For Authors

Welcome SapphFic Authors!

Our primary goal at I Heart SapphFic is to get more sapphic content to more readers around the globe! We have several ways to do that, depending where you are in your writing journey. Keep scrolling to find out how I Heart SapphFic can help boost your author career no matter what stage you’re at right now.


Quick Links

Follow us on: Patreon and Facebook

Sign up for: Author Newsletter and I Heart SapphFic Facebook Author Forum

Submit a New Release  (Use this form for audiobooks if the book is already in the database)

Submit a book for the BookFinder Database (This is for all non-new releases)

Advertise with IHS

Submit a sale book

Submit a book for the 2026 Reading Challenge

Submit a book for All About the Books feature 


How does I Heart SapphFic help authors?

This is a broad question we are thrilled to answer!

Subscribe to the I Heart SapphFic Author NewsletterWhether you’re just starting to write your first book or have published your 100th, you will find vital information in our author newsletter. This is where we will announce special events, promotions, and other opportunities for you as an author to join.

Sign up here, and while you’re at it, come join our supportive IHS Author Forum on Facebook.

 

How can I Heart SapphFic help me promote my new book, whether on preorder or if it’s within the 60 days of release?

We definitely have resources you will love!

Submit a new releaseWe can add your book to our BookFinder Database and announce it to our readers in an upcoming edition of the New Release newsletter! There is no charge for this service. We will also include new audio releases of older books as long as the audio was released within the 60-day time limit. Find out all about how to submit a new release here.

Not your first rodeo? You can go straight to the submission form here.

 

How can I Heart SapphFic help me promote my backlist?

We know how to make your backlist work for you!

We offer many opportunities for promoting your books well after the champagne from your launch party is gone. If your book is not yet in the BookFinder, filling out this form should be your first step. After that, go to our Ongoing Promotional Opportunities page to find out all the free resources available through I Heart SapphFic to help promote your backlist books.

 

How can I advertise my book on I Heart SapphFic?

Visit our Advertising Opportunities page to learn more. We will accept advertising for any book or author related product or business. This includes publishing houses, editorial or design services, book clubs, literary awards, and any other type of business with a clear relevance to sapphic readers.


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How to Submit an Author Quiz

An exciting way to introduce yourself and author brand to readers. The quiz will be all about you. What we’re looking for is 7 to 10 questions about you, your brand, books, etc that have at least 4 answers, one of which needs to be the correct answer. Readers will be able to guess the […]

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