by Ragini Werner | 30 December 2024 | Sapphic, Writing
And now, for something completely different! Instead of my usual (earnest) blog, this week I’m celebrating the new year by posting a spot of SapphFic that’s supposed to be… funny. Introducing the dyke-namic duo, Sappho Watergate and Rachel PaperKlippe. Enjoy! Scroll...
by Ragini Werner | 25 November 2024 | Real life, Sapphic
Em Buckman is the award-winning author of Bent Is Not Broken (LGBTQIA+ history/memoir). She is currently working on a new novel, Women Of Note (historical fiction). In this guest blog, Em explains why she—a cis-het person—is an outspoken ally of our demonised,...
by Ragini Werner | 29 September 2024 | Editing, Sapphic
Lara Zielinsky has been a journalist, technical writer, educator, and fiction editor for more than 30 years. A member of the LGBTQ+ community, Lara is also an award-winning author of five sapphic novels. When I chanced upon her business site, LZ Edits, I knew her...
by Ragini Werner | 24 June 2024 | Real life, Sapphic
German-born author Jae is a dynamo in the sapphic literature community, famous for writing relatable, slow-burn romances. One of the most successful writers in the history of Ylva Publishing, the sapphic romance specialists, Jae has won numerous literary awards for...
by Ragini Werner | 2 June 2024 | Real life, Sapphic
June is PRIDE month all over the world, when the LGBTQIA+ community celebrates coming out and living as our true selves—despite the dangers. In 2024 the Dutch city of Groningen, near where I live, is celebrating PRIDE well into August. Reading about my local PRIDE...
by Ragini Werner | 27 May 2024 | Sapphic
Ever heard of Val McDermid? Even if you’re not into thrillers, you’ll surely know that Val’s an out and proud lesbian and, btw, a world-class crime writer. According to her website, to date she has sold over 19 million books across the globe and has been translated...