SettingsLambda Literary Award winners
Abigail Garner
Abigail Garner (born 1975 in Minneapolis, Minnesota) is an American author and advocate for children with LGBT parents.
Abigail Garner (born 1975 in Minneapolis, Minnesota) is an American author and advocate for children with LGBT parents.
Abraham Verghese
Abraham Verghese is the Professor for the Theory and Practice of Medicine at Stanford University Medical School and Senior Associate Chair of the Department of Internal Medicine.
Abraham Verghese is the Professor for the Theory and Practice of Medicine at Stanford University Medical School and Senior Associate Chair of the Department of Internal Medicine.
Achy Obejas
Achy Obejas (born 1956) is a Cuban American writer and journalist focused on personal and national identity issues, living in Chicago, Illinois.
Achy Obejas (born 1956) is a Cuban American writer and journalist focused on personal and national identity issues, living in Chicago, Illinois.
Alex Sánchez (author)
Alex Sánchez is a Mexican-American author of award-winning novels for teens and adults.
Alex Sánchez is a Mexican-American author of award-winning novels for teens and adults.
Ali Liebegott
Ali Liebegott is a lesbian American author whose work has appeared in numerous journals and anthologies.
Ali Liebegott is a lesbian American author whose work has appeared in numerous journals and anthologies.
Alicia Gaspar de Alba
Alicia Gaspar de Alba is a scholar, cultural critic, novelist, and poet whose works include historical novels and scholarly studies on Chicana/o art, culture and sexuality.
Alicia Gaspar de Alba is a scholar, cultural critic, novelist, and poet whose works include historical novels and scholarly studies on Chicana/o art, culture and sexuality.
Allan Gurganus
Allan Gurganus is an American novelist, short story writer, and essayist whose work is often influenced by and set in his native North Carolina.
Allan Gurganus is an American novelist, short story writer, and essayist whose work is often influenced by and set in his native North Carolina.
Andrew Solomon
Andrew Solomon on Wheels! is a New York-born bisexual writer on politics, culture, and psychiatry who lives in New York and London.
Andrew Solomon on Wheels! is a New York-born bisexual writer on politics, culture, and psychiatry who lives in New York and London.
André Aciman
André Aciman (born in Alexandria, Egypt) is a writer, currently distinguished professor at the Graduate Center of City University of New York teaching the history of literary theory and the work...
André Aciman (born in Alexandria, Egypt) is a writer, currently distinguished professor at the Graduate Center of City University of New York teaching the history of literary theory and the work...
Anna Swanson
Anna Swanson is a Canadian poet.
Anna Swanson is a Canadian poet.
Anne Laughlin
Anne Laughlin is a Chicago-based realtor and lesbian mystery author who grew up in Park Forest, Illinois.
Anne Laughlin is a Chicago-based realtor and lesbian mystery author who grew up in Park Forest, Illinois.
Aoibheann Sweeney
Aoibheann Sweeney (born 1969) is an American author.
Aoibheann Sweeney (born 1969) is an American author.
Audre Lorde
Audre Lorde (born Audrey Geraldine Lorde February 18, 1934 – November 17, 1992) was a Caribbean-American writer, poet and activist.
Audre Lorde (born Audrey Geraldine Lorde February 18, 1934 – November 17, 1992) was a Caribbean-American writer, poet and activist.
Barbara Grier
Barbara Grier is an American writer and publisher most widely known for co-founding Naiad Press and writing and editing The Ladder under the pseudonym Gene Damon.
Barbara Grier is an American writer and publisher most widely known for co-founding Naiad Press and writing and editing The Ladder under the pseudonym Gene Damon.
Barbara Hammer
Barbara Hammer (born May 15, 1939) is an American filmmaker in the genre of experimental films and a professor at European Graduate School in Saas-Fee.
Barbara Hammer (born May 15, 1939) is an American filmmaker in the genre of experimental films and a professor at European Graduate School in Saas-Fee.
Bella Books
Bella Books is a small press publisher of lesbian literature that is based in Tallahassee, Florida.
Bella Books is a small press publisher of lesbian literature that is based in Tallahassee, Florida.
Bernard Cooper
Bernard Cooper is an American novelist and short story writer.
Bernard Cooper is an American novelist and short story writer.
Betty Berzon
Betty Berzon (January 18, 1928 – January 24, 2006) was an American author and psychotherapist known for her work with the gay and lesbian communities.
Betty Berzon (January 18, 1928 – January 24, 2006) was an American author and psychotherapist known for her work with the gay and lesbian communities.
Billy Merrell
Billy Merrell (born January 7, 1982) is an American author and poet.
Billy Merrell (born January 7, 1982) is an American author and poet.
Blair Mastbaum
Blair Mastbaum is an American writer and a former model who lives in Portland, Oregon.
Blair Mastbaum is an American writer and a former model who lives in Portland, Oregon.
Bonnie Shimko
Bonnie Shimko is an author of three young adult novels.
Bonnie Shimko is an author of three young adult novels.
Brent Hartinger
Brent Hartinger is an American author and playwright, best known for his novels about gay teenagers.
Brent Hartinger is an American author and playwright, best known for his novels about gay teenagers.
Brian Bouldrey
Brian Bouldrey is a United States writer.
Brian Bouldrey is a United States writer.
Carol Queen
Carol Queen is an American author, editor, sociologist and sexologist active in the sex-positive feminism movement.
Carol Queen is an American author, editor, sociologist and sexologist active in the sex-positive feminism movement.
Carolyn Gage
Carolyn Gage (born 1952) is an American playwright (and theatrical director and actor), and an activist on lesbian and feminist issues.
Carolyn Gage (born 1952) is an American playwright (and theatrical director and actor), and an activist on lesbian and feminist issues.
Catherynne M. Valente
Catherynne M. Valente (born Bethany L. Thomas, May 5, 1979, Seattle, Washington), is a Tiptree–, Andre Norton–, and Mythopoeic Award–winning novelist, poet, and literary critic.
Catherynne M. Valente (born Bethany L. Thomas, May 5, 1979, Seattle, Washington), is a Tiptree–, Andre Norton–, and Mythopoeic Award–winning novelist, poet, and literary critic.
Chandra Mayor
Chandra Mayor (born in 1973), is a Canadian poet and novelist whose writings, among other topics, dive into worlds of urban and alternative cultures.
Chandra Mayor (born in 1973), is a Canadian poet and novelist whose writings, among other topics, dive into worlds of urban and alternative cultures.
Charles Kaiser
Charles Kaiser is an American author, journalist and blogger.
Charles Kaiser is an American author, journalist and blogger.
Christopher Rice
Christopher Travis Rice (born March 11, 1978 in Berkeley, California) is an American author.
Christopher Travis Rice (born March 11, 1978 in Berkeley, California) is an American author.
Claude J. Summers
Claude J. Summers is an American literary scholar, and the William E. Stirton Professor Emeritus in the Humanities and Professor Emeritus of English at the University of Michigan-Dearborn.
Claude J. Summers is an American literary scholar, and the William E. Stirton Professor Emeritus in the Humanities and Professor Emeritus of English at the University of Michigan-Dearborn.
Clive Barker
Clive Barker is an English author, film director and visual artist best known for his work in both fantasy and horror fiction.
Clive Barker is an English author, film director and visual artist best known for his work in both fantasy and horror fiction.
Coleman Dowell
Robert Coleman Dowell was an American writer.
Robert Coleman Dowell was an American writer.
Colm Tóibín
Colm Tóibín (; born May 30, 1955) is a multi-award-winning Irish novelist, short story writer, essayist, playwright, journalist, critic, and, most recently, poet.
Colm Tóibín (; born May 30, 1955) is a multi-award-winning Irish novelist, short story writer, essayist, playwright, journalist, critic, and, most recently, poet.
Craig Lucas
Craig Lucas (born on April 30, 1951, in Atlanta, Georgia) is an American playwright, screenwriter, theatre director, musical actor, and film director.
Craig Lucas (born on April 30, 1951, in Atlanta, Georgia) is an American playwright, screenwriter, theatre director, musical actor, and film director.
Craig Rodwell
Craig L. Rodwell (October 31, 1940 – June 18, 1993) was an American gay rights activist known for founding the Oscar Wilde Memorial Bookshop on November 24, 1967, the first bookstore devot...
Craig L. Rodwell (October 31, 1940 – June 18, 1993) was an American gay rights activist known for founding the Oscar Wilde Memorial Bookshop on November 24, 1967, the first bookstore devot...
Cyrus Cassells
Cyrus Cassells (born 1957) is an American poet and professor.
Cyrus Cassells (born 1957) is an American poet and professor.
Dan Savage
Daniel Keenan "Dan" Savage (born October 7, 1964) is an American author, media pundit, journalist and newspaper editor.
Daniel Keenan "Dan" Savage (born October 7, 1964) is an American author, media pundit, journalist and newspaper editor.
David B. Feinberg
David Barish Feinberg (November 25, 1956 - November 2, 1994) was an American writer and AIDS activist.
David Barish Feinberg (November 25, 1956 - November 2, 1994) was an American writer and AIDS activist.
David Bergman
David Bergman (b.1950) is an American writer and English professor at Towson University.
David Bergman (b.1950) is an American writer and English professor at Towson University.
David Levithan
David Levithan (born September 7, 1972; Short Hills, New Jersey) is an American young-adult fiction editor and award-winning author.
David Levithan (born September 7, 1972; Short Hills, New Jersey) is an American young-adult fiction editor and award-winning author.
David Rakoff
David Rakoff is a Canadian-born writer based in New York City who is noted for his humorous, sometimes autobiographical non-fiction essays.
David Rakoff is a Canadian-born writer based in New York City who is noted for his humorous, sometimes autobiographical non-fiction essays.
David Sedaris
David Sedaris is a Grammy Award-nominated American humorist, writer, comedian, bestselling author, and radio contributor.
David Sedaris is a Grammy Award-nominated American humorist, writer, comedian, bestselling author, and radio contributor.
Dennis Cooper
Dennis Cooper (born 1953) is an American novelist, poet, critic, editor and performance artist.
Dennis Cooper (born 1953) is an American novelist, poet, critic, editor and performance artist.
Dominique Fernandez
Dominique Fernandez (born in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine on August 25, 1929) is an openly homosexual French novelist and member of the Académie française.
Dominique Fernandez (born in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine on August 25, 1929) is an openly homosexual French novelist and member of the Académie française.
Donald Windham
Donald Windham was an American novelist and memoirist.
Donald Windham was an American novelist and memoirist.
Donna Minkowitz
Donna Minkowitz is a writer and journalist from Brooklyn, New York, United States.
Donna Minkowitz is a writer and journalist from Brooklyn, New York, United States.
Doris Grumbach
Doris Grumbach (b. July 12, 1918) is an American novelist, biographer, literary critic, and essayist.
Doris Grumbach (b. July 12, 1918) is an American novelist, biographer, literary critic, and essayist.
Dorothy Allison
Dorothy Allison (born April 11, 1949) is an American writer, speaker, and member of the Fellowship of Southern Writers.
Dorothy Allison (born April 11, 1949) is an American writer, speaker, and member of the Fellowship of Southern Writers.
Douglas Murray (author)
Douglas Murray is a British writer and commentator.
Douglas Murray is a British writer and commentator.
E. Lynn Harris
Everette "E." Lynn Harris was an American author.Biography at freep.com Openly gay, he was best known for his depictions of African American men who were on the down-low and closeted.
Everette "E." Lynn Harris was an American author.Biography at freep.com Openly gay, he was best known for his depictions of African American men who were on the down-low and closeted.
Edmund White
Edmund Valentine White III (born January 13, 1940) is an American author and literary critic.
Edmund Valentine White III (born January 13, 1940) is an American author and literary critic.
Eileen Myles
Eileen Myles (born 1949, Cambridge, Massachusetts) is an American poet who has also worked in fiction, non-fiction, and theater.
Eileen Myles (born 1949, Cambridge, Massachusetts) is an American poet who has also worked in fiction, non-fiction, and theater.
Elana Dykewomon
Elana Dykewomon is a Jewish lesbian activist, award-winning author, editor and teacher.
Elana Dykewomon is a Jewish lesbian activist, award-winning author, editor and teacher.
Elizabeth Sims
Elizabeth Sims is an American writer.
Elizabeth Sims is an American writer.
Ellen Bass
Ellen Bass (born 1947, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American poet She grew up in Margate City, NJ, where her parents owned a liquor store.
Ellen Bass (born 1947, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American poet She grew up in Margate City, NJ, where her parents owned a liquor store.
Ellen Galford
Ellen Galford is an American-born Scottish writer.
Ellen Galford is an American-born Scottish writer.
Ellen Hart
Ellen Hart is the award-winning mystery author of the Jane Lawless and Sophie Greenaway series.
Ellen Hart is the award-winning mystery author of the Jane Lawless and Sophie Greenaway series.
Ellen Wittlinger
Ellen Wittlinger (born in Belleville, Illinois on October 21, 1948) is an author for young adults, including Gracie's Girl and the Printz Honor book Hard Love.
Ellen Wittlinger (born in Belleville, Illinois on October 21, 1948) is an author for young adults, including Gracie's Girl and the Printz Honor book Hard Love.
Emma Donoghue
Emma Donoghue (born 24 October 1969) is an Irish-born playwright, literary historian and novelist now living in Canada.
Emma Donoghue (born 24 October 1969) is an Irish-born playwright, literary historian and novelist now living in Canada.
Fenton Johnson
John Fenton Johnson was born ninth of nine children into a Kentucky whiskey-making family with a strong storytelling tradition.
John Fenton Johnson was born ninth of nine children into a Kentucky whiskey-making family with a strong storytelling tradition.
Fiona Zedde
Fiona Zedde (born January 24, 1976) is the pseudonym of Jamaican-born fiction writer, Fiona Valerie Lewis now living in the United States.
Fiona Zedde (born January 24, 1976) is the pseudonym of Jamaican-born fiction writer, Fiona Valerie Lewis now living in the United States.
George Birimisa
George Birimisa (born 1924) is an American playwright, actor, and director who contributed to the explosion of gay theater in the mid-1960s during the early years of Off-Off-Broadway.
George Birimisa (born 1924) is an American playwright, actor, and director who contributed to the explosion of gay theater in the mid-1960s during the early years of Off-Off-Broadway.
George Stambolian
George Stambolian (born April 10, 1938 – December 22, 1991, New York) was an American educator, writer, and editor of Armenian descent.
George Stambolian (born April 10, 1938 – December 22, 1991, New York) was an American educator, writer, and editor of Armenian descent.
Holly Hughes (performance artist)
Holly Hughes is a American female, lesbian performance artist.
Holly Hughes is a American female, lesbian performance artist.
Jacqueline Woodson
Jacqueline Woodson (b. 12 February 1963, in Columbus, Ohio) is an American author who writes books targeted at children and adolescents.
Jacqueline Woodson (b. 12 February 1963, in Columbus, Ohio) is an American author who writes books targeted at children and adolescents.
James Schuyler
James Marcus Schuyler was an American poet.
James Marcus Schuyler was an American poet.
Jane Rule
Jane Vance Rule, CM, OBC (28 March 1931 – 27 November 2007) was a Canadian writer of lesbian-themed novels and non-fiction.
Jane Vance Rule, CM, OBC (28 March 1931 – 27 November 2007) was a Canadian writer of lesbian-themed novels and non-fiction.
Jean M. Redmann
Jean M. Redmann (born June 9, 1955 in Mississippi, USA) is an American novelist best known for her mystery series featuring New Orleans private investigator Micky Knight.
Jean M. Redmann (born June 9, 1955 in Mississippi, USA) is an American novelist best known for her mystery series featuring New Orleans private investigator Micky Knight.
Joan Nestle
Joan Nestle (born May 12, 1940) is a Lambda Award winning writer and editor and the co-founder of the Lesbian Herstory Archives.
Joan Nestle (born May 12, 1940) is a Lambda Award winning writer and editor and the co-founder of the Lesbian Herstory Archives.
Joe Keenan (writer)
Joe Keenan is an award-winning screenwriter, television producer and novelist and openly gay American.
Joe Keenan is an award-winning screenwriter, television producer and novelist and openly gay American.
John Berendt
John Berendt (born December 5, 1939) is an American author, known for writing the best-selling non-fiction book Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, which was a finalist for the 1995 Pul...
John Berendt (born December 5, 1939) is an American author, known for writing the best-selling non-fiction book Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, which was a finalist for the 1995 Pul...
John Cameron Mitchell
John Cameron Mitchell (born April 21, 1963) is an American writer, actor, and director.
John Cameron Mitchell (born April 21, 1963) is an American writer, actor, and director.
John D'Emilio
John D'Emilio (born 1948, New York City) is a professor of history and of women's and gender studies at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
John D'Emilio (born 1948, New York City) is a professor of history and of women's and gender studies at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Joseph Hansen (writer)
Joseph Hansen (July 19, 1923 - November 24, 2004) was an American crime writer and poet, best known for a series of novels starring his most iconic creation, private eye Dave Brandstetter.
Joseph Hansen (July 19, 1923 - November 24, 2004) was an American crime writer and poet, best known for a series of novels starring his most iconic creation, private eye Dave Brandstetter.
June Jordan
June Millicent Jordan was a Caribbean-American poet, novelist, journalist, biographer, dramatist, teacher and committed activist.
June Millicent Jordan was a Caribbean-American poet, novelist, journalist, biographer, dramatist, teacher and committed activist.
K. M. Soehnlein
Karl Soehnlein better known by his literary name K.M. Soehnlein is an American writer (born in New Jersey) most famous for his novels The World of Normal Boys and You Can Say You Kne...
Karl Soehnlein better known by his literary name K.M. Soehnlein is an American writer (born in New Jersey) most famous for his novels The World of Normal Boys and You Can Say You Kne...
Karin Kallmaker
Karin Kallmaker (born 1960) is the prolific American author of lesbian fiction whose works also include those originally written under the name Laura Adams.
Karin Kallmaker (born 1960) is the prolific American author of lesbian fiction whose works also include those originally written under the name Laura Adams.
Karla Jay
Karla Jay (born February 22, 1947) is a professor of English and the director of the Women's and Gender Studies program at Pace University.
Karla Jay (born February 22, 1947) is a professor of English and the director of the Women's and Gender Studies program at Pace University.
Kate Bornstein
Kate Bornstein is a Jewish-American author, playwright, performance artist, and gender theorist.
Kate Bornstein is a Jewish-American author, playwright, performance artist, and gender theorist.
Ken Stone (biblical scholar)
Ken Stone is an author, Professor of Bible, Culture and Hermeneutics at Chicago Theological Seminary and a member of the United Church of Christ.
Ken Stone is an author, Professor of Bible, Culture and Hermeneutics at Chicago Theological Seminary and a member of the United Church of Christ.
Kevin Jennings
Kevin Brett Jennings (born May 8, 1963) is an American educator, author, and administrator.
Kevin Brett Jennings (born May 8, 1963) is an American educator, author, and administrator.
Kevin Killian
Kevin Killian (born 1952) is an American poet, author, and playwright of primarily LGBT literature.
Kevin Killian (born 1952) is an American poet, author, and playwright of primarily LGBT literature.
Kevin Sessums
Kevin Sessums (born 1956) is an American author, editor and actor from Forest, Mississippi.
Kevin Sessums (born 1956) is an American author, editor and actor from Forest, Mississippi.
Lambda Literary Award
Lambda Literary Awards (also known as the "Lammys") are awarded yearly by the US-based Lambda Literary Foundation to published works which celebrate or explore LGBT themes.
Lambda Literary Awards (also known as the "Lammys") are awarded yearly by the US-based Lambda Literary Foundation to published works which celebrate or explore LGBT themes.
Lawrence Schimel
Lawrence Schimel (born October 16, 1971) is an American science fiction and fantasy writer, translator, and anthologist whose work frequently deals with gay and lesbian themes, and with Jewish ...
Lawrence Schimel (born October 16, 1971) is an American science fiction and fantasy writer, translator, and anthologist whose work frequently deals with gay and lesbian themes, and with Jewish ...
Leslie Feinberg
Leslie Feinberg (b. September 1, 1949, in Kansas City, Missouri) is a transgender lesbian and communist activist, speaker, and author.
Leslie Feinberg (b. September 1, 1949, in Kansas City, Missouri) is a transgender lesbian and communist activist, speaker, and author.
Lillian Faderman
Lillian Faderman (born 1940) is a scholar whose books on lesbian relationships and romantic friendship in history have earned critical praise and awards.
Lillian Faderman (born 1940) is a scholar whose books on lesbian relationships and romantic friendship in history have earned critical praise and awards.
Lisa A. Barnett
Lisa A. Barnett (ca. 1958 – May 2, 2006) was an American Lambda Literary Award winning science fiction writer.
Lisa A. Barnett (ca. 1958 – May 2, 2006) was an American Lambda Literary Award winning science fiction writer.
Luis Cernuda
Luis Cernuda (born Luis Cernuda Bidón September 21, 1902, Seville – November 5, 1963, Mexico City), was a Spanish poet and literary critic.
Luis Cernuda (born Luis Cernuda Bidón September 21, 1902, Seville – November 5, 1963, Mexico City), was a Spanish poet and literary critic.
Mab Segrest
Mab (Mabelle Massey) Segrest (born February 20, 1949 in Alabama) is an American feminist writer and activist.
Mab (Mabelle Massey) Segrest (born February 20, 1949 in Alabama) is an American feminist writer and activist.
Madeline Davis
Madeline Davis is a noted gay rights activist.
Madeline Davis is a noted gay rights activist.
Marilyn Hacker
Marilyn Hacker is an American poet, translator and critic.
Marilyn Hacker is an American poet, translator and critic.
Mark Wunderlich
Mark Wunderlich ) (1968 – ) is an American poet.
Mark Wunderlich ) (1968 – ) is an American poet.
Mart Crowley
Mart Crowley is an American playwright.
Mart Crowley is an American playwright.
Mary Wings
Mary Wings (born April 14, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American writer, artist, and musician.
Mary Wings (born April 14, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American writer, artist, and musician.
Matthew Hays
Matthew Hays is a Canadian film critic, writer, film festival programmer and academic.
Matthew Hays is a Canadian film critic, writer, film festival programmer and academic.
Melissa Scott (writer)
Melissa Scott (born 1960, Little Rock, Arkansas) is a science fiction and fantasy author noted for her science fiction novels featuring LGBT characters and elaborate settings.
Melissa Scott (born 1960, Little Rock, Arkansas) is a science fiction and fantasy author noted for her science fiction novels featuring LGBT characters and elaborate settings.
Michael Cunningham
Michael Cunningham (born November 6, 1952) is an American writer, best known for his 1998 novel The Hours, which won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and the PEN/Faulkner Award in 1999.
Michael Cunningham (born November 6, 1952) is an American writer, best known for his 1998 novel The Hours, which won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and the PEN/Faulkner Award in 1999.
Michael Lassell
Michael Lassell (born July 15, 1947; New York City) is a professional writer and editor.
Michael Lassell (born July 15, 1947; New York City) is a professional writer and editor.
Michael Nava
Michael Angel Nava (born September 16, 1954 in Stockton, California) is an attorney and writer.
Michael Angel Nava (born September 16, 1954 in Stockton, California) is an attorney and writer.
Michael Rowe (journalist)
Michael Rowe is a Canadian journalist, author and editor.
Michael Rowe is a Canadian journalist, author and editor.
Michael S. Sherry
Michael S. Sherry is an American historian, and professor of history at Northwestern University.
Michael S. Sherry is an American historian, and professor of history at Northwestern University.
Michael Thomas Ford
Michael Thomas Ford (born 1968) is an American author of primarily gay-themed literature.
Michael Thomas Ford (born 1968) is an American author of primarily gay-themed literature.
Michelle Tea
Michelle Tea (b. Michelle Tomasik in 1971) is an American author, poet, and literary arts organizer whose autobiographical works explore queer culture, feminism, race, class, prostitution,...
Michelle Tea (b. Michelle Tomasik in 1971) is an American author, poet, and literary arts organizer whose autobiographical works explore queer culture, feminism, race, class, prostitution,...
Minal Hajratwala
Minal Hajratwala is an American writer, performer, poet, and queer activist of South Asian descent.
Minal Hajratwala is an American writer, performer, poet, and queer activist of South Asian descent.
Minnie Bruce Pratt
Minnie Bruce Pratt (b. September 12, 1946 in Selma, Alabama) is an U.S. educator, activist, and award-winning poet, essayist, and theorist.
Minnie Bruce Pratt (b. September 12, 1946 in Selma, Alabama) is an U.S. educator, activist, and award-winning poet, essayist, and theorist.
Moisés Kaufman
Moisés Kaufman (born November 21, 1963) is a playwright, director and founder of Tectonic Theater Project.
Moisés Kaufman (born November 21, 1963) is a playwright, director and founder of Tectonic Theater Project.
Naeem Murr
Naeem Murr (born March 1965) is a British-born novelist and short story writer of Lebanese descent.
Naeem Murr (born March 1965) is a British-born novelist and short story writer of Lebanese descent.
Nancy Garden
Nancy Garden (born May 15, 1938 in Boston, Massachusetts) is an American author of children's and young adult literature.
Nancy Garden (born May 15, 1938 in Boston, Massachusetts) is an American author of children's and young adult literature.
Neil Miller (writer)
Neil Miller (1945–) is an American journalist and nonfiction writer, best known for his books on LGBT history and culture.
Neil Miller (1945–) is an American journalist and nonfiction writer, best known for his books on LGBT history and culture.
Nicola Griffith
Nicola Griffith (born 30 September, 1960 in Yorkshire, England) is a British science fiction author, editor and essayist.
Nicola Griffith (born 30 September, 1960 in Yorkshire, England) is a British science fiction author, editor and essayist.
Olga Broumas
Olga Broumas (born 6 May 1949, Hermoupolis), is a Greek poet, resident in the United States.
Olga Broumas (born 6 May 1949, Hermoupolis), is a Greek poet, resident in the United States.
Patricia Nell Warren
Patricia Nell Warren is an openly lesbian American author and journalist.
Patricia Nell Warren is an openly lesbian American author and journalist.
Patrick Merla
Patrick Merla is a gay American "literary agent, editor and prominent figure in gay publishing.
Patrick Merla is a gay American "literary agent, editor and prominent figure in gay publishing.
Perry Moore
William Perry Moore IV (November 4, 1971 – February 17, 2011), also known as Perry Moore, was an American author, screenwriter, and film director.
William Perry Moore IV (November 4, 1971 – February 17, 2011), also known as Perry Moore, was an American author, screenwriter, and film director.
Peter J. Gomes
Peter John Gomes was an American preacher and theologian, the Plummer Professor of Christian Morals at Harvard Divinity School and Pusey Minister at Harvard's Memorial Church—in the words...
Peter John Gomes was an American preacher and theologian, the Plummer Professor of Christian Morals at Harvard Divinity School and Pusey Minister at Harvard's Memorial Church—in the words...
Radclyffe
Radclyffe (real name Len Barot, born 1950) is an American author of numerous lesbian romances.
Radclyffe (real name Len Barot, born 1950) is an American author of numerous lesbian romances.
Rafael Campo (poet)
Rafael Campo is an American poet, doctor, and author.
Rafael Campo is an American poet, doctor, and author.
Rakesh Satyal
Rakesh Satyal is an American novelist, best known for his Lambda Literary Award-winning debut novel Blue Boy.
Rakesh Satyal is an American novelist, best known for his Lambda Literary Award-winning debut novel Blue Boy.
Randy Shilts
Randy Shilts (August 8, 1951 February 17, 1994) was a pioneering gay American journalist and author.
Randy Shilts (August 8, 1951 February 17, 1994) was a pioneering gay American journalist and author.
Rebecca Alpert
Rabbi Rebecca Trachtenberg Alpert is associate professor in the Departments of Religion and Women's Studies and the chair of the Department of Religion at Temple University.
Rabbi Rebecca Trachtenberg Alpert is associate professor in the Departments of Religion and Women's Studies and the chair of the Department of Religion at Temple University.
Rebecca Brown (author)
Rebecca Brown is an American lesbian author whose work has contributed significantly to contemporary gay and lesbian literature.
Rebecca Brown is an American lesbian author whose work has contributed significantly to contemporary gay and lesbian literature.
Renate Stendhal
Renate Stendhal (born 1944) is a Lambda Literary Award-winning writer, counselor and writing coach.
Renate Stendhal (born 1944) is a Lambda Literary Award-winning writer, counselor and writing coach.
Reynolds Price
Reynolds Price was an American novelist, poet, dramatist, essayist and the James B. Duke Professor of English at Duke University.
Reynolds Price was an American novelist, poet, dramatist, essayist and the James B. Duke Professor of English at Duke University.
Richard Howard
Richard Howard is a distinguished American poet, literary critic, essayist, teacher, and translator.
Richard Howard is a distinguished American poet, literary critic, essayist, teacher, and translator.
Rob Byrnes
Rob Byrnes is a 21st century American, gay novelist and blogger, whose fiction focuses primarily on homosexuals, drag queens and other sexual minorities.
Rob Byrnes is a 21st century American, gay novelist and blogger, whose fiction focuses primarily on homosexuals, drag queens and other sexual minorities.
Robert D. Zimmerman
Robert Dingwall (R.D.) Zimmerman (8 August 1952-) is an American author of mysteries, psychological thrillers, and children's books.
Robert Dingwall (R.D.) Zimmerman (8 August 1952-) is an American author of mysteries, psychological thrillers, and children's books.
Robin Becker
Robin Becker (born 1951) is an American poet, critic, feminist, and professor.
Robin Becker (born 1951) is an American poet, critic, feminist, and professor.
Rose Troche
Rose Troche (born in 1964 in Chicago into a Puerto Rican family) is a film and television director, television producer, and screenwriter.
Rose Troche (born in 1964 in Chicago into a Puerto Rican family) is a film and television director, television producer, and screenwriter.
S. Bear Bergman
S. Bear Bergman (born 22 September 1974 as Sharon Jill Bergman ) is a transgender author, poet, playwright, and theater artist.
S. Bear Bergman (born 22 September 1974 as Sharon Jill Bergman ) is a transgender author, poet, playwright, and theater artist.
Sarah Dreher
Sarah Dreher is an American lesbian novelist and playwright, and best known for her award-winning lesbian mystery series featuring amateur sleuth Stoner McTavish.
Sarah Dreher is an American lesbian novelist and playwright, and best known for her award-winning lesbian mystery series featuring amateur sleuth Stoner McTavish.
Sasha Alyson
Sasha Alyson is an American businessman who started Alyson Publications in 1979.
Sasha Alyson is an American businessman who started Alyson Publications in 1979.
Scott Heim
Scott Heim is an American novelist from Hutchinson, Kansas, currently living in Massachusetts.
Scott Heim is an American novelist from Hutchinson, Kansas, currently living in Massachusetts.
Sheila Rowbotham
Sheila Rowbotham (born 1943 Leeds, West Yorkshire) is a British socialist feminist theorist and writer.
Sheila Rowbotham (born 1943 Leeds, West Yorkshire) is a British socialist feminist theorist and writer.
Shyam Selvadurai
Shyam Selvadurai is a Sri Lankan Canadian novelist who wrote Funny Boy, which won the Books in Canada First Novel Award, and Cinnamon Gardens.
Shyam Selvadurai is a Sri Lankan Canadian novelist who wrote Funny Boy, which won the Books in Canada First Novel Award, and Cinnamon Gardens.
Sina Queyras
Sina Queyras is a Canadian poet.
Sina Queyras is a Canadian poet.
Stacey D'Erasmo
Stacey D'Erasmo (born 1961) is an American novelist and literary critic.
Stacey D'Erasmo (born 1961) is an American novelist and literary critic.
Stacie Cassarino
Stacie Cassarino (born 1975) is an award-winning American poet and author of the collection Zero at the Bone.
Stacie Cassarino (born 1975) is an award-winning American poet and author of the collection Zero at the Bone.
Stephen Whittle
Professor Stephen Whittle OBE, PhD (b.
Professor Stephen Whittle OBE, PhD (b.
Sue-Ellen Case
Sue-Ellen Case (born 1942) is Professor and Chair of Critical Studies in the Theatre Department in the School of Theater Film and Television at the University of California, Los Angeles.
Sue-Ellen Case (born 1942) is Professor and Chair of Critical Studies in the Theatre Department in the School of Theater Film and Television at the University of California, Los Angeles.
Susie Bright
Susannah "Susie" Bright (also known as Susie Sexpert) (born March 25, 1958, Arlington, Virginia) is an American writer, speaker, teacher, audio-show host, and performer, all on...
Susannah "Susie" Bright (also known as Susie Sexpert) (born March 25, 1958, Arlington, Virginia) is an American writer, speaker, teacher, audio-show host, and performer, all on...
Thom Gunn
Thom Gunn, born Thomson William Gunn (29 August 1929 – 25 April 2004), was an Anglo-American poet who was praised both for his early verses in England, where he was associated with T...
Thom Gunn, born Thomson William Gunn (29 August 1929 – 25 April 2004), was an Anglo-American poet who was praised both for his early verses in England, where he was associated with T...
Thomas Glave
Thomas Glave is an American author of Jamaican descent who has published widely and won numerous awards.
Thomas Glave is an American author of Jamaican descent who has published widely and won numerous awards.
Tim Miller (performance artist)
Tim Miller (born September 22, 1958 in Pasadena, California) is an American performance artist and writer, whose pieces frequently involve gay identity, marriage equality and immigration issues.
Tim Miller (born September 22, 1958 in Pasadena, California) is an American performance artist and writer, whose pieces frequently involve gay identity, marriage equality and immigration issues.
Toby Johnson
Toby Johnson (born 1945 in San Antonio Texas) is an American novelist and writer in the field of gay spirituality.
Toby Johnson (born 1945 in San Antonio Texas) is an American novelist and writer in the field of gay spirituality.
Tony Kushner
Anthony Robert "Tony" Kushner (born July 16, 1956) is an American playwright and screenwriter.
Anthony Robert "Tony" Kushner (born July 16, 1956) is an American playwright and screenwriter.
Tristan Taormino
Tristan Taormino (born May 9, 1971) is a feminist author, columnist, sex educator, activist, editor, speaker, and pornographic film director (she also appeared in three films, two of which she d...
Tristan Taormino (born May 9, 1971) is a feminist author, columnist, sex educator, activist, editor, speaker, and pornographic film director (she also appeared in three films, two of which she d...
Val McDermid
Val McDermid (born 4 June 1955) is a Scottish crime writer, best known for a series of suspense novels starring her most famous creation, Dr. Tony Hill.
Val McDermid (born 4 June 1955) is a Scottish crime writer, best known for a series of suspense novels starring her most famous creation, Dr. Tony Hill.
Vestal McIntyre
Vestal McIntyre is an American author currently based in the UK. He was born in Nampa, Idaho, and educated at Tufts University, Massachusetts.
Vestal McIntyre is an American author currently based in the UK. He was born in Nampa, Idaho, and educated at Tufts University, Massachusetts.
Virginie Despentes
Virginie Despentes (born June 13, 1969 Nancy, Meurthe-et-Moselle) is a French writer, novelist and filmmaker.
Virginie Despentes (born June 13, 1969 Nancy, Meurthe-et-Moselle) is a French writer, novelist and filmmaker.
Will Roscoe
Will Roscoe is an American scholar, activist, and author based in San Francisco, California.
Will Roscoe is an American scholar, activist, and author based in San Francisco, California.
William J. Mann
William J. Mann is an American novelist, biographer, and Hollywood historian best known for his 2006 biography of Katharine Hepburn, Kate: The Woman Who Was Hepburn.
William J. Mann is an American novelist, biographer, and Hollywood historian best known for his 2006 biography of Katharine Hepburn, Kate: The Woman Who Was Hepburn.
Zoe Whittall
Zoe Whittall is a Canadian poet and novelist.
Zoe Whittall is a Canadian poet and novelist.