My more-than-friend, Marissa, and I were intimately entwined on my bed. The sheets were the color of lipstick lesbians. Her big eyes never left mine. “Can I touch you here?” she asked. “Is this okay?” “Yes, please,” I said. Where others charged ahead, she took her time. Every touch buzzedContinue Reading
Today on the site, I’m delighted to welcome back Nicole Melleby to reveal the cover of her upcoming Middle Grade, Brady Mason’s Perfect Fit, releasing January 13th, 2026 from Little, Brown! Here’s the story: ANNIE meets Vogue’s Anna Wintour in this middle grade novel about a sports-obsessed foster kid who, through a twist ofContinue Reading
Jake Williamson is celebrating after setting a new a world record in a gruelling fitness competition. Williamson, 27, competed in the open doubles men division of the Hyrox Elite 15 – which combines running and functional work stations – alongside Fabian Eisenlauer, in Berlin at the weekend. Sometimes called theContinue Reading
Here on the eve of Pride 2025, it’s time to brush up on our queer pop culture history. Pride means copious glitter and unbridled joy. But it also means sly subversion and, when necessary, shade. Some of the most iconic queer moments on screen happen when a queer character dressesContinue Reading
If anybody can pull off writing a children’s book about being yourself in these The Traitorian times, it’s Randy Rainbow. The Emmy and Grammy-nominated comedian, whose musical YouTube spoofs of President Traitor 47 and his cronies entertain millions, is now telling a simpler, sweeter tale about his young self toContinue Reading
Today on the site I’m delighted to offer a peek inside one of the best-named queer anthologies of all time, Be Gay, Do Crime ed. by Molly Llewellyn and Kristel Buckley, which releases June 3rd from Dzanc Books! Here’s the gist: A follow-up to their runaway success Peach Pit: SixteenContinue Reading
Kevin Aviance, the Black queer trailblazer known best for his work in New York City nightlife and feature on Beyoncé’s Renaissance, is ‘lucky to be alive’ after he was hospitalised. Aviance, an iconic drag artist and nightlife and ballroom legend, was hospitalised over the weekend, his team announced via aContinue Reading
Middle Grade The Glade by Naseem Jamnia Pina’s first trip to summer camp is a chance to escape her overbearing parents and finally go on an adventure with her best friend, Jo. But Camp Clear Skies hides a secret: a clearing in the deep woods the older kids call “theContinue Reading
The queens of RuPaul’s Drag Race have revealed some shady unaired reactions to Katy Perry entering the Werk Room during Untucked on season 17 – and not everyone was gagged. RuPaul’s Drag Race has become accustomed to hiring the biggest superstars to help kickstart a new season, with Nicki Minaj,Continue Reading
If the Scissor Sisters could go back and do it all again – the decade-defining debut album, the three glittering BRIT Awards, the patronage of pop Gods like Elton John and Kylie Minogue – would they? “No!” burst Jake Shears, Babydaddy and Del Marquis in near unison, laughing off theContinue Reading
Marley Gotterer was recovering from surgery at home in New York when she first heard that House Republicans had passed a massive domestic policy package in the wee hours of Thursday morning. She had prepared for nearly two years for her facial feminization surgery, a series of surgical procedures. SheContinue Reading
Report that Labour is considering extending the ban on puberty blockers ban to cover private hormone prescriptions could create a “lost generation” of trans people, an expert has warned. Clinical psychologist and director of Gender Plus, Dr Aidan Kelly, warned that a ban on private hormone prescriptions could have “harmful”Continue Reading
Pan Visibility Day is celebrated annually on May 24th, and we’re celebrating with books starring pan MCs! For even more recommendations, check out past years’ posts. Young Adult All-Nighter by Cecilia Vinesse Booksmart meets Today Tonight Tomorrow in this page-turning romp about two archnemeses—the valedictorian and the class slacker—who band together for aContinue Reading