LGBTQ+ Chosen Family
More Than Blood – Growing up queer in a straight world can cause some younger GLBTQ+ people to feel like nobody cares… no one has their backs. Some youth just feel like there isn’t anyone there to support them. Discovering your authentic self is frightening enough, but adding conflict with your blood family’s beliefs can […]
Pioneers Coming Out Making Change
The LGBTQ+ community has a history of honoring those who have “COME OUT OF THE CLOSET” and accepted their true selves. Accepting yourself without compromise or guilt and showing courage to live authentically is a powerful affirmation.
A Bold New LGBTQ Romance
Stories of love are universal, but the way they are told makes all the difference. A bold new LGBTQ romance can be lighthearted, deeply emotional, playful, devastating, fleeting, or lasting a lifetime. In the landscape of modern LGBTQ fiction, some books dare to capture both the passion and the vulnerability of queer relationships in a […]
🌈 Gays Will Not Give Up
LGBTQ+ Resilience Introduction Of course, Gays Will Not Give Up! The LGBTQ+ community has always faced battles. Sometimes the battle was silence, sometimes violence, and sometimes laws written to erase us. Today, we face a new wave of hostility. Politicians use fear to score votes. Activists stir panic about books, bathrooms, and classrooms. Entire groups […]
MM Romance Novels Matter
Why MM Romance Novels Matter Now Our world feels more hostile than before. As book bans rise and hate speech grows, we need refuge. MM Romance delivers that safe harbor. Moreover, it gives gay men narratives where our love thrives. Each page affirms our right to passion and belonging. Through strong characters and heartfelt arcs, […]
Gay Sports Pride
Racing Toward Equality Gay athletes have always been part of the sports world. However, they have often played in silence. Today, that silence is breaking. Across the globe, LGBTQ+ athletes are making waves in every arena. Their presence shows that sports can be inclusive, authentic, and bold. Bike Racing: Pedaling Toward Inclusion Across the country […]
Get Off with Happy Endings
Why the Book Industry Still Wants to “Get Off with Happy Endings” The phrase Happy Ending makes readers smile—and publishers even more so. In fact, they often demand it. The classic “Happily Ever After” (HEA) isn’t just a cliché. It’s a sales strategy. But why are we still so obsessed with tidy conclusions when real […]
Authors and Free Speech
Project 2025: A Threat to LGBTQ+ Authors and Free SpeechBy Gunther Allen A New Era of Political Fear Today, we face a political moment unlike any other. Project 2025, promoted by far-right factions, targets more than policy. It threatens voices like mine—gay authors who dare to write truthfully. Although it’s billed as a transition blueprint, […]
Narrating My Own Book
A well-narrated audiobook creates an intimate connection between the listener and the story. Every tone, pause, and inflection adds depth to the experience. It was important to me that Not Your Father’s Mafia had an authentic voice—so I decided to narrate it myself.
Gay Pride Under Trump
What to Expect Under Trump and His MAGA Allies The 2024 election has delivered a political aftershock, and if you’re a gay man or woman wondering what comes next, you’re not alone. With Trump back in the White House and a cabinet filled with far-right ideologues, LGBTQ+ rights could be heading straight into a hurricane. […]