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July 8th QLiterati! featured authors from the new Ariel Gore anthology, Portland Queer including Jacob Anderson-Minshall, Lois Leveen, David Oates and Nicole Vaicunas
Lance Reynald, author of Pop Salvation and Mette Bach columnist behind "Not That Kind of Girl" and "From Queer to Eternity"
Toby Johnson, PhD author of nearly a dozen books including Gay Perspective: Things Our [Homo]sexuality Tells Us about the Nature of God and the Universe and Getting Life In Perspective.
Daniel Skach-MillsThe Tao of Now
Shanna Germain featured in anthologies Best Gay Romance, Best Lesbian Erotica, Best Lesbian Romance and Sandra de HelenThe Hounding and Butch o' My Dreams. Renee Chinqopin, Bogota to Buenos Aires: Riffs, Raps and Revelations Along the Gringo Trail; MJ WilliamzShots Fired. Jacob Anderson-Minshall Blind Faith
Ariel GoreHow to Become a Famous Writer Before You are Dead,
Alan RoseThe Legacy of Emily Hargraves,
Beren De MotierThe Brides of March: Memoir of a Same-Sex Marriage, and Tamara Stoner, creator and writer of Dottie's Magic Pockets
QLiterati! is currently on hiatus as we work with the Q Center to improve the night and reimagine it as a quarterly event. We'd love to hear your thoughts at qliterati@gmail.com.
QLiterati! Hosts:Diane Anderson-Minshall is the Editor in Chief of Curve (the world's largest lesbian magazine). With her co-conspirator, Jacob Anderson-Minshall, she co-authors the Blind Eye mystery series. Jacob is a trans journalist who penned the weekly column TransNation (2005-2009), and co-hosts the Gender Blender radio show on Portland, Oregon's KBOO 90.7 and steaming live online.
Join us for Crave's 'GLOW' Party! FRIDAY, AUGUST 21
Dance floor action with DJ's Mani, Zita and special guest Pipedream! ● Black lights, highlighters and glow necklaces ● Wall-to-wall womyn wearing white an neon! ● Sexy go go dancers ● 'Glowing' drink specials ● Birthday debauchery on the main stage at midnight!
CRUSH BAR ● 1400 SE Morrison St. ● Doors at 9pm ● $5 cover before 11:00pm ● $7 after
FRIDAY, May 15th - Crush presents the fifth installment of 'Crave', Portland's tastiest ladies dance party! May is the 'Tropical Seduction' Theme Party!
DJs Mani and Zita Ten sexy go go dancers Jello Shots Jungle Juice Flower Leis ...AND Midnight lap dance for two lucky birthday girls
Bring your friends and come party with us!
CRUSH BAR 1400 SE Morrison St. $7 cover, Doors at 8pm, 21+
About FTM Book Vol. 1 FTM Book Vol 1: A Basic Introduction to Transman Life is an easy-to-understand, yet comprehensive primer on FTM issues such as:
What is an FTM? How do FTMs see themselves? Appearance Stages in Transition Surgeries Available Common Personal Histories Violence Discrimination Health Issues Counseling Relationships Common Legal Issues
We've worked hard to help create definitions that will help you talk about trans issues with others, including terms for body parts unique to the FTM and by naming the stages of transitioning. This book is great for anyone who who is having trouble understanding the lifestyle or choices of a transperson. When we first began dating, we were shocked that there was no one place that he (Aaron) could turn to show me (Crystal) "See, this explains what being an FTM means." We hope that this book will be a good start.
Best of all, when you order FTM Book Vol. 1: A Basic Introduction to Transman Life you can feel good knowing that sales of the book are being used to fund more research to help FTMs and their partners get through the challenges of their lives. This is a great book for youself and for anyone you know who could use a little more understanding. Also, you can help teach others about trans issues by donating copies to your local high schools, colleges, LGBT centers and libraries.
FRIDAY, APRIL 17 - Crush presents the fourth installment of 'Crave', Portland's tastiest ladies dance party!
April is the 'GET WET' Theme Party!
DJs Mani and Zita Ten sexy go go dancers
Vodka drink specials
Wet t-shirts
Squirt guns
Lube wrestling!!! Midnight lap dance for two lucky birthday girls
...AND a few naughty surprises from It's My Pleasure.
MARCH 20TH - Crush presents the third installment of 'Crave', Portland's tastiest ladies dance party! March is a GREEN FAIRY ABSINTHE PARTY.
Drink specials and glow necklaces. DJs Mani and Zita. Midnight performance by Angelique DeVil and Saya. Lots of sexy 'green fairy' go go dancers and a few naughty surprises from It's My Pleasure.
Hey Jacob and Diane! Just getting my orientation for friends and wanted to say thanks and good luck with the new venture. I look forward to seeing what you'll do! Click here to check out Orientation, my new novel about reincarnation and love and what happens when a gay man and a lesbian find themselves mysteriously attracted to one another. Click here to watch the haunting trailer for Orientation. Or visit me at www. rickrreed. com
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