Ryley Banks

Day 30: Kaitlyn Hiller, she/her, @khillerchronicles How do you identify? Pansexual Is there an LGBTQ+ person you look up to? I honestly don’t have one >.< @readintowonderland #wonderlandpridespotlight #queerreads #queerbooks #pridereads #scifibooks

Day 30: Laura Catherine, they/them, @lauracatherineauthor How do you identify? Bisexual and non-binary Is there an LGBTQ+ person you look up to? AK Mulford is one of my favourite queer authors and all-round delightful person. I really admire them, their writing style, productivity and passion. @readintowonderland #wonderlandpridespotlight #sapphicromance #queerromance #pridereads #queerreads

🏳️‍🌈 Every day of the year. 🏳️‍🌈 #pridemonth #pride #Pride2026

Day 29: Angelica Reece (A. D. Reece), she/they, @adreecewriting How do you identify? Lesbian and genderfluid Is there an LGBTQ+ person you look up to? I am inspired by people who live honestly and vulnerably as themselves in their lives and artwork. Some of my favorites are Janelle Monae, Dan Levy, and Casey McQuiston who, whether it be music or television or novels, go out of their way to spread queer stories and joy in a time when it might be easier to avoid doing so. We so need people who will continue to speak out and share queer experiences now more than ever. @readintowonderland #wonderlandpridespotlight #queerreads #queerbooks #pridereads

Day 29: Nicky Silber, they/them @author.nickysilber How do you identify? Nonbinary and aro/ace Is there an LGBTQ+ person you look up to? One of my biggest inspirations is Mae Martin. I love seeing nonbinary rep and they're so unapologetically brave, funny, and crazy talented. @readintowonderland #wonderlandpridespotlight #queerreads #queerbooks #pridereads

Day 28: B.L. Brown, she/her @brittawritesthings @author_b.l.brown How do you identify? Bisexual Is there an LGBTQ+ person you look up to? Alan Cumming. I remember watching his performance as the Emcee in the 1998 Tony Awards and knowing something, though I wasn't sure how, or what. My little (unbeknownst to me) bisexual brain fixated on Mr. Cumming, and his career. Cabaret, Goldeneye, Spice World, Plunkett & Macleane ... anything I could see him in, I inhaled. When he began speaking openly about his sexuality and relationships, I recognized what drew me to his persona, style, aesthetic, and demeanor. It was a kindred sort of spirit and fluidity. His advocacy for LGBTQIA+ representation, and the work he does to protest anti-queer legislation is an inspiration. @readintowonderland #wonderlandpridespotlight #queerreads #pridereads #queerbooks

Day 28: S.J. Gathercole, she/her, @s.j.gathercole.books How do you identify? Pansexual Is there an LGBTQ+ person you look up to? Dan Levy. Not only did his writing and character of David Rose help me finally put an explanation to my own sexuality which I previously hadn't been able to articulate, but he also just incredibly funny and incredibly talented and lovely. I'd happily devour anything he wrote or performed in. @readintowonderland #wonderlandpridespotlight #gayromance #biromance #pridereads #queerromance

Day 28: A.J. Peterson, she/her, @cozywritingdragon How do you identify? Bi and demisexual Is there an LGBTQ+ person you look up to? In line with the D&D inspiration, I have to say Erika Ishii (she/they/he). Aside from just being a complete badass, I love how unapologetically themself they are, the huge variety of different characters that they play, and the policies and rights that they fight for. @readintowonderland #wonderlandpridespotlight #queerreads #pridereads #queerbooks

New hair color, face done. I’m even doing my part to bring back the millennial pouf. See you at the @passionateink_org annual meeting! 😘I can’t wait to celebrate the Passionate Plume winners later! 🎉 #romancewriter #romanceauthor #passionateink

Day 27: Harlowe Savage, she/they, @harlowesavage How do you identify? Bisexual, polyamorous, demigirl Is there an LGBTQ+ person you look up to? Casey McQuiston. Casey's writing, marketing, and general vibe are all things I hope to live up to one day. The fact that they got Red, White, and Royal Blue made into a movie long before our sorts of stories were even heading in the direction of the mainstream is something that I respect and look up to every day. I only hope to one day meet them, shake their hand, and thank them for everything they've done for our community as a whole. @readintowonderland #wonderlandpridespotlight #queerreads #queerromance #pridereads #queerbooks

Day 27: Emma Gerts and Esme Stevenson (writing as Alexis Roberts), she/her, @whatwewrotepodcast How do you identify? Esme is asexual Is there an LGBTQ+ person you look up to? Esme: The first person that came to mind is Will Kostakis. He's an Australian author that writes a lot of YA. His stories are all amazing, a lot of them queer, of course. I've watched him handle a lot of situations, which no one should have to handle, with such grace and patience. He's such a nice guy and I feel like a lot of the work he does creates such a wonderful, safe space for the queer community, especially the young ones. @readintowonderland #wonderlandpridespotlight #UrbanFantasy #queerreads #queerbooks #pridereads

Day 27: Meg Swanson, she/they @m.swanson_author How do you identify? Lesbian Is there an LGBTQ+ person you look up to? Suzy Izzard - since I was a teenager. Their humor...I still quote Dressed to Kill regularly. David Sedaris. His journey with addiction, which you can trace in his writing, influenced me a lot and actually helped me embrace myself as a sober writer. OK, these aren't queer figures, but Patrick Swayze, Wesley Snipes, John Leguizamo in To Wong Foo, and Kevin Kline and Tom Selleck in In and Out, I didn't realize how groundbreaking those movies were for LGBTQ+ people in the 90s. While I was definitely fully immersed in the comp/het life, I was still in the community, but....I think I allowed myself to be blind, just because it was normal for people I loved, doesn't mean it was an accepted lifestyle, and I didn't support them the way I should have. So, I look up to those who were out when I couldn't be, and I hope they know how important that is for those of us who couldn't come out, and who still maybe can't. @readintowonderland #wonderlandpridespotlight #pridereads #queerreads

Day 26: Maude Winters, she/her, @maude_winters_fiction How do you identify? Pansexual/queer Is there an LGBTQ+ person you look up to? Martha P. Johnson because she just kept moving. 'Pay it no mind' is something I tell people in my life because sadly, the world isn't always there to lift you up, but you matter to someone every day whether you know it or not. @readintowonderland #wonderlandpridespotlight #biromance #panromance #queerromance #pridereads

Day 26: Emily O'Malley Liu, she/her, @emilyomalleyliu How do you identify? Bisexual and asexual Is there an LGBTQ+ person you look up to? Right now my biggest creative hero is Jacob Tierney (the creator of the Heated Rivalry television series). He understands plot and pacing very deeply, and it's so educational to listen to him talk about his creative decisions. @readintowonderland #wonderlandpridespotlight #queerreads #pridereads #queerbooks

Day 26: Naomi Rivers (This is a married couple, Naomi and Rivers), she/her/ella, @naomiriversbooks How do you identify? Lesbian married couple Is there an LGBTQ+ person you look up to? There are many influential figures we could name; however, two always come to mind for Naomi - James Baldwin and Octavia Butler. James Baldwin’s wit, talent, authenticity and brilliant insight into humanity are unmatched. Likewise, Octavia Butler was just extraordinary in her prose. Our family book club read Kindred (a reread for some) last year, and we were struck by how uncannily it mirrors today’s societal climate. Her entire body of work remains incredibly relevant. @readintowonderland #wonderlandpridespotlight #pridereads #bipocreads #wlwromance #queerromance

😌 Today for FF Friday, I have my super spicy short story, Third Time's the Charm! 😌 Read now: AllMyLinks listed in my b!o! 😌 Jamie’s reflection in the yoga studio’s mirror finally matches who she is. And when her cute blond dream woman flirts back during yoga class, Jamie’s ready to explore how flexible she can be. Third Time’s the Charm is a sapphic (trans woman and cis woman) romantic erotica short story of about 3,500 words. This steamy lesbian tale contains the following tropes: - yoga instructor - trainer / student - first time - shower fun - wet and wild - body acceptance - risky semi-public place #fffriday #queerromance #spicybooks #sapphicromance #wlwromance

If the thunderstorm lasts longer than 4 hours, call your doctor 😏 Thanks for the laugh, @noaaclimate @nws #dirtyminded #unintentionalpeen #ohmy