We Need Diverse Books
Happy Independent Bookstore Day!
Speaking of books, if you’re reading this you probably already know about The Get Off, but did you know I’ve also got a brand spanking new short story coming out in September? I’m proud, honored and thrilled to be included in John Copenhaver and Salem West’s new anthology Crime Ink: Iconic!
In 2023, out of 517 stories published in major crime anthologies, fewer than 1% were written by LGBTQ+ authors.
Crime Ink: Iconic is a necessary course correction.
This bold new collection gathers crime stories inspired by queer icons—James Baldwin, Radclyffe Hall, Megan Rapinoe, Oscar Wilde, Candy Darling, and more—spanning the full spectrum of the genre: noir, cozy, psychological thriller, procedural.
With a foreword by Ellen Hart and an afterword by Katherine V. Forrest, the anthology is both a celebration and a call to action.
Featuring stories by:
Ann Aptaker, Chris Bollen, Marco Carocari, Katrina Carrasco, John Copenhaver, Meredith Doench, Margot Douaihy, Diana DiGangi, Christa Faust, Kelly J. Ford, Katherine V. Forrest, Stephanie Gayle, Robyn Gigl, Cheryl Head, Greg Herren, Renee James, Anne Laughlin, Kristen Lepionka, Mia Manansala, Jeff Marks, Ann McMan, Penny Mickelbury, David Pederson, JM Redmann, Jeffrey Round, & Baxter Clare Trautman
Published by Bywater Books.
If you preorder a copy of Crime Ink: Iconic or buy a copy of The Get Off from an independent bookstore of your choice (including bookshop.org) and email me your receipt dated between April 26 and May 3, I’ll donate 5 bucks to We Need Diverse Books.
Because in dark times like these, we all need diverse books. Now more than ever.