If you enjoy time travel romances, then Julie & Winifred’s Most Excellent Adventure will make you a winner in five ways—at least!

Let’s start with the description so you know what this charming story is about:

In 1838 England, spinster mathematician Winifred Blackburn helps her inventor brother build a time machine as an instrument of good for science, only to discover his diabolical plan for using it to manipulate history. To stop him, she steals the device. But when her heist goes wrong, she uses the time machine to avoid capture—and accidentally leaps to the year 2030.

Meanwhile, in 2030 America, Julie “Queen of All Geeks” Sherman enjoys a lucrative job, an adorable cat, and a treasure trove of comic book collectibles, but finding the love of her life is the one achievement she hasn’t been able to unlock. What good is her golden nest egg if she can’t share it with anyone?

One fateful day at a comic con, Julie encounters a disoriented Winifred and helps her recover. The situation takes a wild turn when Winifred proves she’s a genuine time traveler.

This time-crossed couple wins the romance jackpot, but danger threatens their happily ever after when a mysterious intruder appears, bent on stealing the time machine at all costs. To help Winifred escape back to Victorian London, Julie has to act fast—even if it means losing the woman of her dreams.

Julie & Winifred’s Most Excellent Adventure will captivate fans of geek-flavored romances like Olivia Dade’s Spoiler Alert and Seressia Glass’ The Love Con, as well as time travel ones like Casey McQuiston’s One Last Stop.

Now, read on to learn how this story will make you a winner!

1. Julie & Winifred’s Most Excellent Adventure will make you laugh

This comedic sci-fi romance is chock full of lighthearted fun. The humor comes from many situations—Winifred being a fish-out-of-water; pet shenanigans; Julie’s pop culture references; and characters cracking jokes. Giggling, laughing, chortling—all of it releases serotonin, which is good for your brain!

2. The geek content is inclusive

Julie & Winifred’s Most Excellent Adventure includes pop culture references to various science fiction and fantasy movies, shows, books, and comics. Geek fandom fun abounds in this story, which delivers a sweet spot ratio of sapphic romance to nerd factor. A handy glossary explains the references so no reader is left behind.

3. Your mindfulness as a reader will be rewarded

Jaded by all those mainstream time travel stories that lack diverse characters and center dominant groups like heterosexual cis white men? Like other indie stories in various mediums, Julie & Winifred’s Most Excellent Adventure gives the time travel adventure to underrepresented folks—in this case, a biracial, bisexual butch woman and a femme lesbian. The story also includes characters of various races, genders, and body types.

This f/f sci-fi romance is for mindful readers who seek out stories by authors who, to the best of their ability, avoid harmful content (e.g., ableist language). My mission as an author is to do better with every book I write.

4. You’ll get a new story and a new-to-you author

Nothing says sparkly like a new story and the possibilities of where it could take your imagination! Julie & Winifred’s Most Excellent Adventure features some of the usual time travel and romance tropes, but what’s new about it is this: who’s telling the story (me!) and how I wove the tropes into something…new! No two authors are alike, and that’s part of what makes discovering books so exciting.

We all have our comfort reads and go-to authors, but once upon a time, they were new to us. We took a chance, and it paid off. Plus, think of how well a book like Julie & Winifred’s Most Excellent Adventure would complement your collection of diverse books—books with queer/BIPOC characters, social justice themes, found family, and fantastical adventures. It’ll be fun to curl up in your favorite comfy reading spot with a new story.

5. By reading Julie & Winifred’s Most Excellent Adventure, you’ll get bragging rights about…

The fake baby.

That’s it. That’s the win.

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Meet the Disaster Pets

Julie & Winifred’s Most Excellent Adventure features two adorable pets, a pampered Pomeranian named Shelby and Spritle, a mischievous American Shorthair cat. Enjoy this whimsical illustration of the Disaster Pets by artist Eileen Widjaja:

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About the Author

Heather Massey (she/her) is a geek mom who's the proud parent of a terrific daughter and married to the love of her life. Heather is best known for her sci-fi romance blog The Galaxy Express.

Though she’s neither an award-winning nor bestselling author (thank you for not judging!), her stories provide quality entertainment by way of fantastical worlds, action-adventure, and larger-than-life characters who fall in love while battling evils such as classist jerks, corporate greed, the patriarchy, and corrupt politicians.

Twitter: @thgalaxyexpress

About the Illustrator

Eileen Widjaja is a writer and artist currently working and living in Indonesia. She has worked for numerous clients throughout the years and contributed to a great variety of projects. Eileen is always looking for new projects and experiences, especially in the comic industry.

Website: https://www.eileenwidjaja.com/

Twitter: @eileenwdj

Store: https://www.inprnt.com/gallery/eileenwdj/