The Doctor’s Discretion by EE Ottoman (m/m)
A Shore Thing by Joanna Lowell (m/f)
A Gentleman’s Gentleman by TJ Alexander (m/m)
The Companion by EE Ottoman (t4t4t f/f/m)
A Bloomy Head by J. Winifred Butterworth (m/f)
All posts by Dahlia Adler
Fave Five: Queer YA About Immigration
Indivisible by Daniel Aleman
Ander and Santi Were Here by Jonny Garza Villa
We Set the Dark on Fire by Tehlor Kay Mejia
Kween by Vichet Chum
The Grief Keeper by Alexandra Villasante
Bonus: These are all YA, but for a New Adult Romance, check out The Broposal by Sonora Reyes
Inside an Anthology: Dudes Rock ed. by Jay Kang Romanus
Today on the site I’m delighted to share in giving readers a peek into Dudes Rock, a recently released adult anthology edited by Jay Kang Romanus “celebrating queer masculinity in speculative fiction.” Here’s the story:
What does masculinity mean to you?
Whether the answer is “toxic” or something more aspirational, speculative fiction can help you find the language to talk about it. The stories in this anthology visualize all the different ways masculinity might look in a world different than our own, for better or worse.
Imagine living in a universe where you’d feel safe telling your best friend you’ve always loved him, or where smoking hot demons exist to indulge all your worst impulses. From buff aliens to gender-affirming werewolf bites, Dudes Rock is about celebrating everything that queer masculinity can become beyond the confines of a single world, and we want you to rock with us.
Featuring stories by Chase Anderson, Johannes T. Evans, Oliver Fosten, Jonathan Freeman, Rick Hollon, Sam Inverts, S. C. Mills, Franklyn S. Newton, Jay Kang Romanus, Aubrey Shaw, Simo Srinivas, Candy Tan, and Scott Vaughn.
“Pick up this anthology for a satisfying and imaginative journey through universes of magic and super-science, with queer masculinity—in all its glorious complexity—as your guiding star.” — Trip Galey, author of A Market of Dreams and Destiny
And here’s a look at some of the individual contributions, thanks to their authors!
Continue reading Inside an Anthology: Dudes Rock ed. by Jay Kang Romanus
Fave Five: Queer Adult Fiction Set in Los Angeles
We Play Ourselves by Jen Silverman
Yerba Buena by Nina LaCour
Broken People by Sam Lansky
Just By Looking at Him by Ryan O’Connell
Milk Fed by Melissa Broder
Bonus: These are all Contemporary, but for Historical, check out Southland by Nina Revoyr and Last Night at the Hollywood Canteen by Sarah James
The Colorful Catalog of… H.L. Moore!
Today on the site I’m delighted to welcome H.L. Moore to walk us through her Colorful Catalog!
Hi! I’m H. L. Moore, a writer of science fiction and fantasy stories for about as long as I can remember, and my stories just get queerer and queerer by the year. I tend to write in two flavours – deeply serious fantasy, and dark comedy science-fiction, and always with a queer angle. Without further ado, I would be thrilled to introduce you to my works…
Exclusive Cover Reveal: Love and Video Games by Zachary Sergi
Today on the site I’m thrilled to welcome back Zachary Sergi to reveal the cover of his next YA, Love and Video Games, releasing September 16th from Running Press Kids! Here’s the story:
Ready Player One meets Heartstopper in which a myth-loving video game player discovers there isn’t a cheat code to life–or love–while competing in a tournament with his handsome crush and gamer friends.
In the real world, Keegan Thomas is a gay, eighteen-year-old mythology nerd with undiagnosed chronic pain. But in the myth-inspired, online video game world of Pantheonic, he is the glorious and powerful K.Odyssia, slaying legions of enemies and completing quests for honor and glory along with his team, the Epic Hearts. Despite his closeness to his gamer friends–and the secret crush he has on his teammate, Alix–no one knows that he is struggling with the sudden onset of chronic pain in his lower back and fears it will hinder his ability to move to NYU in the fall.
When a quest in Pantheonic turns out to be a secret invitation to an in-person tournament in New York City, Keegan has to battle his fears of concealing and managing his pain so that his team can attend this once-in-a-lifetime event. Competing against six other teams, members of the Epic Hearts must work together to outwit and outplay the others to win the tournament and the hefty cash prize. But can Keegan as K.Odyssia be one of the heroes that Pantheonic needs while he’s laser-focused on his own epic battle? Will he be able to level up his relationship with Alix and lead his team to victory? It’s time for the games to begin!
And here’s the action-packed cover, illustrated by Yoshi Yoshitani and designed by Mary Boyer!
Zachary Sergi is the queer author of Major Detours and nearly a dozen works of Interactive Fiction, including the Heroes Rise and Versus series. Zachary was raised in Manhattan, studied Creative Writing at Regis High School and the University of Pennsylvania, and now lives in Los Angeles with his husband, where he also writes for television. Learn more at zacharysergi.com or by following @zacharysergi (TikTok/Twitter) or @zacharysergiwriter (Instagram).
Defying Borders: Queer Immigrant Resilience in Emerald Road: a Guest Post by Author Orlando Ortega-Medina
Today on the site I’m thrilled to welcome Orlando Ortega-Medina, whose Emerald Road releases today from Bywater Books! He’s here to talk about queer immigrant resilience in this newest novel:
Isaac Perez, a young dreamer caught in the crossfire of El Salvador’s civil war, is forced to flee north after his life is torn apart by military brutality. His journey to the United States is fraught with peril, but he’s not alone; by his side is Ahbhu, a loyal Australian Cattle Dog with whom he shares a mysterious, telepathic bond.
Together, Isaac and Ahbhu brave treacherous landscapes and cross paths with unforgettable allies: Suchi, a fierce protector of LGBTQ migrants, and Diego, a young man whose kindness rekindles Isaac’s hope for a future beyond survival. But as they journey through a world scarred by violence and betrayal, Isaac must confront the haunting shadows of his past—and discover whether he has the strength to build a new life in a land of promise.
Here’s Orlando Ortega-Medina!
As a product of immigration myself, I’ve long grappled with the intersection of identity, family, and belonging. Both of my parents hailed from conservative Latin America, which presented early challenges to my sense of self, especially as I realized I was gay.
Inside an Anthology: All the Love Under the Vast Sky ed. by Kip Wilson
Today on the site we’re taking a look inside a new anthology, All the Love Under the Vast Sky, edited by Kip Wilson and releasing tomorrow from Nancy Paulsen Books! Here’s the gist:
Twelve short stories in verse by bestselling and award-winning authors that explore the highs and lows of love – romantic, platonic, familial, and self-love.
Love can be many things – all-consuming, fleeting, vengeful, selfless, toxic, uplifting, and always, a core part of the teen experience that leaves an indelible mark. This enchanting, genre-crossing anthology delivers something for every reader with unique characters, global settings, and a dazzling mixture of myth, historical, speculative, and contemporary fiction.
Continue reading Inside an Anthology: All the Love Under the Vast Sky ed. by Kip Wilson
Fave Five: Queer Vampire Fiction, Part II
For part I, click here. For YA, click here.
Hungerstone by Kat Dunn
A Long Time Dead by Samara Breger
A Dowry of Blood by S.T. Gibson
In the Roses of Pieria by Anna Burke
Darmourn Universe by Ben Alderson
Exclusive Cover Reveal: The Lure of Their Graves by Laura R. Samotin
Today on the site I’m thrilled to welcome back Laura R. Samotin to reveal the cover of The Lure of Their Graves, the sequel to the Jewish Historical Fantasy The Sins on Their Bones, which releases June 3, 2025 from Random House Canada! Here’s the story:
In the heart-wrenching sequel to The Sins on Their Bones, The Lure of Their Graves forces Dimitri and Vasily to confront old ghosts and a new threat: political enemies-turned-suitors, all coveting Dimitri’s throne and his hand in marriage.
Dimitri Abramovich may have won back the throne of Novo-Svitsevo, but even after defeating his former husband, the usurper Alexey Balakin, he seems no closer to securing lasting peace for his people. Enemies are closing in on all sides, and pressure is mounting for Dimitri to play the one card he has left in a bid for stability—offering his hand in marriage for a second time.
But Dimitri is still healing from the tragedies of the war, his return to the throne, and Alexey’s years of torment. Vasily Sokolov is the only person with whom he feels safe, and giving up the comfort of their budding relationship feels unfathomable, even if it’s the only way to sever the alliances being formed among the countries surrounding Novo-Svitsevo. So as Dimitri and Vasily reckon with political treachery, the lasting consequences of Dimitri’s resurrection, and the sinister legacy of Alexey’s use of the Holy Science, they must also work to understand what it means to love each other even as they prepare to let each other go—which might prove the most difficult of all.
And here’s the gorgeous cover, designed by Talia Abramson!
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LAURA R. SAMOTIN and her spouse live with two enormously large felines. When she’s not pursuing her academic research on military tactics, power politics, and leadership, she relishes her role as a full-time cat servant.