Taking a 9-month sapphic novel-writing program was the best thing I did for my writing! #gcls #gcls2024 #writingacademy #writercon 1/3
2024 Golden Crown Literary Award on a granite table top along with the winning book In the Shadow of Victory (Shadow Series Book 4) by J.E. Leak
Author J.E. Leak at the awards ceremony with her Golden Crown Literary Society award for Historical Fiction.
Winning a Goldie for 𝘐𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘥𝘰𝘸 𝘰𝘧 𝘝𝘪𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺, the FOURTH book in the Shadow series, is still just ... pinch me! Congratulations to the other finalists and my fellow Historical Fiction winners!
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Listen as @krisbryant.bsky.social and I chat with @morganleemiller.bsky.social about her latest novel and 2024 Goldie winner, The Memories of Marlie Rose, as well as what she loves about attending @goldencrownls.bsky.social conferences. buff.ly/3LocyhO #gcls #gcls2024 @boldstrokesbooks.bsky.social
A copy of The Pull of the Tide held up against the sunlit interior of City Hall.
First day back in the office after #gcls2024 and I brought The Pull of the Tide to buoy my spirits.
Listen to @krisbryant.bsky.social and I chat with @kriverswrites.bsky.social and @ahartnettauthor.bsky.social about their new books The Heart Wants and Comes in Waves, as well as their experience at the @goldencrownls.bsky.social conference. buff.ly/3zGcjfB #gcls #gcls2024
Listen as @zgrokit.bsky.social talks about her latest book Loyalty and her experience at this year's @goldencrownls.bsky.social conference with @krisbryant.bsky.social and I.
buff.ly/3xXCUEh #gcls #gcls2024
Listen as KB Draper talks about her latest novel, Southbound and Down, her @goldencrownls.bsky.social conference experience, and her love of @annmcman.bsky.social and @salemwest.bsky.social, with @krisbryant.bsky.social and I. buff.ly/4f2C7mc #gcls #gcls2024
Listen as @katenauthor.bsky.social talks with @krisbryant.bsky.social and I about her latest book, Paradise Lost and Found, her @goldencrownls conference thoughts, and more.
buff.ly/3zB2dML #gcls #gcls2024
Didn't make it to this year's @goldencrownls.bsky.social conference? @krisbryant.bsky.social and I have you covered! Listen as we introduce the mini interviews we're releasing on the podcast feed. They're almost as good as attending live!
buff.ly/3y5x4Ra #gcls #gcls2024
I’m home. I’m tired. And I’m excited to re-devote all of my energy to releasing this book.
But…the heartbreak of leaving such a wonderful environment is hitting me so hard. I miss you all already. 💙
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#GCLS2024 was amazing and will probably post more pics later, I miss my bookclub babes and new friends already…but somehow, this welcome does ease the pain a little 😅🥰
#GCLS2024 Hangin’ with some new fam, to me anyway. Erin and Evelyn for the win! Also, picked up some signed books.
I got these wonderful goodies from the always lovely @reallymckay.bsky.social this morning. If you're not on her Patreon, you're missing out. 😉
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I’m here! I’m tired. I’m frazzled. I’m so behind schedule, but I’m here! 💙
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So excited for the @goldencrownls annual conference to start tomorrow! Here how to find me, and I do so hope you will!
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GCLS Conference 2024 in Minneapolis/St. Paul
I look forward to seeing old friends and meeting online friends face to face at GCLS. I'm on the AI Panel Thurs at 4:00, the Ice Queens Panel Fri at 10:00, and the author signing on Saturday at 2:00. Look for me at the royal blue covered iReadIndies table in the vendor room too.
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Here's where you can find me at #GCLS2024 this week. And let's be honest...the hotel bar is probably a good bet, too, outside of official conference hours.
sapphic | wlw | sapphic books | lesfic | sapphic romance books
CAST YOUR VOTE! Voting for the Ann Bannon Popular Choice Goldie Award will remain open until May 8th. (My debut novel CONSECRATED GROUND is a finalist!) If you're a newsletter subscriber you can vote here: bit.ly/GCLSAB24. Full list of finalists: bit.ly/GOLDIES24FIN #goldies2024 #gcls2024
Now's the time! Sapphic books community, if you want to be a panelist at #GCLS2024 in St. Paul...
Readers! There are choices for you. And before you say "I'm nobody. It would be just my opinion"
a) ALL of us are stating our opinions;
b) You're not "nobody" and we all felt like that first time.
We're lining up a great set of panels for the Twin Cities Conference & now we're calling on authors, readers, reviewers, editors & others in the sapphic publishing world to let us know what you want to talk about. Apply to participate in a panel here: bit.ly/GCLS24PAN #gcls2024
Don't forget, tomorrow is the last day for early bird pricing for the 20th Annual Conference in the Twin Cities, 10-14 July. It's also the last day to submit panel suggestions for the conference. Tickets here: bit.ly/GCLS2024 Suggest a panel here: bit.ly/GCLS24PANELS #gcls2024
Don't forget, our submission deadline for suggesting panels, masterclasses and presentations is fast approaching and we'd love to hear your ideas before January 15. bit.ly/GCLS24PANELS #gcls2024 #gclsat20
Great Communities Lend Support. Thank you to our donors and our community. GCLS met and exceeded the $20k for 20 years fundraising goal, raising $20,562! We look forward to continuing our mission in 2024 and celebrating our 20th anniversary with our community. #gcls2024
Reminder - if you're planning on applying for a scholarship to attend our annual conference in the Twin Cities this year, the deadline to submit your applications is tomorrow (31st December). To apply or for more information - bit.ly/gcls24schola... #gcls2024