by Michele Kirichanskaya | Aug 31, 2026 | Blog
Shelly Jay Shore is a writer, digital strategist, and nonprofit fundraiser. She writes for anxious queer millennials, sufferers of Eldest Daughter Syndrome, recovering summer camp counselors, and anyone struggling with the enormity of being a person trying to make the...
by Sara Barton | Aug 22, 2026 | Blog, Featured
In 2026, the Micro-Mentorship program returned to Flame Con, offering aspiring LGBTQ+ artists and writers invaluable opportunities to refine their craft through direct engagement with seasoned professionals. The main event featured portfolio reviews with Erica...
by Michele Kirichanskaya | Aug 20, 2026 | Blog
Eliza Chan is a Scottish-born speculative fiction author who writes about East Asian mythology, British folklore and reclaiming the dragon lady. Her debut fantasy novel FATHOMFOLK, published in 2024, was an instant Sunday Times bestseller. Her short fiction has...
by Michele Kirichanskaya | Aug 12, 2026 | Blog
JD Glass is a first-generation Latina author, an artist, a musician, and a recipient of the Stonewall Honor from the American Library Association as well as a Lambda Literary Award. JD lives on Staten Island in New York City with their partner, Kris Dresen and their...
by Sarah Awad | Aug 9, 2026 | Blog, Event, Featured
Flame Con is the world’s largest queer comic con. Featuring a two-day comics, arts and entertainment expo, showcasing creators and special guests from all corners of the LGBTQ fandom. It features thoughtful discussions, exclusive performances, screenings, cosplay and...
by Michele Kirichanskaya | Aug 6, 2026 | Blog, Featured
Richard Mercado is an Ignatz-nominated cartoonist from the Philippines, currently based in Brooklyn. He works as a production artist at Skybound (Publisher of The Walking Dead and Invincible). He is the writer/illustrator of COMING OUT PERFECT, a graphic novel under...
