Bold Strokes Books
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.[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] Blind Curves by Jacob and Diane Anderson-Minshall (2007)[6] and Light by Nathan Burgoine (2013).[7]
In 2007, Bold Strokes Books accomplished a LGBTQ publishers first by becoming recognized by the Romance Writers of America.
The company was also a sponsor of the annual Lesbian Book Festival in Palm Springs, California.[8]
References
- ↑ “Bold Strokes Books,” Lambda Literary Foundation
- ↑ Jane Chen: A Survey of the Lesbian Fiction Publishing Industry AfterEllen.com, July 7, 2006
- ↑ San Francisco Bay Times review
- ↑ Story Circle Book Reviews coverage
- ↑ International Gay & Lesbian Review coverage
- ↑ “Lesbian, transgender couple become mystery writers”. Oakland Tribune, May 1, 2007 (fee-based access required).
- ↑ "Book review: Light, by ‘Nathan Burgoine". GLBT Reviews (American Library Association).
- ↑ In LA Magazine, Vol 10, Issue 26