“Long is the way and hard, that out of Hell leads up to light.” ― John Milton, Paradise Lost I’m the new messiah Death Angel with a gun Dangerous in my silence Deadly to my cause. Speak - Song by Queensrÿche - Written by Geoff Tate / Geoffery Tate / Michael Wilton Chapter OneApocrypha was … Continue reading Free first chapter of Sin Eaters by Kathryne Lentes (me)
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October Arden publishes The Care of Broken Things, A devastating queer romance about the families we carve from our own ribs, and the love that refuses to let us stay broken.
BLOG TOUR - NEW RELEASE Book Title: The Care of Broken Things Author and Publisher: October Arden Release Date: August 1, 2025 Tense/POV: Third person, past tense, single POV Genres: Contemporary MMM prison romance (leans into literary with a strong romantic core) Tropes: Grumpy/sunshine, found family, hurt/comfort, healing from grief, obsessive devotion, fake dating, prison … Continue reading October Arden publishes The Care of Broken Things, A devastating queer romance about the families we carve from our own ribs, and the love that refuses to let us stay broken.
international artist collective Grimalkin Presents Activating Creatives: The Arts as a Vehicle for Social & Political Change
Grimalkin Presentation & Opportunities: Activating Creatives: The Arts as a Vehicle for Social & Political ChangeAugust 8, 2025 at 3pm ET/12pm PT on Zoom We work with artists and musicians who are passionate about creating opportunities and spaces of community care, mutual support and mutual aid, who are committed to our mission of working outside … Continue reading international artist collective Grimalkin Presents Activating Creatives: The Arts as a Vehicle for Social & Political Change
Excerpt from Queer literary fiction Dream Swimmers by Jo Carthage
Title: Dream Swimmers Series: The War Between Cedar and Oak, Book Two Author: Jo Carthage Publisher: NineStar Press Release Date: 07/29/2025 Heat Level: 2 - Fade to Black Sex Pairing: Male/Male, Female/Female/Male (Female/Female interaction) Length: 47400 Genre: Historical Fantasy, anti-colonialism, bisexual, conflict, dark lord, dark prince, East Africa, Fantasy, historical fiction/1800s, hurt/comfort, insurgents, lesbian/sapphic, lit/genre … Continue reading Excerpt from Queer literary fiction Dream Swimmers by Jo Carthage
Review of Sergio Dondoli’s Happy Life” Documentary a must-watch for foodies, travelers, and anyone in need of a feel-good escape.
The beginning of the documentary is very exciting with an explanation about Rosemary and how important it is to Tuscany and Sergio’s Gelato. While he does start with his childhood, he glosses over it and really starts his journey in 1971 in Germany. He meets his wife in 1977, starts a business around 1984 that … Continue reading Review of Sergio Dondoli’s Happy Life” Documentary a must-watch for foodies, travelers, and anyone in need of a feel-good escape.
Excerpt from Black Leather Night and Other Tales by Will Okati
Title: Black Leather Night Author: Will Okati Cover Art: Bryan Keller Genres: Action Adventure, Box Sets, Dark Fantasy, Mystery & Suspense, Paranormal, Romance, Sci-Fi Themes: 2nd Chance Romance, Alternative Universe, Dark Romance, LGBTQ+ Gay, New Adult, Second Edition, Vampires, Voyeurism and Exhibitionism Series: Dante's World (#6) Book Length: Box Set Page Count: 299 Add … Continue reading Excerpt from Black Leather Night and Other Tales by Will Okati
STONEWALL NATIONAL MUSEUM’S SNEP SYMPOSIUM RISES UP, OFFERS PLAN IN FIGHT TO PROTECT PUBLIC EDUCATION
STONEWALL NATIONAL MUSEUM’S SNEP SYMPOSIUM RISES UP, OFFERS PLAN IN FIGHT TO PROTECT PUBLIC EDUCATION Education is under attack, and as federal and state governments gut resources for marginalized communities, LGBTQ+ friendly educators and families, even in historic ‘blue’ communities, continue facing uncertainty and fear. With the goal of eliminating the Department of Education, which … Continue reading STONEWALL NATIONAL MUSEUM’S SNEP SYMPOSIUM RISES UP, OFFERS PLAN IN FIGHT TO PROTECT PUBLIC EDUCATION
Excerpt from Contemporary Lesbian Romance The Coach’s Daughter by Alex Winters
Title: The Coach’s Daughter Series: Good Sports, Book Four Author: Alex Winters Publisher: NineStar Press Release Date: 07/22/2025 Heat Level: 3 - Some Sex Pairing: Female/Female Length: 24600 Genre: Contemporary, Romance, sports, new adult, lesbian, university, running team, freshman, father/daughter relationship Add to Goodreads Description Hastings’ life is finally on track: a freshman on the … Continue reading Excerpt from Contemporary Lesbian Romance The Coach’s Daughter by Alex Winters
From the LAMBDA Award-winner author of The Grief Keeper comes an absorbing speculative queer YA romance set in a utopian town that uses technology to prevent hate speech and bullying.
Penguin Young Readers is excited to present FIREBLOOMS (Nancy Paulsen Books; on sale September 30, 2025; ages 12+), a captivating new speculative queer YA romance by Alexandra Villasante, the award-winning author of The Grief Keeper. This poignant and tender love story explores the sacrifices we make for safety as two broken teens confront their emotional … Continue reading From the LAMBDA Award-winner author of The Grief Keeper comes an absorbing speculative queer YA romance set in a utopian town that uses technology to prevent hate speech and bullying.
Review of LGBTQ+, Supernatural, Rom-Com Dead in Love
I am a big fan of big movies; I love me some spectacular special effects and epic action. However, there is also something that catches a special place in my heart about a small budget indie flick. So when I got a chance to preview the new bisexual paranormal rom-com Dead In Love, I jumped … Continue reading Review of LGBTQ+, Supernatural, Rom-Com Dead in Love
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