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πŸ’€ accidental bestseller of sexy horror and gore πŸ§œβ€β™€οΈ award-winner of sapphic mermaid books πŸ‘­ married lesbian πŸ¦“ hEDS and doing my best https://linktr.ee/sdsimper

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Also thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it 🩷

10.03.2026 04:36 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The Kickstarter will go live this month. I haven't settled on an exact date yet since I'm still working out a few details. I expect the wide release to be in May πŸ™‚

10.03.2026 04:36 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Chapters 1 & 2: dl.bookfunnel.com/n5g77t3l25
The Kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com/projects/sds...

09.03.2026 21:33 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
What lgbtq+ rep is in To Love the Stars too Fondly?

What lgbtq+ rep is in To Love the Stars too Fondly?

To Love the Stars too Fondly hit 300 followers on Kickstarter! I'd love it if you gave it a follow as well 🩷 I'll be posting details about the incredible special edition specs soon, but in the meantime, you can read chapters 1 and 2 by following the project or by checking out the πŸ”— below πŸ‘‡

09.03.2026 21:33 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

I'm in excellent company 😍 Thank you so much!

27.02.2026 20:35 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
To Love the Stars too Fondly Chapter 1 cover featuring two women in an intimate embrace.

To Love the Stars too Fondly Chapter 1 cover featuring two women in an intimate embrace.

I've got some real good news for audiobook listeners coming soon... 🎧

Can't wait to find out what To Love the Stars too Fondly is about? Chapter 1 is available NOW! Just go to the Kickstarter page and check the second update 🩷 Plus once the project hits 300 f0ll0wers, I'll post chapter 2 😏

06.02.2026 21:27 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Gotta love it when someone reccomends a pirate website under your own post πŸ™‚πŸ™‚πŸ™‚

19.02.2026 20:25 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This is such an honor, thank you! ❀️

16.02.2026 02:04 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

#SFFChat Q3. Oh, I know many! Today, I'll shout-out @sdsimper.bsky.social and her amazing works of dark fantasy with great romance (even if things aren't always flowers and sunshine... but hey, it's dark fantasy, what did you expect?!)!

13.02.2026 12:15 πŸ‘ 22 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Trope card says:

"Enemies to lovers"
Trauma and healing
Butch/femme
Rich girl x barista
Love after grief
Witty and spicy
"Who hurt you?"

Trope card says: "Enemies to lovers" Trauma and healing Butch/femme Rich girl x barista Love after grief Witty and spicy "Who hurt you?"

Link: www.kickstarter.com/projects/sds...

06.02.2026 21:27 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
To Love the Stars too Fondly Chapter 1 cover featuring two women in an intimate embrace.

To Love the Stars too Fondly Chapter 1 cover featuring two women in an intimate embrace.

I've got some real good news for audiobook listeners coming soon... 🎧

Can't wait to find out what To Love the Stars too Fondly is about? Chapter 1 is available NOW! Just go to the Kickstarter page and check the second update 🩷 Plus once the project hits 300 f0ll0wers, I'll post chapter 2 😏

06.02.2026 21:27 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Art work of a scene from A Ballad for Slayers & Monsters by Rita A. Rubin where Claudia drinks Kas’s blood

Art work of a scene from A Ballad for Slayers & Monsters by Rita A. Rubin where Claudia drinks Kas’s blood

The cover for A Ballad for Slayers & Monsters by Rita A. Rubin

The cover for A Ballad for Slayers & Monsters by Rita A. Rubin

The art > the book

(Art by @afoolsdeath.bsky.social)

06.02.2026 11:26 πŸ‘ 28 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1

gay fantasy will save you. Gay elves and gay knights and gay ritual sex cults and gay magic will save you

31.12.2025 23:18 πŸ‘ 1793 πŸ” 918 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 8
Preview
Coming soon: To Love the Stars too Fondly | A Sapphic Romance A witty and spicy contemporary sapphic romance about healing, scars, and second chances at love by bestselling author SD Simper!

What can you expect from To Love the Stars too Fondly? Swoony romance, witty banter, emotional damage, and a touch of darkness πŸ–€

Plus Kickstarter exclusive rewards such as fancy edges and foil, exclusive art, and more! Stay tuned πŸ’•

www.kickstarter.com/projects/sds...

16.01.2026 22:39 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Trope card for To Love the Stars too Fondly. Tropes are:
- not a rom com (but it is romantic and comedic)
- butch/femme
- trauma and healing romance
- "enemies" to lovers
- witty and spicy

Trope card for To Love the Stars too Fondly. Tropes are: - not a rom com (but it is romantic and comedic) - butch/femme - trauma and healing romance - "enemies" to lovers - witty and spicy

Follow the Kickstarter to get a FREE prequel novella! How did that fateful day go when Terra and Alex first met? Why does Terra think Alex is The Worstℒ️? πŸ”— in b-i-o

I'm so in love with this cover art by @2.am.creations 🩷 Thank so much for all the love on the cover reveal post.

16.01.2026 22:39 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
199 followers

199 followers

Book cover for To Love the Stars too Fondly, featuring two women in an intimate pose in a coffee shop.

Book cover for To Love the Stars too Fondly, featuring two women in an intimate pose in a coffee shop.

Sooooo close to 200 πŸ‘€

If you like sapphic romance with wit, heart, and a touch of darkness, do I ever have a treat for you.

Plus you get a FREE prequel short story just fo following!

Link: www.kickstarter.com/projects/sds...

16.01.2026 22:37 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you so so much! Fallen Gods is my personal favorite and I love hearing when others love it too ❀️

16.01.2026 22:33 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Trope card for To Love the Stars too Fondly. Tropes are:
- not a rom com (but it is romantic and comedic)
- butch/femme
- somehow there's a kidnapping
- trauma and healing romance
- "enemies" to lovers
- witty and spicy

Trope card for To Love the Stars too Fondly. Tropes are: - not a rom com (but it is romantic and comedic) - butch/femme - somehow there's a kidnapping - trauma and healing romance - "enemies" to lovers - witty and spicy

The Kickstarter pre-launch page is LIVE and you get a FREE prelude short story just for following! There will be a special edition, but even the standard edition has some surprises in store πŸ‘€ (including affordable international shipping - huzzah!). More details to come!

14.01.2026 17:49 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Tiny details, including a mermaid tattoo and detailed rings

Tiny details, including a mermaid tattoo and detailed rings

Adorable pink shoes and sock ruffles

Adorable pink shoes and sock ruffles

To go coffee cup that says: Alex <3

To go coffee cup that says: Alex <3

Can you guess what the muffin wrappers say?

Can you guess what the muffin wrappers say?

@2.am.creations (the SFW account of @2inthepink2 ) poured their whole heart and soul into the artwork and it shows. There are so many tiny details if you scroll through. Bonus points to whoever can spot what book titles are hidden in the muffin wrappers!

14.01.2026 17:49 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
Cover Reveal for To Love the Stars too Fondly, featuring a book cover with two women holding each other intimately. Tagline reads: Love After Loss is a Latte to Handle. Bottom tag says: follow the Kickstarter.

Cover Reveal for To Love the Stars too Fondly, featuring a book cover with two women holding each other intimately. Tagline reads: Love After Loss is a Latte to Handle. Bottom tag says: follow the Kickstarter.

Follow the Kickstarter page and get a FREE prelude short story!

πŸ”—
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sds...

It's time! It's here! The amazing and gorgeous cover for To Love the Stars too Fondly is simply too stunning for words 😍

14.01.2026 17:49 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2

Are you possibly vitamin deficient? Or secretly so?

I discovered I don't metabolize folate correctly despite my bloodwork saying there was no deficiency (turns out approx 20% of people have this issue), but one fancy supplement later and I actually feel awake.

08.01.2026 06:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Carmilla and Laura – S D Simper

You might like Carmilla & Laura if you like:
❀️ Victorian Vampires
πŸ–€ Classic Lit Retellings
❀️ Forbidden Love
πŸ–€ Soulmates
❀️ Happy Endings

Deluxe and Standard editions: sdsimper.com/product-cate...

Ebook: books2read.com/u/m2657d

06.01.2026 19:30 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Two women holding each other intimately. Text says "What if we were two lesbian vampires in love? Haha jk...unless...?"

Two women holding each other intimately. Text says "What if we were two lesbian vampires in love? Haha jk...unless...?"

Features two book covers for SD Simper's Carmilla & Laura. Sign says: Deluxe editions available on my website
Tropes says:
Lesbian vampires
Forbidden love
Classic lit retelling
Victorian aesthetic 
Soulmates 
Happy ending 

Taglin says: The classic tale receives new life in this gorgeous retelling!

Features two book covers for SD Simper's Carmilla & Laura. Sign says: Deluxe editions available on my website Tropes says: Lesbian vampires Forbidden love Classic lit retelling Victorian aesthetic Soulmates Happy ending Taglin says: The classic tale receives new life in this gorgeous retelling!

It's Carmilla and Laura! Did you know I still have special edition paperbacks in stock and that they have all the bonus illustrations, foil lettering, and beautiful sparkly black edges? You can find the πŸ”— in my b-i-o πŸ–€

Art by Onyrica

06.01.2026 19:30 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
The Fate of Stars
Sea and Stars Book One
Color palettes featuring book tropes:
- Enemies to Lovers
- Politics and m*rder
- Sword lesbian

The Fate of Stars Sea and Stars Book One Color palettes featuring book tropes: - Enemies to Lovers - Politics and m*rder - Sword lesbian

As I finish work for my contemporary release, I shouldn't neglect the fantasy romance that got me here ❀️ Sea & Stars is such a special book series. It truly changed my career and my life. No matter where I end up, Tallora and Dauriel will always be an anchor to my success, and a fan favorite couple.

02.01.2026 23:18 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Available now at your favorite digital store! The Fate of Stars: A Fantasy Lesbian Romance by S D Simper

Almost forgot to add, you can buy the whole series here:
books2read.com/u/mlpR89

Also, featured art by Jade Merien, Holly Bunn, and Yamino_Art
Template by Spellbound Studios

02.01.2026 23:20 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Book reveal sneak peek featuring the title: Into the Wake
Tags include include:
- all new epilogue 
- Dauriel POV
- patre0n exclusive (for now)

Tropes include:
- reclaiming power
- rewriting the past
- happily ever after

Book reveal sneak peek featuring the title: Into the Wake Tags include include: - all new epilogue - Dauriel POV - patre0n exclusive (for now) Tropes include: - reclaiming power - rewriting the past - happily ever after

BUT ALSO there's more coming πŸ‘€

You can read the first chaper for FREE here:
www.patreon.com/posts/51238691

(It originally had a different name, yes)

02.01.2026 23:18 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Heart of Silver Flame
Sea and Stars Book Two
Color palettes featuring book tropes:
- butch/femme
- second chance romance
- k*ll god

Heart of Silver Flame Sea and Stars Book Two Color palettes featuring book tropes: - butch/femme - second chance romance - k*ll god

Death's Abyss
Sea and Stars Book Three
Color palettes featuring book tropes:
- kiss before the end of the world
- gods and monsters
- forgiveness and love

Death's Abyss Sea and Stars Book Three Color palettes featuring book tropes: - kiss before the end of the world - gods and monsters - forgiveness and love

Sea & Stars is a story about forgiveness and how no one is past redemption. It's about finding your power amid hardship and overcoming impossible odds. It's about loving another person at their worst and finding the worth in helping them heal. And it's got gay mermaids, so I think it's a winner πŸ§œβ€β™€οΈ

02.01.2026 23:18 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
The Fate of Stars
Sea and Stars Book One
Color palettes featuring book tropes:
- Enemies to Lovers
- Politics and m*rder
- Sword lesbian

The Fate of Stars Sea and Stars Book One Color palettes featuring book tropes: - Enemies to Lovers - Politics and m*rder - Sword lesbian

As I finish work for my contemporary release, I shouldn't neglect the fantasy romance that got me here ❀️ Sea & Stars is such a special book series. It truly changed my career and my life. No matter where I end up, Tallora and Dauriel will always be an anchor to my success, and a fan favorite couple.

02.01.2026 23:18 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

It's about two imperfect people building each other up despite their grief. Also it has a cat, which I've been told is a selling point. (And nothing bad happens to it, I pinky swear.) 2/2

Kickstarter and pre-order link coming soon!

01.01.2026 21:33 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Title reveal: to love the stars too fondly
Spring 2026

Title reveal: to love the stars too fondly Spring 2026

"Enemies" to Lovers
Trauma and Healing
Butch/Femme
Rich Girl x Barista
Love After Grief
"Who hurt you?"

Kickstarter page coming soon!

"Enemies" to Lovers Trauma and Healing Butch/Femme Rich Girl x Barista Love After Grief "Who hurt you?" Kickstarter page coming soon!

To Love the Stars too Fondly was supposed to be a rom com, but I supremely missed the mark according to my beta readers. Instead, it's a sapphic contemporary romance about healing after trauma and finding love again despite a broken heart. 1/2

01.01.2026 21:33 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0