Gay book publisher

These are exciting times for book people, gay book people included. Although the LGBT book world has seen some sad transitions in recent months, including the loss of two of our most venerable bookstores New York City's Oscar Wilde Bookstore and A Different Light Bookstore in West Hollywoodwe've also seen some exciting and hopeful transitions; for starters, the appointment of the smart and innovative Amy Scholder as editor-in-chief of the Feminist Press and Don Weise as the new publisher of Alyson Books. With the Feminist Press approaching its 40th anniversary and Alyson, along with Cleis Press, celebrating 30 years inthese stalwarts of gay and feminist publishing are moving forward with energy and creative vision.

Academy Chicago Founded by husband and wife Jordan and Anita Miller, Academy Chicago Publishers has published over two hundred books and continues to accept submissions. ACP is one of the oldest publishing houses in Chicago Akashic Books Akashic Books is a Brooklyn-based independent company dedicated to publishing urban literary fiction and political nonfiction by authors who are either ignored by the mainstream, or who have no interest in working within the ever-consolidating ranks

This news should make everyone involved in the business of LGBT literature — publishers, editors, authors, reviewers, and, of course, readers — pause and consider what this means for the future of their industry. In my 20s, I was a frequent customer of the bookstore, taking the train from southern New Jersey to purchase books and magazines. In my mids, while attending graduate school at Rutgers-Camden, I worked at the store.

It's the start of an intense, passionate friendship. Growing up gay in England. Dark and light in a city of dreams Brighton Darkness is a collection of short stories relating to that amorphous place known as the city of Brighton and Hove.

Have you just finished writing a novel and are now looking for suitable book publishers? Pride Publishing was established in by founder Claire Siemaszkiewicz with the express purpose of publishing romance and erotica. All submissions can be sent via email.

Earlier this summer, Martin Arnold suggested in his "Making Books" column in the New York Times that gay and lesbian bookstores are "seriously endangered. As cogent as it might have appeared, Martin's appraisal is not entirely accurate. But despite the attrition, a certain replacement factor comes into play.

Here is a list of places where LGBT writers might find homes for their work. I've done my best to indicate which audience s each entry intends to publish. Please let me know if you find new resources to post. Also, if there are inaccuracies or if any of these resources close, please drop me a note.