Queer history isn’t our typical QSAC author guest post but I was asked to write a little something because I am kind of obsessed with this time period. Many of my stories are set during the Belle Epoque, including my soon-to-be-released sapphic romance. Paris really was Gay Paree in the late 19th century, the “Belle … Read more
Here we are, two months into 2026, and the world is still circling the sun, and life is going on all around us. There is still good in the world and, yes, there is still bad (so much bad) in the world. Today I want to talk to you about disappointment and what we all … Read more
We started off 2026 with great hopes. Maybe this year would be different. Maybe things would finally start to change again, for the better. And then… Venezuela. And then… Renee Good. With this current administration, it’s always a new outrage, a new spectacle, always a new something horrible shoved in your face, each one more awful than … Read more
Bookstores are the lifeblood of our local literary community, and this is especially true for indie stores. They sell our books, create a third space for us to gather and share our passion for literature, and give back to the community. So we thought we’d do a little giving back ourselves, and share a bunch … Read more
Recently I was asked by a good friend of mine, “what is your cost per book?” At first, I thought he was talking about what each book costs me to order and have on hand to sell at events and conferences. However, that isn’t what he meant. What he meant was (I believe) a twofold … Read more
So many rules. Every part of our lives is governed by them, and sadly writing is no exception. There are rules of grammar: If you made it through high school English and you want to be a writer, you probably have a pretty decent handle on these rules. But there are others, too. For instance, … Read more
So, what happens after you’ve researched the best book events and cons that you should attend, spent the time and money to travel there, and acquired print copies of your books (in some cases ordering more books) and ‘poof’ you don’t sell anything? What do you do? How do you justify doing an event again? … Read more
by M.D. Neu This post is aimed at authors (and aspiring authors) who want to get better at talking about their books. Hopefully these pointers will help when you’re out there talking to your readers. Something we authors don’t always do well is explaining our novels to potential readers. When we talk to someone about … Read more
by Wren Valentino Writing queer romance is a joyful, powerful, and deeply meaningful endeavor. As queer authors, we have the opportunity to tell love stories that haven’t always been given space on the page. For too long, queer love was relegated to subtext or tragedy, but today, we get to celebrate it in all its … Read more
With all that’s going on in the world, it’s really, really tempting to just hide under the covers. But I can’t do that. As scary as it is for me to stay visible as a queer person, I need to keep going out into the world. I mean, it would be really easy to hide: … Read more