SD Simper | Author

@sdsimper.bsky.social

💀 accidental bestseller of sexy horror and gore 🧜‍♀️ award-winner of sapphic mermaid books 👭 married lesbian 🦓 hEDS and doing my best https://linktr.ee/sdsimper

This is not written in response to an accusation or anything. Just something that's been on my mind. To Love the Stars too Fondly is a tough read for some, and that's perfectly okay. If you have any questions about content warnings, my DMs are always open ❤️

Terra is not defined by her trauma, and neither are you. Trauma is complicated, and so is life. It's not a secret that Terra is the victim of a hate crime that happens before the book begins. I make a lot of jokes about Terra being the "Traumatized Barista", and she'd call herself that too. Humor is a way to cope with tragedy, but it doesn't define her, nor does tragedy define you or me. There is always hope to heal, and that's the journey we take with her.Love after loss is a latte to handle

-witty and spicy
-rich girl x barista
-trauma and healing
-"enemies" to lovers
-butch/femme

As the countdown continues to the release of To Love the Stars too Fondly, let's not forget the series that started it all 🔥 Fallen Gods will always have a special place in my heart 🖤 🔗 in b-i-o and below

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For your consideration...some quotes from To Love the Stars too Fondly ✨️ Just two more days to pledge for the special edition with foil and pleather and printed edges! It's an absolute treasure of a book, so it deserves a beautiful presentation to match.

"Is this your secret, rich girl? You just want a hot femme to boss you around?"

"You think that's a secret, Princess? With t*ts like that, you could have me on my knees.""My mother and I don't talk anymore."

"I'm sorry to hear that."

"Don't be. She's a b*tch."

"Fair enough. What a f*cking b*tch.""She looks so beautiful beneath the stars."

Alex smiled softly, her face set sweetly upon me. "She does.""With you, I don't feel broken. You make me feel brave. You make me feel like I'm worthy of love."

I've turned over a new leaf ✨️ This was a difficult decision to come to, but I have to live my truth. From now on, it's all M/F, all the time 👫 Thank you all for understanding. I hope all my wonderful fans will follow me into this new chapter of my life 🙏 #christianlife Link 👇

D*amn Straight - coming to a deseret book near you! 

I wrote this under no duress.

We've cracked $11k on the special edition Kickstarter 🥳 THANK YOU so much to everyone who's pledged or shared! It seriously means so much. Even the standard editions have bonus content that won't be available for wide release, so consider checking it out at the 🔗 below 👇

Quote overlaying a photo of two women who appear to be smiling in bed. Quote says: "You make me feel like I'm worthy of love."Tropes are:
Barista with severe ptsd
rich heiress with bipolar
butch/femme
witty and spicy
healing and trauma romance
there's a cute cat

What To Love the Stars too Fondly is: - Sapphic (featuring two sad lesbians) - Witty (Terra is relentless but Alex gets her back 🔥) - Spicy (my narrator said she couldn't read it in public) - Dark (the content warnings are EXTENSIVE) - Deep (you will cry but it'll be healing)

To Love the Stars too Fondly hit 300 followers on Kickstarter! I'd love it if you gave it a follow as well 🩷 I'll be posting details about the incredible special edition specs soon, but in the meantime, you can read chapters 1 and 2 by following the project or by checking out the 🔗 below 👇

What lgbtq+ rep is in To Love the Stars too Fondly?

I've got some real good news for audiobook listeners coming soon... 🎧 Can't wait to find out what To Love the Stars too Fondly is about? Chapter 1 is available NOW! Just go to the Kickstarter page and check the second update 🩷 Plus once the project hits 300 f0ll0wers, I'll post chapter 2 😏

To Love the Stars too Fondly Chapter 1 cover featuring two women in an intimate embrace.

#SFFChat Q3. Oh, I know many! Today, I'll shout-out @sdsimper.bsky.social and her amazing works of dark fantasy with great romance (even if things aren't always flowers and sunshine... but hey, it's dark fantasy, what did you expect?!)!

SFFChat@sffchat.bsky.social · 6mo ago

#SFFChat Q3: Name an author or book that you think does romance in an SFF setting very well! Shoutout a Sci-Fi Romance, Romantasy, romantic fantasy author, or author whose work isn't any of those but who writes romantic relationships well!

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I've got some real good news for audiobook listeners coming soon... 🎧 Can't wait to find out what To Love the Stars too Fondly is about? Chapter 1 is available NOW! Just go to the Kickstarter page and check the second update 🩷 Plus once the project hits 300 f0ll0wers, I'll post chapter 2 😏

To Love the Stars too Fondly Chapter 1 cover featuring two women in an intimate embrace.

Follow the Kickstarter to get a FREE prequel novella! How did that fateful day go when Terra and Alex first met? Why does Terra think Alex is The Worst™️? 🔗 in b-i-o I'm so in love with this cover art by @2.am.creations 🩷 Thank so much for all the love on the cover reveal post.

Trope card for To Love the Stars too Fondly. Tropes are:
- not a rom com (but it is romantic and comedic)
- butch/femme
- trauma and healing romance
- "enemies" to lovers
- witty and spicy

It's Carmilla and Laura! Did you know I still have special edition paperbacks in stock and that they have all the bonus illustrations, foil lettering, and beautiful sparkly black edges? You can find the 🔗 in my b-i-o 🖤 Art by Onyrica

Two women holding each other intimately. Text says "What if we were two lesbian vampires in love? Haha jk...unless...?"Features two book covers for SD Simper's Carmilla & Laura. Sign says: Deluxe editions available on my website
Tropes says:
Lesbian vampires
Forbidden love
Classic lit retelling
Victorian aesthetic 
Soulmates 
Happy ending 

Taglin says: The classic tale receives new life in this gorgeous retelling!

As I finish work for my contemporary release, I shouldn't neglect the fantasy romance that got me here ❤️ Sea & Stars is such a special book series. It truly changed my career and my life. No matter where I end up, Tallora and Dauriel will always be an anchor to my success, and a fan favorite couple.

The Fate of Stars
Sea and Stars Book One
Color palettes featuring book tropes:
- Enemies to Lovers
- Politics and m*rder
- Sword lesbian

As I finish work for my contemporary release, I shouldn't neglect the fantasy romance that got me here ❤️ Sea & Stars is such a special book series. It truly changed my career and my life. No matter where I end up, Tallora and Dauriel will always be an anchor to my success, and a fan favorite couple.

The Fate of Stars
Sea and Stars Book One
Color palettes featuring book tropes:
- Enemies to Lovers
- Politics and m*rder
- Sword lesbian

To Love the Stars too Fondly was supposed to be a rom com, but I supremely missed the mark according to my beta readers. Instead, it's a sapphic contemporary romance about healing after trauma and finding love again despite a broken heart. 1/2

Title reveal: to love the stars too fondly
Spring 2026"Enemies" to Lovers
Trauma and Healing
Butch/Femme
Rich Girl x Barista
Love After Grief
"Who hurt you?"

Kickstarter page coming soon!

It's finally here! Day one of the Twelve Days of Spicy Solstice begins now ✨ It's tough work being an empress. Luckily, the royal stress-reliever is here. (Contains VERY minor spoilers for The Fate of Stars. If you haven't read the book, you'll still enjoy this.) Link below 👇

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