We Are Hope (Despite the Times)
Barf
I’m Sad.
Dear Readers,
That’s it. I’m sad.
However I feel very strong that taking my hope, joy, productivity, etc., is not an option despite whatever so I am also doing my very best to not let them.
Anyway, that’s that. I hope you are doing OK. Or if you aren’t that someone is holding safe space for you to feel everything you are feeling.
This is my song whenever I need it:
xoxoAmy
BOOK PROMO?!
I thought about not including this! But also my book is still coming out in February. And there are people literally working right now to categorize queer lit as porn and all porn as banned, period, so, guess what, I am asking for your support. Not just TO ME but to queer creators, period. Support them! Read them! Buy them! Check out their books from your library!
Anyway, ON HER TERMS is a book I wrote about being bi, having different big-picture goals than your friends, growing apart from people in your 30s and wondering if it can be saved, dealing with your dumbass family, figuring out what role you want to hold at work, and also WHAT TO DO ABOUT HAVING HUMAN FEELINGS WHEN SOMETIMES YOU WOULD JUST RATHER NOT.
It means a lot to me.
Also don’t worry it has a million dumb jokes, cute pets, and some spicy stuff.
EXCLUSIVE STICKER DETAILS: if you preorder ON HER TERMS from Skylight Books, you will receive this sticker sheet featuring the pets of ON HER TERMS, Fernando and Small Jesse Pinkman.
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 agreeing to the ruse with 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 friends’ 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 very 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 is a whole other story . . .
Wise, witty, and full of heart, this is an uplifting love story about being true to yourself and your desires, even if it means plunging into uncharted territory.
“On Her Terms is a delightfully funny and tender ode to second chances, all the romantic feels, and finding—and loving—yourself at every stage in life. A bright jewel of a romance.”—Ashley Herring Blake, bestselling author of Delilah Green Doesn’t Care
“Nobody look at me while I'm reading an Amy Spalding book because I'm worried I have the cheesiest grin on my face the whole time! On Her Terms is so funny but also disconcertingly relatable if you happen to be a queer person still figuring out your own queerness later in life. I loved watching Chloe and Clementine banter and flirt and eventually admit to themselves that what they were pretending was fake was actually very, very real.”—Alicia Thompson, USA Today bestselling author of With Love, from Cold World
“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
Nothing like a Gen X person* emailing an REM video to her whole newsletter list.
*with an REM tattoo on her wrist