Out in Print Queer Book Review: Recent Comments

Comment on Awake Unto Me – Kathleen Knowles (Bold Strokes Books)

Karen Wolfer — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 21:29:04 GMT

Very nice site and a succinct, but thorough review. Will be putting the book on my wish list and bookmarking this site to come back and read more reviews.

Comment on Awake Unto Me – Kathleen Knowles (Bold Strokes Books)

Carol P. — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:32:10 GMT

What a great way to describe AUM, "a wonderful time machine".
I agree, Kathleen's debut novel is a real winner. She did an excellent job creating a world I was transported through, and at the end, wanted to stay in longer.

Comment on Awake Unto Me – Kathleen Knowles (Bold Strokes Books)

Kent Bloom — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:12:03 GMT

I have read my first piece of what may be called lesbian niche literature. I found the characters, setting and story to be engaging. I was lost in a time gone by, when individuals relied on their human desires and indicts to experience a spiritual awakening. Through trust, confession, honesty and open-mindedness they discovered a deep love that carried the story to a romantic, yet realistic end. As a fifth generation San Franciscan, whose grandparents grew up and lived in the neighborhoods described and indulged themselves at Golden Gate Park and the Sadr Bathes, I envisioned my ancestors in this story. Today, as I walked the streets of the Castro and saw a young lesbian couple walking with their two young children my thoughts turned to Kerry and Beth. I had to remind myself these women were characters in a novel and not my ancestors. Or perhaps, as a gay man, they are my ancestors. A great read with multi layered themes and revelations.

Comment on Dancing With the Tide – Neil Plakcy (Loose ID)

Neil Plakcy — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:31:40 GMT

Thanks for the insightful review! Batchelorboy is right; the third book in the series (out in March 2011) is Teach Me Tonight, and I'm working through revisions on book four, hopefully out this spring from Loose Id.

Comment on Dancing With the Tide – Neil Plakcy (Loose ID)

batchelorboy55 — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 08:37:49 GMT

Teach me tonight is Book 3 featuring Liam and Aidan
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Comment on My Brother and His Brother – Hakan Lindquist (Bruno Gmunder)

batchelorboy55 — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 11:20:40 GMT

Just found out that Lindquist has a new release due in Feb 2012 (On collecting stamps)

Comment on My Brother and His Brother – Hakan Lindquist (Bruno Gmunder)

batchelorboy55 — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 11:15:15 GMT

Just wanted to add that I also enjoyed this title. Have looked into Gmunder and find that they have several novels now on their front-list. Many are English translations You'll hear from me, Salvastion and LA Affair are the ones I've already got.

Comment on Dirty One – Michael Graves (Chelsea Station Editions)

Elliott Mackle — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 07:51:34 GMT

Wow, what a revelation. Thanks for showcasing this young writer.

Comment on A conversation with Lynn Lorenz and Ethan Day

Lynn Lorenz — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 16:58:16 GMT

JM - thanks and fingers crossed, the retreat will be fantastic!!!

Comment on A conversation with Lynn Lorenz and Ethan Day

Lynn Lorenz — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 16:57:02 GMT

Tara!! Can't wait to see you again in Nola! Like my tagline "When you open your heart you open your mind" - I truly believe that we start by changing one mind at a time.