JD Locke (she/they) is a non-binary, neurodivergent sapphic author who believes that every love story deserves a happily ever after—especially the queer ones. After years of producing content behind the scenes, JD finally turned the spotlight inward and started writing the kinds of stories she’d always wanted to see: tender, tropey, heart-filling romances where sapphic characters get the happily ever after and the forever love that they deserve.

A California native, JD lives in the Los Angeles area with her wife and their ever-growing crew of cats and dogs (she’s the cat person; her wife’s team dog). When not writing, you can usually find her painting, reading, playing guitar, DIY-ing, or 3D printing something unexpected.

Her favorite themes to explore are found family, second chances, and the kind of love that changes everything. She’s a lifelong romantic who devours Hallmark movies (and wishes every single one was sapphic), and a firm believer that chosen family is just as real—and often more powerful—than the one you’re born into.

JD’s love of character-driven storytelling deepened during the pandemic, when she discovered sapphic fiction. With the support of two fellow authors and mentors, Kimberly A. Todd and Jamey Moody, along with the sapphic author community that embraced her like family, JD found her writing wings in 2024.

While she’s kicking things off in contemporary romance, JD’s inner sci-fi nerd and fantasy geek are never far behind. Whatever the genre, one thing’s for sure: there will always be sapphic love at the heart of it.

Meet the Author

Non-binary (she/they), Neurodivergent Sapphic Author. Always a HEA.

About JD

Books

Debut Novel "I See Red" Available Now!

They say love is blind. But what if all you can see is red?

Fresh off a breakup and wanting to leave the memory of her ex behind, Alex Sharpe is finally ready to move back home. When a slot opens up at the LA office of The Sharpe Agency, it’s exactly what they need to leave New York after 17 years. The advertising firm is owned by their father, but Alex is no nepo baby. They’ve earned every step of their career while refusing to use the family name or accepting any family money. Currently crashing with their baby sister while apartment hunting, the plan is simple: work hard, stay focused, and rebuild. But they didn't plan on a beautiful redhead with a

killer slapshot and a grudge, who also just got passed over for the job Alex now holds.

Cassie Jenkins has worked too damn hard to watch some New York transplant waltz into the Senior Creative Director role she's spent a decade earning. Even if their father owns the company. Especially not now, when she’s suddenly living alone in a house that’s literally falling apart. And definitely not when said nepo baby, Alex né Kimberly Sharpe, turns out to be the absurdly hot forward from the opposing hockey team she may or may not have high-sticked last week.

When signs emerge that someone has been quietly undermining the LA office for years—and may be behind the string of rejections Cassie’s work has faced—everything starts to shift. Loyalties are tested, long-buried truths come to light, and both women must ask how far they’re willing to go to set things right… and what it might cost them. They’re both seeing red—and neither one can look away.

I See Red is a slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers, sapphic romance tossed in humor, with a side of hockey.

Join My Mailing List

Be the first to hear about new releases, exclusive content and whatever else is happening in my world. Oh, and probably a lot puppy pics!