Edith Pilaf
@tjwest3.bsky.social
Queer Appalachian ex-pat writer who loves all things pop culture. My debut queer Appalachian rom-com, Country Road Romance, is available now.
Well, I WAS gonna throw this box away. 😂
November 9, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Well, I WAS gonna throw this box away. 😂
Presented without comment.
November 8, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Presented without comment.
Currently watching my favorite lesbian couple.
November 8, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Currently watching my favorite lesbian couple.
A new haircut means that my gay powers have been restored!
November 5, 2025 at 11:12 PM
A new haircut means that my gay powers have been restored!
As I continue copyedits for my queer Appalachian romantasy, I continue to fall more and more in love with the cover. It captures so much about what I love about this story: the moodiness, the imminent political violence, the pulsing desire between the two MCs.
I can't wait for release day!
I can't wait for release day!
November 5, 2025 at 5:24 PM
As I continue copyedits for my queer Appalachian romantasy, I continue to fall more and more in love with the cover. It captures so much about what I love about this story: the moodiness, the imminent political violence, the pulsing desire between the two MCs.
I can't wait for release day!
I can't wait for release day!
I’ve misssed Elby’s ever since they closed, so I’ll go to a Big Boy any chance I can get. Frisch’s did not disappoint, and the hot fudge cake was a particular delight.
November 1, 2025 at 11:45 PM
I’ve misssed Elby’s ever since they closed, so I’ll go to a Big Boy any chance I can get. Frisch’s did not disappoint, and the hot fudge cake was a particular delight.
I love getting to meet new folks and connect with readers, and this particular fest is truly fantastic! If you’re in Lexington, stop by the Kentucky Book Festival.
November 1, 2025 at 3:04 PM
I love getting to meet new folks and connect with readers, and this particular fest is truly fantastic! If you’re in Lexington, stop by the Kentucky Book Festival.
It's here, it's here, it's here! The cover for A Bond of Blood and Stone has arrived, and it's GORGEOUS. I truly love it so much. It captures the broody, steamy energy of the book. And, I mean, just LOOK at it!
It will be available for preorder in November, with a release date of Dec 16, '25.
It will be available for preorder in November, with a release date of Dec 16, '25.
October 29, 2025 at 2:05 PM
It's here, it's here, it's here! The cover for A Bond of Blood and Stone has arrived, and it's GORGEOUS. I truly love it so much. It captures the broody, steamy energy of the book. And, I mean, just LOOK at it!
It will be available for preorder in November, with a release date of Dec 16, '25.
It will be available for preorder in November, with a release date of Dec 16, '25.
Look ma, I’m Mothman!
October 27, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Look ma, I’m Mothman!
This made season two of Nobody Wants This totally worth it.
October 25, 2025 at 7:50 PM
This made season two of Nobody Wants This totally worth it.
The world is rich with contemplation.
October 21, 2025 at 12:05 AM
The world is rich with contemplation.
God this cat. He’s so cute I wanna crush him.
October 16, 2025 at 12:41 AM
God this cat. He’s so cute I wanna crush him.
I absolutely adored thjs book. It might just be one of the top five things I’ve read this year. Highly recommended!
October 15, 2025 at 11:54 PM
I absolutely adored thjs book. It might just be one of the top five things I’ve read this year. Highly recommended!
He loves to pose for me (mostly because he knows he’s a handsome devil).
October 14, 2025 at 9:08 PM
He loves to pose for me (mostly because he knows he’s a handsome devil).
This little excerpt from my forthcoming queer Appalachian romantasy is one of the best things I've ever written, I think. It sums up so much of what it's like to be Appalachian.
October 9, 2025 at 1:23 AM
This little excerpt from my forthcoming queer Appalachian romantasy is one of the best things I've ever written, I think. It sums up so much of what it's like to be Appalachian.
Y’all, I love this furry little goblin so damn much it’s ridiculous.
October 7, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Y’all, I love this furry little goblin so damn much it’s ridiculous.
I’m once again honored to be a part of the Appalachian Queer Film Festival. This place and these people give me so much fucking joy, and it’s an honor to be here.
October 4, 2025 at 9:15 PM
I’m once again honored to be a part of the Appalachian Queer Film Festival. This place and these people give me so much fucking joy, and it’s an honor to be here.
Bound by Blood and Stone releases this December. I hope y’all are ready for Titus, Aemon, and their star crossed love!
October 2, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Bound by Blood and Stone releases this December. I hope y’all are ready for Titus, Aemon, and their star crossed love!
NGL. Writing this blurb for A Heart of Blood and Stone was worth it, but it's the closest I've come to distilling my story to its pure essence. What y'all think?
September 30, 2025 at 4:50 PM
NGL. Writing this blurb for A Heart of Blood and Stone was worth it, but it's the closest I've come to distilling my story to its pure essence. What y'all think?
Well, I worked up the blurb. I'm pretty okay with this version, though obviously I'm going to keep tinkering. Happy to take any thoughts or suggestions or impressions, though!
September 23, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Well, I worked up the blurb. I'm pretty okay with this version, though obviously I'm going to keep tinkering. Happy to take any thoughts or suggestions or impressions, though!
Beyond thrilled to be at my first writing conference (the Writers Association of Northern Appalachia).
September 20, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Beyond thrilled to be at my first writing conference (the Writers Association of Northern Appalachia).
I’ve really enjoyed the second season of The Sandman, and seeing Jacob Anderson was a deliciously handsome surprise
September 15, 2025 at 1:54 AM
I’ve really enjoyed the second season of The Sandman, and seeing Jacob Anderson was a deliciously handsome surprise
I fall more in love with him each day
September 15, 2025 at 12:33 AM
I fall more in love with him each day
Ringing out summer with an evening of queer conviviality at Assateague.
September 14, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Ringing out summer with an evening of queer conviviality at Assateague.