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Thien-Kim Lam (she/her) @msthienkim.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

Happy Endings ebook is on sale for $1.99! amzn.to/3G6Cy2c

Thien-Kim Lam (she/her) @msthienkim.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Something Cheeky, the most personal book I've written yet, made it on the spring romances on Entertainment Weekly! ew.com/spring-2025-...

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TJ Alexander (they/them) @tjalexandernyc.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

DC! I'll be doing a panel on Crafting Queer Happy Endings with @susiedoom.bsky.social & a great group of romance authors Saturday, May 31 at 2pm @ the MLK Memorial Library This is part of the DC World Pride programming! dclibrary.libnet.info/event/13581134

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Crafting a Queer Happy Ending

Five LGBTQ romance novelists discuss their work.

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Thien-Kim Lam (she/her) @msthienkim.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

My spicy Mardi Gras romance Full Exposure is currently on sale for $1.99 (ebook only & US only?). I have no idea how long it'll last so grab it now! www.thienkimlam.com/books

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PEN America @penamerica.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

"Romance writers and readers are mighty, and with the increased censorship of romance books at every level, it’s up to us to use that might to fight back," says @adibkhorram.bsky.social in our new Shelf Love interview in collaboration with @authorsabb.bsky.social. Read more: pen.org/adib-khorram...

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Adib Khorram Wants to Use the Might of Romance to Fight Censorship | Shelf Love - PEN America

In this Shelf Love, we talk to Adib Khorram, an Authors Against Book Bans national leader and the author of Darius The Great Deserves Better.

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Thien-Kim Lam (she/her) @msthienkim.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Behind the scenes of book release week: all of the forks in my home are dirty. Follow me for riveting, glamorous updates.

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Thien-Kim Lam (she/her) @msthienkim.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

🙀 Mr. Bobbins wants you to know that SOMETHING CHEEKY is out today! I'm so excited to share my Asian AF friends to lovers, musical theatre spicy romance with you! 💕 Something Cheeky is available in print, ebook, & audio thienkimlam.com/books/

Thien-Kim posing with her new romance novel Something Cheeky alongside a plushie version of Mr. Bobbins, who is featured in the book.

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Thien-Kim Lam (she/her) @msthienkim.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Writers and creators with privilege, want to use it to support the marginalized/oppressed creatives in your communities? Sign up for the @writingtheother.com "Are You My Ally?" Webinar! Deadline to register is March 2nd! writingtheother.com/are-you-my-a...

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Are You My Ally? A Webinar for Writers and Creators - Writing the Other

Join authors Nisi Shawl and K. Tempest Bradford for a webinar that will empower would-be allies to support marginalized creatives.

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Thien-Kim Lam (she/her) @msthienkim.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

DC area folks: Save the date! Join me & @tajmccoy.bsky.social to celebrate the release of SOMETHING CHEEKY on March 6 at @loyaltybooks.bsky.social RSVP here www.loyaltybookstores.com/somethingche...

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Thien-Kim Lam (she/her) @msthienkim.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

A low energy day means working on easy admin tasks that don't require a lot of creative energy

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Thien-Kim Lam (she/her) @msthienkim.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

My latest post shares how I finally wrote a fat heroine in Something Cheeky and gave her all the love and pleasure she deserves thienkimlam.substack.com/p/writing-se...

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Writing Sexy, Fat Characters Shouldn't Be a Radical Act

We deserve love and pleasure

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Thien-Kim Lam (she/her) @msthienkim.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

Want to follow AAHPI writers in different genres? I got you covered go.bsky.app/RVHU9No

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Thien-Kim Lam (she/her) @msthienkim.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

Will Trent is back and I'm glad to see Betty. And Will.

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Jenny Redford @jennyredford.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

Good call! Here are two great #romancelandia starter packs curated by @allieiswriting.bsky.social bsky.app/starter-pack... bsky.app/starter-pack...

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Thien-Kim Lam (she/her) @msthienkim.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Happy New Year! I've put together some Lucky Bags for those who want to get lucky (alone or with play friends). It's for 18+ & contains at least $250 worth of spicy adult toys for only $125. US shipping only Happy New Year! US shipping only buy.stripe.com/fZe2bjcrq0et...

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Thien-Kim Lam (she/her) @msthienkim.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

🥳 Less than 2 months before SOMETHING CHEEKY arrives! Perfect for musical theatre, unapologetic fat heroines, feisty cat, & friends-to-lovers fans You can pre-order signed copies from Loyalty books, my fave queer, Black, and Asian owned indie bookstore www.loyaltybookstores.com/preordersome...

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Thien-Kim Lam (she/her) @msthienkim.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

Christmas eve dinner will be charcuterie board because I'm not dirtying up the kitchen again until tomorrow

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Thien-Kim Lam (she/her) @msthienkim.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

I can't find the notebook where I wrote down my 2024 goals. I should take that as a sign that my goal was that I survived this year?

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Thien-Kim Lam (she/her) @msthienkim.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

About the time I took online writing advice and almost burned down my desk open.substack.com/pub/thienkim...

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Why I Gave Up on Writing Rituals

I almost burned down my desk

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Thien-Kim Lam (she/her) @msthienkim.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

These books got me out of a several month long reading rut!

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Thien-Kim Lam (she/her) @msthienkim.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Who's not done Xmas shopping? This gal! Fingers crossed I figure out a gift for my parents who are the toughest people to shop for.

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Thien-Kim Lam (she/her) @msthienkim.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Thinking about the time I met the soon-to-be new lead singer of Smashmouth at a sex toy sales show

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Thien-Kim Lam (she/her) @msthienkim.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

I reheated my pizza using the skillet method and I'm never going back.

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Romance Reads @romancereads.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

In the wonderful position of having too many excellent romance reads to know where to start. @lindaholmes.bsky.social @msthienkim.bsky.social @dilemmalord.bsky.social #romancereads #romancebooks

Square grid titled "upcoming romance reads on my Netgalley shelf with books covers for The Rival by Emma Lord; Flirting with Disaster by Naina Kumar; The Girl Most Likely To by Julie Tieu; Beg, Borrow, or Steal by Sarah Adams; Back After This by Linda Holmes; Give Me Butterflies by Jillian Meadows; and Something Cheeky by Thien-Kim Lam

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Thien-Kim Lam (she/her) @msthienkim.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Start your weekend off with a spicy armchair trip to New Orleans' Mardi Gras! FULL EXPOSURE ebook is on sale for $1.99 for a limited time! thienkimlam.com/books/#FE

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Thien-Kim Lam (she/her) @msthienkim.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Sometimes you need chicken nuggets and tater tots for lunch

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Manuia Heinrich @heinrichmanuia.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Hi 👋 I put together a starter pack to spotlight Pacific Islander authors for anyone wanting to discover and uplift PI literature. Say hi & follow along to celebrate PI! And if you're a Pacific Islander book creator, reach out to be included :) go.bsky.app/HFSy2tG #books #authors #pasifika

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Thien-Kim Lam (she/her) @msthienkim.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

As a former theater costume designer, I adored all the details in the Wicked movie. Here's a really cool behind the scenes look at designer Paul Tazewell's creative genius www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEKD...

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'Wicked' Costume Designer Paul Tazewell Shares Movie Easter Eggs | Cosmopolitan

YouTube video by Cosmopolitan

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Thien-Kim Lam (she/her) @msthienkim.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

I accidentally dipped my paintbrush into my coffee while swatching a fountain pen ink today. Oops.

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Thien-Kim Lam (she/her) @msthienkim.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

I don't offer Black Friday sales, but you can support me by buying one of my romance books or digital resources for writers. Books here: thienkimlam.com/books/ Writing Inclusive Sex Scenes Checklist & Social Media for Introverted Authors thienkimlam.com/for-writers/

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Thien-Kim Lam (she/her) @msthienkim.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

We're having hot pot at home tomorrow instead of turkey. Con: no leftovers Pro: no leftovers.

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Thien-Kim Lam (she/her) @msthienkim.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

If you're an ANHPI writer and want to be added to this Starter Pack, let me know!

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Thien-Kim Lam (she/her) @msthienkim.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Instead of The Artist's Way, I've been working through Writing Down the Bones by Natalie Goldberg. Her words are gentle but firm which is the encouragement I need for my writing practice.

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Amitha Jagannath Knight @amitha.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

A few notes: this is opt-in, meaning, I am only adding people who request to be added. A "starter pack" is just a list of people to follow on social media, this isn't a group that is starting up or sharing info, or anything like that. Follow and unfollow as you like.

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Thien-Kim Lam (she/her) @msthienkim.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Is there a starter pack for AAPI writers?

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Thien-Kim Lam (she/her) @msthienkim.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

For the first time in a very long time, I'm writing a short story. It's vibey and not at all romance

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Thien-Kim Lam (she/her) @msthienkim.bsky.social · 24/07/2024

I haven't checked in on BlueSky in ages and this was the first thing I saw. 😍 I'm excited to vote for our first Black & Asian president

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Braxton 🟥 @braxtonb.bsky.social · 23/10/2023

Morehouse College transferred every penny of debt they held in collections to the Debt Collective, amounting to $10M for 2800 students. Instead of collecting on it, we canceled it all completely. This is a no strings attached gift. www.businessinsider.com/student-loan...

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Activists erased $10 million in student debt for nearly 3,000 HBCU students — and said Biden can d...

"We're doing our part, and it's time Biden does his," the Debt Collective said as it erased debt Morehouse College students owed to the school.

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Thien-Kim Lam (she/her) @msthienkim.bsky.social · 26/12/2023

After a very decadent dinner yesterday, there's something comforting about a fried egg over rice and drizzled soy sauce over it. Plus Sriracha for a kick

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Thien-Kim Lam (she/her) @msthienkim.bsky.social · 20/12/2023

Finally ordered the last of Xmas gifts. Now to keep anxiety at bay until they're delivered on time.

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Thien-Kim Lam (she/her) @msthienkim.bsky.social · 14/12/2023

I'm trying very hard to ignore all the shiny 2024 planners and stick with my bujo

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