Art on Fire (43 page)

I'd like to thank Bywater Books for publishing
Art on Fire
and taking a chance on material that was a little out of the mainstream—even the lesbian mainstream.

I only wish my mother were still here to see me finally get published. She couldn't believe there would be a cover and everything!

“In her debut novel, Bellerose deftly tells the story of Cora Rose, Marie, and Renee LaBarre, a trio of working-class sisters in small-town Massachusetts who are best friends, mortal enemies, and forever loyal to each other. . . . A fast-paced, well-written tale with characters who will linger in the reader's memory long after the final page is turned.” —
Publishers Weekly

“Bellerose moves these wonderous creations of hers through the ordinary pitfalls of life, showcasing their heartbreaks, their triumphs, and their shame with equal assurance.
The Girls Club
is an incredible book—not just for girls, but for everyone.” —
Out in Print

“Winner of the
Bywater Prize for Fiction
, this first novel provides an intense study of human frailty and hope; sure to appeal to readers who enjoy literate coming-of-age and coming-out fiction.” —
Library Journal

“Bellerose's warm novel embraces the concept of sisterhood with propulsive gusto” —
Book Marks

Print ISBN 978-1-932859-78-2
Ebook ISBN 978-1-61294-020-5

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Jill Malone

Winner of the Bywater Prize for Fiction

“A wonderfully impressive writing debut.”
—Sarah Waters

Fight or flight? Jane Elliott has tried both. Surfing, letting the waves take her. Teaching Latin, clutching at its rules to feel safe. Safe from a lover, safe from her friends, safe from her mother's death—and her guilt. And now she lies in a hospital bed, alone.

Set against the landscapes and seascapes of Hawaii, this is a story of one woman's courage and her struggle to find a balance between what she desires and what she deserves. Gripping and emotional,
Red Audrey and the Roping
is also a remarkable literary achievement. The breathtaking prose evokes setting, characters, and relationships with equal grace. Splintered fragments of narrative come together to form a seamless suspenseful story that flows effortlessly to its dramatic conclusion.

Print ISBN 978-1-932859-54-6
Ebook ISBN 978-1-61294-002-1

 

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Winner of the Lambda Literary Award

“
A Field Guide to Deception
is beautiful, essential reading.”

—
Out in Print

“Malone is back with another story that takes us deeper into the shadowy depths of the mind and heart with every twist of its plot . . . keeping the reader rapt all the way to the unforeseeable conclusion.” —
Jane and Jane Magazine

The day the kid fell in the river—that was the moment for Claire and Liv. The first inkling of a possibility of something to pull them together.

But sometimes the possibility of love is too much to bear. As opportunities slowly unfurl like the petals of a flower, Claire and Liv negotiate love's challenges as well as its rewards. And on one terrible winter night, they confront the true cost of loving.

Print ISBN 978-1-932859-70-6
Ebook ISBN 978-1-61294-003-8

 

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Winner of the Bywater Prize for Fiction

“
Verge
has heart and wit and intelligence
.”
—Emma Donoghue, author of
Room

“
Verge
is powerful, quirky, and fresh
.”
—Alison Bechdel, author of
Fun Home

Claire has three goals: to stay sober, to stay away from sex, and to get into film school. A drunken affair with her professor's wife means she might just have blown all three at once. Stuck without the camera she needs to complete her course work, she turns to Sister Hilary at the community center for help. Sister Hilary has a camera to lend, but the price is recruiting Claire as a reluctant volunteer. The only trouble is, Claire's more attracted to Sister Hilary than to helping out. Claire ought to know there's no future with a nun, but can't this two-timing, twelve-stepping, twenty-something film freak get a chance at happiness?

ISBN 978-1-932859-68-3

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“What a great read! Character, story, dialogue—it's a trifecta of a page turner.” —Kate Clinton, author of
I Told You So

“Opyr is a master of mixing light and dark—of telling a story about family dysfunction, alcoholic rage, and life without a lover with laugh-out loud panache.” —
Book Marks

“It's a wonderful novel” —
Out in Print

Poppy Koslowski is trying to recover from a hysterectomy, but her family has other ideas. She's the one with the responsibility to pull the plug on her alcoholic grandfather in North Carolina. So she's dragged back across the country from her rebuilt life into the bosom of a family who barely notice the old man's imminent death.

Plunged into a crazy kaleidoscope of consulting doctors, catching fire with an old flame, and negotiating lunch venues with her mother and grandmother, Poppy still manages to fall in love. Because nothing in the Koslowski family is ever straightforward. Not even dying.

Print ISBN 978-1-932859-79-9
Ebook ISNBN 978-1-61294-018-2

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Bywater Books represents the coming of age of lesbian fiction. We're committed to bringing the best of contemporary lesbian writing to a discerning readership. Our editorial team is dedicated to finding and developing outstanding voices who deliver stories you won't want to put down. That's why we sponsor the annual Bywater Prize for Fiction. We love good books, just like you do.

 

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