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Gabriel Hargrave (he/him)
@ghargravewrites.bsky.social
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Author of THE ORCHID AND THE LION and THE LION AND THE DAHLIA. Queer Indie Award and Indie Ink Award winner. 39-year-old disaster queer.

https://gabrielhargravewrites.carrd.co/
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Gabriel Hargrave (he/him) @ghargravewrites.bsky.social · Jan 1
Make 2025 the year you dive into unapologetically queer stories with unforgettable characters. Discover why so many people have fallen in love with the award-winning work of Gabriel Hargrave.

Find it all here: gabrielhargravewrites.carrd.co
Make a resolution to read great queer fiction! [Book covers for The Orchid and the Lion, The Lion and the Dahlia (2023 Indie Ink Award winner), It Happened One Light, "The Things We Pretend," "The Observation Deck," and Between Desire and Satisfaction] The Orchid and The Lion (OatL #1) When Dorian Vidales begins training his sexy new coworker, this space station brothel Dom bites off a little more than he can chew. Laith Ritter is bratty and stubborn and maybe more trouble than he’s worth. But he also might just be exactly what Dorian needs...especially when the pair gets embroiled in a political plot that threatens to turn their world upside down. Noir Queer Erotic Sci-Fi Romance *Nominated for seven 2024 Indie Ink Awards, including Best Audiobook, Best Cover, Best Setting, and LGBTQ+ Rep The Lion and the Dahlia (OatL #2) Laith Ritter's trying to rebuild his life on Europa Station. Dorian Vidales is yearning for the one he left behind on Baldwin. A murdered client, a missing love, and a new flame will have both men questioning everything they know...and what they want. As Dorian spirals out of control, Laith tracks down a killer, revealing shocking secrets and a vast conspiracy that will change everything. Noir Queer Erotic Sci-Fi Romance *Winner of the 2024 Queer Indie Award for Best Space Opera *Winner of the 2023 Indie Ink award for Trans/Non-Binary rep It Happened One Light (Grim Reaper-cussions #1) Ben’s been a reaper for a decade, and he’s never seen anything like Danica before. When her soul isn’t able to pass through to the other side, Ben and his boss, The Manager, are beside themselves about what to do about it. But Danica might just be what Ben’s been looking for his whole life...and afterlife. A T4T love story with a healthy heaping of mystery and a splash of smut. Spicy Queer Fantasy Romance/Mystery
ghargravewrites.bsky.social
I’m back! And while I have some sad news (book three of the OatL series is coming out in January instead of this month), I have some good news, too! I might be opening up a few ARC slots, so watch for an announcement on that next week!
The Dahlia and the Wizard was originally supposed to release next week on the 18th, but due to some health issues, I've had to push that release date out a little further. NEW RELEASE DATE: January 27th, 2027
November 12, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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aebennettwrites.bsky.social
BOOK REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Hargrave writes from the heart... and this novella made me REALLY excited for Book Three in this series!

If you're looking for short, sweet & spicy, grab a copy of Leo Rising by @ghargravewrites.bsky.social
The cover of Leo Rising on a yellow background - text in image: BOOK REVIEW - 5 stars.
November 7, 2025 at 3:07 PM
ghargravewrites.bsky.social
I’m finally emerging from my burnout, and I beat a video game I first started two years ago.
lilahsturges.com Lilah Sturges @lilahsturges.com · Oct 8
Trans people, I am once again asking you—nay, begging you—to share something good that is going on in your lives right now!

I’ll start: I’m working on a new graphic novel and having a blast with the creative team we’ve assembled!
October 8, 2025 at 2:08 PM
ghargravewrites.bsky.social
It’s release day for Leo Rising, a brand-new OatL universe novella. It’s hard being a rising star, especially when your partners are bitter exes. Can Laith accept his place on top at the brothel? And can Dorian and Sabri let go of the animosity between them for the sake of the man they both love?
It’s release day!!! [Cover of Leo Rising by Gabriel Hargrave] E-book, paperback, and KU
September 23, 2025 at 7:57 PM
ghargravewrites.bsky.social
This releases tomorrow!!!
ghargravewrites.bsky.social Gabriel Hargrave (he/him) @ghargravewrites.bsky.social · Aug 23
As Laith navigates the tricky relationship dynamic of dating bitter rivals, he also has to come to terms with his own success. Will a star rise, or will Laith relegate himself to the shadows? And will the two people he loves most force him to make a devastating choice?

mybook.to/LeoRisingNov...
Available for pre-order now! [Cover of LEO RISING by Gabriel Hargrave -- The orange silhouette of a long-haired woman sits on the back of a blue silhouette of a man, who's on his hands and knees] Releaseas 9/23/25
September 22, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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narney.bsky.social
Be loud. Complain. Silence or blackout isn't an answer to censorship. Stay quiet when they want to mute you ? That's called compliance.
Support NSFW artists, share their voices, add yours to theirs. Draw, share, be more active than ever.

I know time's hard but that's when we need to shout the most.
September 21, 2025 at 12:11 PM
ghargravewrites.bsky.social
4 days before this drops!
ghargravewrites.bsky.social Gabriel Hargrave (he/him) @ghargravewrites.bsky.social · Aug 23
As Laith navigates the tricky relationship dynamic of dating bitter rivals, he also has to come to terms with his own success. Will a star rise, or will Laith relegate himself to the shadows? And will the two people he loves most force him to make a devastating choice?

mybook.to/LeoRisingNov...
Available for pre-order now! [Cover of LEO RISING by Gabriel Hargrave -- The orange silhouette of a long-haired woman sits on the back of a blue silhouette of a man, who's on his hands and knees] Releaseas 9/23/25
September 20, 2025 at 2:27 PM
ghargravewrites.bsky.social
In just a little over a week, Leo Rising is out in paperback and e-book, as well as on Kindle Unlimited for a limited time!

Preorder your copy today!
This could be your phone on September 23rd! [Smartphone with the cover of Leo Rising by Gabriel Hargrave on the screen] Preorder today!
September 15, 2025 at 4:01 PM
ghargravewrites.bsky.social
I'm so freaking excited to host this panel. Less than a month before I get to hang out with some amazing authors to talk about a topic near and dear to our hearts: queer desire, intimacy, and expressions of love in fiction. Grab your tickets for the virtual con today!
September 10, 2025 at 2:46 PM
ghargravewrites.bsky.social
THIS ANTHOLOGY IS OUT TODAY!!!

remnantsofrelics.carrd.co

Y’all really need to snag a copy. The stories and poems in this project are glorious, and I’m so damn proud to have edited the collection.
harperkinsley.bsky.social Harper is writing✨️♣️ @harperkinsley.bsky.social · Jul 22
🫀ANTHOLOGY ALERT!🫀
So excited to finally share that my short story, "Matters of the Heart" will be featured alongside some incredible authors in REMNANTS OF RELICS releasing Sept 10!

MotH is a really personal piece of mine ft
🫀Somatic OCD
☕️(another) coffee shop
💕Sapphic meet cute
September 10, 2025 at 12:32 PM
ghargravewrites.bsky.social
This book is out in 20 days!!!!

If you love Laith, want more Sabri, long to see a healthier Dorian, missed Kenny, and want to see a little bit of Travis lore drop, you should go preorder it! It's short and fun and sexy!
ghargravewrites.bsky.social Gabriel Hargrave (he/him) @ghargravewrites.bsky.social · Aug 23
As Laith navigates the tricky relationship dynamic of dating bitter rivals, he also has to come to terms with his own success. Will a star rise, or will Laith relegate himself to the shadows? And will the two people he loves most force him to make a devastating choice?

mybook.to/LeoRisingNov...
Available for pre-order now! [Cover of LEO RISING by Gabriel Hargrave -- The orange silhouette of a long-haired woman sits on the back of a blue silhouette of a man, who's on his hands and knees] Releaseas 9/23/25
September 3, 2025 at 4:02 PM
ghargravewrites.bsky.social
There's a few more days to get in on this deal. If you're curious how this all works, here's some more info. At 1/2 off, you're paying $0.01/word, which is an absolute steal for an editor and formatter. If you book and pay the deposit before 9/1, I'll throw in the formatting for free (normally $50)!
Get an amazing edit at an amazing price! 50% For a limited time, I'm offering half off edits. DM or email me for details! What do I offer? My services as an editor include line-editing, copy-editing, and some developmental editing, as well as beta-esque comments about your manuscript. My biggest strengths are grammar, punctuation, repetitive/filter words, character/plot/setting inaccuracies, character voice/dialogue, and identifying patterns that authors fall into that can make their writing stilted, redundant, etc., but I provide a wide range of help for authors. What are my qualifications? In addition to my years of experience as a writer and editor, I also spent over a decade tutoring English and preparing students for the SAT/ACT, which required me to have an in depth knowledge of the intricacies of written English AND the ability to explain it to other people. In the last few years, I have edited over 3 dozen manuscripts--from short stories and novellas to novels. I have several long-term clients who return to me for services again and again because they know that they're getting a quality edit at a price they can afford. What are my rates? My baseline rate is $0.02/word, which is below the industry standard. However, I know from my own experiences how hard it can be to afford an editor as a self-pubbed or indie author, so I also work with potential clients to figure out a fair rate for both of use. Before you decide that you can't afford to hire me, contact me, and we can discuss the particulars of your project.
August 28, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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verati404.bsky.social
Speaking of, @ghargravewrites.bsky.social is looking for clients this year! Grab your spot and help an indie author/editor pay their bills! He's affordable and will whip your book into shape through line, developmemtal editing, or both!
August 26, 2025 at 3:26 PM
ghargravewrites.bsky.social
OUT TODAY!

Power. Obsession. The terrible price of survival.

Desdemona and Lucian have my entire heart, and you can dive into the first act of their story now!

a.co/d/cpPSjpE
"Not being able to have her, not being able to allow her to have me, will be the greatest punishment yet." -A Liar's Twisted Tongue by Caroline Cusanelli
August 26, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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diannalgunn.bsky.social
No, authors aren't burnt out because "writing without AI is slow"

We're burnt out because we're paid dirt so we need day jobs to survive
August 26, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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evangreer.bsky.social
Online age verification is not like "showing ID to buy alcohol" because

a) the liquor store doesn't get to scan your ID and store a digital copy of it forever in a database that will inevitably get hacked

b) you don't have to show ID to go to the library because they have cocktail recipe books
August 25, 2025 at 11:14 PM
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ghargravewrites.bsky.social
There's still *LOADS* of time to take advantage of this deal. And you'll be supporting a disabled queer creative and getting a superb manuscript edit in exchange.

And remember that I also offer formatting now, so you can get a package deal!
ghargravewrites.bsky.social Gabriel Hargrave (he/him) @ghargravewrites.bsky.social · Aug 19
For the rest of August, when you book an edit with me, you'll get 50% off the normal price! I have slots available from October to the end of 2025 and all of 2026.

Get an incredible edit at a hell of a deal! DM me or email [email protected] to discuss the details of your manuscript!
Get an amazing edit at an amazing price! 50% For a limited time, I'm offering half off edits. DM or email me for details!
August 22, 2025 at 11:04 PM
ghargravewrites.bsky.social
Another snippet from the upcoming Laith novella, releasing 9/23 in e-book and paperback, as well as on KU for a limited time!
Already sensing something’s on my mind, [Kenny] asks, “You’re worried about Dor, too, huh?” “No.” Then I cringe. “Okay, yeah, I am. I just…that wasn’t…” I lie down on my side, propping my head up. “You’re a really good lawyer, right?” “Oh, hell, who did you kill, Laith?” “I didn’t! I swear.” [Cover of LEO RISING by Gabriel Hargrave -- The orange silhouette of a long-haired woman sits on the back of a blue silhouette of a man, who's on his hands and knees] Available for preorder!
August 24, 2025 at 3:14 PM
ghargravewrites.bsky.social
As Laith navigates the tricky relationship dynamic of dating bitter rivals, he also has to come to terms with his own success. Will a star rise, or will Laith relegate himself to the shadows? And will the two people he loves most force him to make a devastating choice?

mybook.to/LeoRisingNov...
Available for pre-order now! [Cover of LEO RISING by Gabriel Hargrave -- The orange silhouette of a long-haired woman sits on the back of a blue silhouette of a man, who's on his hands and knees] Releaseas 9/23/25
August 23, 2025 at 2:45 PM
ghargravewrites.bsky.social
There's still *LOADS* of time to take advantage of this deal. And you'll be supporting a disabled queer creative and getting a superb manuscript edit in exchange.

And remember that I also offer formatting now, so you can get a package deal!
ghargravewrites.bsky.social Gabriel Hargrave (he/him) @ghargravewrites.bsky.social · Aug 19
For the rest of August, when you book an edit with me, you'll get 50% off the normal price! I have slots available from October to the end of 2025 and all of 2026.

Get an incredible edit at a hell of a deal! DM me or email [email protected] to discuss the details of your manuscript!
Get an amazing edit at an amazing price! 50% For a limited time, I'm offering half off edits. DM or email me for details!
August 22, 2025 at 11:04 PM
ghargravewrites.bsky.social
Pre-orders for the e-book and paperback of Leo Rising should be going live soon! Like, over the weekend soon!
ghargravewrites.bsky.social Gabriel Hargrave (he/him) @ghargravewrites.bsky.social · Aug 13
Laith is trying to keep his partners' bitter rivalry in check, but Dorian and Sabri aren't making it easy. When their boss asks Laith and Sabri to do a performance on-stage at the brothel, tempers will rise, divas will clash, and maybe--just maybe--a star will rise...

Releases September 23!
Dorian reaches over her to pat my hand. “And when you’re ready, Sabri and I figured out a way to share you where everyone wins.” My eyebrows shoot up. “Oh?” “She gets you Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and I get you Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.” “What about Sunday?” I ask skeptically. He gasps like I’ve said something scandalous and clutches at a string of invisible pearls. “That’s the *Lord’s* day!” [Cover of LEO RISING by Gabriel Hargrave -- The orange silhouette of a long-haired woman sits on the back of a blue silhouette of a man, who's on his hands and knees] Coming 9/23!
August 22, 2025 at 1:19 PM
ghargravewrites.bsky.social
This is how the gods intended paperwork to be done.
theonion.com The Onion @theonion.com · Aug 21
Businessman Does His Work Lying On Bed Like Schoolgirl
Businessman Does His Work Lying On Bed Like Schoolgirl
August 21, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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thatretro.bsky.social
August 21, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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ghargravewrites.bsky.social
For the rest of August, when you book an edit with me, you'll get 50% off the normal price! I have slots available from October to the end of 2025 and all of 2026.

Get an incredible edit at a hell of a deal! DM me or email [email protected] to discuss the details of your manuscript!
Get an amazing edit at an amazing price! 50% For a limited time, I'm offering half off edits. DM or email me for details!
August 19, 2025 at 3:28 PM
ghargravewrites.bsky.social
For the rest of August, when you book an edit with me, you'll get 50% off the normal price! I have slots available from October to the end of 2025 and all of 2026.

Get an incredible edit at a hell of a deal! DM me or email [email protected] to discuss the details of your manuscript!
Get an amazing edit at an amazing price! 50% For a limited time, I'm offering half off edits. DM or email me for details!
August 19, 2025 at 3:28 PM