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📚 LGBTQ READS - Queering up your shelves one rec at a time.
3 Red Cabbage Heads by Tamsin Chennell - “Poems, anecdotes, stories; some true, some not. Scribblings, rantings and musings pepper this blog. Sometimes the words are good to me, more often than not they refuse to be used.”
The Ace Lit Corner by Amelia M. Burton - “Part book club, part literary critique, all ace/aro/a-spec.”
Admiring Diana’s Writing Life by DIANA ADMIRE - “‘Admiring Diana’s Writing Life’ I write fiction based on my interesting past. LGBTQIA+ characters that put the alphabet soup of culture, hopefully in a good light.”
Amir’s Newsletter by Amir Lane - “Amir is obsessed with loud music and black magic. LGBT+ Fantasy meets Heavy Metal.”
Andrea Bartz: Get It Write by Andrea Bartz - “Expect author interviews, writing tips, & publishing intel from a NYT bestselling thriller author. (Public posts = book news & announcements...plus occasional literary satire).”
AnnaGrams by Anna Pulley - “On creativity, hope, and living life on your own terms. Plus, free romance/erotica, poetry, and links that make you smile or make you think.”
aunt gemini by Mary Adelle Walters - “hot poetry. From a writer, editor and fallen angel with an MFA in poetry and publishing arts, and a background in sexuality studies and perfumery fallen angel.”
Boldbrew Headspace by Betty Boldbrew - “Betty Boldbrew is the discerning face of COFFEEQUEER.COM. Pour Some PRIDE In Every Cup!”
Bev’s Queer Fantasies Newsletter by Beverly L. Anderson - “A newsletter featuring queer books, poetry, and more! Bev writes fantasy, contemporary romance, science fiction, and more.”
Bird + Bone by Nike Sulway - “On reading, writing, life, love + other catastrophes. From a writer, editor, and writing mentor/teacher.”
Books Before Midnight by 𝙅𝙤 ⚢📖🏳️🌈 - “A newsletter & blog about wonderful under-known/overlooked literary fiction, especially literary fiction by queer women.”
The BookStack Catalog by Hazel - “BookStack is a dedicated directory committed to helping readers discover new reads, or their next favorite author. In BookStack you’ll find Author Spotlights, Book Reviews, our Newsletter, and more.”
Brock's Gay Bookstack by Brock Schnoke - “An extension of my social media (@brocksgaybookshelf) where I write about Queer literature, lifestyle, book marketing, and whatever else is on my mind!”
But That’s Another Story by Linda Epstein - “Agent hat? Author hat? Editor hat? I'm wearing all my hats talking about writing, navigating the world of publishing, juggling a writer's life, and trying to be a good human.”
Catch & Release by Ben Wakeman - Ally. “A free-ranging collection of creative work in the form of speculative short fiction and novels, songs, essays, and multimedia made with the intention of connecting and inspiring.” Both of Ben’s serial fiction projects—The Memory of My Shadow and Harmony House—feature queer characters, and he has been immensely supportive and open about his trans daughter.
Cheshir’s World by Cheshir - “A collection of serialized online novels and writer insights written by me, Cheshir. Stop by for a dip into the surreal.”
Christian Richardson by New Age Griot26 - “Welcome to the Wonderful World of Story Telling. Let Christian pull you into his world of Lyfe's moments, via his Intimate short stories & messages. He paints a very VIVID mental image with his words & voice. You will NEVER be disappointed.”
Connor Peterson's Speakeasy by Connor Peterson - “LGBTQ+ supernatural fantasy and fantasy romance stories, as well as anecdotes and research notes from the books I write.”
Crowhill Cove by Rhiannon D'Averc - “A spicy, angsty gay romance writing experiment. Author & ghostwriter of 100+ published books & photographer.”
Deviant Worlds by Maya Westerly - “Join us for your weekly dose of Trans and Lesbian science fiction and fantasy stories!”
Devin's Dreams | D. C. Wilkinson’s literary work centers on his passion for historical fiction, time travel, portal fantasies, and dreams and visions that are weaved into narratives that explore inner and outer realms. His newsletter “Devin’s Dreams” is a repository of his essays, short stories and poetry, and is also the title of his first novel, available on Amazon and Booksop.org. His book of historically informed poetry exploring queer love, Scents of Lavender: Queer Love Through the Ages - In Verse, is also on Amazon and Bookshop.org.
Drop Out | A queer coming of age story about coming out and being out, childhood sexual trauma, family rejection, alcohol abuse, falling the fuck apart, self-harm, chain-smoking, suicidal ideation and suicide, by C. Sky Uí Flaithbheartaigh. Queer. Writer. Dad. Storyteller. Connector. Conversationalist. Outlier. Factually ecstatic and bonkersly grateful that we get to do this whole being alive thing together.
Elle Waters Books - “Elle Waters writes steamy small town m/m gay romances with guaranteed happy endings.”
Erica Drayton Writes by Erica Drayton - “Where storytelling happens, by the queen of the 100 word stories.”
Eve Noble | Queer Love Stories - “Queer romance, untold histories, and the stories that make us feel. Written with love from New Orleans.”
Exploring the Eyrie by E.A. Colquitt - Ally. “Exclusive short storytelling from E.A. Colquitt, an emerging writer from Cumbria, UK.”
Ford Knows Books | Mr. Troy Ford delivers a weekly dose of fiction, essays, and wonder ~ soaked in lunacy, dusted with glitter ~ sometimes silly, and sometimes serious. He is the author of Lamb, an LGBTQ+ coming of age novel, available now as a paperback or Kindle pre-order.
from mere's desk by Mere - “Simple reviews and writings of and about books & writing, photography & tech, coffee & tea, life & other musings.”
The Gay Void by Justin Aroli - “Stories about repression, grief, sex, and dread—sometimes in small towns, sometimes in cities, always somewhere a little off. The stories are gay, haunted, and slightly feral.”
Gays Reading 'Stack - PODCAST. “An exclusive glimpse into the world of books from the Gays Reading Podcast—no matter how you identify, you'll find something in this 'stack!”
Global Wordsmiths - WRITING SERVICES. “We love working with creative people who want to learn, grow, and get their work out into the world. Our editorial services will give you the tools to make your dreams come true. We help writers. Whatever you need, we’ve got you.” https://globalwords.co.uk/
Grace and Storms by Sarah Elizabeth Grace - “Short poems and prose about sexuality, body autonomy, gender roles and identity, spiritual growth, and love, written through a queer femme lens.”
Henrik’s Substack by Henrik Hageland - “My personal Substack writing about life and love, memories and present topics, poetry (my after midnight writings,) my hobby Cactus and DIY growing these, and making money online at Upwork, Medium.”
Hot Gay Erotic Stories by Gavin E. Black - “Read the hottest Gay Erotic Stories!”
house of ellington. by pan ellington. - “literary & artworks & other inspirations from writer / artist / outlaw, pan ellington.”
In Search of Supreme Beings | Troy Putney is a Storyteller, Photographer, Conservationist, Poet and Seeker. His hope is to help others fall in love with this planet, that something you find in his work inspires you to live a more fulfilling, healthier, and sustainable life, and join the movement to create a more sustainable and just society.
The Inciting Incident by Mata Haggis-Burridge - “Writing horror and more! Weekly posts about horror writing, new short stories, writing tips, and other fun/peculiar things.”
Jaimes’s Substack by Jaimes H-Y - “I write short stories, novels and memoirs. I make music, take analog photos and make mixed-media art. Originally from the DC punk underworld, I now live the trans cat lady life in Baltimore.”
J.C. Snow: Queer Fantasy by J.C. Snow - “A coffee-loving lesbian on epic journeys in the worlds of queer fantasy.”
Just Wonderin' by James Worth - “A writer writing about writing-groundbreaking! Sharing thoughts about the creative process, expanding the craft and challenging ideas about what art has to look like, as well as sharing my original stories, poems and essays to tie it all together.”
Lawrence Winnerman | SCIENCE FICTION - Lawrence Winnerman, also the co-creator of GenXy, writes Sci-fi stories, both short form and the novel he is serializing right here on Substack, The Shattered World (“A world torn apart by war, poverty, and mutual distrust is balanced on the edge of renewed conflict or a technological breakthrough unlike anything humanity has ever seen.”) Lawrence hails from Indiana, is a Bengal cat dad, ardently hates Nazis, and is also (!) a part-time Santa Claus.
The Lesfic Self-Publisher by Elizabeth Andre - “Tips and Tricks from Elizabeth Andre, the author of Self-Publishing Lesbian Fiction: Write Your Own Way.”
Letters from a Prostitute by Füsun Aydın - “A collection of essays, poems, memoirs and redundant conversations from an old tart in Amsterdam.”
Letters from Elder Ridge by TK Eldridge - “Bestselling Author T.K. Eldridge writes paranormal/supernatural mysteries and thrillers with a touch of romance. Elder Ridge is home on a mountain ridge, surrounded by elder maples in Western North Carolina.
Lit Think Podcast by Alicia Drier & Sarah Styf - “Reclaiming literacy through pop culture. Two English teachers utilize literary analysis to talk about pop culture and media.”
love & liberation daily by love & liberation daily - “poetry, fiction, essays, leftism, latinx vibes, queerness, quotes, music, and memory.”
Love and Other Fictions by Bryan Pirolli - “Short stories about love among family members, queer love, ruinous love, and love that doesn’t quite exist.”
Maia writes things by Maia Brown-Jackson - “Maia is a Pushcart-nominated, award-winning writer who volunteers with a Yazidi NGO, accidentally studies quantum physics, and wastes time with simply the oddest cat. Gifted, her new dystopian narrative-in-verse book, opens for pre-orders this autumn.”
Mavis Strife by Heather Martel - “The aspiration of Mavis Strife is to use science fiction storytelling to envision new arrangements of power for our planet, arrangements that are socially and environmentally just, which support a livable existence for all.”
Midnight Musings by Janoma Omena - “Navigating Adulting with You. I write about my existential contemplation almost every fortnight and when I'm in the mood I write about queer joy, love and affection.”
Milking It by Nic Marna - “Milking It is a newsletter that journeys through a bevy of books, bradshaw-isms and babbles.”
MorningPoems by T. McCarthy. She/they - Qstack Readers Selection Feb ‘25. “Tess McCarthy is the creator of the poetry series MorningPoems, and the editor-in-chief of VISUAL LIQUID, a publication focused on feminist lifestyle, poetry, art & photography that showcases the work of the world’s most creative outliers.”
My Bast Works by Atum Bast - “Blog full of short stories, poetry, questions, and a community-led LGBTQIA+ book.”
Nina’s Substack | Nina Carroll first identified as a poet, then a traveler, sailor, gynecologist, and now poet again. She collects ideas and words like tesserae for mosaics of her poetry.
Nocturnal Narrator - “Dark, immersive stories that blur the line between reality and nightmare.”
Obsessed: Jocelyn Brooke by Bob Chicalors - “Current obsession of writer Bob Chicalors: Stalking Jocelyn Brooke through the archives. Previous zines written on Gary Indiana, Olivia Laing, Magic: The Gathering”
The Orange and Bee by Nike Sulway and Carina Bissett - “Magical stories for enchanted readers. Original and contemporary short stories, poems, and essays that explore, expand on, and subvert the rich traditions of international folklore, with a strong focus on fairy tales.”
Our Queerest Shelves by Danika Ellis - “Diversify your reading with new queer books, queer book news, and recommendations for every reader under the rainbow.”
The Passionate Writer | Tali Sarnetzky says “I write and motivate, therefore I am. Here I share my writing journey, with the hope that I can motivate and empower fellow writers and artists to be the best they can be.” A writer, motivator, and lover of all forms of arts, Tali welcomes readers to comment or reach out if there is a topic they’d like to discuss or see covered in a future article.
The Passive Bookworm by Lily Caraballo - “A place where I talk about books I randomly pick up by a Writer and figure model based in LA.”
The Poe-tato Writing Collective by Hazel - “A space to celebrate and showcase work from other writers in the community— with a focus on Poe’s core themes.”
Poet Chaotique by Ryan Stephen Thornton - “Poetry for sexy & chaotic bisexuals. I take playfulness way too seriously | poet & chaos-seeker | PhD Theatre researcher, casual academic lecturer, bisexual, & published poet chaotique.”
poetry clubhouse by Jae J Casella - “A clubhouse for poets and those who love us from a poet, photographer, adventurist.”
thepoetmiranda - “Hi, I’m Miranda. I’m a trans woman and a poet. Here you’ll find original poems, my readings of select public domain poems, sections from my memoir, and miscellaneous other writing.”
Ponderers of the Written Word - “We're a writing consultancy who work primarily with LGBTQ authors to get their stories out into the world. Here, we ponder things that have to do with writing, with being human, with fitting in and never knowing where the next idea will come from.”
The Potato’s Writing Box by Hazel - “Poetry, short stories, book reviews and author/poet spotlights from a young writer in Portland, OR.”
Project: Shadow by Charlie Dorsett (they/she) - “Are you ready for an adventure beyond your wildest dreams? Dive into my electrifying space opera, mystical urban fantasy, and epic fantasy stories, and discover the unseen wonders of Writing, Fandom, and Fiction as seen through metamodern eyes.”
Prose and Context by Zach Laengert - “Learning about the world & the craft of writing, one story at a time.”
Queer and Back Again by Rev. Tom Emanuel - “Queering faith and fantasy in the worlds of J.R.R. Tolkien. PhD on Tolkien + religion + fan studies at University of Glasgow.”
Queer Cowboy by Christopher Stephen Soden - “Lifelong, dedicated poet who strives always for meticulous, literary work. Poetry and drama. Teacher, lecturer, theatre critic, performer. Angry, imperative Queer Male.”
Queer Lore: a POC perspective on LGBTQ+ history and folklore by Wolfberry Studio - “Dear queer fam and friends, welcome to our exploration of LGBTQIA+ mythology, literature and history, centering non-European cultures.”
Queer Southern Fiction | Stephen del Mar is the author of queer fiction from Bennett Bay—“A place that was always warm and sunny. A place where there was always a faithful dog by your side. A place where you could get naked, go swimming and 'mess around' with your buddies”—and numerous other books. Many of his stories feature paranormal, supernatural, magical and mundane happenings, and serious subjects sweetened with humor and wit in the Southern literary tradition. He lives in Tampa Bay.
Queerthology Book Club by Kris Canales - “Queerthology reads and discusses QTBIPOC anthologies, short stories, graphic novels and poetry.”
Queery Letters by Elayna Mae Darcy - “Musings, missives & poems from a queer poet, author & filmmaker's life.”
The Querent by Alexander Chee - “The person asking a question at the beginning of a Tarot card reading. Or, a newsletter project by Alexander Chee” the award-winning writer of the novel Edinburgh.
The Real Story by Brent Hartinger - Qstack Readers Selection Dec ‘24. “The website and newsletter of novelist/screenwriter Brent Hartinger. The story of my writing career is almost as interesting as my books and movies!”
Robin Reardon Writes | Robin Reardon creates multi-layered stories about people whose destinies are not determined solely by their sexual orientation or gender identity. As an ally, Robin has contributed work for LBGTQ+ charitable causes, including a novella benefitting The Trevor Project, and the short story Giuseppe and Me supporting author Brent Hartinger's Real Story Safe Sex Project.
Sandra de Helen’s Finding Joy by Sandra de Helen - “Reading, writing, baking, sewing and gardening and how they bring joy to my life from a poet / playwright / novelist and avid reader.
SmallStack | Robin Taylor (he/him) is the creator of SmallStack, the new directory of Substack newsletters with fewer than 1,000 subscribers. Robin says: “It’s so tough to be small and feel like you’re competing with established writers, creators, and big league names.” In addition, SmallStack also features a regular series of articles by writers in the library to help boost the visibility of their work.
Snail Mail Sweethearts by Nikita Andester - “History's juiciest snail mail meets morsel-sized historical fiction. Subscribers cherry-pick prompts for analog microfiction inspired by our monthly deep dive into real snail mail from your favorite weirdos in history.”
Stacks & Spoons by Jen Wilde - “Queer books, sapphic culture, and disability justice. come for the book recs, stay for the cat pics!”
Stories of an Old (Gay) Man by Trey Lathe - “Here you will find text and oral stories, thoughts, things I find interesting (biology, history, etc), random thoughts and sharings. You will also find excerpts from five books I am writing.”
Stories of Magnitude by J.A. Helling, Storyteller - “Science Fiction, Fantasy & Sapphic Pride.”
The Tarnished Gloriole by Nicolas Sutro - Serial Fiction. “When Jamie starts to work for the charismatic Ben David family, he believes he has found a way forward in his life. But, envy and malice threaten this new life.”
terra incognita by Toni Hurford - “Poet Toni Hurford shares poems, essays, appreciation and new developments in her writing.”
A Thin Space | Emily Conway writes personal essays of awareness and intention that help readers to feel seen and understood with an emphasis on healing and wholeness. For those who feel and live deeply, A Thin Space is your space and companion for your life journey.
Things That Don’t Suck with Andrea Gibson - “One poet's quest to uncover what shifts when we shift our attention. Colorado Poet Laureate, author & performer.”
The Thriving Creative by The Thriving Creative - “Musings from a Kaizen-Muse Certified Creativity Coach and freelance writer with a mission to delight and empower my readers to manifest their creativity joyfully.”
Tinfoil Diaries by gabby - “did you leave your oven on? tinfoil diaries is a weekly publication - expect poetry, short stories & essays about queerness, anxiety, anti-capitalism, culture and the discomfort that is being human.”
Tomscribery by syd stoll - “Let's caper about with the written word. book reviews, short fiction, and analysis with a general focus on queer stories.”
Top In Fiction by Erica Drayton - PODCAST. “A place to find great fiction stories to read. A place to share the fiction you’ve written/read with others. Where fiction lives."
trans poetica by SG Huerta - “poetry! transness! queer & trans poetry & writing! & maybe the occasional rant or rave about other media.”
Twinkdeath, the Void, et al. by Sandy Andie - “A collection of poems, flash fiction, serialized stories, and essays written by a queer yuppie.”
Very Mark McCormick | Mark McCormick is a retiree from tech, business, design. He writes poetry and musings on cultural subjects when he’s not teaching yoga, writing and coaching.
Visual Liquid Magazine by T. McCarthy. She/they - Qstack Readers Selection Feb ‘25. “Feminist forward lifestyle & poetry/art/photography publication. Its mission is to elucidate the work of the world’s most creative outliers. We celebrate rebels, renaissance women/femmes, BIPOC, Queer/LGBTQIA, disabled & aged creative forces.”
What Manner of Man by St John Starling - “What Manner of Man is a queer gothic romance novel inspired by Dracula Daily!”
Wholly Unburdened by Dani (he/him, she/her) - “Writing freely for the first time in my life as a trans genderfluid person.”
With Love, Sage by Sage AjaRa - “Intimacy. Tenderness. Musings. Short Stories. Words and visuals through the eye of a Black sapphic lover diving into the depths of L.O.V.E.—Leaning on Vulnerability Everyday.”
Woman of Letters by Naomi Kanakia - “I write about the Great Books, classic literature, and the contemporary publishing world.”
The Wordsmith’s Forge by Chandra - “Surrealist horror. Sometimes scifi & fantasy. Usually flash fiction. My own 3D art to go along with it sometimes, too. I will make your skin crawl.”
Write Hard. by Orlando Silver - “Transgender queer erotica writer, activist, community organiser ✨Director of incisionpress.com ✨🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈T4T all day long.”
Write Sinister by E. D. Jones - “In which weird fiction writer E. D. Jones will serially publish things. First up: AWOO: The Association of Werewolves and Oppressed Otherlings. New chapters released on Mondays and Thursdays. Bonus short stories released when the whim strikes.”
Writers Daily Dive by Kara Westerman - “Writers Daily Dive helps writers dismantle perfectionism one hour at at a time. We meet. We chat. We mute. We write in silence. It's a little bit genius.”
Writers in Relationship | Gail Marlene Schwartz is a writer, queer mom, and persistent student of collaboration. An excerpt from her first adult novel, Falling Through the Night, was featured in the inaugural issue of Qstack; she is also co-founder of the digital magazine, Hotch Potch Literature & Art.
Writing From Weird by Leeron Heywood - “Exploring writing and creativity through an atypical lens.”
Writing in Work Gloves: The Pitchfork and the Butterfly by Laura Garden - “Thoughts from an American farmer writing liberational stories and learning how to do the ground work that makes inspiration and magic possible.”
