Is there truly a force stronger than capitalism? This is one of the central questions author Jade Song explores in their new sophomore novel, I Love You Don’t Die. Set in the hustle and bustle of New York City, the plot follows Vicky, a young woman drawn to...
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Frank Gaimari doesn’t just tell stories, he brings them to life. At 64, this Seattle-based writer and storyteller has turned a lifetime of experiences into narratives that entertain, inspire, and connect with people on a real, personal level. After a 36-year...
Zakery Leigh’s latest novel, Echoes from the Isle of Skye, is a gothic romance that grips you from the very beginning. Leigh’s writing sweeps you straight into the mist-shrouded hills and dramatic cliffs of the Scottish Highlands, making the hauntingly...
Harry Tanner says that, when he was a teenager, he thought he “was going to hell.” For years, he’d been attracted to men, and he prayed that it would stop. He asked for help from a lay minister, who offered Tanner websites meant to repress his urges, but they...
Long before Sophie Lucido Johnson was an award-winning cartoonist for The New Yorker, back before she could ever even imagine herself as a published writer, she was a teacher in the New Orleans public school system, where her love of drawing seemed like more...
In the residential neighborhood of Wedgwood sits Lovestruck in Seattle, a bookstore specializing in romance novels. This makes it unique in Seattle, as it’s one of the only brick-and-mortar businesses to focus exclusively on one genre. Upon entering, your eyes...
Greg Herren is a name synonymous with LGBTQIA+ literature, particularly in the mystery genre. A prolific author and advocate, Herren has spent decades crafting stories that not only entertain but also celebrate Queer life and culture. He has written over 30...
Once upon a time, if a Lesbian wanted to raise a family, she had two basic options: pregnancy or adoption. That is, says editor Margaret Mooney, if she was willing to buck a heterocentric society that said the former was “selfish, unnatural, and radical” and...
The holiday season is a time for love, warmth, and fun family traditions. Unfortunately, for many, it can also bring about feelings of depression and a sense of mourning — especially for people with nontraditional families. With all the complex emotions...
Arthur Oakes was just being a nice guy. He never intended to get involved with the Nighswander family, but he did something kind while visiting his mother in prison, it backfired spectacularly, and his goodness led to blackmail. The Nighswanders gave him an...