlando and we couldn't be more excited to share their photos with you all. Thank you Celeste! 🤩 See the full gallery here: celesteburnsphotography.pixieset.com/gclsconorlan... #gcls2026 #wlwliterature 010
Golden Crown Literary Society @goldencrownls.bsky.social · 06/09/2026We are pleased to announce that the 2027 Goldie Awards are now open! Read the full announcement and rules: goldencrown.secure-platform.com/a/ 020
Golden Crown Literary Society @goldencrownls.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Applications are now OPEN for GOLDIE JUDGES for 2027 👩⚖️ 🧑⚖️ Love reading and sharing your thoughts? Here’s your chance to be part of something meaningful. As a judge for the Goldie Awards, you’ll get to read the latest sapphic books...(1/2) 131
Golden Crown Literary Society @goldencrownls.bsky.social · 20/08/2026📣 We’re calling for people interested in joining the GCLS Writing Academy Committee! 📣 Interested in contributing to strategic planning and curriculum development to teaching, mentoring, administration, and student Fill out the form here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...docs.google.comGCLS Writing Academy Interest & Experience FormThank you for your interest in helping shape the next chapter of the GCLS Writing Academy. We're looking for people who want to contribute in a variety of ways—from strategic planning and curriculum… 030
Golden Crown Literary Society @goldencrownls.bsky.social · 09/08/2026The winner of Silver for the Ann Bannon Popular Choice Award is Number Six by Lee Winter 140
Golden Crown Literary Society @goldencrownls.bsky.social · 09/08/2026The winner of Bronze for the Ann Bannon Popular Choice Award is Discovering Nicola by Clare Ashton 050
Golden Crown Literary Society @goldencrownls.bsky.social · 09/08/2026The winners of the Goldie for Debut Novel are "Her Shadow so Dark and Lovely" by Elsie Hawthorne, "Shifting Gears" by Jazz Forrester, "Give My Love to Berlin" by Katherine Bryant, "Pearl Bound" by Natalie G. Bergman... 120
Golden Crown Literary Society @goldencrownls.bsky.social · 09/08/2026The winner of the Goldie award for Science Fictions is Reclamation by Kristen Zimmer 010
Golden Crown Literary Society @goldencrownls.bsky.social · 09/08/2026The winner of the Goldie for Erotic Novel is One Weekend in Tahoe by Jaime Clevenger 010
Golden Crown Literary Society @goldencrownls.bsky.social · 09/08/2026The winners of the Goldie award for Historical Fiction are "Payback" by Penny Mickelbury and "Give My Love to Berlin" by Katherine Bryant 010
Golden Crown Literary Society @goldencrownls.bsky.social · 09/08/2026The winners of the Goldie for Contemporary Romance: Long Novels are "No Such Thing as Serendipity" by Rita Potter, "Sweet Home Alabarden Park" by TJ O'Shea, "Relationship Material" by Rachel Spangler, "Learning Curves" by Rachel Lacey... 130
Golden Crown Literary Society @goldencrownls.bsky.social · 09/08/2026The Goldie winners for General Fiction are "Like Frail Boats on the Sea" by Caren J. Werlinger and "Milktooth" by Jaime Burnet 000
Golden Crown Literary Society @goldencrownls.bsky.social · 09/08/2026The winners of the Goldie for Contemporary Romance: Mid-Length Novels are: "The Princess Match" by Clare Lydon, "Hedonism" by Lise Gold & Madeleine Taylor, "After All" by Bryce Oakley and the winner of the monetary prize is "Sweet Talk" by Rena Sapon-White and Ella Schaefer 010
Golden Crown Literary Society @goldencrownls.bsky.social · 09/08/2026The winner of the Goldie for Young Adult/New Adult Fiction is "A Thousand Tiny Promises" by Morgan Lee Miller 010
Golden Crown Literary Society @goldencrownls.bsky.social · 09/08/2026The winners of the Goldie for Fantasy are “Ship of Dreams” by Brey Willow, “The Lighthouse at the Edge of the World” by J.R. Dawson and the winner of the monetary prize is “The Maiden and Her Monster” by Maddie Martinez 020
Golden Crown Literary Society @goldencrownls.bsky.social · 09/08/2026The winner of the Goldie for Fiction Anthologies/ Collections is "Frosting on the Cake 3: Still Crazy After All These Years" by Karin Kallmaker 010
Golden Crown Literary Society @goldencrownls.bsky.social · 09/08/2026The Goldie winners of Contemporary Romance: Short Novels are "Pillow Talk" by Justice Woods, "Lyon's Den" by Gerri Hill and "A Thousand Reasons" by Titania Tempest. The winner of the monetary prize is "Striking Gold" by Tiana Warner 010
Golden Crown Literary Society @goldencrownls.bsky.social · 09/08/2026The Goldie for Romantic Blend goes to "The Falcon and the Flame" by Jolie Dvorak, "Breaking from Frame" by Jazz Forrester and "Windburn" by Milena McKay. The monetary prize goes to "Number Six" by Lee Winter 010
Golden Crown Literary Society @goldencrownls.bsky.social · 09/08/2026The winners of the Goldie for Audiobook Narrator are "Pyg" narrated by Marisa Calin, "Make or Break" narrated by Abby Craden, "Architecti" narrated by Allie Rose; Aria Holland; Vivienne LaRue, "Beyond Her Manner" narrated by Angela Dawe, "Forget Me Not" narrated by Lori Prince. 130
Golden Crown Literary Society @goldencrownls.bsky.social · 08/08/2026Goldies Livestream link is LIVE ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Join us on Saturday, August 8 at 7 pm Eastern Daylight TIme (6pm CST, 5pm MDT, 4pm PDT, 12am BST, 9am AEST (August 9)) to watch along live. youtube.com/live/YRH3uZ-...click.mlsend.comGolden Crown Literary Society (GCLS) 2026 Goldie Awards GalaWE NEED YOUR SUPPORTThe Golden Crown Literary Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and is entirely dependent on financial donations to continue our work. Sapphic... 051
Golden Crown Literary Society @goldencrownls.bsky.social · 05/08/20261 DAY UNTIL CON! TOMORROW! Wow! We cannot wait to see you all in Orlando! 🤩 Here are our fabulous Fiction Anthologies finalists 📖 Goldies on Saturday..... #gcls2026 #goldies #sapphiclit 120
Golden Crown Literary Society @goldencrownls.bsky.social · 01/08/2026🚨FIVE DAYS🚨 Let us know by liking this post who is coming!! ⬇️ We cannot wait to see you all! Here are our fabulous Mystery/Thriller/Crime nominees 🧐🎢😨 #gcls2026 #goldies 060
Golden Crown Literary Society @goldencrownls.bsky.social · 30/07/20266 DAYS UNTIL CON!! Are you KIDDING me!?! Here are the divine poetry 2026 finalists and we can't wait to see you at the Goldies next WEEK 🖋️ 000
Golden Crown Literary Society @goldencrownls.bsky.social · 27/07/202610 DAYS!!!! And YA is here! Check out the GCLS 2026 nominees!!! 021
Golden Crown Literary Society @goldencrownls.bsky.social · 21/07/202615 DAYS until con and love is in the air! 💖 See out 2026 Goldie romantic blend finalists and get ready for con in barely two weeks! #gcls2026 #goldies 021
Golden Crown Literary Society @goldencrownls.bsky.social · 16/07/202620 DAYS! Are you joking? Less than three weeks until GCLS2026! And here are our spooky, scary, fabulous, wicked Paranormal / Occult / Horror finalists 🧪 #goldies #gcls2026 #wlw 020
Golden Crown Literary Society @goldencrownls.bsky.social · 12/07/202623 DAYS UNTIL CON!! And science fiction is here and ready to rumble - check out our finalists and let us know if you’re coming to con ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 020
Golden Crown Literary Society @goldencrownls.bsky.social · 09/07/202626 DAYS!! Less than a month I'm......speechless. Okay so let's get into HISTORICAL FICTION finalists 🔖 🗝️ Including the one and only Penny Mickelbury, last year's GCLS 2025 Trailblazer 💖 #gcls2026 #goldies #orlando #sapphicliterature 🎟️ www.goldencrownliterarysociety.org/2026-annual-... 040
Golden Crown Literary Society @goldencrownls.bsky.social · 07/07/2026Hey Florida People! Here are all the FREE events during the 2026 Golden Crown Literary Society Con at the Orlando Hilton 🌞 🏖️ 📚️ 👇️ Andddddd here is the FULL schedule 📆 drive.google.com/file/d/1Um3-... 030
Golden Crown Literary Society @goldencrownls.bsky.social · 05/07/202631 DAYS UNTIL CON! 🤩 And celebrate by checking out our EIGHT amazing Fantasy novel finalists! Snag your tickets, prep your reading list and get ready for Orlando 🏆️ See the full list of finalists here: www.goldencrownliterarysociety.org/2026-goldie-... 011
Golden Crown Literary Society @goldencrownls.bsky.social · 05/07/2026REMINDER: Reduced price ticket sales end tonight! Snag yours before 11pm EST www.goldencrownliterarysociety.org/2026-annual-...goldencrownliterarysociety.org2026 Annual Conference | GCLSEducation 000
Golden Crown Literary Society @goldencrownls.bsky.social · 02/07/2026REDUCED PRICE CONFERENCE TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE 🐥❤️ Ticket price increased July 4 EOD so grab your tickets now for GCLS 2026! www.goldencrownliterarysociety.org/event-detail... 111
Golden Crown Literary Society @goldencrownls.bsky.social · 26/06/202639 DAYS UNTIL CON and it’s getting steamy…. Here are your Erotic Novel finalists for 2026! Will we be seeing you in Orlando 👀🔥 #goldies #gcls2026 #wlw #sapphiclit 000
Golden Crown Literary Society @goldencrownls.bsky.social · 24/06/2026SESSION TEASER! ⭐️⭐️⭐️ We’re so excited to share that on the first day of con we will have a session hosted by Natalie Miller-Snell all about how to make the most of the GCLS experience! Do you have your tickets 👀👀👀 010
Golden Crown Literary Society @goldencrownls.bsky.social · 18/06/202647 DAYS UNTIL CON! Grab your con passes, join our room block and get ready for August 🤩 Here are the Debut Novel finalists for this years Goldies 😇 www.goldencrownliterarysociety.org/2026-annual-... 010
Golden Crown Literary Society @goldencrownls.bsky.social · 17/06/2026Anything to put in our conference bag? Include your books, services, or business with a conference bag insert! Postcards, pens or other small items can be included for the low price of $35 (until July 1) and every attendee gets one! www.goldencrownliterarysociety.org/2026-conference-sponsorships 010
Golden Crown Literary Society @goldencrownls.bsky.social · 14/06/202651 DAYS UNTIL CON! No words, just wow but thank goodness we have these fabulous narrators here to help. Check out the finalists for 2026 here 🎙️ 000
Golden Crown Literary Society @goldencrownls.bsky.social · 11/06/2026OKAY this is a big one…are you team read once or team reread? We’re desperate to know! Comment below 👇👇👇 #gcls2026 #sapphicliterature #teamread #teamreread 210
Golden Crown Literary Society @goldencrownls.bsky.social · 06/06/202660 DAYS UNTIL CON! Wow we’re excited. Check out the Contemporary Romance short finalists and snag your tickets - day passes available - today! 🔗 www.goldencrownliterarysociety.org/event-detail... 011
Golden Crown Literary Society @goldencrownls.bsky.social · 05/06/2026Give Out POWER HOUR tonight from 10pm-10:59pm! Any amount, any size helps us promote, uplift and support sapphic literature 🤗 Link to donate: www.giveoutday.org/organization...giveoutday.orgSupport the Golden Crown Literary Society on Give Out Day.Support our work celebrating, elevating, and preserving sapphic literature and the voices behind it. 010
Golden Crown Literary Society @goldencrownls.bsky.social · 03/06/2026WOW! We are SO close to our 5K goal for Give Out! Thank you all so much! AND any amount helps - any size. Please consider donating to GCLS at www.giveoutday.org/organization... during early giving (ends tonight) 🤩giveoutday.orgSupport the Golden Crown Literary Society on Give Out Day.Support our work celebrating, elevating, and preserving sapphic literature and the voices behind it. 000
Golden Crown Literary Society @goldencrownls.bsky.social · 01/06/2026📢 Incredible News for Give OUT Day! 📢 Two amazingly generous donors have stepped up to MATCH every single dollar we raise for Give OUT Day, up to our goal of $5,000! 🎉 Your donation will have 3x the impact! 🤗 Support us today ❤️👇 🔗 www.giveoutday.org/organization...giveoutday.orgSupport the Golden Crown Literary Society on Give Out Day.Support our work celebrating, elevating, and preserving sapphic literature and the voices behind it. 021
Golden Crown Literary Society @goldencrownls.bsky.social · 30/05/2026EARLY GIVING IS ON! 🥰 You can donate to GCLS at www.giveoutday.org/organization... and help us continue to elevate and support sapphic writers and literature! 010
Golden Crown Literary Society @goldencrownls.bsky.social · 29/05/202667 DAYS UNTIL CON! And...here are our General Fiction finalists for the #2026goldies 🎖️ We cannot wait to soak up the sun with you all in barely two months! Get day passes, awards gala and FULL conference tickets here: www.goldencrownliterarysociety.org/event-detail... 010
Golden Crown Literary Society @goldencrownls.bsky.social · 29/05/2026😍 Early giving for #GiveOUTDay is LIVE! Did you know that donating early makes GCLS eligible for additional bonus funds from the event organizers? Multiply your impact and help us secure these extra resources! Give today: www.giveoutday.org/organization... 000
Golden Crown Literary Society @goldencrownls.bsky.social · 28/05/2026Day passes and Awards Ceremony tickets now AVAILABLE! Come one, come all and catch us in Orlando! www.goldencrownliterarysociety.org/event-detail... 010
Golden Crown Literary Society @goldencrownls.bsky.social · 26/05/2026CON COUNTDOWN! 70 DAYS until we're in Orlando and WOW we cannot wait! Are you coming? www.goldencrownliterarysociety.org/2026-annual-... #gcls2026 #sapphicliterature #conference 011
Golden Crown Literary Society @goldencrownls.bsky.social · 26/05/2026AART with Carol Douglas! On a personal note as a huge fan of historical sapphic fiction, I have SO much to add to my TBR. - Alex #aart #sapphicfiction #gcls2026 052
Golden Crown Literary Society @goldencrownls.bsky.social · 24/05/2026POLL 🤔 What’s your favorite way to “read” a book! Let us know in the comments 🏆🏆🏆 110