My New Book ON HER TERMS

Fake dating, baked potatoes, showtunes.

On Her Terms is coming next year!

Dear Readers,

Last time I emailed, I didn’t know when I’d get to announce my next book, and then it all happened very quickly, and here I am already having announced my next book!

I am THRILLED to share all the details about ON HER TERMS with you! Check out the cover, synopsis, and a couple blurbs below, but also — good news! If you want to read THE ENTIRE FIRST CHAPTER, head over to Autostraddle right now for this exclusive excerpt!

You’ll be hearing… a whole lot more about this book in the coming months, trust me, but right now I just want to tell y’all that I am SO PROUD of this book, and just really excited at the thought of it being out in the world. I got to write about a lot of stuff that means a lot to me, but I am also VERY PLEASED with the comedy content of this book and laughed obnoxiously out loud at some of my own jokes.

You’ve probably heard authors say that preorders matter, but lemme tell you, preorders matter! So if you’re interested in ON HER TERMS I do urge you to preorder now! It’s a gift for 2025 you. And from the look of things, it’s probably nice to take care of our 2025 selves, y’all!

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