Category Archives: Sex Work

Sacred Sex, Bisexuality, and the Failings of Monogamy: A Review of Karen Connelly’s THE CHANGE ROOM

Posted on July 14, 2017 by

Well, the blurb on the front cover that calls Karen Connelly’s The Change Room a “juicy peach of a novel” certainly hits the nail on the head. Just imagine a woman biting into a fresh, ripe peach, with the juice … Continue reading →

Posted in Bisexual, Canadian, Erotica, Fiction, Queer, Sex Work, Toronto | 4 Comments

3 Queer Poetry Collections for Tough Times

Posted on July 1, 2017 by

There’s nothing better than poetry for tough times. Here are three queer poetry collections to get you through. Bodymap by Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha This visceral, evocative collection is Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha’s writing at its finest. Lyrically these are an incredibly … Continue reading →

Posted in Amber Dawn, Canadian, disability, femme, Jewish, Lesbian, Poetry, Queer, Sex Work | 2 Comments

Six More Canadian Trans Women Writers You Should Know

Posted on April 14, 2017 by

Back in January I published a list of Six Canadian Trans Women Writers You Should Know. To my utter delight, it was a super popular post and to date has been viewed on my blog over 1700 times! Of course, … Continue reading →

Posted in Asian, Canadian, Fiction, Montreal, Non-Fiction, Poetry, Science Fiction, Sex Work, Short Stories, Trans, Trans Feminine, Transgender | 4 Comments

The Seven Canadian and Indigenous Lambda Finalists I’m Most Excited About

Posted on March 21, 2017 by

In case you missed it, last week the finalists for the 29th Lambda Literary Awards for LGBTQ+ Literature were announced, and there were some pretty rad Canadians and/or Indigenous folks on the list! Here are the finalists that I’m most … Continue reading →

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A Valentine’s Day Queer Book Gift Guide

Posted on February 11, 2015 by

Maybe it’s because I’m a crazy book lover, but to me there is no better present for any occasion than a book.  So, if you’re buying someone—lover, girlfriend, long-term partner—something this Valentine’s Day, consider one of these excellent options: With … Continue reading →

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Sybil Lamb’s I’ve Got a Time Bomb: A Review of an Unreviewable Book

Posted on February 2, 2015 by

The only way for me to begin a review of Ottawa-born Sybil Lamb’s novel I’ve Got a Time Bomb is by saying it’s the strangest, most unique book I’ve ever read, and I have no fucking clue how to review … Continue reading →

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A Narrative Punch to the Throat Indeed: A Review of Ashley Little’s Anatomy of a Girl Gang

Posted on November 1, 2014 by

Ashley Little’s Anatomy of a Girl Gang is not for the faint of heart.  As one of my fellow readers Julia on Goodreads wrote in their review: “JESUS CHRIST.  That is all.”  That pretty much sums up my feelings too. … Continue reading →

Posted in Asian, Bisexual, Canadian, Coming-of-age, Fiction, Indigenous, Lesbian, Queer, Sex Work, Vancouver, Young Adult | 7 Comments