One of the most ground-breaking of our authors is Nikki Baker: an African-American lesbian who created the first series African-American Lesbian amateur PI. The feminist press Naiad Press was publishing an impressively vast array of titles under the leadership of Barbara Grier and Donna McBride as early as 1973(!). But it wasn’t until Nikki Baker …
We’ve some truly wonderful reads to open the year with: Trebor Healey and Richard Hall join our authors. Richard Stevenson, John Morgan Wilson and Lauren Wright Douglas series sleuths return. And a new Stan Leventhal novel! Two New Authors for ReQueered Tales for 2023 Trebor HEALEY Recipient of The James Duggins Lambda Literary Award for …
After 18 months of go-slow due to COVID-19 and the impacts on publishing and retailing, we came roaring back in January 2022. More books, new authors, old friends. It was an incredible year for ReQueered Tales. A small enterprise, we rely on our authors, contributors, and readers … for everything. A big year-end THANK YOU to one …
Marking the 40th Anniversary of the Violet Quill LOS ANGELES—October 13, 2020—Widely celebrated, this literary mystery is a tour-de-force of villainous machinations, savage wit, sleight-of-hand, and an ending that surprises right up to the final line. (No peeking!) “Based on Picano’s involvement with the Violet Quill Club (which included Edmund White and Andrew Holleran), this …
Stan Kraychik takes a “vacation” to Key West LOS ANGELES—September 29, 2020—After four adventures in and around Boston, Stan Kraychick is ready for a vacation. But in “TIME TO CHECK OUT” he encounters a lot more than R&R. Grant Michaels’ 5th novel in the series releases today. “Kraychik tracks his suspect to a hurricane-tossed tourist …
Benjamin Justice Returns! 25th Anniversary Revised Edition LOS ANGELES—John Morgan Wilson’s celebrated Benjamin Justice series, whose debut novel “SIMPLE JUSTICE” won an Edgar Award for Best First Novel, returns in a revised edition marking its 25th Anniversary. “Politically pungent, exactly observed, and conceding little comfort, Wilson is heir to the shockingly unsentimental vision of Patricia …
A Virginia Kelly Mystery, Book 2 Virginia Kelly heads to Provincetown for a holiday with an unexpected bonus LOS ANGELES—August 18, 2020—Nikki Baker, author of In the Game, is the first Black voice in lesbian mystery fiction. Following a strong debut, Virginia Kelly is back and headed to Provincetown. “It is a refreshing change to …
Geoffry Chadwick Misadventure 3 A lively comedy of manners – bad manners – with just a hint of crime LOS ANGELES—July 28, 2020—Edward O. Phillips returns with the third installment in a sophisticated urban comedy of manners set in Montreal starring Geoffry Chadwick – “SUNDAY BEST”. “A highly polished gem of a novel on Montreal …
“Incandescent angels of love … an electric voyage” — The Advocate LOS ANGELES—July 14, 2020—Following the remarkable Italian-American family saga featured in The Family of Max Desir, Robert Ferro returns with his deeply moving novel – “THE BLUE STAR”. “Enthralling … euphoric imagination … we can never forget the bliss we are allowed to share.” …
Brilliant dystopian vision of persecution of those infected with AIDS LOS ANGELES—June 30, 2020—Jed A. Bryan debuts with a shocking dystopian tale – “A CRY IN THE DESERT.” A wonderful example of an author who found his voice in the 1980s as AIDS oppressed a generation of us and the world changed overnight. His first …