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Chelsey Lynford
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Sapphic romance author with Bold Strokes Books
World’s Best Aunt™️ | cat whisperer | she/her 🏳️‍🌈

📖 The Rise and Fall of Conner Cody, available now

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Chelsey Lynford @chelseylynford.bsky.social · Jul 15
The Rise and Fall of Conner Cody is available everywhere today! Show Conner some love (read her story and you’ll find out she really needs it) and pick up a copy wherever books are sold.

#sapphfic
White text on a turquoise background lists the following tropes: celebrity, sexual awakening, Latinx MC, found family, Hollywood, lesbian MC, slow burn, grumpy/sunshine. White arrows point from each trope to a graphic in the middle of a silhouette of a guitar player surrounded by orange smoke. Across the image is text in turquoise that reads "The Rise and Fall of Conner Cody" and "Chelsey Lynford" in white at the bottom. Also in white text at the bottom are content warnings for drug use, mentions of abortion, & discussion of grooming of a minor. Black text on a smoky grayscale background, with the silhouette of a guitar player in turquoise in the lower right corner: Conner Cody is poised to have it all. Whether on the big screen or a concert stage, she commands adoration, lust, and more money than she can count from millions of fans across the world. Behind the scenes, she keeps people at arm’s length, having learned her lessons from her famous parents—better to hurt them first before they can hurt her. Her love life is as dramatic as the roles she plays, so Conner fills the void with meaningless hookups, and her infamous parties provide a facade of friendship. But when a few people begin to slip past her defenses and her estranged sister returns, happiness finally appears within reach. But letting people in is risky and her insecurities take center stage, pushing away everyone she cares about. On the verge of destroying everything she holds dear, Conner must choose: will she stay behind her walls, safe yet alone, or will she risk it all to finally learn what it means to love?
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November’s #sapphfic reads!

(Totally intended to post this Sunday but I ran out of ADHD meds & honestly I’m just glad I remembered to breathe)
Black text on a background of yellow with a turkey, pie, gourds, cranberries, and leaves at the bottom: "NOVEMBER READS" with images of the covers of the following books with arrows pointing from the comments to the covers. Comes in Waves by Ana Hartnett, city girl is right for once Ribbonwood by Ruby Landers, epitome of a small town To Be With You by TJ O'Shea, mix CDs as a love language Windburn by Milena McKay, possum in love
December 6, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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Sent off two chapters to my alpha reader, watched a couple fun NCAAWBB games, and assembled a Christmas-themed cat tree that the cats are completely ignoring.

Two outta three is still a decent night, right?
December 5, 2025 at 3:33 AM
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Every year I buy one new #Christmas ornament, and the 2025 addition may be my most apropos ever.
An Oregon Trail Christmas ornament stating “You have died of dysentery.”
November 30, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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#lesficfri **thank**

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Black text on a grayscale photo of a crowd at a concert with smoke concealing the stage: “Jesus, Vittoria, are we doing this again? I’m tired.” She pulled a bottle of water out of the minifridge, eyeing the tiny shots of liquor. She needed to be either really sober or really hammered for this conversation. “Of course we are. We’re always going to do this. I’ve decided we belong together.” “Oh, you decided? Well, gee, Vi. Thanks for clueing me in.” When Vittoria’s forehead betrayed a tiny crease, Conner sighed. “Letting me know.” “You’re quite welcome.” The Rise and Fall of Conner Cody, available now
November 28, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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Ending my Thanksgiving the way the goddesses intended: a cat on my lap, a cookie in my hand, and a Friends Thanksgiving episode marathon on my TV.
November 28, 2025 at 1:44 AM
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We are so thankful for our readers, who support our authors and our stories and our independent queer press all year long.
This weekend, 15% all titles--ebook and paperback!!--in the webstore. www.boldstrokesbooks.com
(Please remember, paperbacks can only be shipped to the US and Canada.)
Thank you! 15% off all titles. All ebook formats and paperbacks. Preorders excluded. Shipping available to the US and Canada only. Bold Strokes Books: Quality and Diversity in LGBTQ Literature.
November 27, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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It’s like Macy’s realized those of us of a certain age no longer go out the night before Thanksgiving so they decided to bring it to us. This lineup is a trip.

Turn down for what? Deviled eggs and rolls, Mr. Jon. My knees hurt.
November 27, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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Happy Thanksgiving from Conner Cody in all her dysfunctional glory!
Black text on a blurred background of yellow lights with a colorful turkey figurine at the bottom: “So what do you normally do for Thanksgiving, Conner?” Asher asked as slices of pie and bowls of freshly whipped cream were handed out. Conner accepted a fruit tartlet. Last Thanksgiving, she and Vittoria, during an on-again period, had spent a hedonistic week in Amsterdam. The year before that, she’d lounged around Saint-Tropez, brushing up on her French—the language, the kissing, and the women. “I usually just spend it with friends,” she said, before adding, as everyone stared at her, “Most of my family isn’t American, you know, so they don’t really do Thanksgiving. It’s not a big deal for me. I guess my favorite Thanksgivings were the years I was in the Macy’s parade.” “You were in the parade?!” Numerous small faces popped out from the kitchen until Hannah wriggled free of the group. “Three times. I was around your age the first time, I think.”
November 27, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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Lavelle! That could top off the best season of her career.

#NWSL
November 23, 2025 at 3:01 AM
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He just wedged himself in between my legs and rested his head on ny knee 🥹
A lil orange and white kitty snoozing on a blue blanket
November 23, 2025 at 2:23 AM
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NWSL Championship time!
November 23, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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The best part about living alone is I don’t have to share licking the beater privileges.
November 16, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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Let the holiday baking commence.

(Don’t ask me how much this cost.)
A grocery cart with M&Ms, dark chocolate chips, brown sugar, butter, eggs, peanut butter, and oats.
November 16, 2025 at 2:33 AM
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I got my first mammogram today (ahead of schedule because I’m an overachiever). I was very brave, and I didn’t make a single inappropriate joke. Please applaud.

Also, get your tits checked.
November 5, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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Time for my semiannual game of “how long will the stove clock be wrong.”
November 2, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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#Sapphfic October reads
White text on a background of jack-o-lanterns: "OCTOBER READS" with images of the covers of the following books with arrows pointing from the comments to the covers. Barging In by Emily Banting, craving cake and older women Berlin Hungers by Justine Saracen, the things we do to survive... Greener Pastures by Aurora Rey, baby goats! White text on a background of jack-o-lanterns: "OCTOBER READS" with images of the covers of the following books with arrows pointing from the comments to the covers. Half-Court Heat by Eliza Lentzski, emphasis on heat If I Don't Ask by EJ Noyes, Rebecca has amazing willpower. Truly Enough by JJ Hale, I think I might be Lexi?
November 2, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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One thing I really want to do before this society completely collapses on itself is jump on the giant red balls on Wipeout.
October 29, 2025 at 1:21 AM
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Take note of all these people turning out for protests in small towns in red states.

Remember them the next time you’re inclined to write an area off because “they voted for this.”
October 18, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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These two have been on top of me since I came home, which at times has meant also on top of each other.

#caturday
Two cats snuggling on a blue blanket
October 18, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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Brothers don’t shake hands, brothers gotta hug!
A cuddle puddle between two cats
October 5, 2025 at 11:25 PM
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September #sapphfic reads!
Black text on a background of autumnal leaves: "SEPTEMBER READS" with images of the covers of the following books with arrows pointing from the tropes to the covers. Ask Me Again by EJ Noyes, eerily accurate PTSD rep Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid, astronaut lesbians Her Duchess to Desire by Jane Walsh, seven! Mattresses Learning Curves by Rachel Lacey, the pottery wheel scene Black text on a background of autumnal leaves: "SEPTEMBER READS" with images of the covers of the following books with arrows pointing from the tropes to the covers. Only Hope by Ruby Landers, "Sometimes I f**k my friends." Sweet Home Alabarden Park by TJ O'Shea, yea-haw meets yes ma'am The Weight of What Was by Pip Landers-Letts, second chance in the Arctic
October 3, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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This guy got up from his sun nap, walked across the room, curled up next to me, and started the purr engine. We don’t deserve these gremlins.
The most handsome orange and white cat
September 29, 2025 at 12:35 AM
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Is that empty space on your bookshelf begging to be used? Is your TBR stack next to your nightstand crying out for another book? Will one more paperback solve all your non-fascism related problems? Pick up a copy of my debut HELLA ON SALE at Bella Books! #sapphfic

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White text on a blue background lists the following tropes: small town, mental health matters, opposites attract, consent is sexy, dual POV, bi/lesbian rep, one night to forever, Korean-American MC. White arrows point from each trope to a graphic in the middle of a young White woman with blonde hair dressed in blue ski clothes and holding a snowboard standing next to a young Korean-American woman with dark brown hair dressed in a black business suit. Also in white text at the bottom are content warnings for mental health issues & discussion of sexual assault. A graphic of a snowy mountain is in the background with the text "Crossing Bridges" in blue at the top.
September 27, 2025 at 11:38 PM
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Tomorrow is the first day of autumn in the northern hemisphere, & it made me think about how my characters feel about fall.

A Vermont native, Quinn enjoys fall. The color of the leaves when she hikes, pulling out her flannels & hoodies, but most of all, the fact that it's one step closer to snow.
A picture of a smiling White blond woman in the middle, surrounded by pictures of a flannel shirt, a hoodie, a beanie, autumnal leaves, and a snowfall.
September 21, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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A late #caturday sun nap for Chip
A gray and white cat snoozing in a basket next to a window
September 14, 2025 at 12:21 AM