Queer Crime Writers

Truman Capote, the author of Breakfast at Tiffany’s, also created the narrative non-fiction genre when he wrote about the Clutter family, who had been killed by two wandering men. He also starred in Murder by Death. buff.ly/3rV5ljc  #LGBTQHistoryMonth

Gore Vidal won the Edgar in 1955 for a television drama. Under the Edgar Box pen name, he wrote three mysteries featuring Peter Sargeant II. Vidal also wrote essays on politics and biographical/fictional narratives of Burr and Lincoln buff.ly/3rV5ljc  #LGBTQHistoryMonth

Leo Bruce is the pen name of Rupert-Croft-Cooke. He wrote eight mysteries under the Bruce pseudonym, the last one in 1952, featuring Sergeant Beef. He was arrested for homosexuality the next year and served six months in prison. buff.ly/3rV5ljc  #LGBTQHistoryMonth

Vin Packer Vin Packer, the pen name of Marijane Meaker, helped
introduce the lesbian pulp fiction subgenre with books like Spring 
Fire. She dated Patricia Highsmith for two years Sadly, she recently passed 
away. buff.ly/3rV5ljc  #LGBTQHistoryMonth

Patricia Highsmith, the queen of suspense, wrote Strangers on a Train and The Talented Mr. Ripley. Her
 works carry a strong homoerotic thread. She also wrote an incredible book on craft, Plotting & Writing Suspense Fiction. bit.ly/PatriciaHighsm…  #LGBTQHistoryMonth

Hugh Wheeler, one of the writers, Patrick Quentin, Q Patrick, and 
Jonathan Stagge, wrote several books with 
Ricky Webb, continuing the series as Webb’s health 
failed. He became a playwright and wrote the book for Sweeney
Todd. buff.ly/3rV5ljc  #LGBTQHistoryMonth

Ricky Webb, half of the writers, Patrick Quentin, Q Patrick, and
Jonathan Stagge, wrote several mysteries and thrillers, like
The Grindle Nightmare, before collaborating with Hugh Wheeler on the
Patrick Quentin series. buff.ly/3rV5ljc #LGBTQHistoryMonth

Fergus Hume was born in 1859! His best-known work is The Mystery of the Hansom Cab. buff.ly/3zubzul #LGBTQHistoryMonth buff.ly/3rV5ljc

For LGBTQ+ History Month, we're honoring queer authors who wrote before Stonewall. Sadly, their voices reflect less diversity, as trans and queer writers of color faced greater barriers to publication. Progress is slow, but change is happening. #LGBTQHistoryMonth

Registration deadline for the @JamesRvrWriters Conference is tomorrow/midnight. I'll be chatting about writing historical fiction, non-linear timelines, and inclusive books. 😀

This is going to be way too much fun! warwicks.com/event/cornwell…

If you're attending @Bouchercon #Nashville @BaronBirtcher22 @anjilibabbar @cheaddc @clehane @bobbymathews @CharlesSalzberg | @mwanewyork @mwa_new #Friday @EdgarAwards #August

Enjoy true crime & fiction by LGBTQIA+ 🏳️‍🌈writers with CrimeReads' Late Summer list. crimereads.com/lgbtqia-crime-… via @CrimeReads

Happy pub day, dear Queer Crime Writer! @e4419 #newbooks #lgbtqia #amreading

"Not so fast, Morticia . . ." It's no accident that mortician, Lilah Stohler, the heroine of THE BLACK BIRD OF CHERNOBYL, is frequently mistaken for the sardonic Mrs. Addams. As Lilah herself said, "It's not just because I have all the outfits." Available everywhere!

We are pleased to announce that The Fitful Sleep of Immigrants by Orlando Ortega-Medina, has been longlisted for the Polari Book Prize 2024. The Polari Book Prizes, the UK’s top books by emerging and established LGBTQ+ writers. Congratulations, O!!!!

Happy pub day, dear Queer Crime Writer! @johnsfram #newbooks #lgbtqia #amreading

Congratulations, dear Queer Crime Writer @jmredwriter #books #lgbtqia #amreading