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Against Homophobic Traditionalism: The Revelations of Writing Queer Historical Fiction

Against Homophobic Traditionalism: The Revelations of Writing Queer Historical Fiction

Phil Melanson Argues on Leonardo da Vinci, Bad Reviews, and Bucking History'’s Heteronormativity

By Phil Melanson | June 16, 2025

Power, Motherhood and Murder: On the Life and Death of Agrippina the Younger

Power, Motherhood and Murder: On the Life and Death of Agrippina the Younger

Diana Arterian Explores the All-Consuming Ancient Obsession Behind Her Latest Poetry Collection

By Diana Arterian | June 16, 2025

Ethan Rutherford on Making Something from Nothing

Ethan Rutherford on Making Something from Nothing

In Conversation with Mitzi Rapkin on the First Draft Podcast

By First Draft: A Dialogue on Writing | June 16, 2025

Sara Kehaulani Goo on Writing as Kuleana

Sara Kehaulani Goo on Writing as Kuleana

From the Memoir Nation Podcast, Hosted by Brooke Warner and Grant Faulkner

By Memoir Nation | June 16, 2025

On the Lit Hub Podcast: To Be or Not To Be? To Rec or Not to Rec?

On the Lit Hub Podcast: To Be or Not To Be? To Rec or Not to Rec?

featuring Jeremy McCarter, James Folta, and Drew Broussard

By The Lit Hub Podcast | June 13, 2025

Becoming a Parent Changes <em>How</em> You Write... But Must It Change What You Write?

Becoming a Parent Changes How You Write... But Must It Change What You Write?

Danny Lorberbaum on Balancing Creativity and New Fatherhood

By Danny Lorberbaum | June 13, 2025

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“The Finch Interested Me...” In Memory of Lewis H. Lapham and the Magazine He Founded

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Finding Briseis: On Resurrecting a Forgotten Woman from Homer’s Iliad

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Liberating Lit: Iryn Tushabe on Writing Stories of African Black Queer Joy Under Oppression

By Iryn Tushabe | June 13, 2025

What Should You Read Next? Here Are the Best Reviewed Books of the Week

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Lucas Schaefer on Troubleshooting a Problem Character

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“A lackluster character was on the prowl, and he’d become the King Midas of meh.”

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Food as First Language: Mike Curato on the Validation of Learning to Cook Filipino Food

Food as First Language: Mike Curato on the Validation of Learning to Cook Filipino Food

The Author of “Gaysians” Rediscovers Memories of an Immigrant Childhood Through Special Dishes

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Vikas Adam on His Golden Voice

Vikas Adam on His Golden Voice

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5 Book Reviews You Need to Read This Week

5 Book Reviews You Need to Read This Week

“A superb and disturbing vivisection of our darkest urges, this summer’s premier nonfiction read.”

By Book Marks | June 12, 2025

I Don’t Think My Fantasy-Writing Friend Will Get My Literary Fiction: Am I the Asshole?

I Don’t Think My Fantasy-Writing Friend Will Get My Literary Fiction: Am I the Asshole?

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The Ultimate Summer 2025 Reading List

The Ultimate Summer 2025 Reading List

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