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Sapphy Lore @sapphylore.bsky.social · 1d

Character art by Sheyenne Cannon. Cover art by Sophia Defelice.

Thank you to both of them! ♥️

Sapphy Lore @sapphylore.bsky.social · 1d

HOLY MOLEY I EXIST!

-ARC Copies are out to those who were approved!
-I got amazing character are done for my two main characters!
-The cover art is complete! **Muppet Flail** OMG IT'S BEAUTIFUL!

Apologies for getting lost in the work. Have some pretty pictures!

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Sapphy Lore @sapphylore.bsky.social · Sep 3

Hey everyone! Still looking for ARC readers for my epic fantasy that has been me processing my distance for all forms of the patriarchy.

Also a race of people inspired by Gila Monsters. Because people with striped scales look cool.

Apply here!

forms.gle/9aUXmxEJtZzY...

Hidden Root ARC Application

Hello! Thank you for applying to be one of the first to read Hidden Root, the first book of the Injured Tapestry Trilogy. What is an ARC? ARC stands for Advanced Reader Copy. It's an early released...

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Lore Together @loretogether.bsky.social · Sep 3

It's not a question, I don't know why it mistyped!

Cozy stream happening at 8:30 pm CST! Join me, Lora, Liberty, and their dapper cat Randy.

Lore Together @loretogether.bsky.social · Sep 3

Cozy stream up in 45 minutes?

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Cozy Gaming Let's Play: The Sims 4: Episode 21

YouTube video by Lore Together

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Sapphy Lore @sapphylore.bsky.social · Aug 25

Hidden Root is the first book of an epic fantasy trilogy. Follow Brave Keely Ní Fiach and Mage Roc as they are tasked to aid the Everwarm Kingdom.

They'll fix what destiny couldn't.

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Sapphy Lore @sapphylore.bsky.social · Aug 25

Hey booksky!

The application to be an ARC reader for Hidden Root is open!

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Hidden Root ARC Application

Hello! Thank you for applying to be one of the first to read Hidden Root, the first book of the Injured Tapestry Trilogy. What is an ARC? ARC stands for Advanced Reader Copy. It's an early released...

docs.google.com

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Sapphy Lore @sapphylore.bsky.social · Aug 17

I got so wiped from GenCon I forgot to post here! Ah!

Keeping busy. Working on the ARC application for Hidden Root which will go to newsletter subscribers this week! Then to the public!

And how was GenCon? GREAT! Ran three amazing sessions of Who We Were. That will be out next year...

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Matthew Siadak @backwardsknight.com · Jul 29

Come stop by at #GenCon and say hi! We'll have copies of my books, and art by @fallenlights.net.

Image of the cover art and design for The Backwards Knight by Matthew Siadak, featuring a knight holding a sword surrounded by blue/gray/black swirling fog.

Text on top reads "See you at Gen Con! We'll be at booth 1651!"

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Sapphy Lore @sapphylore.bsky.social · Jul 25

Below is a mood board for my one shot I'm running at #GenCon for @greenroninpub.bsky.social this year!

Would you like to play a sci-fi one shot with an amnesia mystery in a swamp? I still have tickets for the Thursday at 10am game if you're looking to start your Con weekend right!

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Sapphy Lore @sapphylore.bsky.social · Jul 23

Sharing mine here because yes, this is an incredible tool and you are brilliant for making it, friend. 😁

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DandDandD @danddandd.bsky.social · Jul 23

I am happy to announce this is the only Venn diagram you'll ever need. It is intended for fandom characters, OCs, character classes, movies, crunchy snacks, ice cream toppings, and other important people, places, things, and concepts. Please use it responsibly.

A 4-way Venn diagram with the fields: Big / Horny / Nasty / Smart.

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W&S_BOOKCLUB @wsbookclub.bsky.social · Jul 22

Here's the 2025 Self-published Authors Appreciation Week Hub Page! I'll by adding posts/ links throughout the week. Be sure to check in to see what you've missed!

*Please be patient as I add links. It can take me a while.

#SelfPublishedAuthorsAppreciationWeek #SPAAW #SuperSelfPublished #SuperSP

Self-Published Authors Appreciation Week 2025 Hub

This week bloggers and reviewers are celebrating great self-published books. Because there will be so many great reviews, spotlights, and cover reveals over multiple platsforms, I’ll do my best to …

wittyandsarcasticbookclub.home.blog

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Sapphy Lore @sapphylore.bsky.social · Jul 22

*Fire-wielding lizard people
*Mysteriously afflicted obsidian stones
*A MMC who's proper to a fault
*An epic fantasy plot with two romantic subplots
*A feudalism structure where privilege and responsibility is at the forefront of the culture

Hope you'd like to read Hidden Root!

Sapphy Lore @sapphylore.bsky.social · Jul 22

Reasons I think trad publishers wouldn't move forward with Hidden Root:

*No dragons
*No fae
*No morally grey MMC
*FMC and MMC don't romance each other
*No eurocentric/"traditional" feudal culture

Instead I'm offering:

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Sapphy Lore @sapphylore.bsky.social · Jul 20

Sharing my playlist for the one shot I'm running at #GenCon, Who We Were.

If you like futuristic mystery sci-fi vibes that are also in a swamp, there are still spots on Thursday and Friday games!

open.spotify.com/playlist/6N9...

Who We Were

Playlist · d20sapphire · 10 items

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Libro.fm @libro.fm · Jul 16

Libro.fm—an Audible alternative—is a Social Purpose Corporation; we pursue social goals, even if they conflict with financial interests 💓

When you buy audiobooks with us, every purchase benefits your indie. We also are humans (not bots), employee-owned, book ban fighters, & love to shop small.

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Sapphy Lore @sapphylore.bsky.social · Jul 16

I'll be honest, my 10am Thursday game for #GenCon this year hasn't sold any tickets yet.

So if you'd like a sci-fi setting with an amnesia plot in a swamp and gives you a chance to play with @greenroninpub.bsky.social Modern AGE rules, 7/31 at 10am during GenCon is a great time to do it!

Sapphy Lore @sapphylore.bsky.social · Jul 15

HIDDEN ROOT is the first book of The Injured Tapestry Trilogy coming out November 13th!
ARC applications for a digital review copy will be available first to newsletter subscribers in August!

Follow the link to subscribe: sapphylores-newsletter.beehiiv.com/subscribe

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Sapphy Lore @sapphylore.bsky.social · Jul 14

I have author copies I plan to sell at #GenCon2025

Let me know if you want to find me and get one for yourself! I'll be around.

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Sapphy Lore @sapphylore.bsky.social · Jul 14

Took a risk and changed my avatar.

Avatar from Naylissah's Black Centered Picrew!

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Black Centered Picrew <3

♡♡Please DONATE to my Ko-Fi for more upcoming projects♡♡ https://ko-fi.com/naylissah SPIDERVERSE PICREW! OUT NOVEMBER 1ST for commissions and more check out my carrd! https://naylissah.carrd.co/ T...

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Sapphy Lore @sapphylore.bsky.social · Jul 14

Now that my first author talk is done, I can start talking about #GenCon2025 where I'm running my Modern AGE one-shot WHO WE WERE.

Going to GenCon? I got spots for my Thursday and Friday morning game!

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Sapphy Lore @sapphylore.bsky.social · Jul 11

I'm honored to state that you can now but Mother Revolution from @paperbacksfrybread.bsky.social !

Meant to share here since I got it confirmed a few days ago. The first indie bookstore to carry my book! Click below to buy from there now.

paperbacksandfrybread.com/products/mot...

Mother Revolution by Sapphy Lore | Black Sci-Fi

On the run from a planet of oligarchs, Virginia takes a side job from a bounty hunter. The terms? Her freedom in exchange for her help. She thought she was diagnosing a program virus. Instead, she unc...

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Sapphy Lore @sapphylore.bsky.social · Jul 11

a man with long hair and a beard is smiling and saying thank you .

ALT: a man with long hair and a beard is smiling and saying thank you .

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Sapphy Lore @sapphylore.bsky.social · Jul 3

Hey #Chicago if you want to hear about my writing process for both Mother Revolution and Project Wholecloth, I'm speaking at the Ethical Humanist Society of Chicago at 10:30am on July 13th!

ethicalhumanistsociety.org/programs/

Sunday Programs – Ethical Humanist Society

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Sheryl Weikal and the colorful Parrotlegals @leftistlawyer.com · Jun 22

If you're arrested in Illinois protesting against Trump's war on Iran for Israel, I can represent you pro bono. Email me at [email protected].

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