Bold Strokes Books is a United States publisher headquartered in Johnsonville, New York that specializes in lesbian-themed fiction, covering a variety of genres including action/adventure, erotica, mystery, romance and science fiction/horror, as well as general fiction.[1] The company was founded in July 2004 by Len Barot, a former surgeon who also publishes romance fiction and erotica under the pen name Radclyffe.[2]
As of 2008, Bold Strokes Books has published more than 130 works by more than 40 authors. Among its most notable titles are In Too Deep by Ronica Black (2005),[3] Mistress of the Runes by Andrews & Austin (2007),[4] Lady Knight by L-J Baker (2007),[5] and Blind Curves by Jacob and Diane Anderson-Minshall (2007).[6]
In 2007 Bold Strokes Books acomplished a LGBTQ publishers first by becoming recognized by the Romance Writers of America.
The company is also a sponsor of the annual Lesbian Book Festival in Palm Springs, California.[7]