July 2024 Deal Announcements

Adult Fiction

K Chiucarello’s debut NANNY NANNY, about a single, queer, 35-year-old career nanny who yearns to have a baby of her own in order to sublimate the violence she endured in a relationship with her ex-girlfriend, subverting status quo notions of motherhood, domestic abuse, gender, class, and the politics of care work, to Ecco, in a pre-empt.

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Exclusive Cover Reveal: First On Scene by Selina Rossman

Today on the site, I’m delighted to reveal the cover of First On Scene: A Howling Sirens Novel by Selina Rossman, an LGBTQ+ urban fantasy thriller that will captivate fans of supernatural adventures and heartfelt drama. Here’s the story:

In the quiet, quintessential small town of Hudson, Massachusetts, a dedicated group of first responders—Kitty, Zuri, Angell, and Eric—commit themselves to the safety of their community. Kitty, a Southern transplant and new medic, is eager to prove her worth and find her place, not knowing that the woman of her dreams, Zuri, is more than just an EMT. Eric, who struggles in his role as a paramedic, learns to lean on his partner, Angell, a skilled medic with a mysterious, bewitched past.

When a series of violent animal attacks shatters the town’s tranquility, it unearths hidden secrets and thrusts these healers onto a warrior’s path. As they rush from one medical emergency to another, each pulse-pounding call brings them closer to each other and their destiny. The perils of the paranormal threaten to destroy everything they hold dear, forcing them to confront their pasts to save their future.

In this adrenaline-fueled world of EMS, the lives of Kitty, Zuri, Angell, and Eric intertwine in ways they never expected. Their call to duty transcends the ordinary as they become humanity’s last line of defense against a supernatural threat. Every siren heralds a potential showdown, challenging them to redefine what it means to be ‘of service.’ Follow these warriors on a gripping journey where every heartbeat could signal a supernatural confrontation.

And here’s the captivating cover, designed by Paramita Bhattacharjee!

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Selina Rossman is a paramedic living in Massachusetts with her wife. She draws inspiration from her real-life experiences to craft compelling stories that blend the intensity of emergency medical services with supernatural elements. When she’s not writing, Selina enjoys exploring the great outdoors and spending quality time with her family.

Fave Five: LGBTQ Novels Inspired by Greek Mythology, Part IV

For the first three parts, click here.

Death’s Country by R.M. Romero (YA)

Gentlest of Wild Things by Sarah Underwood (YA)

Wicked Beauty by Katee Robert

The Palace of Eros by Caro de Robertis

Oath of Fire by K Arsenault Rivera

 

Fave Five: Olympic Reads

The Other Olympians: Fascism, Queerness, and the Making of Modern Sports by Michael Waters

Make it Count: My Fight to Become the First Transgender Olympic Runner by CeCé Telfer 

Out of Our League ed. by Dahlia Adler and Jennifer Iacopelli

Edge of Glory by Rachel Spangler

Gold by E.J. Noyes

Exclusive Cover Reveal: Coffeeshop in an Alternate Universe by C.B. Lee

Today on the site I am so thrilled to be sharing the cover for the long-awaited Coffeeshop in an Alternate Universe by C.B. Lee, a cozy Sapphic YA fantasy releasing June 10, 2025 from Feiwel & Friends/Macmillan! Here’s the story:

A geeky overachiever determined to save the world through science and a troublemaking chosen one lashing out against her destiny meet and fall in love in a magical coffeeshop as their two very different universes begin to collide in Coffeeshop in an Alternate Universe, C.B. Lee’s fun, sapphic, cozy fantasy YA romance.

When Brenda’s internet goes out right before an important scholarship deadline, she stumbles right into Kat’s family’s coffeeshop. Brenda is swept away by cool, confident Kat, who actually cares about Brenda’s 19-step plan to save the world through science. Meanwhile, Kat can’t stop thinking about Brenda, who is smart, passionate, and doesn’t seem to care that Kat is the prophesized Chosen One.

The only problem? Kat and Brenda are from different universes. Like need-to-find-a-portal-to-go-on-a-second-date different universes.

As their universes collide and things spiral out of control, can a girl who is determined to save the world find love with a girl determined to outrun her destiny?

And here’s the gorgeous cozy cover, illustrated by Lisa Villella and designed by Meg Sayre!

Buy it: Bookshop | Amazon | B&N | BAM

(C) Caroline Tran

C.B. Lee is an author of young adult and middle grade fiction including the NYT Bestseller Minecraft: The Shipwreck. Their works also include the Junior Library Guild Gold Standard selected A Clash of Steel: A Treasure Island Remix, the Lambda Literary Award nominated Sidekick Squad series, Ben 10 graphic novels, Out Now: Queer We Go Again, and From A Certain Point Of View: The Empire Strikes Back. Lee’s work has been featured in NPR, Teen Vogue, Wired Magazine, Hypable, Tor’s Best of Fantasy and Sci Fi and the American Library Association’s Rainbow List.

Exclusive Cover Reveal: Superficial by Diane Billas

Today on the site I’m delighted to reveal the cover of Superficial by Diane Billas, a superhero YA for fans of National Treasure releasing September 24, 2024 from Creative James Media! Here’s the story:

Embark on a thrilling adventure with Lea and Jake as they navigate the unexpected twists and turns at the biggest superhero fan convention of the year. When Lea finds herself trapped in an elevator during the event with superstar Jake, also known as The Amazing Boy, they realize something sinister is afoot. With everyone at the convention frozen, including Lea’s friends, Lea and Jake must team up to unravel the mystery behind the villainous acts plaguing Philadelphia. As they race against time, Lea grapples with whom to trust, while Jake uncovers startling truths about his own identity. A pulse-pounding journey filled with friendship, betrayal, and the ultimate quest for justice, will Lea and Jake save the day, or will supervillains prevail? Dive into this gripping tale that will leave you on the edge of your seat until the very end.

And here’s the action-packed cover, designed by Triumph Covers!

Superficial by Diane Billas. Two superheroes, one male with a red cape and one female with a yellow cape and blonde hair, are running down the street. In the background is the city of Philadelphia with William Penn on top of City Hall. The blurb at the top of the cover says, “A narrative pulsing with action, mystery, and heart.” -Robin Alvarez, author of When Oceans Rise

Buy it: Amazon | Books2Read

(c) Sam Rodriguez, S.R.WeddingStory

Diane Billas lives in the suburbs of Philadelphia with her husband and son. When she’s not writing she can be found reading multiple books at once, performing the French horn or piano, and dreaming of the next country she’s going to visit. She is the author of the young adult sapphic romance Does Love Always Win?, featured in Parents magazine, and the young adult queer superhero book Superficial. You can connect with Diane at dianebillas.com, on Twitter, TikTok, and Facebook @dianebillas, and on Instagram and Threads @dianebillaswrites.

 

Happy International Nonbinary Day 2024!

Early Reader

Batcat by Meggie Ramm

First in a full-color graphic novel series for emerging readers about accepting yourself and others from up-and-coming author-illustrator Meggie Ramm, creator of the comic strip The Littlest Dungeon Guard and cohost of the Pop! Whiz! Bang! comics podcast.

Batcat loves being all alone in their home on Spooky Island. Up in their tree house, they pass the time playing video games and watching TV. But when Batcat suddenly finds themself haunted by an annoying, ice cream–stealing ghost, they visit the local Island Witch for a spell to remove their ghastly guest permanently!

With their Ghost-B-Gone spell in hand, Batcat travels across Spooky Island to gather ingredients—to the Cavernous Caves where the bats tell them they’re too round to be a bat, and to the Whispering Cemetery where the cats will help only if they commit to being a true cat. But Batcat is neither and that’s what makes them special, right?

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Queer Histfic Set in Paris, Part II

For part I, click here.

The Disenchantment by Celia Bell (1670s-80s)

Mademoiselle Revolution by Zoe Sivak (1790s)

Spitting Gold by Carmella Lowkis (1866)

The Paris Affair by Maureen Marshall (1886)

An Island Princess Stars a Scandal by Adriana Herrera (1889)

Fave Five: Softball/Baseball Romances

Playing for Keeps by Jennifer Dugan (f/f YA)

The Prospects by KT Hoffman (m/m)

Unwritten Rules by KD Casey (m/m series)

Heart of the Game by Rachel Spangler (f/f)

You Should Be So Lucky by Cat Sebastian (m/m Histrom)

Bonus: These are all prose novels, but for a graphic novel series, check out Grand Slam Romance by Ollie Hicks and Emma Oosterhouse (f/f))