SUPERFICAL
Publisher: Creative James Media
Winner of the 2025 Imadjinn Award for Best Young Adult Novel
Nominated for six 2025 Indieverse Awards
Superficial is a young adult queer superhero novel for fans of Marvel and National Treasure. Embark on a thrilling adventure with Lea and Jake as they navigate the unexpected twists and turns at the biggest superhero fan convention of the year. When Lea finds herself trapped in an elevator during the event with superstar Jake, also known as The Amazing Boy, they realize something sinister is afoot. With everyone at the convention frozen, including Lea’s friends, Lea and Jake must team up to unravel the mystery behind the villainous acts plaguing Philadelphia. As they race against time, Lea grapples with whom to trust, while Jake uncovers startling truths about his own identity. A pulse-pounding journey filled with friendship, betrayal, and the ultimate quest for justice, will Lea and Jake save the day, or will supervillains prevail? Dive into this gripping tale that will leave you on the edge of your seat until the very end.
Queer Representation: Pansexual/Demisexual main character, lesbian and non-binary side characters
Trigger Warnings: Teen cursing, parental abandonment, and violence
DOES LOVE ALWAYS WIN? from Creative James Media.
Indieverse Awards Winner 2024 in the category: Thank Goodness Opposites Attract
Indie Ink Award Finalist in the category: Writing the Future We Need: Bisexual/Biromantic Representation
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Sam “Shorty” Daniels has a plan for her senior year, but her romantic life being a hot mess was not part of the agenda. Shorty quickly discovers she’s not attracted to her newest boyfriend and fellow marching band member Zack despite her many hours of daydreaming of what it would be like to date him. Their flirting previously had been so intense that those feelings have to come back again, right?
When Shorty’s asked to show the snarky new girl around high school, Shorty’s instantly intrigued by Kristy’s wit, and they bond over their love of writing. They quickly become inseparable, and Shorty has a breakthrough moment realizing why none of her other relationships worked out.
Just as Shorty is about to break up with Zack, her bitter ex-boyfriend Bryan threatens to out her to the entire school and Shorty’s conservative parents. Will Shorty be able to overcome Bryan’s ridiculous blackmail scheme and get her dream girl?
Queer Representation: Lesbian main character, pansexual and gay side characters
Trigger Warning: Teen cursing, teen drinking, homophobia, bullying, injury, gaslighting, and parental abandonment
PROM PERFECT Anthology
Wild Ink Publishing
Diane Billas has a sapphic short story called The Prom Do-Over included in this anthology.
Since the 1940s, the High School prom has been an annual event where teenagers could dress in their finest attire, dance, and party until the sun came up. Over the decades, proms have gone from ultra-formal to casual and everything in between. But one thing has remained the same…The vibe!
The drama!
The lights!
The action!
If you close your eyes, you can imagine it, taste it, smell it, hear it, feel your feet standing on the polished floor of the high school gym. There’s an arch of balloons in the entryway, music bumping, glitter in the air and wild energy before they finally crown the Prom King and Queen.
JINGLE THESE BELLS
From Throbbing Quill
Diane Billas has a sapphic short story called Helping my Little Elf included in this adult spicy holiday anthology.
Slip beneath the mistletoe and into something a little more sinful with Jingle These Bells, a sizzling holiday anthology where desire crackles like a Yule log fire. Fifteen naughty and nice authors—some freshly unwrapped and others well-established—have teamed up to deliver steamy tales bound by one festive thread: the sound of jingle bells.
BROKEN DREAMS
Prequel Short Story to Does Love Always Win?
Learn about Kristy’s heart wrenching backstory before she meets Shorty. Available to newsletter subscribers.
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