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James Finn is an LGBTQ columnist, a former Air Force intelligence analyst, an alumnus of Act Up NY, and an agented but unpublished novelist.
Artemis Shishir
Writer. Storyteller. Indian. Queer. (he/they). Reach me at artemisshishirwrites@gmail.com.
Logan Silkwood
I’m a polyamorous, non-binary trans man (he/him). I edit for Queerly Trans, Prism & Pen, Enbyous, and Trans Love & (A)Sexuality. Twitter: @logan_silkwood.
Sieran Lane
A queer trans writer and therapist. I help fiction writers complete their novels. Let's connect! https://the-transgender-therapist.ck.page/fiction-writing
Kaylin Hamilton
I write about feminist issues, queer politics, disability and social justice. PhD in Sociology & Social Policy. Editor for Prism & Pen. She/Her.
Tucker Lieberman
Editor for Prism & Pen and for Identity Current. Author of the novel "Most Famous Short Film of All Time." 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
University Lecturer. (History of Science) Retired. Living in Anglesea, Australia.
Elizabeth Walker-Ziegler
A bisexual girl trying to navigate relationships, nursing school, family, and why my voice matters in today’s world.
Gaby Rogut
Jack of too many trades. Mom to a son. Former teacher. Bi. Autistic. Mexicana. Need some feedback? Hire me! https://ko-fi.com/gabyrogut/commissions
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
21x Boosted. An outgoing, enthusiastic, queer actor, screenwriter, filmmaker, storyteller, poet.
Liam Heitmann-Ryce-LeMercier
Gay writer who will always talk to strangers // Australian, 27 // Keith Haring & classical music // https://www.clippings.me/liam_hrl_96
Dr. Thomas J. West III
Ph.D. in English | Film and TV geek | Lover of fantasy and history | Full-time writer | Feminist and queer | Liberal scold and gadfly
Danny Jackson H.
He/him. 28. Writing about video games, LGBTQ+ stuff, and whatever else can capture my attention for more than like 12 seconds at a time.
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
Zada Kent
Trans Advocate | Writer of LGBTQ & Parenting | Author of Horror Short Stories. www.ZadaKent.com | IG: zadakent
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
Trans girl. Beyond-human ally. I unite with members of my species for all sentient beings. Free hug: uberpath@gmail. Feed me: Ko-fi.com/phxhu
Taylor Woods
is a college-aged nerd who doesn’t know where to put her writing or what to write about.
Kristen Nadel
Writer and author • Interested in mindfulness and spirituality • Fascinated by interpersonal connections • 🌈LGBTQ+ kristennadelauthor@hotmail.com
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. www.minakrane.com
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
Sara Sultan Aqib
Always lost in thoughts to find words. A scientist to be, a bookish wanderlust. I travel to write & read to escape. Follow for feminist & grad student’s rants..
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 75 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.
Damian Delune
Incarcerated writer sharing real stories about life on the inside, through my wife, Demeter Delune (editor, publisher, promoter, responder)
Jessica Conaway
Mother, wife, storyteller. Lover of doughnuts, haunted things, national parks and sarcasm. Struggles daily with the Oxford comma.
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
Kierkegaard- and Merton-loving craft beer enthusiast, gay widower, film devourer, and Dudeist priest.
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
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
Rita Malone
An honest take on parenting. Autism. Gender. Snippets of family life coloring outside the lines. I use aliases to protect my children’s identities.
Amanda Laughtland
Poet, teacher, & zinester. I started The DIY Diaries because I love to read about DIY ideas and projects; I invite you to send us your stories!
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 ❇︎
Social scientist dispelling cultural myths with research-driven stories. "Thinking is difficult, that’s why most people judge." ~ Carl Jung
Amae
Interested in people, nature, science and technology, and history. MSc in Research Methods (Birkbeck), MA Industrial Design (UAL)
Mary DeVries
The older I get, the less I know. That won’t stop me from writing about everything and anything under the sun. Join me in delighting and despairing about life.
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 in an RV, Cali-NY-PA, Boost Nominator. New Writers Welcome, The Taoist Online, Badform. 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.
Dan Thomas
Dan Thomas is a queer non binary trans man in the UK. He is a parent, neuroqueer and a writer.
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
Lex Laursmith
Writer and teacher committed to creating inclusive education opportunities. Always a punk.
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 ✨
| 40 Under 40 Nominee | Queer History with Step-Hen-ie | Former editor for award-winning and best-selling authors | https://linktr.ee/StephenieMagister
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 & poetry about my life insights & philosophies, the LGBTQ Community & Dementia/ Alzheimer’s Disease. I am Old. Jewish. Buddhist. Gay. 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
Kaylin Hamilton
I write about feminist issues, queer politics, disability and social justice. PhD in Sociology & Social Policy. Editor for Prism & Pen. She/Her.
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.
Jim Bauman
I'm a retired linguist who believes in the power of language and languages to amuse and inform and to keep me cranking away.
James Alexander, PhD
Former minister and professor. I now mostly work s a transpersonal spiritual director. I've got a cool Maine Coon named Baxter.! Thanks for reading my articles.
DEI for Parents
We help parents integrate diversity and inclusion morals into homeschool lessons and family routines. https://www.deiforparents.com
Bryony Hutt
A survivor of multiple sexual assaults, I write primarily about my journey of unearthing and healing from my trauma. Shedding the shame, one story at a time.
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
Award-winning newspaper columnist now writing for the personal finance website HumbleDollar and for my own publication here, Cheap Old Peeps.
Matt Mason
Creatively curious lifelong writer. I use Medium to discuss asexuality, childfree living, Doctor Who, and sometimes even politics - not all of it serious.
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.
Simply Sophia
Author, Artist, Attorney, Advocate, and other things that start with A. Sophia is a shapeshifting gender creative.
Sweet Honeylu
I love writing stories and scathing commentary on daily events. Snark is my love language. Will snark for food.
Zoe is Trans
Zoe is a transfeminine-nonbinary person living in the UK. They like to write about their experiences being disabled, trans, and neurospicy!.
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 write about intersectionality, marketing, and life as a disabled, queer person of color.
Bakliterati
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
Mystic Princess and founder of Serpent and Butterfly, Department of Conspiracies and Nevermore Black. Artist, writer, occultist, gamer and philosopher.
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
Queer writer, creative director, and American expat living in Portugal. Writing wellness, happiness, life lessons, and creative non-fiction. JamesFHickey.com
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
Suburban hippie wife, mom of 4, librarian. My wholesome façade belies my recent enlightenment & kinky journey of self-discovery. Writes about life, love, & sex.
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
John Pucay
Author of Karinderya Love Songs; a 2020s dating and sex literary fiction novel. More details at johnpucay.com. Or https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B3WF1YF8/
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.
Shaun Pezeshki
Tech strategist & marketer with a passion for inclusivity. Sharing my journey as an LGBTQ Asian-Middle Eastern voice.
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 (they/she). From Brazil. Now in L.A. I act, write, scream, love, and pet cats. New stories thrice a month, methinks. (No AI generated content)
Lucas Grochot
A writer lost around the world. Unsure where he's going, although he knows he's going somewhere. Usually writes adult stories.
Ronald C. Flores-Gunkle
An aged humanist hanging on to the idea that there is hope for humankind against most current indications.
Tracy.3
(they/them) I'm a vegan Guatemalan-El Salvadorian-American writer, filmmaker, & teacher in Thailand. Your support is appreciated: ko-fi.com/tracydot3
Stefanie Morejon
Writer. Designer. Linguist. Teacher. Serial Hobbyist. Editor for Long. Sweet. Valuable. Join me in the rabbit hole at https://smorejon.com
Jocie Fox
Trans female writer, geologist by trade. I write on my own personal experience, in my own way, hoping others will gain insight or have shared experiences.
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
