As
the first Filipino pop literature imprint focused on championing LGBTQ+
narratives, Pride Lit stands proud as a great source of entertainment
and inspiration to readers of all kinds.
But
more than teaching us the value of appreciation and acceptance, the brand has
been very consistent in creating a safe space for underrepresented voices to
flourish and share their stories, whether it’s about finding love in many forms
and shapes or discovering one’s sexual awakening with fleeting moments of kilig.
Now
celebrating its third year in the publishing industry, Pride Lit is taking a
huge leap by releasing five unique titles from its roster of seasoned and
respected writers and contributors. From Alex Rosas’ gender-swap romance Gay’s
Anatomy to Soju’s campy fantasy Ang Asul Na Buntot Ni Aquano, the
new releases represent diverse genres that speak of uniquely queer experiences
and imaginative premises. Other upcoming titles that will be released this
month include John Jack G. Wigley’s ensemble drama Kadenang Bahaghari,
Lush Ericson’s instant pleaser Agustin and Ariston’s Version of the Universe,
and Angelica Sorreda’s romantic offering Over Time.
“Each
book actually talks about different emotions, experiences and were written
differently,” Pride Lit Brand Manager Aiko Clarizza Buduan-Salazar points out.
“The upcoming new titles will open readers’ minds on the fresh possibilities of
storytelling.” True to its vision, Pride Lit steps up its game by ensuring
LGBTQ+ characters and its allies could be prominent figures in pop culture
narratives, and serve as inspiration to the LGBTQ+ community whose vibrant
lives are worth telling, and are now everyone’s stories. “We plan to release
more books and become a staple in the community,” Salazar said. “Aside from
providing feel good stories and erotic stories too, we plan to become more
reachable to our target market and community.”
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