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The Scribbling Lion @thescribblinglion.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

Come see us at our last market and pick up some great books at low prices for holiday presents! #booksky #rva #biggaymarket

The Scribbling Lion table with a display of books

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The Scribbling Lion @thescribblinglion.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

Come see us at our second to last event! Everything is on sale! We'll be here from 10 to 3 today at The Hanover Book Expo with lots of other great authors. #books #booksky #indeauthor #smallpress #rva #richmondva #lgbtqbusiness #lgbtqauthors #sciencefiction ##fantasy #horror #nonfiction

Table with The Scribbling Lion banner and books

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The Scribbling Lion @thescribblinglion.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

The weather is getting chilly. Come buy some new books to curl up with! This is one of our last events before we go out of business. #books #booksky #halloween #trunkortreat #sciencefiction #fantasy #horror #nonfiction #supportanauthor #smallpress #selfpublished #rva #richmondva

Fall on Forest Fest
Art Market & Trunk or Treat
10/24 5-9 pm
Forest Hill Presbyterian

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The Scribbling Lion @thescribblinglion.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

Come see us at The Big Gay Market today from 12-4 at The Workshop! We have a lot of titles on deep discount today so it's a great time for a new book! #books #bookstagram #smallbusiness #smallpress #self-published #fantasy #sciencefiction #nonfiction #horror #thebiggaymarketrva #lgbtqbusiness

Big Gay Watermelon Fest and Market
Sunday, 8/10, 12-4pm
At The Workshop, 1400 Mactavish Ave

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The Scribbling Lion @thescribblinglion.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

We're here at Congregate for all of your small press and self-published books needs! Come see us in the Vendor Room today until 7pm, Saturday 10am to 6pm, or Sunday 10am to 2pm. We're running some sales this weekend and we're also happy to discuss special orders! #BookSky #convention #congregate11

Tables with The Scribbling Lion banner and a display of books

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The Scribbling Lion @thescribblinglion.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

It's Pride Month! Come see us at The Big Gay Pride Market at Diversity Richmond from 12-4 today. We have some great new titles for your summer reading and free cardamom plants (while supplies last). #biggaymarket #booksky #smallpress #selfpublished #lgbtq #pride🌈 #rva

Selection of books including The Revolution Will Be Well Fed, Utopian Witch, Carl's Doomsday Scenario, but Finding Your Walden.

Selection of fiction titles including Community of Magic Pens, When They Come Calling, and Proper English

Selection of nonfiction titles including two new books on German folklore

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The Scribbling Lion @thescribblinglion.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

Today from 12-6 we're at The Eclectic Witch Market at Diversity Richmond! Come pick up a new book to enjoy on your day off tomorrow! #BookSky #lgbtqbusiness #localbusiness #shopsmall #rva #richmondva #rivercitywitches #smallpress #selfpublished #sciencefiction #fantasy #horror #nonfiction

Display of books. Various nonfiction titles.

Display of books. Various fiction titles.

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The Scribbling Lion @thescribblinglion.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

We're here, we're queer, and we're ready to help you find your next great read! The Big Gay Mom Market at Diversity Richmond from 12-4. #rva #biggaymarket #booksky #smallpress #lgbtqbusiness #womanownedbusiness #selfpublished #sciencefiction #fantasy #horror #nonfiction

Book display featuring a number of fiction titles

Book display featuring nonfiction titles

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The Scribbling Lion @thescribblinglion.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

This Sunday we will be at The Big Gay Market! Come out and support dozens of local queer businesses while you celebrate moms! You can pick up the perfect gift for the important moms in your life (or yourself) and have a fun time with great people! #rva #shoplocal #lgbtq

Big Gay Mom Market
A celebration of mom and mom-adjacent folks!
All moms & non-moms are welcome!
Sunday, 5/11, 12-4
At Diversity Richmond

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The Scribbling Lion @thescribblinglion.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Thank you to everyone who stopped by at @ravencon.bsky.social ! We had a wonderful time and hope you all did too. Our next convention will be Congregate, but you will see us around Richmond between now and then. #smallpress #selfpublished #sciencefiction #fantasy #horror #nonfiction #indiebooks

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The Scribbling Lion @thescribblinglion.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

In addition to our table in the dealers room, you can find Leona here during #RavenCon

Friday
3pm The Care and Feeding of Con Goers
4pm A Panelist's Guide to Panels

Saturday
10am The Scribbling Lion Fan Appreciation Event
Noon World building: A Deep Dive
4pm Webcomics Worth Reading

Sunday
11am Story Structures Other Than the Hero's Journey
12:25 Reading

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The Scribbling Lion @thescribblinglion.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

Come see us at The Big Gay Spring Mingle Market today at Diversity Richmond from 12-4! #rva #booksky #smallbusiness #sciencefiction #fantasy #horror #nonfiction

Queer Heroes of Myth and Legend book cover

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The Scribbling Lion @thescribblinglion.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

You can find us this Sunday at The Big Gay Market at Diversity Richmond! We'll have a lot of great titles available. #rva #booksky #biggaymarket #lgbtq

Big Gay Spring Mingle Market
Sunday, 4/13, 12-4 pm
At Diversity Richmond

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The Scribbling Lion @thescribblinglion.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

You don't want to miss this weekend of fun!

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The Scribbling Lion @thescribblinglion.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

You'll be able to find us in the vendor room! We'll have books available by Guest of Honor @alixeharrow.bsky.social along with many others!

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The Scribbling Lion @thescribblinglion.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

Come see us at The Cottage Witch Market at Diversity Richmond from 12 to 5 today! We have some great new witchy titles available. #rva #rivercitywitches #smallbusiness #supportanauthor #sciencefiction #fantasy #nonfiction #books #booksky#lgbtqbusiness #smallpress #selfpublished

Book Cover - The Revolution Will Be Well Fed

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The Scribbling Lion @thescribblinglion.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

Yes, Amazon is a largely unethical platform. However, it and Goodreads still drive a lot of decisions in the publishing industry. You don't have to purchase from there to leave a review!

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The Scribbling Lion @thescribblinglion.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Our own Leona R. Wisoker will be a guest at #RavenCon this year!

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The Scribbling Lion @thescribblinglion.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

Come see us at The Big Gay Market at Diversity Richmond from 12-4 today! We have some great queer titles if you're looking for your next read. #rva #smallpress #selfpublished #sciencefiction #fantasy #horror #lgbtq🌈

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The Scribbling Lion @thescribblinglion.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

This Sunday we will be at The Big Gay Market at Diversity Richmond from 12-4 with some great new titles! Come out and support small businesses in the queer community. #RVA #lgbtq #BookSky #smallpress #selfpublished #queerbooks

Flyer for The Big Gay Market on Sunday 3/9 from 12-4 at Diversity Richmond

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The Scribbling Lion @thescribblinglion.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

We had a wonderful weekend at #ConVivial! Thanks to everyone who stopped by to chat or shop. Next up is The Big Gay Market on Sunday, March 9th at Diversity Richmond. #rva #BookSky #bookstore #smallpress #selfpublished #lgbtqbusiness #womanownedbusiness

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The Scribbling Lion @thescribblinglion.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

It's #ConVivial weekend! We're ready for fun at the Fort Magruder Hotel in Williamsburg. Come see us and a bunch of other cool vendors. Plus there's music, gaming, cosplay, and more!

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The Scribbling Lion @thescribblinglion.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Another company that focuses on small press and self published books!

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The Scribbling Lion @thescribblinglion.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

We're currently looking for new titles to stock! Recommend your best small press and self published books, especially those by minority voices in the SciFi, Fantasy, and Horror genres. We're also open to nonfiction. #BookSky #smallpress #selfpublished

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The Scribbling Lion @thescribblinglion.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

The Big Gay Market is hopping today! Still 2 hours left to come out and support your local queer small businesses! #RVA

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Red Ogre Review @ogre.red · 06/02/2025

Our 2025 Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association grant chapbook series is open for submissions! We're looking for science fiction, fantasy, and hybrid genre poetry collections. redogrereview.submittable.com/submit Please repost and share with anyone who'd be interested. 💙📚 🪐📚

Illustrated thumbnail reading "2025 SFWA chapbooks."

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The Scribbling Lion @thescribblinglion.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Hey #RVA come support dozens of small, queer owned businesses this Sunday at Diversity Richmond! We'll be there with some great new titles, including several for #BlackHistoryMonth

Flyer for The Big Gay Love Market on Sunday, February 9th from 12-4 pm at Diversity Richmond

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The Scribbling Lion @thescribblinglion.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Fellow small booksellers - what software do you use for inventory management? Specially looking for something that will integrate with WordPress and Zettle. #BookSky #Booksellers

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The Scribbling Lion @thescribblinglion.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

Welcome to all the booktok refugees. #BookSky We are an online and event based bookstore focusing on small press and self published books of high quality with an emphasis on minority voices. If you're in the #RVA area, you can find us at local markets and conventions.

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Jen Kap @jenbug.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

So excited that Alix E Harrow is going to be the Guest of Honor at RavenCon! #BookSky #RavenCon #richmondva

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The Scribbling Lion @thescribblinglion.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

Happy New Year! What's your first book of 2025? #BookSky

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The Scribbling Lion @thescribblinglion.bsky.social · 27/12/2024

What are your reading goals for 2025? What challenges are you doing on Storygraph (or Goodreads)? #BookSky #2025

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The Scribbling Lion @thescribblinglion.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

Come do your holiday shopping with small, local businesses! Dozens of local makers, photos with Santa, food trucks,and fun from 11am to 5pm at Wellsmith Apartments. We have gifts for all the readers and writers on your list (including you)! Mugs are on close out sale for $9. #rva #BookSky

Photo of table with The Scribbling Lion banner and books.

Flyer for Christmas Market at Wellsmith Apartments in Richmond VA. Saturday December 14th from 11am to 5pm.

Close up of book selection including The Strange, Spectered Isle, Story of a Hundred Promises, and others

Close up of books including The Night Field and Be the Sea

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The Scribbling Lion @thescribblinglion.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Last chance to get some awesome small press and self published books for the book lovers on your shopping list (including yourself)! #BookSky #richmondva #rva #shopsmallrva

Flyer for Christmas Market at Wellsmith Apartments, 5000 Libbie Mill E Blvd, Richmond VA 23230

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The Scribbling Lion @thescribblinglion.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

Come support local queer small businesses and get your holiday shopping done! We're at The Big Gay Here to Stay Holiday Market from 12-4 at Diversity Richmond. #BookSky #richmondva #rva #shopsmallrva #smallpress #selfpublished #lgbtq🌈 #biggaymarket #diversityrichmond

Table display of books with The Scribbling Lion banner

Book Cover - The Fright Before Christmas

Book Cover - The Queen's English: The LGBTQIA+ Dictionary

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The Scribbling Lion @thescribblinglion.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

What's the best self published or small press book you've read in 2024? #BookSky #SmallPress #SelfPublished

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The Scribbling Lion @thescribblinglion.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Hello #BookSky! We are an online and event based bookstore in Richmond Va focusing on small press and self published books of high quality with an emphasis on minority voices. We maintain a small, ever changing inventory of books and aim to introduce readers to new authors.

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