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Lethe Press

@lethepress.bsky.social

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Since 2001, Lethe Press has been publishing acclaimed queer and weird books. Our titles have won numerous Lambda Literary Awards, the Shirley Jackson Award, and the Mary Lynn Kotz Art-in-Literature Award.

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Lethe Press @lethepress.bsky.social · Dec 20

In 1911, Xavier Marcel Boulestin wrote a witty gay novel about dandies, gossip, and style that did not appear in English until 2025. Here's the current notion for the cover.

www.elysiumpress.com/pages/books/...

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Neon Hemlock @neonhemlock.bsky.social · 21d

whoa october is around the corner!

reminder that we'll be open again for novellas soon.

more info here: www.neonhemlock.com/submissions

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Lethe Press @lethepress.bsky.social · 1d

I can still remember my parent's landline number. And two of my best friends from school.

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jeffreyford8 @jeffreyford8.bsky.social · 2d

Was just over at the Lethe Press site and saw this is going to drop in February 2026 -- The Pandemonium Waltz -- 17 stories. Cover by Derek. More info as the days proceed.

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Lethe Press @lethepress.bsky.social · 3d

Rory Say's collection is Nothing Has Happened to You

Lethe Press @lethepress.bsky.social · 3d

Noctivagants: Nightmares & Surrealities by Jonathan Duckworth (Lethe)

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Lethe Press @lethepress.bsky.social · 3d

I'll Break, You'll Break is Victoria Dalpe's second collection of short horror fiction. (Lethe)

Lethe Press @lethepress.bsky.social · 4d

This boy contributed a great deal of art for Scruffians!

Lethe Press @lethepress.bsky.social · 4d

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Blood on His Hands | Lethe Press

by Michael Carte This is a book of men and monsters who find themselves captivated by one another in the night. With the taste of skin and sweat and, yes, blood, on their lips, kisses that are pained ...

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Marie Vibbert @reasie.bsky.social · Sep 10

Time for a new pin-able post. I just can't get enough of these two covers!
https://www.marievibbert.com/novels/

Book cover for Galactic Hellcats by Marie Vibbert next to book cover for Andrei and the Hellcats, both featuring golden age style art of space babes
Orange box at the bottom reads "Look at my gorgeous babies! More info on my website: https://marievibbert.com/novels "

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Sapphira Olson @sapphiraolson.bsky.social · 7d

From Lethe Press - preorder my novel now at a reduced price before launch.

www.lethepressbooks.com/product-page...

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Lethe Press @lethepress.bsky.social · 9d

lovely cover

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James Bennett @jamesbennett.bsky.social · 10d

Coming in November from @lethepress.bsky.social

"Capturing much of the menace and enchantment of the original, this will be a treat for Phantom fans."
Publishers Weekly

Featuring a brand new story from moi "The Road of Mirrors"

Pre-order link: www.lethepressbooks.com/product-page...

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A red skull between theatrical curtains comprises the cover of "Final Curtain", an anthology inspired by Phantom of the Opera from Lethe Press.

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Lethe Press @lethepress.bsky.social · 10d

More than half of what we publish. www.lethepressbooks.com/category/gay...

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Lethe Press @lethepress.bsky.social · 11d

Oh, I bought a story from Nadia.

Lethe Press @lethepress.bsky.social · 11d

Make some suggestions about your presses books that you think I might like... and I'll buy some.

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Smeesh 🌿 Illustrator for hire @asmeesh.bsky.social · 14d

'Fright Factor' is available for preorder today! www.newmillindustries.com

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Digital mockup of a playing card on a grey background. The artwork depicts an orange, white and black werewolf stalking to the right in a somewhat comedic fashion. Style is old school with strong shapes.

Digital mockup of a playing card on a grey background. The artwork depicts a floating nosferatu, drawing in a sketchy, vector shape style in pinks and black on a beige background. Number 5 is in each corner, with small coffin shapes below.

Digital mockup of a playing card on a grey background. The artwork depicts the creature from the black lagoon, diving, surrounded by fish and seaweed. Style is old school with strong shapes.

Digital mockup of a playing card on a grey background. The artwork depicts green, black and white illustration of Frankenstein, walking almost comedically with his arms up in a scary pose. Style is old school with strong shapes.

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Lethe Press @lethepress.bsky.social · 17d

I don't even know you any more!

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Orrin Grey @orringrey.com · 18d

Two new stories by yours truly, plus a special Halloween framing story. Watercolor art by @patricbates.bsky.social. Numbered first print run of 50 copies, so they will go fast!

www.etsy.com/listing/4376...

The Starlight Theater Halloween Double-feature

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Lethe Press @lethepress.bsky.social · 17d

Got one for me, one as a gift

Lethe Press @lethepress.bsky.social · 17d

Unless the original is for sale...

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Lethe Press @lethepress.bsky.social · 17d

A year?!

Lethe Press @lethepress.bsky.social · 17d

Can't wait for prints of this lil' guy!

Lethe Press @lethepress.bsky.social · 18d

Can you draw twinks?

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Lethe Press @lethepress.bsky.social · 18d

Just ordered one :)