queer authors you read

[AntheaHolmes]

Who are you favourites when it comes to queer authors? I'll start. 

My all time favourite will be Oscar Wilde. I adore his writing, his sensual way of writing, his wit and aesthetic. 

I also read everything from Patricia Highsmith. I know that she's a bit problematic but nonetheless I consider "Carol' my all time favourite LGBTQIA+ book. It bought me my own queer awakening, so to speak. The film adaptation with Cate Blanchett is also very nice to look at. 

I must admit that there are so many good queer authors and playwrights but these two really never disappoint me. 

Let me know yours. 

[Bondi]

I've enjoyed most of Clive Barker's books. 

[marzipan]

I've been super into poetry lately - so definitely Walt Whitman, Countee Cullen, and (at least according to many literary scholars and historians!) Emily Dickinson. 

[AntheaHolmes]

2 hours ago, marzipan said:

I've been super into poetry lately - so definitely Walt Whitman, Countee Cullen, and (at least according to many literary scholars and historians!) Emily Dickinson. 

Uhh, yeah. Emily Dickinson is amazing. I heard of Walt Whitman but never read anything. Counter Cullen is new to me. Will look into their work. 

 

8 hours ago, Bondi said:

I've enjoyed most of Clive Barker's books. 

I know him but never read any of his works. Will look into that. 

[Bondi]

Clive Barker started out with horror novels kind of Similar to Stephen King, but has branched out into dark fantasy with horror elements. He's still alive as far as I know, though I've looked up on Amazon and I'm not sure he's still writing anymore. But if what I described sounds appealing to you, Books of Blood are a good starting point, so is Damnation Game, and if you like the Hellraiser movies, there's the Hellbound Heart. Also, for a book more on the fantasy side, there's Imajica and Weaveworld.  Also, Sacrament is really good, too, and provides an example of a gay protagonist that's written well.