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Kristen Lepionka’s Once You Go This Far is an Entertaining Ride image
Kristen Lepionka’s Once You Go This Far is an Entertaining Ride
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Born to Be Public is a Thoughtful Comedic Memoir
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What Happens at Night is the Dream-Like Story of One Troubled Couple
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Yellow Arrow Publishing is Seeking Essays on the Theme of (Re)Formation
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“Be Amazing: A History of Pride” as a Gift to My Younger Self
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Rodwell is Seeking Fiction, Poetry, Nonfiction, & Visual Art by Young Artists
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Lambda Literary nurtures and advocates for LGBTQ writers, elevating the impact of their words to create community, preserve our legacies, and affirm the value of our stories and our lives.
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Our Impact

For over 30 years, Lambda Literary has dedicated itself to championing LGBTQ literature and supporting LGBTQ writers at all stages of life.

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