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“A thrilling lesbian fantasy where Arcane meets Titanic”? We are so in! Join us to celebrate the release of #ThisGildedAbyss with author @rebeccathorne.bsky.social and convo partner @susiedoom.bsky.social on Monday 11/17 at Jackie Lee’s! Snag tickets at loyaltybookstores.com/gildedabyss 🎟️

“It may feel like time is running out…but the universe rarely runs according to your schedule. All you can do is listen to your own heart…and figure out what feels right to you. And sometimes, that means taking your time.” Looking for a Sign by Susie Dumond @susiedoom.bsky.social
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Looking for a Sign: A Novel A Novel

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📖 Looking for a Sign

by @susiedoom.bsky.social

a mission to find her most compatible match by going on a date with someone of each astrological sign in this rom-com

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Being an author in the year 2025

Photo of Susie, a white woman with curly brown hair, posing with an early copy of her book Bed and Breakup. A Penguin Random House box with more copies is on her lap, and her nosy calico cat is sticking her face in the box.

Susie is reading from a copy of Bed and Breakup while her cat rubs her face against the cover

A graphic advertising signed, personalized copies of Bed and Breakup if preordered through Loyalty Bookstore

Early copies of BED AND BREAKUP have landed, and 1 out of 1 cats agree: It’s the perfect book to stick your nose in!

I’ll be signing & personalizing all copies preordered through @loyaltybooks.bsky.social — support a queer author and a queer BIPOC owned small business and preorder today!

Cover of To Shape a Dragon’s Breath by Moniquill Blackgoose

If you’re anxiously waiting for your copy of Onyx Storm, may I suggest filling that time by reading To Shape a Dragon’s Breath, an amazing fantasy novel set at a dragon academy with a queer Indigenous protagonist and multiple hot love interests?

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Why yes, I did make a paper chain to count down the days to the first @washingtonspirit.com home game of the season. See you in 59 days, Rowdy Audi! #nwsl

I also love starting with an ARC!

Ok #booksky — how do you choose your first book of the year? And what did you pick for 2025?

Yep, there’s more

And more

Still not ready to admit defeat on my annual reading goal, but here are my favorite books of 2024!

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Sorry to that recommended feedback ratio, I can never review another book on NetGalley again 😈

Thanks for the heads up!

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yes please I want this too!!!

I’m hoping everyone’s need for escapism will lead to more epic fantasy & sci-fi, cozy and dark!

Alright book lovers, tell me your predictions for the biggest book trends of 2025! I’m working on an article for Book Riot and could use your insights on what readerly folks want to see more of next year 📚

Ooooh so close yet a very different vibe

Thank you for reading! 💜

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wait, did Spotify just call me a gay slur

Cover of Looking for a Sign by Susie Dumond - a purple and pink background with illustrated characters sitting on constellations with one blond character in sunglasses in the forefront

LOOKING FOR A SIGN is about a queer woman who, in order to find her soulmate, takes on a challenge to date one person of each astrological sign. Modern dating chaos + New Orleans adventures + astrology fun! 💜✨🔮

Cover of Queerly Beloved by Susie Dumond, a rainbow cake against a yellow background

QUEERLY BELOVED follows a lesbian baker/bartender who becomes a bridesmaid-for-hire in pre-marriage equality Oklahoma. Wedding mayhem + baked goods + queer found family 💛🌈🎂

Susie Dumond holding up her books Looking for a Sign and Queerly beloved inside a bookstore, with text edited over it to say “order signed & personalized books by Susie Dumond from Loyalty Bookstore”

Holiday shoppers: If your order my books from Loyalty Bookstore in Washington, DC (they ship!), I will customize them however you like! Weird love notes, bad drawings, astrology hot takes, whatever strikes your fancy! www.loyaltybookstores.com/search/site/...

Glad you enjoyed it! Hope you get to sleep in!