Join authors JD Glass, Mala Kumar and myself at The Ripped Bodice, in Brooklyn, NY on Dec. 10 for a talk about “The Gift of Love” and queer joy! Registration does come with a fee, but you get the money back as a coupon towards books at the store. JD, Mala and I will be […]
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