Emma R. Alban
@eraofemma.bsky.social
USA Today Bestselling author of DON'T WANT YOU LIKE A BEST FRIEND · Screenwriter · Theater kid · Stress Baker · Rep: Stacy Testa · She/her
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So incredibly excited to announce the Pre-Order Campaign & BOOK TOUR for LIKE IN LOVE WITH YOU!!
If you pre-order from The Ripped Bodice LA, you'll receive a stunning art print by @lenikauffman.bsky.social with your signed & personalized copy !
Come see my in person Jan-March!!
If you pre-order from The Ripped Bodice LA, you'll receive a stunning art print by @lenikauffman.bsky.social with your signed & personalized copy !
Come see my in person Jan-March!!
Time for the annual ugly cry because he gave him the kni-i-ife… Happy Thanksgiving Eve.
November 27, 2025 at 5:29 AM
Time for the annual ugly cry because he gave him the kni-i-ife… Happy Thanksgiving Eve.
If you love Historical Romance, come join us on January 18th, 2026 in Orlando for Scandals & Swoons to celebrate with a bunch of your favorite HistRom authors!
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Scandals & Swoons
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November 25, 2025 at 5:35 PM
If you love Historical Romance, come join us on January 18th, 2026 in Orlando for Scandals & Swoons to celebrate with a bunch of your favorite HistRom authors!
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I hear Historical Romance is trending again. And it's post-Wicked weekend, so I figure we've all got some sapphic yearning needs. I herefore present to you my two sapphic HistRoms!
November 24, 2025 at 6:09 PM
I hear Historical Romance is trending again. And it's post-Wicked weekend, so I figure we've all got some sapphic yearning needs. I herefore present to you my two sapphic HistRoms!
2026 sounds like the fake year far, far in the future we used to say back in the...
Actually. No. I won't date myself like that. 2026 was never so far away from me. I am young. I am smol.
Actually. No. I won't date myself like that. 2026 was never so far away from me. I am young. I am smol.
November 21, 2025 at 2:07 AM
2026 sounds like the fake year far, far in the future we used to say back in the...
Actually. No. I won't date myself like that. 2026 was never so far away from me. I am young. I am smol.
Actually. No. I won't date myself like that. 2026 was never so far away from me. I am young. I am smol.
Not having a book out in 2025 is just, "oh yay! A friend got on a year end list!" and no stress for me. Love it.
Wait, no...I have a book coming out January 13th! Look! It's Mean Girls meets Northanger Abbey. What if Cady and Regina just...kissed, in Regency gowns? Here's the pretty pretty cover!
Wait, no...I have a book coming out January 13th! Look! It's Mean Girls meets Northanger Abbey. What if Cady and Regina just...kissed, in Regency gowns? Here's the pretty pretty cover!
November 19, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Not having a book out in 2025 is just, "oh yay! A friend got on a year end list!" and no stress for me. Love it.
Wait, no...I have a book coming out January 13th! Look! It's Mean Girls meets Northanger Abbey. What if Cady and Regina just...kissed, in Regency gowns? Here's the pretty pretty cover!
Wait, no...I have a book coming out January 13th! Look! It's Mean Girls meets Northanger Abbey. What if Cady and Regina just...kissed, in Regency gowns? Here's the pretty pretty cover!
Booklist read LIKE IN LOVE WITH YOU, and it's a star!
Catherine and Rosalie’s story arrives January 13th, 2026! Pre-order from The Ripped Bodice LA to get this gorgeous art print from @lenikauffman.bsky.social with your signed & personalized copy, and come see me in Jan/Feb/March on tour!
Catherine and Rosalie’s story arrives January 13th, 2026! Pre-order from The Ripped Bodice LA to get this gorgeous art print from @lenikauffman.bsky.social with your signed & personalized copy, and come see me in Jan/Feb/March on tour!
November 17, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Booklist read LIKE IN LOVE WITH YOU, and it's a star!
Catherine and Rosalie’s story arrives January 13th, 2026! Pre-order from The Ripped Bodice LA to get this gorgeous art print from @lenikauffman.bsky.social with your signed & personalized copy, and come see me in Jan/Feb/March on tour!
Catherine and Rosalie’s story arrives January 13th, 2026! Pre-order from The Ripped Bodice LA to get this gorgeous art print from @lenikauffman.bsky.social with your signed & personalized copy, and come see me in Jan/Feb/March on tour!
Book Four is due on Monday. I'd like to thank the California rain for being a great, atmospheric final edit buddy.
...but I would like my sunshine back soon, thank you kindly.
...but I would like my sunshine back soon, thank you kindly.
November 15, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Book Four is due on Monday. I'd like to thank the California rain for being a great, atmospheric final edit buddy.
...but I would like my sunshine back soon, thank you kindly.
...but I would like my sunshine back soon, thank you kindly.
I can't believe LIKE IN LOVE WITH YOU is just TWO months away!
Coming January 13th, 2026, LIKE IN LOVE WITH YOU is a standalone, sapphic, rivals-to-lovers Regency Romance, which begs the question: what if Cady and Regina from MEAN GIRLS just kissed?
Coming January 13th, 2026, LIKE IN LOVE WITH YOU is a standalone, sapphic, rivals-to-lovers Regency Romance, which begs the question: what if Cady and Regina from MEAN GIRLS just kissed?
November 13, 2025 at 5:02 PM
I can't believe LIKE IN LOVE WITH YOU is just TWO months away!
Coming January 13th, 2026, LIKE IN LOVE WITH YOU is a standalone, sapphic, rivals-to-lovers Regency Romance, which begs the question: what if Cady and Regina from MEAN GIRLS just kissed?
Coming January 13th, 2026, LIKE IN LOVE WITH YOU is a standalone, sapphic, rivals-to-lovers Regency Romance, which begs the question: what if Cady and Regina from MEAN GIRLS just kissed?
Publishers Weekly read LIKE IN LOVE WITH YOU, and the review is delicious!
Catherine and Rosalie’s story arrives January 13th, 2026!
Catherine and Rosalie’s story arrives January 13th, 2026!
November 7, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Publishers Weekly read LIKE IN LOVE WITH YOU, and the review is delicious!
Catherine and Rosalie’s story arrives January 13th, 2026!
Catherine and Rosalie’s story arrives January 13th, 2026!
So incredibly excited to announce the Pre-Order Campaign & BOOK TOUR for LIKE IN LOVE WITH YOU!!
If you pre-order from The Ripped Bodice LA, you'll receive a stunning art print by @lenikauffman.bsky.social with your signed & personalized copy !
Come see my in person Jan-March!!
If you pre-order from The Ripped Bodice LA, you'll receive a stunning art print by @lenikauffman.bsky.social with your signed & personalized copy !
Come see my in person Jan-March!!
November 5, 2025 at 5:01 PM
So incredibly excited to announce the Pre-Order Campaign & BOOK TOUR for LIKE IN LOVE WITH YOU!!
If you pre-order from The Ripped Bodice LA, you'll receive a stunning art print by @lenikauffman.bsky.social with your signed & personalized copy !
Come see my in person Jan-March!!
If you pre-order from The Ripped Bodice LA, you'll receive a stunning art print by @lenikauffman.bsky.social with your signed & personalized copy !
Come see my in person Jan-March!!
Amici italiani! Beth e Gwen sono ora disponibili in italiano!
"Don't Want You Like a Best Friend" is now available in Italian with Giunti! I'm so excited for Italian readers to meet Beth and Gwen! And just look at this gorgeous cover!!
"Don't Want You Like a Best Friend" is now available in Italian with Giunti! I'm so excited for Italian readers to meet Beth and Gwen! And just look at this gorgeous cover!!
September 24, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Amici italiani! Beth e Gwen sono ora disponibili in italiano!
"Don't Want You Like a Best Friend" is now available in Italian with Giunti! I'm so excited for Italian readers to meet Beth and Gwen! And just look at this gorgeous cover!!
"Don't Want You Like a Best Friend" is now available in Italian with Giunti! I'm so excited for Italian readers to meet Beth and Gwen! And just look at this gorgeous cover!!
Apparently it’s that time of fall! LIKE IN LOVE WITH YOU is available for preorder at Barnes & Noble for their 25% off Pre Order sale, OR you can get it at your favorite local indie!
There's nothing cozier than chaotic debutantes scheming for a happily ever after around mom drama!
There's nothing cozier than chaotic debutantes scheming for a happily ever after around mom drama!
September 3, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Apparently it’s that time of fall! LIKE IN LOVE WITH YOU is available for preorder at Barnes & Noble for their 25% off Pre Order sale, OR you can get it at your favorite local indie!
There's nothing cozier than chaotic debutantes scheming for a happily ever after around mom drama!
There's nothing cozier than chaotic debutantes scheming for a happily ever after around mom drama!
Happy Sapphic September! We're giving away 100 Print ARCs of LIKE IN LOVE WITH YOU over on Goodreads!
Entries open September 1st - September 10th. US only (Sorry!).
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Entries open September 1st - September 10th. US only (Sorry!).
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September 1, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Happy Sapphic September! We're giving away 100 Print ARCs of LIKE IN LOVE WITH YOU over on Goodreads!
Entries open September 1st - September 10th. US only (Sorry!).
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Entries open September 1st - September 10th. US only (Sorry!).
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Bobby and James have been on shelves for one whole year today with @avonbooks.bsky.social!
I don't know where the time went, but I know it included so, SO much joy sharing their story with all of you!!
I don't know where the time went, but I know it included so, SO much joy sharing their story with all of you!!
August 27, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Bobby and James have been on shelves for one whole year today with @avonbooks.bsky.social!
I don't know where the time went, but I know it included so, SO much joy sharing their story with all of you!!
I don't know where the time went, but I know it included so, SO much joy sharing their story with all of you!!
I was in Ithaca, NY for a wedding, and paid a visit to the Barnes & Noble where I finished my first (truly awful) novel in college. To my surprise, they had DON’T WANT YOU LIKE A BEST FRIEND out on the Pride table! Even got a photo at the very work table where I finished that first novel!
August 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
I was in Ithaca, NY for a wedding, and paid a visit to the Barnes & Noble where I finished my first (truly awful) novel in college. To my surprise, they had DON’T WANT YOU LIKE A BEST FRIEND out on the Pride table! Even got a photo at the very work table where I finished that first novel!
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Want to read some incredible sci-fi #comics from even more incredible creators about individual people struggling against societal forces? Want to read them for *slightly less money?* Then you want to sign up here to take advantage of early bird discounts! www.kickstarter.com/projects/art...
Coming soon: SYSTEMIC VOL. 1 : A Sci-fi Anthology
Stories of systemic friction at the personal level, where social forces, cultures, and economic strata meet and grind together.
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July 22, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Want to read some incredible sci-fi #comics from even more incredible creators about individual people struggling against societal forces? Want to read them for *slightly less money?* Then you want to sign up here to take advantage of early bird discounts! www.kickstarter.com/projects/art...
LIKE IN LOVE WITH YOU is available for preorder at B&N for their 25% off Preorder sale OR you can get it at your local indie!
A standalone sapphic rivals-to-lovers Regency Romance, which begs the question: what if Cady and Regina from MEAN GIRLS just kissed?
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/like-in-lo...
A standalone sapphic rivals-to-lovers Regency Romance, which begs the question: what if Cady and Regina from MEAN GIRLS just kissed?
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/like-in-lo...
July 8, 2025 at 4:03 PM
LIKE IN LOVE WITH YOU is available for preorder at B&N for their 25% off Preorder sale OR you can get it at your local indie!
A standalone sapphic rivals-to-lovers Regency Romance, which begs the question: what if Cady and Regina from MEAN GIRLS just kissed?
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/like-in-lo...
A standalone sapphic rivals-to-lovers Regency Romance, which begs the question: what if Cady and Regina from MEAN GIRLS just kissed?
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/like-in-lo...
I did not care for that earthquake at all.
June 24, 2025 at 7:27 PM
I did not care for that earthquake at all.
Look at this GORGEOUS drawing my incredibly talented friend @andyalvesart.bsky.social did of Beth and Gwen from “Don’t Want You Like a Best Friend”!! It’s so beautiful! Thank you so much, Andy!!
Beth and Gwen from the adorable book "Don't Want You Like a Best Friend" by @eraofemma.bsky.social. She's a great friend I know in real live meat space and her book is really just a feel good joy which I really need now.
June 16, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Look at this GORGEOUS drawing my incredibly talented friend @andyalvesart.bsky.social did of Beth and Gwen from “Don’t Want You Like a Best Friend”!! It’s so beautiful! Thank you so much, Andy!!
Catherine & Rosalie are officially available for request on Edelweiss+ & NetGalley!
MEAN GIRLS meets NORTHANGER ABBEY in this sapphic, standalone, rivals-to-lovers Regency Romance which begs the question: What if Cady and Regina just...kissed?
Coming 1/13/2026 with @avonbooks.bsky.social.
MEAN GIRLS meets NORTHANGER ABBEY in this sapphic, standalone, rivals-to-lovers Regency Romance which begs the question: What if Cady and Regina just...kissed?
Coming 1/13/2026 with @avonbooks.bsky.social.
June 9, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Catherine & Rosalie are officially available for request on Edelweiss+ & NetGalley!
MEAN GIRLS meets NORTHANGER ABBEY in this sapphic, standalone, rivals-to-lovers Regency Romance which begs the question: What if Cady and Regina just...kissed?
Coming 1/13/2026 with @avonbooks.bsky.social.
MEAN GIRLS meets NORTHANGER ABBEY in this sapphic, standalone, rivals-to-lovers Regency Romance which begs the question: What if Cady and Regina just...kissed?
Coming 1/13/2026 with @avonbooks.bsky.social.
All of the "Good Luck Babe" edits over the Wicked: For Good trailer are really giving me life. And making me want to write my sapphic magic school book.
June 5, 2025 at 6:25 PM
All of the "Good Luck Babe" edits over the Wicked: For Good trailer are really giving me life. And making me want to write my sapphic magic school book.
Happy Pride from Beth, Gwen, Bobby, James, Catherine, and Rosalie!
It is such a gift to get to write and share queer love stories and put queer joy out into the world!
It is such a gift to get to write and share queer love stories and put queer joy out into the world!
June 1, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Happy Pride from Beth, Gwen, Bobby, James, Catherine, and Rosalie!
It is such a gift to get to write and share queer love stories and put queer joy out into the world!
It is such a gift to get to write and share queer love stories and put queer joy out into the world!
No, Microsoft Word, I do not want to use AI in my document. I want your spellcheck to stop flagging correctly spelled words. Being gaslit by a word processor for the few words I DO know how to spell correctly is cruel, so, fix THAT, would you please?
May 20, 2025 at 10:49 PM
No, Microsoft Word, I do not want to use AI in my document. I want your spellcheck to stop flagging correctly spelled words. Being gaslit by a word processor for the few words I DO know how to spell correctly is cruel, so, fix THAT, would you please?
If Max is going to be HBO Max again, I'm petitioning that the CW go back to being the WB. It's only fair.
May 14, 2025 at 8:56 PM
If Max is going to be HBO Max again, I'm petitioning that the CW go back to being the WB. It's only fair.
Some writers want to win awards. I would like to create and sell a TV show that inspires people to make 7+ minute compilation videos of two characters saying each other's names, or every single time those same two characters make eye contact. Or both. The highest honor.
May 7, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Some writers want to win awards. I would like to create and sell a TV show that inspires people to make 7+ minute compilation videos of two characters saying each other's names, or every single time those same two characters make eye contact. Or both. The highest honor.