Edith Pilaf
@tjwest3
Queer Appalachian ex-pat writer who loves all things pop culture. My debut queer Appalachian rom-com, Country Road Romance, is available now.
I am absolutely judging you for your literary snobbery. I write and read romance, and I’m damn proud of it!
I’ve enjoyed every Cat Sebastian book I’ve read, but I’m already 25 pages in and this one might be my fave!
If you love spice, they don’t come much spicier than my new queer Appalachian romance, Hittin’ the Right Note. It’s the perfect read for those who love loads and loads of queer joy in their MM romances (and honestly, who doesn’t?!) It’s available now on Kindle, KU, and in paperback.
What an amazing evening at Four Seasons Books! I had a great time chatting with @hiddenpoetmusic.bsky.social, who’s even more enchanting in person than online. We talked about writing, what brought us to our work, and all things queer joy. Thank y’all for being amazing. You’re angels!
I’ve loved his other books, so I knew this one was going to be good. Stuart has a keen eye for grim human detail, and his mastery of setting is unmatched. His books make me miss Scotland in all of its austere, breathtaking beauty.
Felt cute. And also I still love my cute little queer Appalachian romance debut. Can you blame me, though? 😉
Jared, my snarky/grumpy MC in Country Road Romance, to Charlie, his golden retriever love interest. (I still love these two messy characters, even a year after they were introduced to the world).
For today's Swoony Sunday at Omnivorous I wrote a bit about how my new queer Appalachian love story, Hittin' the Right Note, is a second chance in many ways. Writing about two men finding a second chance at love also gave me a chance to fall in love with my home state of West Virginia again.
If you love reading and learning about the Wars of the Roses, this one is for you. Margaret Beaufort is the definition of a badass, and she was both a survivor and one of the most fascinating women of her generation. This biography is long overdue!
If you love Hallmark movie vibes, grumpy/sunshine, and a lot of West Virginia stuff and queer joy, then Country Road Romance is for you! Read it now and celebrate Pride in style! #bookstagram #mmromance #appalachia #westvirginia #pride
The paperback copies of Hittin’ the Right Note are in! If you want a spicy queer Appalachian rom-com about second chances and country music, this one’s for you! The ebook is available for preorder, and the paperback goes live on Tuesday!
I absolutely devoured Rachel Reid's Tough Guy, and so of course I had to review it to share my adoration of this woman and her work with the world. Fabian and Ryan will have my heart forever.
Meeting folks and selling gay Appalachian books at Simply Made Here in Catonsville until 3. If you’re in the area, stop by and say hi!
Happy Saturday, everyone! For today's edition of Omnivorous I wrote a bit about how I draw on West Virginia and Appalachia's rich musical heritage in my new queer romance, Hittin' the Right Note. I hope you'll give it a read and that you'll consider preordering the book!
Happy Friday, everyone! For today's edition of Omnivorous I reviewed the third and final season of Good Omens, which is rushed, yes, but as glorious and bittersweet as I'd hoped. Definitely worth a watch!
Happy Thursday, everyone! For today's edition of Omnivorous I reviewed DTF St. Louis, which is a bleakly funny black comedy noir with terrific performances from David Harbour, Jason Bateman, and Linda Cardellini.
I really enjoyed the first book in this series, and this one is, if anything, even better. A must-read if you like rascals, thieves, and mysterious secrets that might bring down a city. #bookstagram #reading #fantasy