Sapphic Lit and Other Book Stuff
3 Things Every Author Must Do - by Kathleen Schmidt
three things authors must do before, during, and after the publication of their book. Without further ado, here they are:
4 Guides to a Sustainable Writing Life – Writer Unboxed
In complex times, its simplicity is most welcome. It’s just four agreements, made with yourself, that are perfectly adaptable to the writing life. They will remind you of the agency you need not surrender.
(4) Sudo Zap Gremlins - by Anat Deracine - Deracinated
The reality is that technology can be a great tool for writers, if it simplifies mundane tasks while letting the brain chew on the more complex ones. But that’s where so many products fall short, trying to help with the hard stuff while failing to do the mundane stuff. It should not take 2 pages of instructions to have alternating fonts in a novel. It should take months of thought and effort to write the damn novel.
Why lesbian book clubs are having a moment -
We spoke to two groups that are carving out their own queer spaces, one page at a time
“I don’t write sex because I’m trying to prove a point – it’s part of the story” -
Author Claire Highton-Stevenson talks about why spicy scenes are important in her writing
News For A Challenging Time
Lesbian Couple Sues Key West After Getting Fined For Painting Their Rainbow Fence - GO Magazine
The lawsuit argues the City selectively enforced its ordinances against a couple who painted their white fence in rainbow colors to protest the removal of Duval Street’s rainbow crosswalks.
Nazi persecution of lesbians has been overlooked. Meet the queer historian telling their story. - LGBTQ Nation
Nazi Germany’s oppression of queer women was overlooked by historians. Until now.
Rebel Wilson Welcomes Her Second Baby, a Girl, with Wife Ramona Agruma
"Proud to announce the birth of our 2nd daughter Rose Estelle! What a gorgeous blessing to have another little girl!" Wilson wrote in her caption.
Beanie Feldstein and Bonnie Chance-Roberts Are Expecting a “Beanie Baby” | Them
The 32-year-old actress and her wife, British producer Bonnie Chance-Roberts, shared the happy news in a joint Instagram post on May 4, cleverly captioning the reveal: “Limited Edition Scouse Beanie Baby coming soon.” A carousel of images show Feldstein smiling in a pink dress with lacy detailing.
Unveiling the 2026 Curve Power List - CURVE
the Curve Power List celebrates LGBTQ+ women and nonbinary individuals in North America who are blazing trails in their chosen fields. From sports and entertainment icons to corporate leaders and lawmakers, these individuals are breaking barriers, challenging norms, and shaping the future.
Paige Bueckers addresses relationship with Azzi Fudd: ‘Nobody’s business but our own’ - The Athletic
Fudd and Bueckers publicly announced in July 2025 that they were dating, but were quiet about their personal relationship heading into the WNBA Draft despite the prospect of becoming teammates once again with the Wings.
Denver's only lesbian bar closes after rollercoaster fundraising controversy - LGBTQ Nation
“The staff came together and decided unanimously that we could not in good conscience accept these GoFundMe funds with the likely chance of ending up in the exact same position in three months… We have reported the fundraiser as fraudulent and encourage you all to do so as well.”
The staff members cited mismanagement of funds, accountability issues, and a lack of trust between owners and staff as issues that had plagued the business, which had been open for only a little over a year.
Megan Rapinoe Calls Out WNBA Press Coverage for Missing “Nuance” of Queer Culture | Them
calling for the media ecosystem to “evolve and grow in a way that allows for these women to be in the relationships they want to be in.”
4 women accuse lesbian Democratic congressional candidate of sexual assault - LGBTQ Nation
She allegedly pushed women against the wall by their throats and made lewd comments to them.
Owner of Marsha’s, a Philadelphia Sports Bar for Queer Women, Responds to Allegations of Racism and Transphobia | Them
In a video statement, Chivonn Anderson said she was “committed” to rebuilding trust with the community.
Black & trans employees accuse women's sports bar of "hostile" racism & misogyny - LGBTQ Nation
The owner is under scrutiny after two Marsha’s staffers were fired.
Culture and Joy
Niecy Nash-Betts wants to see more masc mothers represented -
“The one category that I feel is missing and untapped is masculine-identified queer women in the parenting space and or roles. I don’t think you see enough of that or of their love story, their origin story.”
Lesbian mom opens up about "magic" of reciprocal IVF - LGBTQ Nation
A lesbian mom has penned a moving essay about her and her wife’s path to parenthood through reciprocal IVF – the process by which an embryo made using her egg was transferred into her wife, Leah’s, uterus.
Queer actress Sophia Bush says moms can "save us" & should "be in charge of everything" - LGBTQ Nation
“I know this to be true in my bones now,” Bush said, now that she is dating soccer star Ashlyn Harris, a mother of two.
This queer mom was sick of wasting breast milk. So she invented a product to preserve every drop. - LGBTQ Nation
“I created this system to make things easier,” said Roxie Alsruhe. “Because life is hard enough.”
Cara Delevingne: “I'm a lesbian and my weakness used to be straight women” -
“I don’t know why. Maybe because they weren’t really straight, you know, that’s the point. It’s the challenge. And also, it’s because I genuinely don’t think anyone is fully straight. I also just don’t think men knew how to pleasure their girlfriends well enough, so I did that for them.”
Dating app fatigue is real – so where are queer women meeting instead? -
It’s no surprise that many of us are logging off in favour of stepping back into a revived in-person dating scene. So, if you’re looking for that spark of connection, friendship, or something in between, here’s where to go next.
People Think My Wife Is My Twin: The Subtle Homophobia Of Being Seen As 'Family', But Not Married - GO Magazine
“Queer families are socially invisible or othered. Homophobia doesn’t always look like rejection or discrimination. Sometimes it just looks like misrecognition and assumption. And I want to be seen with my wife.”
A queer couple’s "We Are Breaking Up" photoshoot goes viral - Queerty
Chris and Tenia were together for almost five years. Chris posted the photos to social media. They show her and Tenia holding a sign announcing their split. The two women clearly still feel comfortable around each other.
Comedian shares hilarous take on growing up with lesbian moms - LGBTQ Nation
Lore-Edwards praises her parents for how much freedom they gave her in expressing herself without gender constraints
Reneé Rapp on Blurring the Line Between Bestie and Lover - The New York Times
“Every single song on my album has to do with, like, the ‘deep homoerotica’ of friendships, whether those turned romantic or were just romantic without physical intimacy.”
We Made a Queer Zine You Can Hold in Your Gay Hands!
Inside the pages of The Autostraddle Insider, you’ll find writing and photography that represents the full range of Autostraddle’s kaleidoscopic point of view, from the fun and light stuff like horoscopes, lists, pop culture, and funny stories to the deeper shit like reported features, emotionally complex personal essays, and real talk life advice.
It’s Time To Stop Romanticising LGBTQIA+ Marriage | by Emily Chudy | Bitchy | Aug, 2025 | Medium
Treating queer relationships as all roses, in this way, could mean reinforcing stereotypes that may prevent people from getting the help they need in abusive situations. It also sends a message to queer people when our relationships are seen as blissfully easy, that our very real problems and difficulties just aren’t being listened to fully.
"A Mother Apart" Explores Queer Motherhood, Generational Trauma, and Healing - Mombian
Black lesbian poet and activist Staceyann Chin has long offered incisive observations on motherhood, identity, and more. A powerful new documentary shows how parenting her own daughter led her on a journey to reconnect with the mother who abandoned her and to find a path towards healing. See a trailer here.
Why Anna Camp Waited Until Her 40s To Come Out
In a Feb. 12 TikTok video, Anna answered a question about what she would expect from a guy on a first date, and responded, "Well, I don't expect anything. Not anymore, because I like women, and it's great."
Niecy Nash-Betts Was Told Coming Out Could End Her Career. Then She Won an Emmy | Them
She also opened up about the importance of being in a Black queer relationship.
A New Study Explores Why Lesbian Couples Divorce at Relatively Higher Rates | Them
Data showed that among all same-sex couples, divorce risks were lower the longer they lived together before marriage. Same-sex couples who lived together for at least seven years before marriage had the lowest divorce risk per year (1.9% for lesbian couples and 0.9% for gay couples), while couples who moved in together the same year as their legal union faced significantly higher divorce risks (8.2% for lesbian couples and 4.6% for gay couples).
‘Tell Me Lies’ Star Cat Missal Comes Out: “Well, I Am Gay, So Thank God” | Them
The actor came out in an interview about the series finale of the Hulu drama.
Hayden Panettiere Comes Out As Bisexual
Hayden also explained that she's dated women in her private life, but doing so has presented challenges in its own right because of the public nature of being a celebrity. “It was scary because there were paparazzi always waiting for me outside, to follow me everywhere. I had very little privacy. I have dated women. I was much more into women even as a child than I was men.”
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