From high-school revenge schemes, to Parisian summer apprenticeships, to eldritch horrors, to treaties between humankind and dragon-folk, these wonderful, queer reads for every occasion! Join us virtually as we talk about everything writing with the incredible OLIVIA A. COLE and ASHLEY WOODFOLK, co-authors of the YA rom-com Call Your Boyfriend; FREDDIE KOLSCH, author of the haunting horror novel Empty Heaven; A.M. STRICKLAND, author of Lady Dragon; and ROBBY WEBER, author of Everything About You!

Call Your Boyfriend by OLIVIA A. COLE and ASHLEY WOODFOLK: Loner-drummer Beau and bright-bubbly Charm have both had their hearts broken by the same popular girl: Maia Moon. Now, with Beau's coaching, Charm's going to woo the heck out of Maia, all so that she can experience being the dumpee for once in her life. But what happens when scheming together leads to pesky unexpected feelings?

Empty Heaven by FREDDIE KOLSCH: In the idyllic small town of Kesuquosh, teen Darian is visiting her crush, KJ. And while her previous trips have all been serene escapes from city life, this one reveals the horrifying truth behind the residents' breezy attitudes. She witnesses a ritual in which KJ is inducted as the newest vessel of the town's scarecrow god. Now it's up to Darian and her friends to uncover Kesuquosh's dark history and save KJ.

Lady Dragon by A.M. STRICKLAND: Since the last war between humans and dragons left both species without their respective leaders, both queendoms have been living under a tentative truce: Only women will sit on the throne of Andrath, the dragons will have free passage through the human lands, and if men ever try to retake the throne the draconic realm will retaliate. Samansa and Kirek are two new leaders coming of age — Samansa, a reluctant human princess and Kirek, the favored contender for the draconic queenship. As the pair grow closer, they are sent to investigate a potential breach of the treaty, and soon uncover a plot that could reignite an even bloodier war. Can they maintain the peace their ancestors fought for and balance their unexpected feelings for eachother?

Everything About You by ROBBY WEBER: Milo is determined to have the most magical summer in Paris after winning an apprenticeship at a prestigious fashion house. His plan is simple: work hard, impress the team, and land a permanent job. Enter Rhodes Hamilton: London's resident tabloid magnet and the son of a famous football player. Milo is devastated to learn that Rhodes' connections landed him the same apprenticeship, which makes him tough competition. He has to win at any cost, which means he can't risk getting close to Rhodes, no matter how nice and cute he is...

These are all page-turning tales with wonderful casts of characters. Tune in as we celebrate these four phenomenal books and their authors!

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