Queerly Recommended

Project 2025's introduction makes it clear that the very existence of LGBTQ people is under threat, and that includes cutting off access to fiction that represents us. Because most queer fiction is published in the US, that means access could be dramatically restricted for everyone worldwide. And even if Project 2025 isn't rolled out, state-level challenges are unlikely to slow down anytime soon....

We come up with new terms like knife queens™, heart punchers, and the dangers of sneak reading. All of that is followed by recommendations, as always. Official Recommendations From Kris: In Bloom by Kat Jackson This week, Kris recommends In Bloom by Kat Jackson. It centers around two damaged people, burned by love, who discover that they may not have actually experienced love until now. This is a...

Kris talks about her new book  Perfect and her first-ever experience working with a sensitivity reader. Tara shares about vacationing without children, finding a signed copy of one of her favourite books, and the joys of a newly painted house. After a month apart, they have a lot to catch up on! Official Recommendations From Kris:  Sense8   (Netflix) This week, Kris recommends the 2015 Netflix ser...

Kris provides an update on the situation with the feral cats in her neighborhood, including her ongoing campaign to love them (despite their attempts to gently murder her while she sleeps). Tara and Kris take a quick detour to write a book together before diving into the Olympics and then — drum roll — recommendations! Official Recommendations  From Kris: Consecrated Ground by Virginia Black This...

This week, Tara sits down with Frederick Smith (he/him), author of Tara's official recommendation from  Episode 86 , One and Done . Fred talks about his early writing aspirations, the books that inspired him in his youth, his experiences as an author writing about Black gay men, and who he's reading right now. Works/People Discussed Invisible Life by E. Lynn Harris Just as I Am by E. Lynn Harris D...

Kris and Tara are back from the annual GCLS conference. They're energized, motivated, and… suffering from Covid, in Kris's case. They talk all about their experiences at the best sleepaway camp for sapphic fiction fans before getting deep into those recommendations.   Official Recommendations From Kris: The Man with 1000 Kids  (Netflix) This week, Kris recommends The Man with 1000 Kids , a limited...

Tara and Kris chat with Ann McMan about her latest novel, The Black Bird of Chernobyl , how elements were inspired by previous GCLS conferences, and eco-friendly burial options (we promise, it makes sense when you listen). Recorded at the 20th annual  Golden Crown Literary Society  conference in St. Paul, Minnesota.  Visit Ann McMan's website Trusting Tomorrow by PJ Trebelhorn Support & follow the...

Tara and Kris chat with A.L. Brooks about her latest novel, Make Her Wish Come True  and her experience at the conference. Recorded at the 20th annual  Golden Crown Literary Society  conference in St. Paul, Minnesota.  Visit A.L. Brooks' website Support & follow the show Buy us a Ko-fi Sign up for our  newsletter on Substack Twitter:  @queerlyrec Facebook:  @QueerlyRecommended Instagram:  @queerly...

Tara and Kris chat with Kristen Zimmer about her latest novel, Forbidden Girl , and her experience at the conference. Recorded at the 20th annual  Golden Crown Literary Society conference in St. Paul, Minnesota.  Support & follow the show Buy us a Ko-fi Sign up for our  newsletter on Substack Twitter:  @queerlyrec Facebook:  @QueerlyRecommended Instagram:  @queerlyrecommended Blusky:  @queerlyrec....

Tara and Kris chat with Carrie Byrd about her debut novel, Loser of the Year , and her experience at the conference. Recorded at the 20th annual  Golden Crown Literary Society  conference in St. Paul, Minnesota.  Visit Carrie Byrd's website Support & follow the show Buy us a Ko-fi Sign up for our  newsletter on Substack Twitter:  @queerlyrec Facebook:  @QueerlyRecommended Instagram:  @queerlyrecom...

Tara and Kris chat with Nan Campbell about her novella New York is Losing Hope , which is part of the recent Hot Hires collection, her experience at this year's GCLS conference, and her advice for future conference goers. Recorded at the 20th annual  Golden Crown Literary Society  conference in St. Paul, Minnesota.  Visit Nan Campbell's website Support & follow the show Buy us a Ko-fi Sign up for...

Tara and Kris chat with Alaina Erdell about her novella Two Women, Two Weddings , which is part of the recent Hot Hires  collection, as well as her experience at GCLS 2024. Recorded at the 20th annual  Golden Crown Literary Society  conference in St. Paul, Minnesota.  Visit Alaina Erdell's website Support & follow the show Buy us a Ko-fi Sign up for our  newsletter on Substack Twitter:  @queerlyre...

Tara and Kris chat with Erica Lee about her forthcoming novel, A Very Miller-Cooper Life . Recorded at the 20th annual  Golden Crown Literary Society conference in St. Paul, Minnesota.  Visit Erica Lee's website Support & follow the show Buy us a Ko-fi Sign up for our  newsletter on Substack Twitter:  @queerlyrec Facebook:  @QueerlyRecommended Instagram:  @queerlyrecommended Blusky:  @queerlyrec.b...

Tara and Kris chat with Morgan Lee Miller about her latest novel, 2024 Romantic Blend Goldie winner The Memories of Marlie Rose , as well as what she loves about attending GCLS conferences. Recorded at the 20th annual  Golden Crown Literary Society conference in St. Paul, Minnesota.  Visit Morgan Lee Miller's website Support & follow the show Buy us a Ko-fi Sign up for our  newsletter on Substack...

Tara and Kris chat with Krystina Rivers and Ana Hartnett about their new books The Heart Wants and Comes in Waves , as well as their experience at the conference. Recorded at the 20th annual  Golden Crown Literary Society conference in St. Paul, Minnesota.  Visit Kristina Rivers's website Visit Ana Hartnett's website Support & follow the show Buy us a Ko-fi Sign up for our  newsletter on Substack...

Tara and Kris chat with E. J. Noyes about her latest novel, Loyalty  (book 3 in the Halcyion Division series) and her experience at the conference. Recorded at the 20th annual  Golden Crown Literary Society conference in St. Paul, Minnesota.  Visit E. J. Noyes' website Support & follow the show Buy us a Ko-fi Sign up for our  newsletter on Substack Twitter:  @queerlyrec Facebook:  @QueerlyRecommen...

Kris and Tara chat with K.B. Draper about her latest novel, Southbound and Down , her thoughts on GCLS conferences, and the authors K.B. fangirls over.  Recorded at the 20th annual  Golden Crown Literary Society conference in St. Paul, Minnesota.  Visit K.B. Draper's website Support & follow the show Buy us a Ko-fi Sign up for our  newsletter on Substack Twitter:  @queerlyrec Facebook:  @QueerlyRe...

Tara and Kris chat with K. Aten about her latest novel, Paradise Lost and Found , her thoughts on GCLS conferences, and the best places to buy books if you want the most money to go to authors.  Recorded at the 20th annual Golden Crown Literary Society conference in St. Paul, Minnesota.  Visit K. Aten's website Support & follow the show Buy us a Ko-fi Sign up for our  newsletter on Substack Twitte...

Have we got a treat for you! Last week, Kris and Tara talked to a bunch of authors at the Golden Crown Literary Society's 20th annual conference in St. Paul, Minnesota. Each conversation will be posted individually on this feed throughout the day and in the days to come.  Please bear with the sound quality, because recording at a conference is challenging. We hope you enjoy the conversations as mu...

Cue the fanfare, friends, because Kris is back! She returns with stories of Pride celebrations, galas, plays in New York City, conventions, and gambling. This conversation has it ALL. Official Recommendations From Kris: Turbulence by E. J. Noyes This week, Kris recommends  Turbulence by E. J. Noyes . A stockbroker just looking for sex after a breakup has an amazing one-night stand… with the newly...

Kris is off on assignment this week. What assignment? We have no idea. She just left a note on our windshield that read "Off to do cool shit." Fret not! When the cat's away, the mice will play. And these mice… are Canadian.  Podcast and personal favourite Amanda returns to the show! If you don't know Amanda, you can check out her other appearances on the pod here  and  here . Settle in for talks a...

(tap, tap) Is this thing on? (tap) I think it's on. Hey everyone. It's just me, Tara, this week. Kris couldn't join me as usual, so instead of replaying one of our old episodes, we came up with an idea for something smaller. Here are my top five podcasts and an official recommendation. Official Recommendation From Tara: Blood Remains by Cathy Pegau This week, I'm recommending the historical, sapph...

Sometimes you drive out into the dark, beyond the city lights, and wonder whether your loved one's intentions are nefarious. Other times you see the northern lights!  This week, a very relieved Kris shares stories of lights in the sky, the benefits of not being murdered, and what it's like to swim with penguins. And Tara's here too, more laid back after emerging from a gaming fugue state, with ano...

Grab your popcorn, chocolate, or other favourite movie snack, and sit down with Kris for her recommended double feature. Don't worry! You still have time before the first movie starts.  Kris and Tara discuss two constants in life, Covid and the NFL, before getting into what they've been reading and watching lately. Then it's lights out and no cellphones. We have a strict policy. Official Recommend...

It's tax season at Queerly Recommended and Kris and Tara are comparing notes (and stamps!). Kris also talks about her upcoming trip to Earp Division Expo and Tara shares about a recent trip to Vancouver. Official Recommendations From Kris: Maestro (2023) This week, Kris recommends Maestro (2023), the Bradley Cooper-directed feature film about American composer Leonard Bernstein and his wife Felici...