There are many individuals from the LGBTQ community who are not interested in literature. Such people mostly know only about a few gay and lesbian celebrities and their lives. The lives of such celebrities are often shown on popular media and this is how they know them. In fact, the classic and contemporary queer literature …
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Queer authors have brought a unique and authentic perspective to the world of literature in recent times. Such authors inspire and encourage readers to celebrate sexuality no matter what their identity is. As they have paved the way for many queer writers, these authors certainly deserve respect. The books that these authors have written often …
Some of the greatest works in the world of literature has come from queer authors. Most of the historical figures in queer literature didn’t speak openly about their sexual orientation. This was because of the fear of a homophobic society of those times. However, almost all of them were brave enough to tackle such issues …
Marijane Meaker, author of the novel Spring Fire, still remembers the loads of letters she got from queer women. This book came out in 1952, but became an instant hit following its publication. It is also believed that the novel gave birth to the lesbian pulp fiction genre. The book was not aimed at any …
Many writers were inspired to write their first book under some difficult circumstances. Avon Gale is no different. She was working under a terrible boss while writing her first book. Avon Gale wanted her story to be an office romance with certain conflict in it. The reason was her love for good stories about enemies …
