THIS article was sparked by a discussion I had with my husband about my occasional use of Queer Theory in conversations about contemporary queer issues, as well as in literary and other contexts. He pointed out that some of the terminology felt “dated.” So, I wondered: has Queer Theory evolved, or is it outdated? Am […]
Simon Doyle: “As a gay man, I write both of my younger self and to my younger self. I didn’t have any queer literature growing up, so I eventually turned to writing the stories I longed for.” Simon Doyle is an Own-Voice, Irish author whose work explores the complex intersections of age, identity, love, and, […]
HAUNTED HEARTS: SEASON OF THE WITCH – EVERYONE DESERVES TO BE SPELLBOUND! HAUNTED HEARTS: SEASON OF THE WITCH IS AN OWN-VOICES GAY PARANORMAL ROMANCE SERIES. This is the second season of Haunted Hearts, where last year we explored romance between men and the things that go BOO! in the night. This time, it’s the […]
As I’ve previously mentioned, my three favourite characters in literary fiction are Dracula, Louis de Pointe du Lac, and Julien Mayfair. I’ve already delved into the intriguing worlds of Dracula and Louis, with a queer theory focus; now it’s time to turn my attention to Julien, especially in light of the upcoming, stunningly illustrated hardcover […]
“And then there was blessed silence. I swam in the darkness and there was nothing, no sound to injure me. Not even my heartbeat.” – Simon Doyle, This is Not A Vampire Story SIMON Doyle’s This is Not a Vampire Story is a novel that transcends genre expectations while still embracing the emotional and aesthetic […]
IN A WORLD that’s increasingly aware of the importance of representation (and “bollocks” to those seeking to dismantle it), the value of authentic queer narratives cannot be overstated. LGBTQ+ stories have routinely been filtered through heteronormative lenses by non-queer writers, often resulting in portrayals that are exoticized, misrepresented, oversimplified, and, unsurprisingly, maligned. Unconscious/implicit bias in […]
I’m thrilled to share that Tellwell Publishing has honoured me for the second time as their Author of the (Pride!) Month. In a new interview, Marketing Consultant & Author Ben St. James has posed some engaging questions, and I hope everyone finds my responses engaging and insightful. Interview with Ben St. James was originally published […]
“Magic is what happens when the blueprint of who you are comes into the alignment with the expanding energy of the universe.” ― Sasha Graham, The Magic of Tarot: Your Guide to Intuitive Readings, Rituals, and Spells TALES FROM the Tarot is a 2024 multi-author collaboration featuring paranormal and fantasy MM romance stories. This […]
Marc Ruvolo: “I feel if a person is able to survive and thrive in the face of homophobia, it makes them stronger in relation to horror scenarios.” Marc Ruvolo is an exciting and innovative OwnVoice writer, and in these suppressive times, we need more like him. He’s an exceptionally versatile artist whose creative journey has […]
“I was comfortable with the idea of sharing myself, flaws and all, with another man. The awakening idea of staying with one man for the rest of my life was oddly satisfying.” – Timothy James Beck, He’s The One HAPPY PRIDE MONTH! I’ve wanted to do a review for this sequel to my favourite gay […]
