While there’s been some discourse around it, typically, “sapphic” is a broad term for the spectrum of women and non-binary people who are attracted to women or women-aligned queer people.

At Literary Cobblestones, I use “sapphic” as an umbrella term to ensure the inclusion of the broader queer community. While lesbian literature and authors are often at the forefront, I understand and value that queer experiences of attraction and identity don’t always fit neatly under one label.

LitCobb coverage includes lesbian, bisexual, pansexual, queer, and other sapphic voices, including trans women and non-binary people who are attracted to women and women-aligned individuals.

This is an inclusive space where all sapphics are welcome. <3

Sapphic horror is a subgenre of horror literature that focuses on the experiences of lesbian and sapphic characters. There are a variety of categories covered, including folk horror, supernatural horror, gothic fiction, body horror, and speculative fiction.

Often, these works explore themes of sexuality, identity, and power through a feminist and queer lens.

“Camilla” by J. Sheridan Le Fanu (published in 1872) was the first lesbian horror novel and was published a quarter century before “Dracula”. The gothic-fiction novella features a castle, an isolated woman, and a lesbian vampire.

That’s entirely subjective and depends on your preferences! For me, campy horror is the best genre, and Patricia Wants to Cuddle is probably one of—if not the—best lesbian novel in that category.