The Queerly Books Podcast

In this enriching episode of The Queerly Books Podcast, we welcome the remarkable K Patrick, the voice behind the compelling debut novel, "Mrs. S". Set in the claustrophobic yet liberating confines of an elite girls’ boarding school, "Mrs. S" masterfully explores themes of gender, sexuality, and identity.

Join us as we delve into K Patrick's creative process, unpack the evocative narrative of "Mrs. S", and discuss the profound themes that permeate the text. We explore the significance of an unnamed protagonist, the representation of queer longing and desire, and the role of Mrs. S - the paragon of heteronormativity.

This episode offers unique insights into the transformative power of queer love, the dissonance between self and place, and the author's personal journey in the realm of queer literature. Whether you're a writer, a reader, or someone interested in queer narratives, this conversation with K Patrick is not to be missed.

Grab your headphones and get ready for a thought-provoking conversation on queer storytelling.

Welcome back to The Queerly Books Podcast! In this second part of our conversation with acclaimed author Becky Albertalli, we turn our attention to her latest novel, 'Imogen, Obviously'.

We explore the complexities of Imogen's self-perception, her journey in a queer college community, and the ways this narrative parallels Becky's own personal journey. With its engaging characters and Becky's signature blend of warmth and wit, 'Imogen, Obviously' presents a rich exploration of sexuality, identity, and friendship.

If you haven't listened to the first part of our discussion, where we delve into the intersection of authorship, identity, and representation, we highly recommend you check it out. Becky shares her experiences with coming out publicly and how it influenced her work.

Don't miss this opportunity to gain unique insights into 'Imogen, Obviously' and Becky's remarkable storytelling skills.

Guest: Becky Albertalli

Featured Book: 'Imogen, Obviously'

Previous Episode: A Deep Dive with Becky Albertalli, Part 1

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FLORIDA WOMAN APPEARS ON LGBTQ+ BOOKS PODCAST. This week Rob's joined by Deb Rogers to discuss her debut novel Florida Woman which follows one woman's sensational summer at a Floridian wildlife centre for exotic monkeys but all is not quite as it seems. They also discuss the origins of the 'Florida Woman...' meme and just how exactly you get Tiger King's Joe Exotic to blurb your book - FYI he said "My kind of book. I loved it.'

Florida Woman is out now in the US from Hanover Square Press, you can also find it on import from several UK booksellers. You can find Deb Rogers on Instagram and Twitter as @debontherocks

Who doesn't love a royal scandal? Benjamin Dean's debut YA book certainly offers exactly that, the likes of which you have never read before. The King Is Dead is a Black LGBTQ+ royal reimagining full of scandalous secrets, rollercoaster romances and one hell of a mystery. Officially described as Gossip Girl... but make it royal. In this episode of The Queerly Books Podcast Ben tells us how his love for Princess Diana inspired this story, describes the moment he wasn't sure if he could finish the book and answers questions from @queerly.books followers on Instagram.

The King Is Dead is out now in the UK from Simon & Schuster and will be published in the US & Canada next year. You can find Benjamin on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok as @NotAgainBen.

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James Cahill joins Rob to discuss his highly anticipated debut novel Tiepolo Blue, a mid-life coming of age story set in the worlds of Cambridge University and London's gay scene in Soho during the 1990s. An edited version of this interview was originally broadcast as part of The Queerly Radio Show.

Global best-selling thriller writer Jack Jordan joins Rob to discuss his gripping new book Do No Harm, which sees a top heart surgeon facing the ultimate dilemma after her son is kidnapped by an organised crime group. They also discuss the importance of queer representation in commercial fiction and look ahead to events Jack has coming up this summer. An edited version of this interview was originally broadcast as part of The Queerly Radio Show.

Queen of the queer rom com Laura Kay joins Rob to discuss her fantastic new book Tell Me Everything and reflect on the success of her debut novel The Split. An edited version of this interview was originally broadcast as part of The Queerly Radio Show.

YA author Simon James Green joins Rob to discuss his fabulous new book GAY CLUB! which charts the journey of a small-town school's LGBT society to national gay glory with plenty of drama, bitching, backstabbing and social media outrage along the way. Simon also talks in depth about finding himself in the headlines recently after a planned visit to John Fisher Catholic school in Croydon, London was banned by the Archdiocese of the church, leading to an Ofsted investigation and a strike by teaching staff. An edited version of this interview was originally broadcast as part of The Queerly Radio Show.

University of Glasgow Research Fellow Dr Kevin Guyan joins Rob Gillett to discuss his new book Queer Data: Using Gender, Sex and Sexuality Data for Action. They start by discussing exactly what queer data is, before looking at the current issues with the collection, analysis and application of such data. They also discuss the concept of queer data competence and look at how useful or not the huge amounts of data collected by social media platforms and other digital companies can be to this area of research. An edited version of this interview was originally broadcast as part of The Queerly Radio Show.

YA author Erik J. Brown joins Rob Gillett to discuss his new book All That's Left In The World. They discuss the challenges of releasing a book about a pandemic in a pandemic, the campaign that's underway for a sequel, disco music and Erik's haunted house. An edited version of this interview was originally broadcast as part of The Queerly Radio Show.

Winner of the Booker Prize 2020 Douglas Stuart joins Rob Gillett to discuss his new book Young Mungo and best-selling debut Shuggie Bain. Their conversation touches on Douglas's upbringing in Glasgow which provided much of the inspiration for his books, growing up queer in the city in the 1980s and 1990s and the associated problems of hyper-masculinity. An edited version of this interview was originally broadcast as part of The Queerly Radio Show.

Master of the modern rom com Justin Myers aka The Guyliner joins Rob Gillett to discuss his new book The Fake-Up, as well as the life of a British soap star, his blog Impeccable Table Manners based on The Guardian's Blind Date column and his involvement in the TV adaptation of Adam Kay's This Is Going To Hurt. An edited version of this interview was originally broadcast as part of The Queerly Radio Show.

The bestselling YA author Phil Stamper joins Rob Gillett to discuss his new books Golden Boys and Small Town Pride, as well as life growing up queer in small town Ohio, book bans and the threats he has received online simply for doing his job. An edited version of this interview was originally broadcast as part of The Queerly Radio Show.