Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterI WISHED is one of the most anticipated books of 2021. It is Dennis Cooper’s first novel in a decade and is described as ‘his most open and personal work to date’ by Soho Press, and ‘his most surreal, disturbing, vulnerable work yet’ by Vogue. According to Kirkus Reviews, I WISHED ‘…expands the possibilities of … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterAt the heart of Niven Govinden’s short novel is the romantic off-screen love affair between two actors, the leading men in the narrator’s latest film. The narrator, known only as Maestro, originally from some East European country and now in his mid-fifties, is a successful film director attending a film festival in Italy for the … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterKerry Eleveld worked as a Washington correspondent for The Advocate, then moved on to Equality Matters, a division of Media Matters for America, the progressive watchdog. In those roles, she witnessed and wrote about the cultural transformations which took place during President Obama’s tenure and changed the entire landscape of LGBTQ rights. From this … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterDrag: The Complete Story Simon Doonan From Danny La Rue to Chi Chi Larue, from Rome to the Renaissance, right up to Rupaul’s Drag Race, and beyond, drag has played a major role in subcultures and sometimes the mainstream. Our love of cross-dressing has been a major component of queer culture for centuries, and this … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterFire Island…the name of the legendary queer nirvana is so evocative. This narrow sand bar off the coast of Long Island, NY, has been synonymous with hedonism for generations of queers. Writer Jack Parlett’s brilliant new book takes us on a beautifully literary journey through the history of this unique place. His book is sophisticated … Continue reading