LGBT Romance

[close] Whether you are looking for a submission call for a novel or a short story to place within an anthology, we have the call for you. Numerous special calls throughout the year and updating frequently.

[close] Group for anyone who reads, writes, or otherwise enjoys gay romance. Created and moderated by Kate Hawthorne, EM Denning, and JR Gray.

[close] Welcome to Hawthorn & Aster Readers — where indie romance blooms wild. We’re a cozy corner of Goodreads run by Hawthorn & Aster, a queer, woman-owned marketing and pre-publication studio for indie romance authors. This group is for readers, reviewers, and bookish creators who love discovering new voices in romance — from spicy paranormal adventures to soft contemporary slow burns and everything in between. Here, we: ✨ Chat about our current reads and favorite tropes 💌 Share ARC opportunities and review calls 🌸 Cheer on indie and self-published authors 🔥 Celebrate romance in all its diverse, messy, beautiful forms Whether you’re an ARC reader, an author we’ve worked with, or just someone who wants to gush about fated mates and found family, you’re welcome here. Grab a cup of tea (or wine, we don’t judge), pull up a chair, and make yourself at home.

[close] This is a safe space for LGBTQ+ writers, readers, and allies to come together and support one another through the grueling and rewarding journey that is the author life! Use this group to find ARC readers for your LGBTQ+ book babies. If you're able to return the favor, please do! :)