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Paradise Press

Fine writing by lesbians and gay men since 1999

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Paradise Press is a collective of LGBT+ writers and editors which has published over forty titles since 1999. Gay Authors Workshop is an association of LGBT+ creative writers – poets, dramatists, essayists, fiction and non-fiction writers.

The Gay Authors Workshop is an association of LGBT+ creative writers – poets, dramatists, essayists, fiction and non-fiction writers. Their aim is to support writers by providing opportunities for them to meet, to read, discuss and develop their work. Read More

Paradise Press produces novels, short stories, poetry, memoirs and non-fiction. All our authors are members of the Gay Authors Workshop.

Some of our titles are no longer available but you will see from the Books section there is a wide range, from the wit of Mike Harth and John Dixon to memories of lost queer spaces (Lost Places) to serious pioneering history in Amiable Warriors. There is also passionate women's writing, e.g. We Want to Tell You How.


Upcoming Events
Union Chapel Call Out with GAW
Union Chapel

Join us for an evening of performance, discussion and brainstorming for the LGBTQ+ community.

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Celebrating Pride Month
read writes

A welcoming introduction to Gay Authors Workshop. An informal reading and discussion event.

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LGBT+ Creative Writing Spring 2025
writing workshops

This new series of four creative writing workshops commences on 16 June 2025.

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GAW Member Meetings
gaw zoom

Forthcoming Zoom and live meetings for GAW members.

If you're not a member, why not join us.

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Latest News
flash dances

Flash Dances: 100 Little Queer Tales has now been published and available to purchase.

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shift

Gay Authors Workshop presents SHIFT_

Moments of Transition, Exploration, and Discovery

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Paradise Press Latest Books
flash dances
olympia heights
Lost places
fancy that

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