Note from the editor
Prism & Pen is a collective of LGBTQ and LGBTQ-allied writers. We are novelists, short story crafters, and poets. We subvert the ordinary and overturn the expected. Look around, choose a tale, and discover a new world!
Editors
James Finn
James Finn is an LGBTQ columnist, a former Air Force intelligence analyst, an alumnus of Act Up NY, and an agented but unpublished novelist.
Esther Spurrill-Jones
Poet, lover, thinker, human. Poetry editor at Prism & Pen. www.thewordartist.net - https://bsky.app/profile/thewordartist.net
Artemis Shishir
Writer. Storyteller. Indian. Queer. (he/they). Reach me at artemisshishirwrites@gmail.com.
Logan Silkwood
I’m a polyamorous, non-binary trans man who primarily shares LGBTQ+ perspectives. I'm also an avid reader. :)
Sieran Lane
A queer trans writer and therapist. I help fiction writers complete their novels. Let's connect! https://sieranlane.ghost.io
Tucker Lieberman
Cult classic. Author of the novel "Most Famous Short Film of All Time." Editor for Prism & Pen and Identity Current. tuckerlieberman.com
Jonny Masters
Gay Christian. Editor of Poetry Playground, Inclusive Christianity, Prism & Pen. I write a daily drabble with themes such as pets, tourism, humour and politics.
Writers
Ken Wilson
Co-Author with Emily Swan of Solus Jesus: A Theology of Resistance, and co-pastor of Blue Ocean Faith, Ann Arbor, a progressive, inclusive church (a2blue.org).
Emily Swan
Co-Author with Ken Wilson of Solus Jesus: A Theology of Resistance, and co-pastor of Blue Ocean Faith Ann Arbor, a progressive, fully-inclusive church. Queer.
David Wade Chambers
Retired in Australia. PhD, Harvard (History of Science) Creator of Draw-a-Scientist Test: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Draw-a-Scientist_Test.
Gaby Rogut
Jack of many trades. Mom. Teacher. Bi. Autistic. "I've met Beethoven. Nice chap. Very intense. Loved an arm wrestle." Support me: https://ko-fi.com/gabyrogut
Prickly Pam
Retired IT pro; BA Philosophy; auto repair shop owner; bleeding heart liberal; vegetarian; recurring MDD sufferer; proud mom of a brilliant queer woman.
James Patrick Nelson
48x Boosted. An outgoing, enthusiastic, queer actor, screenwriter, filmmaker, storyteller, poet.
Liam Heitmann-Ryce-LeMercier
Gay writer who will always talk to strangers // Australian, 28 // Keith Haring & classical music // https://www.clippings.me/liam_hrl_96
Dr. TJ West
I'm a queer writer and culture critic with a PhD in English. My debut queer Appalachian romance novel, Country Road Romance, is due out June 1.
Edris Quinn C.
Tea-drinker and surreal dreamer. My habitat is a blanket fort. I create nonstop, so here’s your ticket to the rabbithole, Alice! IG and Twitter @edrisquinnc
Kravitz Marshall
A black bisexual keyboard clicker. Opinions guaranteed his own until he hits publish. Drop a dollar: https://ko-fi.com/kravitz
Phoenix Huber
Animal advocate. Personal coach for highly sensitive heroes, here to help marginalized or misunderstood people feel magical.
Taylor Woods
is a college-aged nerd who doesn’t know where to put her writing or what to write about.
Denisa Blackwood
Scientist based in London. I write about tech, science, society and mental health. For collaborations, get in touch at denisa.blackwood [at]protonmail[dot]com
Gabe Evaristo
Trying to get lost in the thrill of it all — while documenting it. Nonconformist, justice-seeker, into fiction and opinion pieces. Oh! also an MD. (He/Him/His)
Rachel Brindell
Transgender woman who believes in being visible to bring enlightenment and understanding, and perhaps some inspiration can be found. Writer, Guitarist, Singer
Joshua Mackey
Joshua Mackey is a Black, queer writer shedding light on all things race and identity in pop culture, tv, and film - with a dash of short stories.
Andy Killoran
British guy. Loves writing — loves words. Loves reading. Loves Medium. Twitter @andykilloran
The Transgender Therapist
Queer, white trans man living in the Pacific Northwest with a grudge and a sharp tongue.
Pierre Trudel
I am a writer, sharing my life with a partner and soul mate for over 57 years. We love to help others reach their Dreams. Thee Quest. Let us be your compass.
Mina Krane
Ace, healing, and always learning. Writing about mental health, sexuality and other things.
Laurence Best
Larry Best is a retired trial lawyer who writes about the alienation that led him into the closet until he was 42 years old and his life since coming out
Sarah McManus MSc
Sarah is a UK-based writer with an MSc in Psychology. She writes about mental health & Neurodiversity. She is also the Owner and Editor of The Blade & Beyond.
Kyla Sawyer
Teller of old conquests. Femme in pursuit of grace within life’s trials. | IG: @kylacsawyer
Punch Drunk Cola
A Xennial who takes too long making her coffee, turns her laundry pink and can never fold fitted sheets.
Henry Lee Butler
No one in particular seeking to diminish ego and accentuate Self, partaking in life with a beginner’s mind. (He/Him/His) henry.lee.writes@gmail.com
Phaylen Fairchild
Actor, Filmmaker, LGBTQ+ & Women’s Rights Activist All work copyright phaylens@gmail.com
Molly Martin
I’m a long-time tradeswoman activist and retired electrician/electrical inspector in Santa Rosa CA.
Grey Crawford
Political Science student and aspiring author. I write about myself, environmental and LGBTQ issues, and current events. | greycrawford929@gmail.com | They/Them
ƒ Michael Wells
Originally an Indiana farm boy with a mystical bent & homosexual libido, living such a varied and complex life for over 77 years, even I can’t make sense of it.
Elaine D Walsh
Mom | Lesbian | Writer | Blogger | Theater & History Nerd | Travel Junkie | Wine Lover | Spiritual Soul on a Journey | email — elaine@elainedwalsh.com
Emilly Olivares
Chicana. Storyteller. Marine Veteran. I tell stories from the mines of ordinary life.
David Arias
Personal essays, memoirs, and articles: An Injustice, Prism & Pen, Memoirist | david-arias.com | muckrack.com/daarias | timesheraldonline.com/author/david-arias
Eilís O'Keeffe
working on a queer Irish historical fiction. a gay pride and prejudice. inspired by real life of all things. they/them. actually autistic.
Eric Beach
Existentialism-loving craft beer enthusiast, gay widower, film critic, Dudeist priest, and expat.
Don Orr Martin
Member of Quirk-e, Queer Imaging & Riting Kollective for Elders, in Vancouver BC. Lifelong LGBTQ activist; retired public health educator; avid kayaker
Ken Scout
What's up? My name is Ken, and I just like to write and topics that grab my interests from time to time.
Ellison On Lemonade
a maths student but an avid writer still. I write poetry and mostly write about books.
H. Les Brown, Author
Les has MAs in philosophy and theology and worked in ministry, industry, life coaching, and project management. He now writes fiction. Visit hlesbrown.com
Bob Merckel
Author of "Salute" Editor: Age of Empathy, The Memoirist | English teacher/language consultant in Barcelona and Provincetown.
Jess Moor
Art-school dropout, part-time mystic. Full-time student of the chaotic genius of incarnation.
Sara K.
I’ve read tens of thousands of book reviews to better understand readers. Want to pick my brain? https://bit.ly/review-binge
RW "Robbie" Walker
Published author, queer lay theologian, Star Trek universe fan, and beloved of God. Welcome here!
Arthur Keith
My goal is to inform, educate, & entertain. Top writer in LGBTQ, Music, Climate Change. Directionally dyslexic with an excellent sense of direction.
S. Armstrong
Queer storyteller | She/Her | Lover of cats, metal, history, and DnD | bio.site/sarmstrongauthor
Mason Smith
I'm Mason, as in the jar. I'm a DEI communicator. Patreon: patreon.com/AsInTheJar. Linktree: linktr.ee/AsInTheJar
Mrs. Capricious
Capricious by name, steadfast by nature. Trans femme dyke. Smutsmith. Provocateur. Witch. Poet. Slut. Idiot.
Elle Beau ❇︎
I'm a bitch, I'm a lover, I'm a child, I'm a mother, I'm a sinner, I'm a saint. I do not feel ashamed. I'm your hell, I'm your dream, I'm nothing in between.
Amae
Interested in people, nature, science and technology, and history. MSc in Research Methods (Birkbeck), MA Industrial Design (UAL)
Mary DeVries
I delight, despair and write about a life lived around the world. Fueled by Yorkshire Gold tea.
Índigo Antonia Ceballos
Trans fem artist, musician, parent to adult kids, cat mum. S/he, they, thon, thons, all’yall
Eugene Pierson
https://linktr.ee/EPierson Just Another Teacher's Pet that Is Still Looking for a Significant Other (Plus Concubines). Meanwhile, Enjoy Some Sage Advice.
The Sturg (Gerald Sturgill)
Gay, disabled RV traveler, Cali-NY-PA, Boost Nominator. Editor at New Writers Welcome. Owner of International Indie Collective pubs.
Ryan J. Mills
I am a board member of Muncie OUTreach, an executive producer of the The OUTcast Podcast, co-host of The Black Myths Podcast, writer, and activist.
locke besse
Eclectic trans woman, terminally curious. Too many degrees. Trying to figure out what I want to be when I grow up. Attract stray puppies and social outcasts
Lisa B-L
Author, lesbian, retired cop, humble searching human. Intersectionality rules my world as I search for my truth.
Mona S Gable
Mona S Gable is a music composer, writer, and editor of New Writers Welcome, and The DIY Diaries. She is a published poet & top writer.
Stephenie Magister ✨
Trans | Purveyor of Queer Stuff | Writer, reviewer, interviewer | Bylines: Script Magazine, Writer's Digest, Xtra Magazine, Prism and Pen
David Milley
David Milley’s work has appeared in Bay Windows, Friends Journal, Christopher Street, and Capsule Stories. He lives in New Jersey with his husband, Warren.
Kai Stowers
An LGBTQ leader and inclusion builder with expertise in organization development and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)
Michael Horvich (he, him)
I write essays and poetry about my life insights, philosophies, LGBTQ Community and Dementia/Alzheimer’s Disease. I am Jewish. Buddhist. Gay. Old. Widowed.
Colin Rothamel
Colin Rothamel never met a carb he didn’t like. When he’s not inhaling starches, he’s inhaling pop culture. Follow him on all platforms @colinrothamel
Demeter V Delune
S*x educator, Freelance Writer for hire, Journalist. Words in Passionfruit, Pleaser, MamaMia, Giddy, Petit Mort, Daily Dot, Your Tango| demeterdelune.com
Steve Daniels
I serve a vision for the more-than-human world grounded in interdependence. You can subscribe to my newsletter at https://stevedaniels.space
Remy J. Alan 🏳️🌈✒️
Southerner. INFJ. he/him. Survived Fundamentalism #Exvangelical. I write gay fiction. I'm still assembling my platform. I know 10% of WTF I'm doing.
The Night Bunny
Gay transmasc nonbinary bunny (he/him). A lighthearted erotica writer who's up to some cute mischief.
Harrie Wren
Exploring society, beliefs, mythology, spirituality, queerness and neurodiversity, plus whatever else crosses my mind. (They/Them).
Dr Victoria Powell
I write about art, history, politics & culture, without the confusing art speak. Crazy about dogs. Victorian historian. 19th-century gentleman in a former life.
Eleni Stephanides
LGBTQ+ writer and Spanish interpreter who enjoys wandering through nature, reading fiction and mental health content, speaking Spanish, and petting cats.
James Alexander, PhD
Former minister and professor. I now work as a transpersonal spiritual director. I've got a cool Maine Coon named Baxter.! Thanks for reading my articles.
Bryony Hutt
Proudly bisexual. Radically anti-capitalist. A little bit witchy. Writing about trauma, queerness, disability, abolition, radical healing and accountability.
Johannes T. Evans
Gay trans man writing fantasy fiction, romance, and erotica. Big on LGBTQ and disability themes, plus occasional essays and analysis. He/him.
Ron Wayne
Longtime newspaper journalist and proud graduate of Penn State University and the University of Florida.
Terrance Ó Domhnaill
I am a seanchaí, a Gaelic storyteller. Come sit in the shade of the village oak tree with me and let me tell you a story to make your day.
Sweet Honeylu
I love writing stories and scathing commentary on daily events. Snark is my love language. Will snark for food.
Margherita Reads
Pan ace and nonbinary 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈 Italian reader and indie author 🇮🇹 7.8k followers on tiktok | 4.3k followers on instagram
Eshaan Kothari
An enthusiastic writer with interdisciplinary interests in queer and critical race theory
Things I tell my therapist
A voyeuristic window into the life of a late twenty-something, anxious feminist and latin american writer. Author of "El lenguaje de las hormigas".
Nadira Bostic
I'm a freelance SaaS content writer and strategist. I write about intersectionality, marketing, and life as a disabled, queer person of color.
E. Mallari
I write stories about how growing up gay colors our experience of the world. I run www.bakliterati.com where we share LGBTQIA stories that heal & empower.
Alleria Brightfall
Zombie Xeo, founder of Club Zombie, Satanic philosopher, game designer, artist, writer, Super Villainess
Lora Dobreva
I write about metal music, the ex-Christian experience, and LGBT issues. I co-host the Meowcore podcast. Insta: ditchqueenbg
Zelma Garza
Mexican Living Abroad. Amateur writer about self-improvement, friendship, traveling, running, and anything else I learn
James F Hickey
Life through the eyes of a gay AuDHD American writer in Portugal. Writing mental health, self-improvement, and life lessons.
Alison McBain
Alison McBain is the writer behind Author Versus AI. She writes fiction, nonfiction & poetry, ghostwrites & edits books. http://www.alisonmcbain.com/
Chris Owens
Chris is a signed language interpreter, product manager, musician, and writer living in Columbus, Ohio with his partner Dan and their collie, Cooper.
LibrariAnna
Anna Eliza Rose is a bisexual librarian who writes raw about sex, love, Autism, health, family, books, & life. Married to a man. Mom of 4. interestedinsex.com
Daniel Foster, M.Sc.
Deconstruction is my favorite word. Love is my favorite action. Peace is my favorite state. Data is one of my best friends.
Jean Elizabeth Glass
I write things. A lot. I love to travel. I edit and create content. Need help with words? I can help. jean@wordsmithweb.com
Mallory Elizabeth Baskin
Trying to get good at this writing thing. Talking about being gay, education, religion, getting better, and making life worth living.
Douglas Kwon
I'm a queer, biracial survivor of...stuff. I write about my not-so-great experiences as well as things that bring me joy. Editor for ILLUMINATION
Evan Purcell
Evan Purcell is a writer and English teacher who has worked all over the world (most recently in Kazakhstan). He's working on his first feature film.
Jackie Duden
Jackie is an almost licensed social worker (MSW in progress) and writer in the United States. She loves to read, spread awareness, advocate and connect people.
Piddling Piddles
Just your typical burnt-out, mid-twenties transfemme queer. I write about anything and everything, from autism, queerness, storytelling, and my own experiences.
Eki
I want to write stories that make people feel less alone than I did, I want to make people laugh about things in life that are painful.
Elwood Watson, Ph.D.
Historian, Syndicated Columnist, Public Speaker, Social-Cultural Critic. Professor of Black Studies and Gender Studies, at East Tennessee State University.
Richard Zeikowitz (Bhikkhu Nyanadhammika)
Buddhist monk, formerly an Orthodox Christian monk, before that a professor of English literature, before that expatriate writer, living mostly in Berlin.
Sam Cavalcanti
I'm Sam. From Brazil. Now in L.A. I post when I remember to, about once a month. No AI content ever.
Lucas Grochot
A writer lost around the world. Unsure where he's going, although he knows he's going somewhere.
Ronald C. Flores-Gunkle
I am an octogenarian and humanist hanging on to my passions in difficult times: I do not read. listen to, watch, or discuss politics. So, I am sort of sane.
Tracy.3
(they/them) Vegan Guatemalan-El Salvadorian-American writer & teacher in Thailand. Your support is greatly appreciated. : https://ko-fi.com/tracydot3
Stefanie Morejon
Writer. Designer. Linguist. Teacher. Serial Hobbyist. Editor for Intersectionality & Long. Sweet. Valuable. Join me in the rabbit hole at https://smorejon.com
Ondine Galsworth
NJ loving New Yorker here! Still recovering from my punk rock years, songwriter who can't sing, rock climbing yogi, homeschooling Mamacita.
Casey Whittaker
I'm gay, caffeinated, and this is how I'm using my English degree. Tech writings: https://medium.com/@cwhitt91
Christopher Schelling
Founder of Selectric Artists Literary & Talent Management www.selectricartists.com
Danny Stewart
Social Worker / Parent / Husband / Striving to be anti-racist / small town Texan, big city New Yorker
Bakliterati Writers
Filipino LGBTQIA stories that heal and empower. Follow our publication: www.bakliterati.com 🌈 🇵🇭
Samia Mounts
LA-based actor, singer, writer, and producer. Polyamorous, pansexual, pangender, body-positive + sex-positive. Connect with me at samiamounts.com.
Paul A Domenick
Pursued a career in photography and writing after walking out of the last high school where I taught. My muse now runs the show.
Debbie Das
Graphic Design Business Owner. Public Speaker. Writer. Transgender & Disability Rights Activist Insta : https://www.instagram.com/debbiedas.d/
Lucinda Munro Cook
Story-teller. Transnational. LGBTQ. Mobius Crochet . Editor A-Culturated https://medium.com/a-culturated, A-Neka Indonesia https://medium.com/a-neka-indonesia
Elizabeth Rose
neurodivergent observations attempting to make sense of it all... this magnificently chaotic human experience / stay queer & curious 🌈🫶
Matt Canik
Dr. Matt Canik is a competitive Scrabble player, a pharmacist by training, and an educator at heart. He hopes that his writing inspires you to create art, too.
ᴅʀ ᴀɴᴅʀᴇᴡ ᴊᴏꜱᴇᴩʜ ᴩᴇɢᴏᴅᴀ
AJP, he/they. Queer. Crip (Neurofibromatosis). NTT professor @UHouston. Views mine. *SARS CoV-2 never left*
Esther
You'll find here the thoughts and stories of an Indian, disabled, queer non-binary person. feel free to peruse. The world is heavy, I lift what I can. -Dante S
Lisa Salazar
AUTHOR + SPEAKER + EDUCATOR/TRAINER ON TRANS + BLOGGER + GRAPHIC DESIGNER + PHOTOGRAPHER
Drew Payne
I’m a writer & retired healthcare worker. I’m published in nursing journals & write contemporary fiction. My essays are about my life, writing & everything else
Patsy Starke
Registered Nurse, Transgender Woman transitioning, and claiming my truths. Sharing my feminine voice through poetry and prose. Pull up chair, hear my story.
Rori Porter
Queer Transfemme writer & designer living in Los Angeles. She. Stage name: Thirstie Alley
Jonathan Apollo
NYC-er. Millennial. Commentator. Neurodivergent. I drink (coffee) and I know things. https://linktr.ee/japollo1006
Deanna Altomara
Deanna Altomara writes about infectious disease, climate health, and disability. She has an MPH in Behavioral, Social, and Health Education Sciences.
