There's something romantic about the ancient idea that the world is flat. A thousand stars watch us through a veiled curtain that shields us from the unknown. That curtain is shaped like a dome that traps our dreams for other people to tap into and see the visions we once saw. Then there's the sun and …
Jerry L. Wheeler, what is Gay Lit?
I met this week's guest at the Saints and Sinners Literary Festival several years ago. At the time I was fairly new to the gay lit scene and didn't realise his importance. He's edited countless books for queer authors, including my new ebook. He also puts together anthologies of gay writing, and shares his own short …
Ulysses Dietz, what is Gay lit?
I'm pleased to have Prism Book Alliance reviewer, Ulysses Dietz, at our round table discussion on gay literature today. Ulysses grew up in Syracuse, New York, where his 'Leave it to Beaver' life was enlivened by his fascination with vampires, from Bela Lugosi to Barnabas Collins. He studied French at Yale, and was trained to …
Sandy Lowe, what is Gay lit?
Please welcome my second guest to discuss gay writing today, Sandy Lowe. This fellow Australian is a Senior Editor with Bold Stroke Books, and has a Master's degree in Publishing from the University of Sydney. In her capacity as Senior Editor, she reviews submissions and proposals, edits and develops content for publication, and oversees publication production. …
What is Gay Lit?
I'm excited. Why? Over the coming weeks I'm going to publish a very special Q&A blog series looking at gay themed literature. And to help me are several guests who have their own unique insights. You'll meet a reviewer, a representative from a major GLBT publisher, and an author who co-produces a podcast about modern gay writing. …
Guest Post – Lichen Craig
Today's guest blogger has one novel and three short fiction works out, and is a professional editor, journalist and blogger. And it's her talent as an editor that colours her choice of topic. It took me a few days to find the time to open this piece after she sent it to me, but I'm glad I was relaxed …
Literary Speed Dating
This blog was originally posted before the release of my novel, Social Media Central. At the time I was with Wilde City Press who only published stories where the main character had to be a gay male. Okay, I'm cheating. I have a non-gay novel which is up to fourth draft and is not suitable for …
Dreaming up a Gay Angel
One evening a friend asked me about my writing. I talked about my surprise at how my gay angel character, Guy, seemed to win many readers’ hearts. And as the night flowed with much conversation and wine, I had an epiphany. You see, back in the mid-80s when I moved to Sydney,... I met a …
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