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Thank You

I’ve been having a pretty rough time lately, but during that time, Goddess of the Sea (Lesbians, Pirates, & Dragons: Book 2) reached a happy, little milestone! 💙 It now has over five hundred reviews and ratings on Amazon! (And almost two hundred on Audible!)

I know I’ve said this a few times now, but I’ve never been more terrified to release a book than I was with this one. (And if you’ve known me for long, you know that’s saying something. 😅) This book was so vulnerable and so personal. Every positive reaction has meant the world to me. 💙

I couldn’t be more grateful that you were receptive to what I was trying to do with Em and Maria. Thank you. 💙

Image: Blue waves crashing against rocks with a cute, blue dragon, blue hearts, and a screenshot of the cover of Goddess of the Sea (Lesbians, Pirates, & Dragons: Book 2) by Britney Jackson with 5 stars and 503 reviews. Text: Over 500 Ratings and Reviews! Thank you!
Image: Blue waves crashing against rocks with a cute, blue dragon, blue hearts, and a screenshot of the audiobook of Goddess of the Sea (Lesbians, Pirates, & Dragons: Book 2) by Britney Jackson with 5 stars and 195 reviews. Text: Nearly 200 Ratings and Reviews! Thank you!
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Nightmares

Goddess of the Sea (Book 2 of Lesbians, Pirates, & Dragons) is featured in this week’s Sapphic Book Bingo category, “Comforting the other character after a nightmare.” 💙

If you’ve read the book, you know this is a particularly significant scene for Em and Maria, so I thought I’d say a few words about it.

One of the hardest things about PTSD, in my opinion, is the way so many of the symptoms leave you feeling powerless. Powerless over your body, over your mind, over the past, and…during a nightmare or flashback, powerless over the present, as well. Especially when the trauma came while under the power of someone else, that feeling of powerlessness is…difficult. So, to say this scene is a personal one (that made me cry many, many, many times) would be an understatement.

It was also a huge step for Em and Maria, and I deeply love what it does for their progress. 💙

You can find fifteen sapphic books with this micro-trope at the link below.

sapphic books with this micro-trope

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Banned Books Week

It’s Banned Books Week, a week set aside each year to discuss the danger of banning books and the importance of the freedom to read. In a time when diversity and authenticity in literature is being attacked by those in power, it’s more important than ever to speak out against censorship.

Representation is important. It literally saves lives.

We will continue to write these books. We will continue to read these books. Diversity should be celebrated, not feared. Reading should be encouraged, not attacked.

I’m happy to stand with GCLS and SASS in defense of our stories. 💙

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Sapphic September

I meant to share these earlier in the month, but…well…it’s been a rough one.

For anyone participating in Sapphic September this year, if you need to know which categories my books fit, I’ve listed them below. 🖤

Lesbians, Pirates, & Dragons:

🐉 Disabled Sapphics (Definitely)
🏴‍☠️ Indie or Small Press Author (Definitely)
🐉 2025 Release (Possibly? If you’re reading the audiobook version of Goddess of the Sea. The ebook and print came out in 2024.)
🏴‍☠️ Choose Your Own Prompt
🐉 New-to-You Author (Possibly)
🏴‍☠️ Book from Physical TBR (Possibly)

Image: Sapphic September bingo card on rainbow background with the covers of Pirates of Aletharia (Lesbians, Pirates, & Dragons: Book 1) and Goddess of the Sea (Lesbians, Pirates, & Dragons: Book 2) by Britney Jackson. Text: Lesbians, Pirates, & Dragons. • Disabled Sapphics • Indie or Small Press Author

Creatures of Darkness:

🖤 Indie or Small Press Author (Definitely)
🩸 40+ Main Character (I think? Kara is over fourteen hundred, after all.)
🖤 Choose Your Own Prompt
🩸 New-to-You Author (Possibly)
🖤 Book from Physical TBR (Possibly)
🩸 Disabled Sapphics (Yes)

Image: Sapphic September bingo card on rainbow background with the covers of The Tomb of Blood (Creatures of Darkness: Book 2), The Assassins of Light (Creatures of Darkness: Book 3), and The Reign of Darkness (Creatures of Darkness: Book 4) by Britney Jackson. Text: Creatures of Darkness. • 40+ Main Character (technically) • Indie or Small Press Author • Disabled Sapphics

I think that’s all, but if I missed anything, feel free to let me know. 🖤

Happy reading!

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Goldie Award

My second Goldie. How is this real? 🥹

2025 Goldie Award for Goddess of the Sea (Lesbians, Pirates, & Dragons: Book 2) by Britney Jackson

For anyone who might’ve missed it, last week, in Albany, New York, Goddess of the Sea won a Goldie Award in Fantasy! 💙

I guess it hasn’t fully sunk in yet—because it still feels so strange to say. 😅

For those of you who were watching the Awards, either in person or online, sorry again for bawling on stage, instead of giving a normal acceptance speech.

I don’t know if there are strong enough words to convey how much it means to me, but…I hoped I conveyed at least a fraction of it.

I’m going to try to do a more official and…maybe more eloquent post soon, but for now, I’m just really grateful. 💙

I’m also so happy I was able to meet some of you at GCLS! 💙

I’m missing everyone so much this week.

Huge congratulations to the other winners, as well! 💙

Oh, and I believe you can still watch the Goldie Awards on YouTube, if you missed them. 💙

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GCLS Conference Schedule

Are you going to GCLS this year? Here’s where you can find me, if you are! 💙

WEDNESDAY:
2 p.m. – I’m a panelist for “Mythical Beings Unite: The Rise of Romantasy.”

3 p.m. – I’m a panelist for “Beyond the Norm: Chills and Thrills of Writing Romance with Non-human Characters.”

THURSDAY:
11 a.m. – I’m a panelist for “Reflecting Reality: The Importance of Including People with Disabilities in Sapphic Stories.”

FRIDAY:
11 a.m. – I’ll be reading from Goddess of the Sea (Lesbians, Pirates, & Dragons: Book 2) at the Author Spotlight.

And of course, on Saturday, I’ll be at the Author Signing and at the Awards later that evening.

I’m so excited, and I’d love to see you, if you’re attending! 💙

(Just keep in mind I’m even shyer in person than I am on here. 😅)

Image: Rainbow flag background with GCLS logo and rainbow-colored schedule. Text: GCLS Conference, Albany, New York. July 16-20, 2025. Britney Jackson: WEDNESDAY, 2:00 p.m. - Mythical Beings Unite: The Rise of Romantasy. WEDNESDAY, 3:00 p.m. - Beyond the Norm: Chills & Thrills of Writing Romance with Non-human Characters. THURSDAY, 11:00 a.m. - Reflecting Reality: The Importance of Including People with Disabilities in Sapphic Stories. FRIDAY, 11:00 a.m. - Author Spotlight: Reading from Goddess of the Sea. SATURDAY, 2:00 p.m. - Author Signing. SATURDAY, 6:00 p.m. - Awards.
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