Bold Strokes Books is a midsized independent publisher headquartered in Cambridge, New York that offers a diverse collection of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer general and genre fiction. Their list includes romance, mystery/intrigue, crime, erotica, speculative fiction (sci-fi/fantasy/horror), general fiction, and young adult fiction.Bold Strokes Books Website, 11 January, 2018 https://www.boldstrokesbooks.com/contact-us The company was founded in July 2004 by Len Barot.Jane Chen: A Survey of the Lesbian Fiction Publishing Industry AfterEllen.com, July 7, 2006
As of 2018, Bold Strokes Books has published over 1,000 works by more than 200 authors, in paperback, ebook, and audiobook formats. Among its most notable titles are In Too Deep by Ronica Black (2005),San Francisco Bay Times review Mistress of the Runes by Andrews & Austin (2007),Story Circle Book Reviews coverage Lady Knight by L-J Baker (2007),International Gay & Lesbian Review coverage Blind Curves by Jacob and Diane Anderson-Minshall (2007)“Lesbian, transgender couple become mystery writers”. Oakland Tribune, May 1, 2007 (fee-based access required). and Light by Nathan Burgoine (2013)."Book review: Light, by ‘Nathan Burgoine". GLBT Reviews (American Library Association).
In 2007, Bold Strokes Books became the first LGBTQ publisher to be formally recognized by Romance Writers of America.
The company was also a sponsor of the annual Lesbian Book Festival in Palm Springs, California.
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External links Bold Strokes Books web site