Author: britneyjackson

Goldie award-winning (💙!) sapphic fantasy author • awkward neighborhood lesbian • mom • musician • autistic and shy • lesbian pirates, queer vampires, and women with weapons • she/her • 🏳️‍🌈

Lesbian Visibility Week (and Update Part 2)

Happy Lesbian Visibility Week! 🧡🤍🩷

I hope you’ve had an awesome week!

Mine’s been…stressful.

I’m trying to look on the bright side, I promise. I just haven’t found it yet. 😅 I suppose y’all are my bright side. 💙

Regarding the preorders, I honestly don’t even know what happened. I think the best summary is that technology hates me.

I did talk to customer service (if you knew how bad I am at talking to people, you’d know that was a big deal 😅), and they said it was fixed. (Hence the earlier update.) But maybe technology hates them, too?

So, if the preorders and old link are indeed gone (and it looks like they might be), I’ll have to input all of the stuff on my side again, and when I submit the final file, it’ll be ready-to-release, instead of a preorder. The book will have a new link and new ASIN, but it’ll be ready to buy once the link is live.

This way is less predictable than preorders because it leaves us at the mercy of whenever they decide to put it through, but it’s how I released every book before this one. So, at least I’m familiar with the process. 💙

Whenever the link goes live on my end, I’ll share it across social media and on the website, and you’ll be able to purchase it. I’ll also try to share plenty of updates in the meantime. 💙

I know checking back for a new link is less convenient than preordering, and I’m really sorry about that. I promise I did everything I could.

I hope you know how much I appreciate the support, even if it didn’t work out. 💙💙💙💙

And if you did preorder, don’t worry. They never charge you until it’s delivered, anyway.

I have a teaser to share either today or tomorrow (whenever I finish the graphic). So, check back later, if you enjoy the teasers. 💙

I hope y’all have a wonderful weekend, and I hope you know how much I appreciate you. 💙💙💙💙

Lots of love,

Britney

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Quick Update

If you receive an email within the next day or so saying the Goddess of the Sea release date changed again, please, don’t panic (I say this, as I panic). It’s a temporary change to prevent the preorders from being canceled. I’ll let you know as soon as I’m sure if there will be a real delay. 💙

I hope you’re all doing well! 💙

I’ll have a teaser for you soon, if you like to keep up with those. 💙

Lots of love,

Britney

Update on the update: It seems like the technical issues might’ve defeated me, after all. 🙃

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Update

Okay, it looks like we’re facing one last delay with this release.

I’ll be done with the final edits soon, and then, there’s formatting and proofreading. So, we’re almost there, but not there yet.

I’m sorry this last stage has taken so long. 💙

I know I’m an anxious mess right now, but I promise I’m doing my best.

I’ll try to share plenty of snippets this month to tide you over. 💙

I appreciate your excitement and patience so much. 💙 I really hope this book will be worthy of it. 💙

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Snippet and an Update

Today, I have a snippet for you from Goddess of the Sea and an update on its release. 💙

I already had the snippet ready to share, so we’ll start with it. 💙

"Did you just compliment me, Captain?" "No." Maria tried to wipe the blood from Em's eye with her thumb, but the steady flow made it impossible. "I was complimenting myself, actually—for my brilliant instincts in hiring you.” Maria ripped part of her sleeve and tried to use the fabric to slow the blood flow, but it soaked through before she even found the source. It was in Em's hair, on her neck... Maria jerked her hands back. "Em, you're bleeding!" "Mm." Em closed her eyes and swayed. "It's just a head wound." "Just?" Maria caught her by the arms. "I'm going to kill you." Maria didn't realize her mistake until the dragon behind her growled. – GODDESS OF THE SEA, LESBIANS, PIRATES, & DRAGONS: BOOK 2, by Britney Jackson.
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Someone forgot to warn the dragons that Maria has a peculiar style of flirting. 😅

Also, if you missed February’s newsletter, you can find it here:

February Newsletter

In it, I discuss mental health, the upcoming book, and share a few announcements.

Last but not least, an update on the release of Goddess of the Sea:

You might’ve seen that the date on Book 2 has been pushed back a month. I know people are disappointed. I’ve seen some of the messages.

And please, don’t misunderstand. I’m so grateful that people are excited enough to be disappointed.

I just wish people understood that authors often have more going on in our lives than we’re even able to explain. We’re people, too.

I just want to release a book that’s as good as possible, and I’m doing my best. I’m sorry, and I appreciate you all more than you’ll ever know. 💙

The book will be out in March, hopefully, and since this is the first official delay, there’s no change to the preorder link or anything. It’s all still active.

Thank you all for your excitement. It means the world to me. 💙

Please, don’t hate me.

As always, I hope you have a wonderful week. 💙

Lots of love,

Britney

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Snippet and Sapphics with Swords

I hope you’re having a wonderful week! 💙

I’m a few days late in sharing it here, but I have our weekly snippet and a fun announcement! 💙

Snippet

Never blame the dragons. 🐉

(In front of Emilia.)

Snippet on blue sea background: "We had vastly different childhoods." Maria raised both eyebrows. "It was my sex life that told you that?" she said. "Not the dragons?" Em turned to frown at her. "No, no, no. You have it all wrong." She held up her hand. "The dragons were the most normal part of my childhood!" Maria couldn't help but laugh. "You're only proving my point, love." — GODDESS OF THE SEA, LESBIANS, PIRATES, & DRAGONS: BOOK 2, by Britney Jackson.
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Also…

Did you see this? 💙

Pirates of Aletharia was second in I Heart SapphFic’s Sapphics with Swords poll! 💙

Thank you so much to everyone who voted! 💙

And congratulations to the other winners! 💙

You can see them here:

Sapphics with Swords

Oh, and the newsletter should be finally going out tonight, so be sure to check your inboxes for that! 💙

Lots of love,

Britney

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A Helen Snippet

Being ship surgeon of the Wicked Fate means dealing with Helen. A lot. 😅

Excerpt on background of bottles and tinctures: When Emilia returned, she found a large, muscular woman sprawled across her surgery table. Helen covered her eyes with two unwashed hands. "I'm ready," she said with a dramatic sigh. "Cut me open." Emilia had no idea why Helen was covering her eyes, but she'd stopped asking questions at this point. "I don't cut people open for stomach cramps, Helen." Helen dropped her hands and sat up. Her long, red braid swung for a moment. "So, there's no cure?" Emilia knelt to retrieve a small, glass bottle from one of her wooden chests. "I made you a tincture." She straightened and held out the bottle, but Helen leaned away, as if it were some kind of explosive. Not that she would've *ever* backed away from one of those. With a grimace, Helen said, "Does it taste bad?" "No worse than Judith's rum." — from GODDESS OF THE SEA, LESBIANS, PIRATES, & DRAGONS: BOOK 2, by Britney Jackson.
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I enjoy sharing snippets—if for no other reason than that it gets me out of my head for a moment and makes me stop listening to that endless loop of: “I’m terrible. Everything I do is terrible. Why am I even trying? Etc., etc.”

The only problem is when I need to choose a snippet, my anxiety kicks in with: “Don’t choose the wrong one! Oh, no, I’m going to choose the wrong one!”

My brain’s fun, don’t you think? 😅

But that’s one of the things I like about hashtag games. A few years ago, the writing community on Twitter had tons of them. There aren’t as many anymore, but one of my favorites is still going. 💙

Searching for a specific word in the document means it’s less of a choice, and my anxiety cooperates better with that arrangement. 😅

It does result in some pretty random snippets—but snippets, nonetheless!

The word for this week was “woman,” and when I searched and this scene popped up, I thought, “Well, maybe my Helen fans will enjoy this one.” 😂

Anyway, I hope you enjoyed it, and I hope you have a wonderful week! 💙

Lots of love,

Britney

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Latest Snippet

Happy New Year! 💚💚💚

I could’ve sworn I shared this snippet here last week, but apparently, I did not. 😅 So, here’s the latest snippet from Goddess of the Sea. 💚

This one is taken from one of Zain’s (unsuccessful) lectures.

It’s hard being quartermaster to Captain Maria Welles. 😅

Snippet on green dragon-fire background: "After what Catherine did to her, Em should be the least forgiving of your... mistake." The ounce of self-preservation that had stopped Zain from making the accusation out loud was all that kept Maria's sword in its scabbard. "Instead, she's out there, viciously guarding your secrets like some kind of—" A look of genuine misery crossed the quartermaster's face the moment his own analogy caught up with him. "Oh, you know, like a—" It was too late, though. Maria was already laughing. "Dragon?" — from GODDESS OF THE SEA, LESBIANS, PIRATES, & DRAGONS: BOOK 2, by Britney Jackson
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I’m still working through my missed messages, so if you’re waiting on a reply, don’t give up on me yet. 💚

I’ll also be sharing another announcement within the next few days, and our January newsletter should go out soon! 💚

I hope you have an awesome weekend! 💚

Lots of love,

Britney

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Happy Holidays

For those who celebrate, I hope you had an awesome Christmas, and I hope your holidays are going well. 💙

And if the holidays are hard for you, like they are for me, I hope you know you’re not alone. 💙

Sending lots of love and well wishes your way. 💙

Sapphic couple exchanging gifts in front of a Christmas tree.

In case you missed it:

The very entertaining literary podcast Wham, Bam, Thank You, Ma’am discussed Pirates of Aletharia last month. 💙🏴‍☠️🌈💙

Listening to this episode left me both giddy (because holy-cow-that’s-my-book-oh-my-gosh 😅) and with a sore stomach because I laughed so much. 💙

It’s so much fun. 💙

I’ve included links for anyone below who’d like to check it out. 💙

Screenshot of the podcast episode on Spotify. Text: “12 - It's Britney, Bitch! (Pirates of Aletharia)” Wham, Bam, Thank You, Ma'am! • Nov 8 • 2 hr, 33 min In our Season 2 Premiere, we discuss Pirates of Aletheria by Britney Jackson. Pirates, Dragons, and Lesbians Oh My! This tale has the Ma'ams impressed and ready to surrender to Captain Maria Welles.
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I have a new snippet to share with you, an announcement, and a newsletter to send out, but until then, happy New Year’s Eve! 💙

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Siren Teeth

Silly human. 😅

Snippet on underwater background: "I wish you'd been a little more clear in your descriptions." From the breathlessness of Maria's voice, Emilia figured she could only be talking about one thing. "You mean the breasts? I didn't think it would bother you," she admitted. "You grew up in a tavern, for Aletha's sake." "Not the breasts," Maria threw out her hands in frustration. "The teeth, Em! The f*cking teeth!" Several curious heads poked out of the water. Emilia took the shouting pirate by the arm and led her away from the hungry sirens. When they were out of earshot, she whispered, "I told you they had smiles like sharks." "I thought you meant not to trust them," Maria said. With a puzzled frown, Emilia said, "If I'd meant that, I would've said it." — GODDESS OF THE SEA, LESBIANS, PIRATES, & DRAGONS: BOOK 2, by Britney Jackson.
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This week’s snippet fit the #lesficfri theme on Twitter, which was “wish.” 💙

I know this was a bit of a random one, but I hope you enjoyed it, anyway! 💙

I’m on a mission right now to hunt down all of the messages I missed when my physical and mental health were taking turns being awful. So, if the message can be found, I hopefully will find it and reply soon! 💙

I hope you have an awesome week, and for anyone already celebrating, happy holidays! 💙

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