Me Time
Survey Says: Make A Few Changes
About two-thirds of you who responded to the survey in the last issue said you'd be okay with me including some news items relevant to the times we find ourselves in. So I've tweaked things a bit in terms of the content categories.
There's still Me Time, Sapphic Lit and Other Book Stuff, Helpful Tools and A Terrific Quote. And, now, with this issue, I've split the News You Can Use category into two--News for A Challenging Time and Culture and Joy. The News category includes content about book bans, censorship, boycotts, and LGBTQ+ civil rights. The Culture and Joy category includes content about entertainers, sports figures, and all kinds of other Sapphic fun stuff.
So if you want to avoid the news content, just scroll down to Culture and Joy.
Speaking of which, here are some fun content creators I follow:
RaeShanda Lias (shopaif7) [lesbian content creator]
Milo The Chonk (mrmilothechonk) [he's a cat]
Jimmy And Clarence (jimmyrams) [black Lab dog]
Jessy Kirson (jessicakirston) [lesbian comedian]
Taryn Delanie (taryndelaniesmith) [heaven receptionist]
K9Konvoy (k9konvoy) [dog park]
Judy Gold (jewdygold) [lesbian comedian]
Miss Dugan (missdugan1) [h.s. teacher]
Rainbow Dads (rainbowdads)
Em (emilyadonnaa) [lesbian content creator]
Taylor Tomlinson (taylortomlinsoncomedy) [comedian]
Drennon Davis (drennondavis) [4 talking cats]
KJ Miller (iam_kjmiller) [content creator]
Good Boy Ollie (good.boy.ollie) [brown Lab and his brother]
Musubi the Corgi (musubi.the.corgi) [my son's dog]
Jane Does Comedy (janedoescomedy) [British lesbian comedian
Kaycie (kaycie.dilla) [lesbian content creator],
All of these are on TikTok, and most are on Instagram and YouTube, a few on Facebook reels. They are really fun and entertaining at a time when we need fun and entertainment (aka culture and joy).
Sapphic Lit and Other Book Stuff
How to make sure more of your book money goes to authors - Jae
The only correct answer to the question of how to best support an author financially is: it depends.
The platform and format that generate the most per-sale income for an author can vary widely, based on numerous factors
Social Media for Authors in 2025: Data from 850+ Authors
We asked more than 850 authors to tell us how they’re using social media, and over 78% reported using at least one platform at least weekly — representing a significant block of time for busy authors. Here’s what else they had to say about how and why they spend time on these platforms, and their advice for fellow authors.
Best Ways to Pace Your Story's Key Moments - WRITERS HELPING WRITERS®
When a story pulls readers through the pages so smoothly they forget all about the clock, it’s not just clever words doing the work—it’s smart structure doing its job. That irresistible “just one more chapter” feeling happens when the story’s building blocks create a natural flow that keeps readers turning pages without even thinking about it.
When Word Count is the Enemy – Writer Unboxed
That isn’t to say that word count doesn’t have its place. But its place may not be in your life, and even if you’re an avid fast-drafter like me, you have to know when to set aside the numbers and focus on the words themselves.
Artist Residency for Teachers - The Academy for Teachers
The Academy for Teachers understands how hard it is for teachers who are also working artists to find the space and time to be creative. We are thrilled, therefore, that Foundation House has partnered with us and will host eight teachers for an artist residency of ten days this summer. Residents will be provided housing, three meals a day, and the ability to pursue their art in a supportive, safe, and undisturbed environment. (h/t Erika Dreifus)
Who Are 'The Green Lesbians’ And Why Is Everyone Obsessed With Them? - GO Magazine
The Guy She Was Interested in Wasn’t a Guy at All started as a short story that Arai posted on her X account from July to September 2021. Its popularity led to serialization on Pixiv Comic in April 2023, and it wasn’t long before publisher Kadokawa Shoten picked it up for print. The series gained a reputation for its compelling storytelling and art, and for its signature green-tinted panels, earning it the affectionate nickname ‘the green yuri manga.’
News For A Challenging Time
Authors Guild Condemns Administration's Attacks on Free Expression, Creates Legal Tracker - The Authors Guild
The Authors Guild is closely monitoring a disturbing wave of executive orders and governmental actions that pose direct threats to free expression—the cornerstone of our profession and democracy itself. These measures threaten not only authors’ ability to create, but also to receive federal funding and support through institutions like the NEA and NEH.
The Authors Guild Censorship Tracker: Monitoring Threats to Free Speech and Authors’ Rights - The Authors Guild
We will regularly update this page with new developments.
Michigan's Lesbian Attorney General Has Strong Words For Republicans Trying To Roll Back Marriage Rights - GO Magazine
Michigan’s top attorney is sending a defiant message: marriage rights are here to stay.
No state can invalidate your marriage! - National Center for Lesbian Rights
We know this is frightening for many people in our community. At the same time, we want you to know that these measures are little more than political theater. These proposals, if passed, will not prevent same-sex couples from marrying in any state or invalidate anyone’s current marriage.
United States Supreme Court Agrees To Review Colorado Ban On Conversion Therapy - MeidasTouch News
This case is the first major attack on LGBTQ+ rights since Obergefell
Five States Are Urging SCOTUS to End Marriage Equality | Them
An additional four states have introduced legislation that would create a category called “covenant marriage” that could only occur between a man and a woman.
Theaters Sue the N.E.A. Over Trump’s ‘Gender Ideology’ Order - The New York Times
The lawsuit seeks to block a new rule that requires groups applying for grants from the National Endowment for the Arts to agree not to promote “gender ideology.”
How LGBTQ adults say Trump policies may affect gay, lesbian, bi, trans people | Pew Research Center
As a second Trump administration gets underway, 78% of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer adults in the United States say they expect the administration’s policies to have a negative impact on people who are transgender. And 71% expect a negative impact on those who are gay, lesbian or bisexual, according to a new Pew Research Center survey.
Cops confront lesbian in AZ Walmart bathroom over masculine look
“It’s already enough being Black and facing discrimination,” Kalaya Morton told The Advocate. “Now I have to worry about being harassed just for needing to pee?”
Get the Facts: Trans Inclusion in Sports - Gender Justice
The current “debate” over trans inclusion is rooted in misinformation, not genuine concern for fairness or safety
Trans Workers Describe a ‘Betrayal’ by an Agency Meant to Protect Them - The New York Times
But in the last several weeks, the E.E.O.C., the nation’s primary regulator focused on workplace discrimination, made an about-face in Mr. Lucas’s case and in several others involving transgender and nonbinary workers.
It moved to dismiss the case against Culver’s, arguing it could run afoul of President Trump’s executive order asserting that there are only two sexes, male and female.
Stand With Trans Americans - by Marc Solomon - The Bulwark
You don’t have to understand everything about the transgender experience to know that Trump’s acts of humiliation and dehumanization are unjust and dangerous.
Moms for Liberty DEI snitch line hit by influx of spam emails
Users across social media reportedly suggested sending such helpful tips as the entire script of The Bee Movie, while others described reporting Elon Musk as a DEI hire or signed the online portal’s email to newsletters from groups such as the Scientologists and The Satanic Temple.
"Listening To Nickelback Would Have Been Better Use Of Time": What Every LGBTQ Congressmember Said—And Didn't Say—About Trump's Congressional Address - GO Magazine
we’ve gathered reactions from all 13 openly LGBTQ+ congress members, who by and large declined to comment on Trump’s repeated lies about transgender people to instead focus on kitchen table issues like the economy
Supreme Court Poised to Rule for Straight Woman in Discrimination Case - The New York Times
Justices across the ideological spectrum and lawyers on both sides agreed that an appeals court erred in requiring members of majority groups to meet a heightened burden.
Was Kristin Crowley, LA’s First Lesbian Fire Chief, Fired For "Telling The Truth"? - GO Magazine
United Firefighters of Los Angeles City (UFLAC) President Fred Escobar condemned the move, stating that Crowley is “being made a scapegoat and she is being terminated for telling the truth.”
Culture and Joy
LGBT Cruise Saves 11 Refugees In The Gulf Of Mexico - GO Magazine
VACAYA, an LGBT vacation company, was chartering a Royal Caribbean cruise ship when they spotted a boat in distress.
2025 SAGE & Friends Palm Springs - Campaign
Katherine Forrest being honored March 24 in Palm Springs.
Basketball Legend and Queer Mom Diana Taurasi Retires - Mombian
She, her wife, and their two kids were “Forever the first family of the Phoenix Mercury,” said the team where she played her entire 20-season WNBA career.
5 Things To Know About Unrivaled Star Kahleah Copper: Scarlet Knight to Olympic Gold - GO Magazine
In 2023, Copper was engaged to Binta Daisy Drammeh, a player on the Swedish National team.
Kelly Clarkson's new gender-flipped cover has lesbians spiraling
Clarkson using the original name "Josie" and pronouns in her cover gender-flips it, changing the context from a man seeking a one night stand into a forbidden sapphic romance.
Elton John Joins Chappell Roan’s “Pink Pony Club” Performance at His 2025 Oscars Party
Chappell Roan caused such an extravagant scene during the 2025 Oscars Viewing Party as she sang it out to her mega hit "Pink Pony Club" with none other than Elton John himself on Sunday night.
Elton John and Brandi Carlile Want Queer Youth to Know They’ve Got “Generations” of Support | Them
“You can go all the way because we’re behind you, and there are generations of queer people behind you,” she says of the message behind the track. In particular, “Swing for the Fences” is meant to be an encouragement for young queer people in a fraught time.
Cynthia Erivo to headline WorldPride Saturday concert
A multi-week long series of events, WorldPride DC 2025 culminates in a free, inclusive, two-day event June 7-8, 2025. The event features a mix of local artists, DJs, and performers alongside big names in entertainment like Erivo. Taking place June 7-8 along Pennsylvania Avenue, the weekend WorldPride spectacular is to be a display of “pride, music, and unity.”
Queer Wins and Losses At Last Night's Academy Awards - Tagg Magazine
Openly queer actress Cynthia Erivo didn’t win for Best Actress in a Leading Role (that went to Anora’s Mikey Madison) but was seen sitting with her partner Lena Waithe which was lovely to see. Cynthia also performed “Defying Gravity” with Ariana Grande and we love to see these two women’s love for each other. We also loved seeing one of our own, Queen Latifah, performing “Ease on Down the Road” from The Wiz!
Gabby Windey and Robby Hoffman Eloped in Vegas — and Walked Down the Aisle to Chappell Roan | Them
eloping in Las Vegas earlier this year after evacuating the Los Angeles fires — and how they realized that “if the world is ending, we want to be with each other.”
Woman Cancels Parents' 40th Anniversary Party After They Refuse to Invite Her Wife
A woman says her parents asked her to plan their 40th wedding anniversary celebration — and then told her they wouldn't be inviting her wife.
PregnantTogether unites LGBTQ+ parents under one domain
PregnantTogether offers “tons of recorded, self-paced content and courses about every stage of preconception, pregnancy, birth and postpartum.” They also offer discounts on fertility tests, sperm bank donor catalogs and prenatal vitamins, among other things. People with insurance can either use their Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for the services as well.
Gen Z Is ‘Coming Out’ Differently — and Patriarchy Plays a Role | by Eleni Stephanides | Prism & Pen | Feb, 2025 | Medium
Why more women are identifying as lesbian and more men as bisexual than any generation before
Six Women Share Their First Sexual Experience with Another Woman - GO Magazine
We all remember our first time with a woman. Maybe you had only been with men before. Perhaps it was your first sexual experience ever. Did you meet her at a bar and never see her again? Or was she a lifelong friend you’d always pined for? Regardless, your heart was likely pounding. Your palms were probably sweaty as hell. And you almost certainly felt dizzy with excitement. These six women lay it all bare for GO Magazine—the nerves, the heat, the tenderness, the awkwardness, and the messy, beautiful reality of their first queer experiences.
Helpful Tools
terrific.tools - Free Online Tools
A modern collection of free, browser-based tools for everyone. Transform images, convert audio, format code, and much more.
A Terrific Quote
Daily Inspiration | Inspiring Quotes
No need to hurry. No need to sparkle. No need to be anybody but oneself.