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E V Bancroft @evbancroft.bsky.social · 9h

#LesFicFri *jump*

From On the Edge of Uncertainty. Out 1st December.

"Almost without thought, Florrie tugged at the soft material, and the towel fell away, revealing Diana’s glistening skin. She shrieked, laughing, then jumped on Florrie’s upright deckchair."

#sapphicromance #historicalromance

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Sapphic Action Support Squad @s-a-s-s.bsky.social · 1d

They are trying to silence us, but we keep writing. Our history won’t be erased, our lives won’t be forgotten, our love will not be stopped.

#SapphicsWithTheBanned #BannedBooksWeek

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E V Bancroft @evbancroft.bsky.social · 1d

Im delighted On the Edge of Uncertainty is being reviewed. I can't wait for you to meet Florrie again, and Diana, the woman who broke her heart 20 years previously.

LESBIreviewed @lesbireviewed.bsky.social · 2d

New Books 11th October 2025

- The Perfect Christmas by @barbarawinkes.bsky.social

- On The Edge Of Uncertainty by @evbancroft.bsky.social

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New Books 11th October 2025

Find out about the stories received and added to the review schedule. Interested in following the authors or buying the books? The Perfect Christmas by Barbara Winkes On The Edge Of Uncertainty by …

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E V Bancroft @evbancroft.bsky.social · 5d

The princess joining in the celebrations that Bristol City Women's won today. #authorlife

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E V Bancroft @evbancroft.bsky.social · 7d

#LesFicFri *Tempt*

From On the Edge of Uncertainty, Out 1st Dec 2025

“It was so tempting to stroke her cheek, feel the smoothness of her body against hers, but she stayed her hand. She felt the warmth of Diana’s breath mingling with her own…intoxicating. And dangerous.”

#sapphicromance

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E V Bancroft @evbancroft.bsky.social · 8d

Went to the local cafe to catch up with the brilliant JP Preston to natter about books and writing! #authorlife #sapphicfiction

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E V Bancroft @evbancroft.bsky.social · 9d

Competition: To win a free copy of the ebook of Virgin Flight, about the women who flew planes in WW2, state what is the scariest thing you ever had to face and successfully achieved? One winner will be chosen at random. Good luck! #sapphicromance #historicalromance #wlw #queerbooks #sapphicfiction

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E V Bancroft @evbancroft.bsky.social · 10d

Virgin Flight is featured in IHS Wartime week. Here is the interview I did about it! iheartsapphfic.com/2025/09/30/a...
#sapphicromance #historicalromance #queerbooks #WLW

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E V Bancroft @evbancroft.bsky.social · 11d

Virgin Flight is included in the Wartime category for iheartsapphfic this week and is on sale.
To enter the iheartsapphfic giveaway check out this:

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##sapphicromance #historicalromance #wlw #sapphicfiction #queerbooks

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E V Bancroft @evbancroft.bsky.social · 14d

#LesFicFri *Hurt*

“Her fingers caught the card in her pocket. She was tempted to take it out to stare at the embossed letters and stroke the thick paper that had been in Diana’s hands. Did she want to rake up all that hurt and anguish?”

#sapphicromance #historicalromance #wlw #queerbooks

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E V Bancroft @evbancroft.bsky.social · 16d

I loved this series( and the audiobooks). Would love it if you wrote some more. Pretty please!

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E V Bancroft @evbancroft.bsky.social · 17d

Jerry supervising the elder servant editing his words of wisdom in EVB's newsletter.
Sign up to my newsletter which will be dropping in the next day or two at bit.ly/ReadEVB

#authorlife #sapphicromance #historicalromance #wlw #queerbooks #sapphicfiction #historicalfiction

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E V Bancroft @evbancroft.bsky.social · 19d

Thank you!

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E V Bancroft @evbancroft.bsky.social · 20d

I had a visitor near my writing room today. #authorlife

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E V Bancroft @evbancroft.bsky.social · 21d

#LesFicFri *Remember*

“The flash went off with a puff of smoke. Whichever photograph they used, it was this moment, this expression that Florrie would remember and treasure for ever.”

#sapphicromance #historicalromance #wlw

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E V Bancroft @evbancroft.bsky.social · 22d

Went over to Bath for the Jane Austen festival. I don't think I've seen so many bonnets! #authorlife #historicalromance

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E V Bancroft @evbancroft.bsky.social · 28d

#LesFicFri *Beautiful*

On The Edge of Uncertainty out 1 Dec 2025

“like her sparse writing, which was beautiful, haunting, and surprisingly passionate, given her rather aloof manner.”
#HistoricalRomance #SapphicRomance #WLW #Queerbooks

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E V Bancroft @evbancroft.bsky.social · Sep 6

I love when a reader finds and reviews my back catalogue. Thank you

GabrielConstans @gabrielconstans.bsky.social · Sep 5

I really enjoyed reading this #sapphic #romance by E. V. Bancroft @evbancroft.bsky.social. It's thoughtful, passionate, and entertaining. Here's my review: tinyurl.com/ycxk34rn

A woman is depicted in a studio setting, focused on painting a portrait.

The scene is composed with the woman positioned in the mid-ground, her back to the viewer, engrossed in the act of painting. The image is framed to highlight the process of artistic creation. The woman's posture suggests concentration and engagement with the task. The painting on the easel is visible, and the background hints at other art supplies and studio elements.

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E V Bancroft @evbancroft.bsky.social · Sep 6

Ah, thank you!

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The Lesbian Review @thelesbianreview.com · Sep 5

New Release: Here in My Heart by Jo Fletcher

One awkward marine biologist. One ambitious professor. One gap year that changes everything.

#NewRelease #LesFic #Book #lesbianromance

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E V Bancroft @evbancroft.bsky.social · Sep 5

#LesFicFri *Secret*

"They had always been so careful, not sharing long glances or secret smiles. The hairs on the back of her neck rose. If he knew, then she would be exposed—they both would."

#Sapphicfiction #sapphicromance #historicalfiction #historicalromance #wlw

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E V Bancroft @evbancroft.bsky.social · Sep 4

Research visit to Wells for research on my next book - this time a fantasy!! #authorlife

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E V Bancroft @evbancroft.bsky.social · Sep 2

I visited the Richard III museum in Leicester and managed to restrain myself from quoting Shakespeare. Was Richard a good king or the evil villain Shakespeare portrays? #authorlife

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E V Bancroft @evbancroft.bsky.social · Aug 30

Meeting up with friends at #LeicesterPride. Come on down and talk books - and buy them, too!

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E V Bancroft @evbancroft.bsky.social · Aug 29

All packed up ready for #LeicesterPride tomorrow. If you're in the area come and find us and talk about books and writing - oh and you can buy some books too! #authorlife