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Kelly Farmer @kellyfarmerauthor.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

It was so much fun chatting with Claire, Aly and Leah on We Should Be Writing. Watch us talk about mince pies (which I need to find) and get some inside information on the audiobooks for the Vector City Supers trilogy! You can also listen on Spotify. 🎙️ youtu.be/PMp4d04w1XI

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Heroes or Villains...you decide!

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Skye Kilaen @skyekilaen.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Can true love happen after 35? Absolutely, but you might need to fall on your ass to find it. Will does just that in this short story while getting ready to open his queer-as-heck coffee shop. A beta reader: "this GOLDEN RETRIEVER OF A MAN!" Get it: skyewritesromance.co... 💙📚🌈📚🌈💜

The book cover for Knock Me Down shows a coffee cup, and three subtitles. A meet-cute is crossed out. A meet-disaster is crossed out. A meet-concussion is not crossed out.

Arrows pointing to the cover list elements of the story: short guy and tall woman, clumsy male main character, he's pan, both main characters are 35 or older, she's grumpy and he's sunshine.

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Kelly Farmer @kellyfarmerauthor.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Smash the patriarchy by reading sapphic books! What were your favorites for Sapphic September? Did you discover a new author? Finally get around to some gems in your TBR? Use your voice loud and proud to share the love. 💖

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Jae 🏳️‍🌈 @jaeauthor.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Part 1 of my Sapphic Fiction Reader Survey report is up! I’ve spent a lot of time going over thousands of reader responses and came away with a much clearer picture of readers' book-buying and reading habits. I hope you find the results as interesting as I did. jae-fiction.com/sapphic-fict...

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Sapphic fiction reader survey (Part 1)

The sapphic fiction reader survey explores how the book-buying and reading habits of sapphic fiction readers have changed.

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Kelly Farmer @kellyfarmerauthor.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Shout-out your author pals! Who has brought you joy on your writing journey?

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Kelly Farmer @kellyfarmerauthor.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

A very happy Bisexual Visibility Day from this bi author and my fabulous bi babes! Amy probably treats it as a national holiday. And surprise—Darlene and Greta from the Vector City Supers universe are both bi! You'll read more about their bi4bi romance early next year. 🩷💜💙

Image with a purple and pink background, the audiobook and ebook covers for Out on the Ice, and the text "Happy Bisexual Visibility Day from Amy…"

Image with a purple and pink background and the text "And Darlene and Greta! To Catch Her Thief Coming in 2027"

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Kelly Farmer @kellyfarmerauthor.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

So excited to be partnering with Janus Dry Goods for their first Sapphic Teas & Tales BOOK BOX! Choose between the First Book Box featuring an autographed copy of SECRET SPARK, or go all in with the Complete Series Box to get all three autographed books. janusdrygoods.net/products/sap... (1/2)

Image with a lavender colored background and the text "Sapphic Teas and Tales Book Boxes with Janus Dry Goods! Choose your books! Choose your tea!" In the center are two photographs: One of a paperback book of Secret Spark with a bag of tea, a vintage teacup and saucer, and little bits of swag. The second photo has paperback books of Secret Spark, The Brightest Blaze, and Fanning the Flames with a vintage teacup and saucer and swag.

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Kelly Farmer @kellyfarmerauthor.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Still looking for #SapphicSeptember reads? The Vector City Supers series has got you covered! 🔥

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Kelly Farmer @kellyfarmerauthor.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Let’s celebrate bisexual joy! 🩷💜💙

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Kelly Farmer @kellyfarmerauthor.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Hey fellow bisexuals… You're hot. And sexy. In fact, you're hexy, 'cause you cast a spell over everyone you meet. 🩷💜💙 #BisexualAwarenessWeek

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Kelly Farmer @kellyfarmerauthor.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Romancelandia had a busy weekend! I met so many wonderful readers & authors at the Meet Me on North Book Crawl on Saturday. (Check out my Sadie's Cafe T-shirt!) On Sunday, I headed to Chicago for Printers Row Lit Fest with the Sapphic Lit Pop Up. Hooray for spreading the love of sapphic books! 💖

Photo of a smiling white woman with chin-length dark hair wearing a pink t-shirt standing outside in front of a red brick building and behind a table with four books on it.

Photo of four white women wearing purple "Sapphic Lit Pop Up Bookstore Midwest Chapter" T-shirts standing outside in front of two tables of books

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Kelly Farmer @kellyfarmerauthor.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Cute new stickers arrived just in time for Meet Me on North! Get yours tomorrow!

Photo of a stack of rectangular stickers with a teal background and the text “I am a Vector City Super Supporter”

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Kelly Farmer @kellyfarmerauthor.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Friends, I have officially gone through menopause!! I'm so excited about this that I want to throw a party. What should we do? Eat soy foods? Sit in front of fans? Make decorations out of no longer needed feminine hygiene products?

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Kelly Farmer @kellyfarmerauthor.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

The Vector City Supers trilogy can bang out a bunch of categories for Sapphic September! If you snort-laughed at "bang out," you'll love the humor in these books. In this alternate reality, superpowered Joan & norm Sadie fall in love, chase their dreams, & yes, they bang. 🔥 #KeepSapphicBooksHuman

Image with a purple, orange and pink background, the illustrated book cover for Secret Spark in the upper left corner, the text "Secret Spark" on top, and the bingo card for Sapphic September in the middle with these categories circled: Butch Femme, Indie or Small Press Author, Quick Read, New or New to You Author, Part of a Series, Choose Your Own Prompt

Image with a purple, orange and pink background, the illustrated book cover for Fanning the Flames in the upper right corner, the text "Fanning the Flames" on top, and the bingo card for Sapphic September in the middle with these categories circled: Butch Femme, Indie or Small Press Author, New or New to You Author, Part of a Series, Choose Your Own Prompt

Image with a purple, orange and pink background, the illustrated book cover for The Brightest Blaze in the lower right corner, the text "The Brightest Blaze" on top, and the bingo card for Sapphic September in the middle with these categories circled: Butch Femme, Indie or Small Press Author, 2026 Release, New or New to You Author, Part of a Series, Choose Your Own Prompt

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Kelly Farmer @kellyfarmerauthor.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Surprise! I'm going to be at the Meet Me on North Romance Book Crawl! Saturday, Sept. 12, 10-4 85+ authors & vendors! Get your passport stamped to win prizes! Look for me outside of Nourish Skin & Sugar Studio. I'll have SUPER swag & all my paperbacks avail. www.thewellreddamsel.com/events/from-...

Image with a pale blue background, the author photo of a smiling white woman with short dark hair, and the text "Let's meet in Milwaukee! Meet Me on North. A romance book crawl. Signed Books! Super Special Swag! Saturday, September 12. 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Wauwatosa, Wisconsin"

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Kelly Farmer @kellyfarmerauthor.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

The delighted face of an author getting to hear to her audiobook for SECRET SPARK for the first time. @lindseydorcus.bsky.social knocked this one out of the park! Release info coming soon! 🔥

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Kelly Farmer @kellyfarmerauthor.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

This Sapphic September, support sapphic stories written by human authors. Authors: If your sapphic book is 100% generative-AI-free, please add it below so readers can discover your work! Readers: Check out the books in the comments to find your next read. #KeepSapphicBooksHuman

Image with a pink and white background, the illustrated book covers for Secret Spark, Fanning the Flames and The Brightest Blaze, and the text "Sapphic September. #KeepSapphicBooksHuman"

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Jae 🏳️‍🌈 @jaeauthor.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Readers of sapphic fiction, I'd love your input! I’m running a survey to learn more about your reading habits & how you're dealing with the changes in the book world. I'd appreciate it if you could take a moment to fill out the anonymous survey: jae-fiction.com/sapphic-fict...

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Jae 🏳️‍🌈 @jaeauthor.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Fellow sapphic fiction authors: I’m trying to get a clearer picture of what challenges we’re facing & how I might help. I’ve created an anonymous author survey (and one for readers), and I would be grateful if you could take a few minutes to fill it out: jae-fiction.com/sapphic-fict...

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Kelly Farmer @kellyfarmerauthor.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

You may be shocked to learn that I need to remind myself to keep things simple and silly and not overcomplicate my books. (Me? Make things more difficult for myself? LOL.) This note is for Darlene and Greta's merry romp through Oceanview in TO CATCH HER THIEF. 🦸‍♀️

Photo of a sticky note with a hedgehog wearing a red and white pompon hat on it with "Keep It Simple and Silly" written on it. It is stuck beside a dark gray keyboard.

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Kelly Farmer @kellyfarmerauthor.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

This year has just been 😭😭😭. We've lost so many icons.

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Jocelyn Rish @jocelynrish.com · 20/08/2026

Bookish friends have come together to support author @celestepewter.bsky.social during an unexpected health setback. We've donated signed books, custom art, critiques, AMAs, etc. Bid: Aug 21st (10AM EDT) - Aug 24th (10PM EDT) Check out the amazing items! www.32auctions.com/auctionforcelestepewter

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Kelly Farmer @kellyfarmerauthor.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Hi friends- Due to some changes in my schedule, I am no longer able to attend Romance Readers and Writers Experience in October. 💙

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Kelly Farmer @kellyfarmerauthor.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

You know when your friend is like "I need a new hairdresser" & you go "OMG you have to go to my gal!" It's like that with book recs. If someone's on the lookout for a read like one you adored, sharing the love helps them, + the author, + you have someone new to gush about this awesome story with. 😃

Image with a purple background, a cartoon style white brunette woman holding a book open and sitting on a pile of three oversized books, and the text "Love a book? Recommend it! Online, To your friends, To your coworkers, To you dog walker"

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Kelly Farmer @kellyfarmerauthor.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Recorded some SUPER fun things yesterday that I can't wait to tell you about! 🎙️

Photo of a white woman with short dark hair, wearing a sleeveless gray top, sitting in front of a laptop and microphone, holding up a piece of paper.

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Kelly Farmer @kellyfarmerauthor.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

I'm so anti-AI that I used a sticky note and markers to illustrate the fact that you'll only find human-made content from me, a human person.

Photo of a square pink sticky note with "AI" written on it and a red strikethrough circle surrounding the letters

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Kelly Farmer @kellyfarmerauthor.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Saturday, August 15 is Bookstore Romance Day! Do you love swoony historicals? Sapphic superheroes? Time travel shenanigans? We've got you covered! Join Elizabeth Cole, @bryndonovan.bsky.social & me for a fun afternoon at Boswell Book Co. in Milwaukee. Free to attend! boswellbooks.com/event/2026-0...

Image with a pink background, the book covers for How to Meet Your Match on the Moors, Secret Spark and Her Time Traveling Duke on top; the author photos for Elizabeth Cole, Kelly Farmer and Bryn Donovan in the center; and the text "Bookstore Romance Day. August 15. Elizabeth Cole, Bryn Donovan & Kelly Farmer. Talk & signing at 4 PM. Boswell Book Company, Milwaukee, WI"

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Kelly Farmer @kellyfarmerauthor.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Finally got power back yesterday evening. Still no internet or cable. Had to throw out everything from the freezer, but it could have been a lot worse. Plus, I’ve gotten a lot of reading done!

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Kelly Farmer @kellyfarmerauthor.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Massachusetts plays a major role in UNEXPECTED GOALS—Playing on the Boston Ice together is what gets Maisy and Jen from women's hockey enemies to friends to lovers. Check out all the other fab books for this week's @iheartsapphfic.bsky.social Reading Challenge: iheartsapphfic.com/2026/07/27/2...

Image with a rainbow striped background, the eBook and audiobook covers for Unexpected Goals on either side, and the text "Week #27, Massachusetts, Spain. I Heart SapphFic 2026 Sapphic Reading Challenge"

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Kelly Farmer @kellyfarmerauthor.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

We had some WILD storms yesterday that knocked down multiple power lines right by my home. I’ve got limited power and no internet, so I’ll be scarce until all that gets resolved. (My newsletter will probably be late this week, too!) At least I can get some uninterrupted reading & writing done!

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Kelly Farmer @kellyfarmerauthor.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

How's your Sapphic Book Bingo going this year? If you've got some squares that need a read, check out my stories filled with snarky humor and lots of heart. (More books in next post ➡️➡️➡️) 💖 #SapphicBookBingo #2026SapphicBookBingo

Image with a sky blue background and the book cover for Out on the Ice with the text “2026 Sapphic Book Bingo. Sports Romance. New to You Author. Golden Retriever/Black Cat Romance. Tattooed Main Character. Queer Friend Group. Diverse LGBTQ+ Rep. Butch Character Who is Blonde. Out on the Ice”

Image with a sky blue background and the book cover for Unexpected Goals with the text “2026 Sapphic Book Bingo. Sports Romance. New to You Author. Tattooed Main Character. Queer Friend Group. Diverse LGBTQ+ Rep. Main Characters Have Different Nationalities. Unexpected Goals”

Image with a sky blue background and the illustrated book cover for Calling the Shots with the text “2026 Sapphic Book Bingo. Sports Romance. New to You Author. Golden Retriever/Black Cat Romance. Tattooed Main Character. Queer Friend Group. Diverse LGBTQ+ Rep. Calling the Shots”

Image with a light green background and the illustrated book cover for It’s a Fabulous Life with the text “2026 Sapphic Book Bingo. New to You Author. Golden Retriever/Black Cat Romance. Low Angst. Queer Friend Group. Diverse LGBTQ+ Rep. It’s a Fabulous Life”

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Kelly Farmer @kellyfarmerauthor.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Happy one year bookiversary to FANNING THE FLAMES! It was only appropriate to celebrate the book with a food truck in it at a food truck festival. I just hope some surly Supervillains don’t show up…. 🚚💥

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Kelly Farmer @kellyfarmerauthor.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Too hot? Cool off with IT'S A FABULOUS LIFE! There's a winter festival, snow, cozy Christmas vibes & a fabulous drag queen wearing cute but impractical footwear. It's a sapphic romance! It's a queer It's a Wonderful Life retelling! It's Christmas in July! ✨ www.kellyfarmerauthor.com/its-a-fabulo...

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kelly jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

🚨🚨🚨 Republicans in the Senate have drafted S. 4925, their companion to the House's HR 7616 bill. This nationwide book banning bill shows the GOP's priorities during the quiet summer season. S. 4925 is already in the HELP subcommittee. bookriot.com/senate-bill-...

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Republican Senators Introduce Nationwide Book Ban Companion Bill, S. 4925

Republican Senators have introduced a nationwide book ban bill in the Senate, S. 4925 and it's a warning of their summer plans.

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Kelly Farmer @kellyfarmerauthor.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

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Bryn Donovan @bryndonovan.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

This week I had an ER visit for my eye, a late night opthamologist appointment, and an eye surgery. Everything is fine now! 😍 This was all out of network (because emergency) so if you were thinking of getting my Master Lists book, now is a great time 🥰 #writersky www.amazon.com/MASTER-LISTS...

Bryn Donovan, author with a friendly smile and slightly wonky bangs, holding her book MASTER LISTS FOR WRITERS: GOLD EDITION.

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Kelly Farmer @kellyfarmerauthor.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

When you think of an old Beavis & Butt-head quote and have to text your brother because he's the only other person who thinks it's funny….

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Kelly Farmer @kellyfarmerauthor.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

A very happy Nonbinary People’s Day to you!! 💛🤍💜🖤

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Kelly Farmer @kellyfarmerauthor.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

The Romancing the Vote auction has begun. Over 800(!!) amazing items to bid on to raise $$ for voting organizations in the U.S.!

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Kelly Farmer @kellyfarmerauthor.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

I had such a blast chatting with Bea on Mama Needs to Read Romance last night. I told a story I don't think I've ever told before about buying my first romance novel as a kid. Check it out! www.youtube.com/watch?v=-P6M...

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Interview with Author Kelly Farmer!

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Bryn Donovan @bryndonovan.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

I just got the shooting schedule for HER KNIGHT AT THE MUSEUM (the movie may have a different title? I’m guessing?) IT’S REAL! I AM SCREaMING #hallmark #movies #booksky #romancelandia

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Michael Scott: Oh My God, It's Happening!

Alt: Classic gif from the TV show The Office: Michael Scott saying: Oh My God, It's Happening!

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Kelly Farmer @kellyfarmerauthor.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

TRANS RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS. TRANS KIDS BELONG IN SPORTS.

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Kelly Farmer @kellyfarmerauthor.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Beat the heat with Bea & me tomorrow night for a fun virtual chat on Mama Needs to Read Romance! Grab a cool drink Tuesday, June 30 at 7:00 PM Central and relax. 😌 www.youtube.com/@mamaneedsto...

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