Books

Lesbian Atlanta author merges feminism, Elizabethan writing in new book

Much ado has been made about the mysterious “dark lady” who appears in playwright William Shakespeare’s sonnets — and a local author’s new novel offers insight into just who that woman may be. Lesbian author...

Gay Georgia author to release first literary work this fall

Out Georgia author Mike McClelland’s gearing up for the release of his first literary work this fall, and he couldn’t be more excited. “Gay Zoo Day” is a collection of eight short tales that take mainstream-...

Atlanta author releases ‘Equally Wed,’ LGBT-inclusive wedding how-to book

Y’all did it: you proposed, and the big day feels like it’s just around the corner. But when it comes to planning a wedding, most of the resources available are overwhelmingly for cisgender, heterosexual couple...

Atlanta LGBT advocate comes out as ‘The Gay Preacher’s Wife’

Lydia Meredith didn’t set out to become a LGBT advocate. But after learning she was both married to and mother of two gay men, Meredith knew she had a new path to forge. Her story is chronicled in her new bo...

Romance authors, readers unite in Atlanta at book convention this week

Bookworms, rejoice — the Romantic Times Booklovers Convention is in Atlanta all week, with plenty of author meet-and-greets, parties and even workshops for readers. “Saturday is specifically open to the publ...