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Katherine Blakeman (she/her)

@kathblakemanwriter.bsky.social
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Sapphic fiction author of The Summer We've Had, Love You However and A Different Kind Of Pride. The Rainbow Lens is out now! Linktree: linktr.ee/katherineblakemanwriter

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Katherine Blakeman (she/her) @kathblakemanwriter.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Today's #lesficfri theme is 'feet' - this is a bit of a stretch, but this interaction between Petra and Jean from Love You However is pretty universally relatable, don't you agree? mybook.to/loveyouhowever
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Katherine Blakeman (she/her) @kathblakemanwriter.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
To celebrate The Rainbow Lens being out for a whole week, here is a snippet of one of the more emotional moments. You wouldn't think all these feelings happened at a disco, but they do. To read the rest of it - and Lydia's response - check it out on the 'Zon and KU today! mybook.to/therainbowlens
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Thislesbianisreading @lesbianreading.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
Thislesbianisreading.co.uk/books-i-reviewed-this-week @kathblakemanwriter.bsky.social
A Pride flag with This Lesbian is Reading written in black cursive script.
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Katherine Blakeman (she/her) @kathblakemanwriter.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
I am beyond excited to share Lydia and Gilly's story with you! This one has been in the works for several years... but it's now here and it's fabulous. Ready to go on a summer holiday to scorching Italy? Look no further than The Rainbow Lens - out now on Amazon and KU! mybook.to/therainbowlens
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Katherine Blakeman (she/her) @kathblakemanwriter.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
If you're on the lookout for the sunniest, most sizzling Sapphic romance hitting the blocks this summer... pre-order The Rainbow Lens now! Coming August 1st, just in time for your summer holiday... mybook.to/therainbowlens
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Katherine Blakeman (she/her) @kathblakemanwriter.bsky.social · 19/04/2025
If you're looking for a way to while away the long weekend, why not try the new Katherine Blakeman Challenge over at @iheartsapphfic.bsky.social? Think you know me and my books? Think again. Let me know how you do! And if you get it wrong... re-reading time! iheartsapphfic.com/2025/04/17/t...
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Katherine Blakeman (she/her) @kathblakemanwriter.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
Photography February, Day 1 A very apt one for this wintery day. St Albans, 2024. I liked the sparkle of the frost in the foreground, and how it clashed with the sunny green of the cypress. #photography #photographylovers #aesthetic
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Katherine Blakeman (she/her) @kathblakemanwriter.bsky.social · 18/01/2025
The recipe for my extremely fluffy and very orangey scones is now available on my blog! (And no, I'm not getting embroiled in either the pronunciation debate, or the jam-vs-cream-on-first debate. Just make them!) www.katherineblakeman.com/post/the-flu...
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Katherine Blakeman (she/her) @kathblakemanwriter.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
I don't think Bluesky has seen the dorky side of me yet. So, behold. I accidentally typed 'nose cancelling headphones' in my WIP, and now this is the image I cannot get out of my head. You can't say I don't use my graphic design skills.
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Katherine Blakeman (she/her) @kathblakemanwriter.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
If you're on the hunt for some books to help complete your 2025 Sapphic Book Bingo card, I may or may not have a few suggestions for you! Don't know what Sapphic Book Bingo is? Head over to the lovely @jaeauthor.bsky.social's website to get involved! (And say thank you to her while you're at it!)
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Katherine Blakeman (she/her) @kathblakemanwriter.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
Oh I see what you mean now! A few random names I've picked up over time... Four Point Series by Max Ellendale (there's lots of them and they're all good!) Anything by Anna Stone, Cynthia Dane, Hildred Billings and Madeleine Taylor is also good for spice. Hope those names help! 😊
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Katherine Blakeman (she/her) @kathblakemanwriter.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
I'm not sure what you mean by mature. Do you mean books with heavy topics? Or well-written books?
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Rae ✌🏾 @justraejc.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
I need some suggestions for a GOOD (mature) wlw book. The ones I’ve read so far have been so trash I’m convinced they were written by straight women with a lesbian fantasy 😭
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Jae 🏳️‍🌈 @jaeauthor.bsky.social · 05/01/2025
I have a special surprise for all readers who get their ebooks from Amazon UK: Amazon picked my latest sapphic romance novel, Bachelorette Number 12, as a Kindle Deal of the Month in the UK, which means you can get it at £0.99 right now! www.amazon.co.uk/Bachelorette...
Bachelorette Number Twelve by Jae is the Kindle Deal of the Month in the UK. An ER nurse accidentally wins a date with the prickly doctor she can’t stand. The cover shows a nurse and a doctor in scrubs, standing in a hospital room, their backs to each other.
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Katherine Blakeman (she/her) @kathblakemanwriter.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
Look at that precious little face!
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Katherine Blakeman (she/her) @kathblakemanwriter.bsky.social · 26/12/2024
Message to all creators! If Fairytale Of New York can go through several versions (including some pretty awful ones) over several years and come out near the top of the charts even 35 years later... that project you're working on now? That feels utterly hopeless? There is hope for it. And for you.
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Katherine Blakeman (she/her) @kathblakemanwriter.bsky.social · 21/12/2024
Here's another picture of the spectacular London sunset the other day. Unfortunately, it features an impostor on the left. So let's reframe it as a picture of London, featuring a real Londoner!!
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Katherine Blakeman (she/her) @kathblakemanwriter.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
London is spectacular in the sunset! (I may end up using this for a future book...)
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Katherine Blakeman (she/her) @kathblakemanwriter.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
And everyone can always count on you to be a total ray of sunshine!
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Katherine Blakeman (she/her) @kathblakemanwriter.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
100% 💖
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Katherine Blakeman (she/her) @kathblakemanwriter.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
Sometimes there's just nothing like reading a real, solid, honest to goodness physical book. It inspires a feeling in me that my Kindle just doesn't. Booksytocin, if you will.
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Katherine Blakeman (she/her) @kathblakemanwriter.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
That does sound scary! The last time I used superglue, I nearly stuck myself to the wall rather than the coat hook I was working with... will pay more attention next time! Glad you're not stuck!
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Katherine Blakeman (she/her) @kathblakemanwriter.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
I might regret asking this, but... how?
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Katherine Blakeman (she/her) @kathblakemanwriter.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
Nut allergy life... Café: sorry, all our cakes contain almond flour. Me: ALL of them? Café: well the only alternative is the vegan ones with pistachio...? Me: (in my head) what part of me having a nut allergy did you not understand? Suffice to say, not going there!
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Katherine Blakeman (she/her) @kathblakemanwriter.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
I don't think this house could possibly get any more festive!
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Katherine Blakeman (she/her) @kathblakemanwriter.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
I did a thing. Behold, my short festive spin-off to A Different Kind Of Pride! It checks in with all the characters you know and love, and gives you the happiest of endings for Victoria and Anastasia! Available as an ebook or on KU 🎄 (Wanted it to be free, but Amazon said no!) mybook.to/ookits
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Katherine Blakeman (she/her) @kathblakemanwriter.bsky.social · 08/12/2024
Rising from my sick bed to remind you all that Love You However is reduced to 1.99 in the US and UK up until late tonight, as part of the Indie Author Winter Wonderland. Make sure to check out all the wonderful authors taking part! (Going back to sick bed now 😴)
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Katherine Blakeman (she/her) @kathblakemanwriter.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
The ebook of Love You However is discounted this weekend (UK & US) - alongside many others by a plethora of lovely authors as part of the Indie Author Winter Wonderland! Head to indievisibleevents.com to stuff your Kindles ahead of the festive season!
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Katherine Blakeman (she/her) @kathblakemanwriter.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
I'll be honest, it's rare that I contemplate giving up writing and taking down my books and social media, but today is one of those days. Sales and page reads down the toilet, engagement on socials down the sewer. But I won't. I'll keep plugging on. I have to.
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Katherine Blakeman (she/her) @kathblakemanwriter.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
You heard 'em. (It says 'Read Katherine Blakeman's books' - I know, subtle)
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Katherine Blakeman (she/her) @kathblakemanwriter.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
This topic is a bit different for me; I've been sitting on it for a while. You may have wondered what my day job is - well, here's why I don't talk about it. Because I'm stuck in it. Because the job market won't let me move. Please read and share. www.katherineblakeman.com/post/get-a-p...
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Katherine Blakeman (she/her) @kathblakemanwriter.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Okay, I'd better give you, my new friends, some actual information about what I do. So here's my most recent blog post, from last month. It talks about why I write, and what I write about. Feel free to check it out! www.katherineblakeman.com/post/time-to...
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Time To Talk: Why Do I Write Books About Mental Health?
It’s no secret that mental health is one of the topics closest to my heart.It has been since I was twelve years old, setting up a mental-health themed Instagram account with the general vibe of ‘you a...
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Katherine Blakeman (she/her) @kathblakemanwriter.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
That's my following list expanded! What a wonderful idea, thank you so much Jae!
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Katherine Blakeman (she/her) @kathblakemanwriter.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
When I'm writing, I like to quit for the day while I'm ahead. I left it last night in the middle of a scene I was super excited to write. Trouble is, I won't have any time to finish it today 😭
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Katherine Blakeman (she/her) @kathblakemanwriter.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
I think I've broken Bluesky. I'm suddenly seeing posts from mid-2023. Anyone else???
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Katherine Blakeman (she/her) @kathblakemanwriter.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
The first one that came to mind was The Art Of Growing by @jacramsden.bsky.social. I'm sure I'll think of others in time, but that's one of my favourite books so it immediately sprung to mind!
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Katherine Blakeman (she/her) @kathblakemanwriter.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
I love that! I'd heard the first bit but not the second 😂
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Katherine Blakeman (she/her) @kathblakemanwriter.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
Come on then, new friends. Hit me with your best jokes. I'll start: What do you call an Egyptian mummy covered in chocolate and nuts? A Pharoah rocher.
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Nicole Pyland | Sapphic Romance Author @nicolepyland.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
Timeless is a story of women realizing they’ve been reincarnated where you’ll see some of their past lives & encounter struggles. I meant to provide joy because we’d moved beyond many of those struggles. Given what’s recently happened in the US, it’s the kind of book we need now more than ever.
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Katherine Blakeman (she/her) @kathblakemanwriter.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
media.tenor.com
a woman is sitting in a car talking on a cell phone and says `` everybody wants to be us . ''
ALT: a woman is sitting in a car talking on a cell phone and says `` everybody wants to be us . ''
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Katherine Blakeman (she/her) @kathblakemanwriter.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
Some days I think to myself "maybe I don't have CFS, maybe I'm being dramatic, maybe it's normal for people to feel the way I do". And then other days I think "yeahhhh... I definitely have CFS". Today is unfortunately one of the latter.
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Katherine Blakeman (she/her) @kathblakemanwriter.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
I know I've not posted on here in a while, but I am still here. I'm hanging on by my fingernails to 'the other place', but I hope to keep up with those of you who've left it. If you see this, please comment and give me a wave so I know you're here!
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Katherine Blakeman (she/her) @kathblakemanwriter.bsky.social · 07/11/2024
I'm so honoured to have had such positive feedback for A Different Kind Of Pride so far. Thank you to everyone who has read and reviewed! mybook.to/adkop
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Katherine Blakeman (she/her) @kathblakemanwriter.bsky.social · 24/08/2024
☀️NEW BOOK!☀️ The day has arrived. A Different Kind Of Pride is here! You can now buy the paperback, eBook or read on Kindle Unlimited, to watch the 'iciest headmistress going' melting, drip by drip, in the ultimate slow-burn rollercoaster ride. mybook.to/adkop
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Amazon.com: A Different Kind Of Pride: A Slow-Burn Ice-Queen Sapphic Romance (Bound By The Rainbow) eBook : Blakeman, Katherine: Kindle Store
Amazon.com: A Different Kind Of Pride: A Slow-Burn Ice-Queen Sapphic Romance (Bound By The Rainbow) eBook : Blakeman, Katherine: Kindle Store
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Katherine Blakeman (she/her) @kathblakemanwriter.bsky.social · 28/07/2024
Since turning 21 last week, I've been thinking about my childhood. A chat with my mother got me thinking, more specifically, about books. What books really shaped me? I've narrowed it down to 21. One per year. Take a read, and learn a bit more about me! www.katherineblakeman.com/post/how-boo...
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How Books Built Me: 21 Books, 21 Years
The other day, I was out driving with my mother, and I noticed a little girl walking along the pavement wearing a Cinderella dress.“I used to have one like that,” I said.“But you were never really int...
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Katherine Blakeman (she/her) @kathblakemanwriter.bsky.social · 11/07/2024
🚨ANNOUNCEMENT🚨 Introducing my next release, A Different Kind Of Pride! This slow-burn ice-queen hurt/comfort romance (set in sunny Cornwall) is out on August 24th. Pre-order now or wait for the paperback - your choice, but you really don't want to miss it... mybook.to/adkop
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Katherine Blakeman (she/her) @kathblakemanwriter.bsky.social · 10/06/2024
Hmm, that's odd, I have no idea why it took you to a 404! I'm glad you managed to get to it eventually though!
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Katherine Blakeman (she/her) @kathblakemanwriter.bsky.social · 08/06/2024
I won't lie, I find it frustrating to see the same few books recommended for Pride month. I'm sure you are too. So here is my attempt to change that: 50 Sapphic books that you probably don't know about. Please read and share - let's show them some love! katherineblakeman.com/post/undisco...
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Katherine Blakeman (she/her) @kathblakemanwriter.bsky.social · 19/05/2024
Our final #MentalHealthWeek interview is by the author of one of the best books I read in 2023. Helen West discusses mutism in-depth in A Silent Song, which is rare in #SapphicFiction - find out how this came to be in her new interview, and GET THE BOOK! www.katherineblakeman.com/post/helen-w...
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Helen West: Mental Health Musings 2024
You know when you find a book that you literally cannot stop reading? The kind of book that you fall into whenever you have a spare moment (and even when you don’t), that you think about when you shou...
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Katherine Blakeman (she/her) @kathblakemanwriter.bsky.social · 18/05/2024
So it turns out I'm not the only person who's published a book featuring Dissociative Identity Disorder in the last eighteen months! 'Jack & I' is out today, and so I just had to interview author Laury A. Egan for #MentalHealthWeek! Check it out! www.katherineblakeman.com/post/laury-a...
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Laury A. Egan: Mental Health Musings 2024
I first got to know Laury (she/her) last year, when she and I discovered that we both had an interest in Dissociative Identity Disorder. I had just released The Summer We’ve Had, a Sapphic romance in ...
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