In this chaos year of 2020, my 32nd published book is finally out. This baby, Femme Like Her, took entirely too long to come into being, but I’m glad she’s here.
This book was never intended to be anything longer than a short story, but a few readers asked to know more about the main characters from The Magical Femme, Scottie and Nailah. You can basically blame them for this novel seeing the light of day. It came together very, very slowly though. Now, three years after the decision to write this sequel of sorts—ta da!

The point of view of the book is one that I rarely work with—first person, present—but I wanted to challenge myself to use the POV of some engrossing and incredibly well-done books I’d read over the last few years. I’m not going to lie, it was TOUGH going for me. But I hope people will think it’s worth it. As a not really aside, the book so far has 4.5 stars on Amazon. 🤩
This is the blurb:
Nailah Grant only dates studs, races her Camaro for therapy, and believes in leaving her exes in the past where they belong.
But, with a layoff looming and her retired parents about to take a life-changing step Nailah isn’t ready for, her world becomes far from stable. Enter Scottie, the only femme she’s ever allowed close enough to touch her heart. They say trouble comes in threes, and this femme is one with a capital T.
Scottie is an ex though, and somebody Nailah never should have been with in the first place. Yet, when the foundations of her life collapse, Scottie is the one Nailah finds herself clinging to. Just as things settle into a semblance of something Nailah could only dream about, a shattering secret from Scottie’s past threatens to destroy everything the two women have built together.
Will Nailah stay the course with Scottie, or allow her fears to ruin her chance at a real and passionate love?
If you’re intrigued enough to toss your hat in the ring to win a digital copy, leave a comment below. The drawing for the winner will be held next Wednesday, December 16th.
Happy December, all. Care for yourself and for all your beloveds.
This new one sounds intriguing. I’m in for the draw 🤗
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You’re an excellent writer. I can’t wait to read this one!
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Thank you, Wanda 💖
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Fab! Thanks for commenting, and good luck.
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I can’t wait to read a book about women of colour! This is, I’m certain an amazing book and so needed in a world of “white” characters.
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Fantastic!
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Thank you for sharing about your new book. I am interested in reading it.
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Thank you for reading my post, Tara. Let me know what you think once you’ve had a chance to read it.
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I love the cover and have been interested in the book ever since I saw it and the description.
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Good to hear!
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This book sounds like a fun read! Please enter me in the draw. Thank you.
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Entered! Thanks for stopping by to comment.
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*Good* femme/femme stories are surprisingly hard to find outside of a select few authors, but I thoroughly enjoyed the short story that introduced these two characters to us and can’t wait to read more about them. I’d love to win this in a drawing, but even if I don’t I know exactly where my next book budget will be going!
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Thank you, Lilah! Although I shouldn’t have been, I’ve been surprised by the requests I’ve gotten for more femme/femme stories.
And I’m hoping you’ll enjoy this new phase of Nailah and Scottie’s relationship.
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Excited about this new work and to see what happens with these characters! A lot of your books I’ve definitely been able to relate to my life so can’t wait!
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Yes, Kara!!! Good luck in the drawing.
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Love your stories Fiona! Thank you for offering this chance to own your work!
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❤️ Thank *you*, Kim. Don’t forget you can also enter to win at that second link I posted on FB.
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Intrigued was the exact word on my mind as I read this post and the blurb for the book even before I hit the last paragraphs so yes please add my name to the draw! Thanks. 🙂
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Great, Maddy! Thanks for entering.
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sumptuous and titillating . yeah- that good stuff…
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Me me me! Always a fan. One reason I was excited to move to ATL!!! I hope to catch a book reading once COVID is over.
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🥰 I’m in Spain indefinitely, love. But, stop by my IG Live reading and chat on Saturday, January 9th at 6pm. There will be a q/a, reading, and another giveaway.
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You know how much of a fan I am of your work ❤️ I’ve been looking forward to your new novel and I’m so happy that it’s finally here and ready for me to consume from cover to cover.
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Lovely! 🥰 There’s an Atlanta based book club reading it for discussion later on in the month if you want to join. I’ll be there as well.
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I’ve read the magical femme so many times I’m glad I have a digital copy. I’m ready for this
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Yes!!! I’ve packaged both in this book so TMF is the sort of Prologue to this book. First time in print.
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Love your books x
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Thank you! Good luck in the drawing🤞🏾
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