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Author Rachel Spangler @rachelspangler.rachelspangler.com · 1d

This banned books week gender nonconforming characters are under attack like never before. Fight back! Read broadly sapphic books. My pronouns may be they/them, but it’s time for this community to identify as we/us!

#standwiththebanned #bannedbooks #BannedBooksWeek #sapphicswiththebanned #lgbtqia

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Author Rachel Spangler @rachelspangler.rachelspangler.com · 2d

Queer characters of color face extra scrutiny, and when complicated by things like immigration status or class struggle it’s an all out battle. We must fight for the right to tell full stories about whole people!
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#bannedbooks #bannedbooksweek #sapphic #sapphicromance #sapphicswiththebanned

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Author Rachel Spangler @rachelspangler.rachelspangler.com · 3d

Queer books aren't the only books being targeted by book bans. The stigma on neurodivergence and mental health, as well as outright ableism often shape attempts at censorship. Representation matters!

#standwiththebanned #BannedBooksWeek #sapphicswiththebanned #sapphic #lesbian #mentalhealth

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Author Rachel Spangler @rachelspangler.rachelspangler.com · 4d

Just living my best life, writing in my hammock, listening to the rain all around.
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#amwriting #amwritingromance #writingcommunity #sapphicwriter #writer #writerslife #author #authorlife #sapphicauthor #romanceauthor #romancewriter

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Author Rachel Spangler @rachelspangler.rachelspangler.com · 4d

It’s banned books week and I never take for granted that my right to write our lives and love stories is one we’ve had to fight (and keep fighting) for!
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#standwiththebanned #bannedbooks #BannedBooksWeek #sapphicswiththebanned #sapphics #sapphicromance #lesbian #trans #nonbinary #queer #lgbtqia

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Author Rachel Spangler @rachelspangler.rachelspangler.com · 5d

I leave for women’s week in Provincetown one week from tomorrow! I cannot wait for this year’s full slate of events with so many awesome authors! I hope that if you are in town, you will come say hello, grab a selfie, talk about books, and soak in the good vibes.

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Author Rachel Spangler @rachelspangler.rachelspangler.com · 5d

This Banned Books week it's more important than ever for queer authors, readers, and allies to stand up and fight censorship. Read banned books, amplify the voices of queer writers, refused to go quietly!

#bannedbooks #BannedBooksWeek #standwiththebanned #sapphicswiththebanned #censorship

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Author Rachel Spangler @rachelspangler.rachelspangler.com · 9d

Nah, I didn’t bring y’all this far just to slam the door in your face.
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#amwriting #amwritingromance #writingcommunity #sapphicwriter #writer #writerslife #author #authorlife #sapphicauthor #romanceauthor #romancewriter #sapphicbooks #queerbooks #sapphic #spicy

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Author Rachel Spangler @rachelspangler.rachelspangler.com · 10d

To all observing this holy day, may your name be written in the book of life.

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Author Rachel Spangler @rachelspangler.rachelspangler.com · 10d

Gillian may actually be the boss of me!

#amwriting #amwritingromance #writingcommunity #sapphicwriter #writer #writerslife #author #authorlife #sapphicauthor #romanceauthor #romancewriter #queer #sapphic

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Author Rachel Spangler @rachelspangler.rachelspangler.com · 10d

With the way this government shutdown is looking whatever’s in those files must be pretty damning!

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Author Rachel Spangler @rachelspangler.rachelspangler.com · 11d

Thank you to Jamie Rose and The Lesbrary for such a fun review of Quiver!
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#sapphicromance #sapphic #lesfic #lesbianromance #bookstagram #mountedarchery #sportstomance #secondchanceromance #horsearchery

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Author Rachel Spangler @rachelspangler.rachelspangler.com · 11d

It’s autumn in Western New York and the Spanglers are out here living the middle aged sapphic agenda!
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#spanglo25 #love #westernnewyork #wny #autumn #autumnalvibes #fall #sapphic #queerfanilies #rainbowfamilies #twomoms #jacksonspangler #pizzaoven #cidermaking #cider #applepicking

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Author Rachel Spangler @rachelspangler.rachelspangler.com · 12d

Queer bodies are sexy bodies….am I right?
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#authenticity #hot #topsurgery #trans #sapphicbooks #queerbooks #sapphic #lesfic #lesbianbooks #sapphicromance #queer #books #lgbtq #lesbianromance #queerlit #nonbinary #nonbinarybooks #lovewins #mentalhealth #therapist #therapybooks #theythem

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Author Rachel Spangler @rachelspangler.rachelspangler.com · 12d

Happy Monday!

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Author Rachel Spangler @rachelspangler.rachelspangler.com · 13d

Or Tylenol

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Author Rachel Spangler @rachelspangler.rachelspangler.com · 15d

Finally writing again, no one better interrupt me!
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#writing #amwriting #amwritingromance #sapphic #lesfic #authorsofinstagram #writingcommunity #lesbiansofinstagram

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Author Rachel Spangler @rachelspangler.rachelspangler.com · 16d

The scene I had to read aloud from in therapy. Period. But come on, who doesn’t need to hear shit like this?

#sapphicbooks #queerbooks #sapphic #lesfic #lesbianbooks #sapphicromance #queer #lgbtq #lesbianromance #nonbinary #nonbinarybooks #genderqueer #nonbinaryromance #mentalhealth #therapist

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Author Rachel Spangler @rachelspangler.rachelspangler.com · 17d

Thank you! I loved writing it, so it makes me happy to hear that came through for you, too!

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Author Rachel Spangler @rachelspangler.rachelspangler.com · 17d

Welcome to Robin and Sawyer’s world!

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Author Rachel Spangler @rachelspangler.rachelspangler.com · 17d

If you know you know!
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#itsfall #autumn #decorativegourdseason

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Author Rachel Spangler @rachelspangler.rachelspangler.com · 19d

Thank you Jamie Geeks Out for this lovely review of Informed Consent!
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#sapphicbooks #queerbooks #sapphic #wlw #wlwbooks #lesfic #lesbianbooks #sapphicromance #sapphicreads #lgbtqbooks #queer #lesbianfiction #books #lgbtq #lesbianromance #lgbt #queerlit #bi #bisexual #bisexualrepresentation

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Author Rachel Spangler @rachelspangler.rachelspangler.com · 19d

Blessed Mabon and a meaningful equinox to all who celebrate. Or if you're from the south, "It's fall, y'all!"

May the balance of light and dark bloom in you with gratitude, abundance, and a shedding of things that no longer serve you.

#Mabon #equinox #sapphicseptember #balance #autumn #gratitude

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Author Rachel Spangler @rachelspangler.rachelspangler.com · 22d

Last night we weren't supposed to bring anything in, but who wants to pay for water? So, as a lesbian with oppositional defiance, I told my friends I'd get their water bottle in. Thanks Jessamine for documenting my triumph. Who knew those skills were so transferable?

#sapphic #lesbian #queer #top

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Author Rachel Spangler @rachelspangler.rachelspangler.com · 22d

Thank you Tara Scott and TLR!!!

#sapphicbooks #queerbooks #sapphic #lesfic #lesbianbooks #lgbtqbooks #queer #lesbianfiction #books #lgbtq #lesbianromance #lgbt #queerlit #nonbinary #genderfluid #nonbinarybooks #genderqueer #nonbinaryromance #lovewins

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