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LGBTQIA+ YA books still to come in 2024: July – December
These upcoming LGBTQIA+ YA releases are not to be missed
Jessica Joyce on navigating second chance romances and Ex Vows
Jessica Joyce, author of The Ex Vows, discusses why second chance romances is such a juicy trope to write and read about.
Prashanth Srivatsa on using indigenous words in The Spice Gate
Prashanth Srivatsa chats his political fantasy The Spice Gate, the spices he picked, and why he uses indigenous words in the novel.
Adam Sass on his new YA novel, Cursed Boys and Broken Hearts
"As I wrote Grant’s story, what began as a sweet-n-simple second chances romance turned into something shockingly personal."
Tricia Levenseller on revisiting universe in The Darkness Within Us
Tricia Levenseller on The Darkness Within Us, the long-awaited companion novel to The Shadows Between Us.
Seema Yasmin on the power of abortion stories
"Abortion is healthcare, they were saying, without uttering a word."
Rufaro Faith Mazarura’s Let the Games Begin inspired playlist and giveaway
"Making playlists for my characters was one of my favourite parts of the writing process"
Julie Soto on the third act break-up in Not Another Love Song
Julie Soto is known for her romance novel, Forget Me Not, and she's back again with another hit - Not Another Love Song.
Win a copy of Fangirl and Scattered Showers by Rainbow Rowell
Fangirl has been out for 10 years and Rainbow Rowell's YA collection, Scattered Showers, is out in paperback. Here's how you can win copies.
Max Boucherat on having girl gamers in The Last Life of Lori Mills
Max Boucherat on why they decided to have two girls as the main characters in The Last Life of Lori Mills, a book about gamers.
Win The Queen’s Rising and The Queen’s Resistance by Rebecca Ross
HarperFire is doing a reprint of the queen of duology, Rebecca Ross' YA debut, The Queen's Rising. Here's how you can win.
Elliot Fletcher on the Grumpy x Sunshine trope and her debut rom-com, Whisky Business
"I believe the beauty of a truly great grumpy-sunshine story lies in the healing journey the characters are unwittingly walking."
Win 1 of 5 proof copies of Taylor Blake is a Legend by Laura Jane Williams
Enter to win an exclusive proof!
Rachael Fernandes on musicals and her new YA novel, The Mercury in Me
"Being able to turn up every week to see the same faces gave a sense of belonging, and helped me tie to something in my early twenties"