Instead of going to Ohio again, I got Covid again.
Is JDV my fault?! Could I have done something??
2 Extroverted 4 Isolation
Dear Readers,
I was SO excited to head to Columbus for their now-annual book festival, but instead I got a mild case of Covid and spent the week isolating instead. WHAT A TRUE BUMMER. I mainly felt fine, just trapped in my bedroom-slash-home-office with my pets and my FOMO.
I am fever-free, Covid-free, and out of isolation now! I had a tuna melt and onion rings for lunch, truly the meal of a victor. I took two walks yesterday with Sesame! Tonight I am going to cook food!
I did read A LOT while stuck in one room, which is one of those reminders at just how great books can be, how they can take you out of your current circumstances and let you go anywhere (though a book I read was Ling Ma’s Severance so that was sure a choice—though I tore through it because honestly I loved a pandemic novel pre-2020 and I still love them now).
Covid seems to be everywhere right now so everyone be cautious and test plenty. I felt so lucky not to have any bad symptoms but it’s kind of nuts that that is after a two-dose vaccine and A LOT of boosters. This virus is not messing around!!
My next scheduled event will be in September at Romance Con — I am excited to see some of you there! And, yes, I already pitched myself for Columbus 2025, so I’m hoping to get back there as soon as possible, too.
xoxoAmy
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Fresh off breaking up with her boyfriend and swerving away from the conventional, TikTok-ready married life she never wanted, Clementine is ready to explore the alternatives. Not that she wants to be single forever, much less die alone. But at thirty-six, it’s time for her to experience new things—including in her love life. And though an invitation to a fake relationship to appease family sounds like a recipe for disaster, Clem finds herself saying yes to smart, spirited dog groomer Chloe Lee anyway . . .
Chloe is long past her own baby gay era, but even before they’ve tackled Clem’s parents’ anniversary party and Chloe’s friend’s wedding, the two of them end up spending a lot of time together. As the attraction between them grows stronger, it all begins to feel pretty real to Clem. Chloe, however, is fine as just friends—plus she’s convinced Clem is just eager for “someone” to take her off the singles list. How to persuade her otherwise? After all, Clem is starting to realize her life is wonderfully full and being “alone” doesn’t scare her a bit. Still, being without the tiny powerhouse that is Chloe, specifically? That’s a whole other story . . .
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“I adore all of Amy Spalding’s books and On Her Terms is no exception. I related so much to Clementine’s story, and I think so many other people will too. This book is about coming out and coming into your own later in life, finding the courage to do what you want, instead of what’s expected of you, and, of course, falling deeply and gloriously in love.” —Jasmine Guillory, New York Times bestselling author
“Amy Spalding continues her takeover of gay LA! On Her Terms is another sexy, smart addition to her interconnected tales of queer women in Hollywood and their misadventures in love, work, and life. I loved watching another of Amy's expertly drawn, quirky, self-aware heroines embrace the potential in her work, her friendships, and, ultimately, herself — on the road to falling for her dream girl. Cheers, queers — Amy Spalding is for us!” ―Mackenzi Lee, New York Times bestselling author
"On Her Terms might be my favorite Amy Spalding book yet—probably because it’s the steamiest yet! I related so hard to Clementine’s desire not to follow the expected steps of life, like marriage and kids and relegating friendship to a lower status once those big-ticket items have been achieved. I also think this book will be so affirming for all the bi babes who have ever questioned their place in the LGBTQ community—the B is there for a reason!!"—Celia Laskey, author of So Happy for You and Under the Rainbow