In an effort to build a space for queer people like myself, every Tuesday I’ll be posting interviews, opinion pieces, listicals, reviews, and more focused on the LGBT community (and occasionally about the Latinx community since I am Latinx.) Welcome to Queerly Not Straight! Enjoy and leave a comment below if you have a suggestion for what I should cover next.
This Pride Month I dedicated myself to writing a post twice a week, instead of the usual one, and ended up with so many articles that I enjoyed putting together that I decided to put together a post celebrating my favorite ones. From interviews to book lists and reviews, here are my 5 favorite posts from Pride Month! And make sure to stick around each Tuesday for more Queerly Not Straight!
1. Interview with Alyson Richards, Writer of The LGBTQ Slasher ‘The Retreat’
Synopsis: We got a chance to speak with writer Alyson Richards about The Retreat, what inspired this movie LGBTQ slasher, the chemistry between the leads, and the dreaded bury your gays trope.
Read it HERE.
2. BOOK REVIEW: ‘One Last Stop’ by Casey McQuiston is More Than a Time Traveling Romance
Synopsis: Coming into Casey McQuiston’s One Last Stop I already knew that I was in for quality content. Her book, Red, White & Royal Blue was a critical success and I remember every queer friend that I knew in 2019 talking about it. So, I’m happy to report that not only did McQuiston meet my high expectations. She surpassed them and gave me something I don’t think I’ve ever read before in One Last Stop.
Read it HERE.
3. EXCLUSIVE: Outfest’s Executive Director Damien S. Navarro Talks OutFronts Fan Event and LGBTQ+ Media
Synopsis: We got to speak with Damien S. Navarro, the executive director of Outfest, one of the only global LGBTQIA+ arts, media, and entertainment organizations “whose programs empower artists, communities and filmmakers to transform the world through their stories, while also supporting the entire lifecycle of their career.”
Read it HERE.
4. Review of LGBTQ Short Film ‘From A to Q’
Synopsis: From A to Q by Emmalie El Fadli is a story about how dreams can change our lives. A lot of times people say that dreams speak what has not been spoken. Sometimes it’s a load of hogwash. I did not dream of skydiving because I wanted to skydive. But sometimes, like in the case of Alex, it speaks the truth that she didn’t even know was hidden within her. That truth being that she like likes her best friend Kayla.
Read it HERE.
5. 10 LGBTQ+ Books You Should Read This June
Synopsis: We’re deep into Pride Month and summer this June. From falling in love for the first time to discovering mermen out in the wilds of your fantasy, we’ve got you covered for the month of June with a list of LGBTQ+ books you should read.
Read it HERE.
Queerly Not Straight posts every Tuesday with opinion pieces, listicals, reviews, and more focused on the LGBT community (and occasionally about the Latinx community since I am Latinx.)
