Bold Strokes Books
Encyclopedia
Bold Strokes Books is a United States publisher
headquartered in Johnsonville, New York
that specializes in lesbian
-themed fiction
, covering a variety of genres including action/adventure
, erotica
, mystery, romance
and science fiction
/horror
, as well as general fiction. The company was founded in July 2004 by Len Barot, a former surgeon who also publishes romance fiction and erotica under the pen name Radclyffe
.
As of 2008, Bold Strokes Books has published more than 130 works by more than 40 authors.
Among its most notable titles are In Too Deep by Ronica Black (2005), Mistress of the Runes by Andrews & Austin (2007), Lady Knight by L-J Baker (2007), and Blind Curves by Jacob and Diane Anderson-Minshall
(2007).
In 2007 Bold Strokes Books acomplished a LGBTQ publishers first by becoming recognized by the Romance Writers of America.
The company is also a sponsor of the annual Lesbian Book Festival in Palm Springs, California
.
Publishing
Publishing is the process of production and dissemination of literature or information—the activity of making information available to the general public...
headquartered in Johnsonville, New York
Johnsonville, New York
Johnsonville is a hamlet located in the northern part of Pittstown, New York. It was named for its settler, William Johnson.- History :Johnsonville is considered a "railroad town" due to the importance of the railroad in the history of the area; however, it was an important industrial area even...
that specializes in lesbian
Lesbian
Lesbian is a term most widely used in the English language to describe sexual and romantic desire between females. The word may be used as a noun, to refer to women who identify themselves or who are characterized by others as having the primary attribute of female homosexuality, or as an...
-themed fiction
Fiction
Fiction is the form of any narrative or informative work that deals, in part or in whole, with information or events that are not factual, but rather, imaginary—that is, invented by the author. Although fiction describes a major branch of literary work, it may also refer to theatrical,...
, covering a variety of genres including action/adventure
Adventure (genre)
The adventure genre, in the context of a narrative, is typically applied to works in which the protagonist or other major characters are consistently placed in dangerous situations...
, erotica
Erotica
Erotica are works of art, including literature, photography, film, sculpture and painting, that deal substantively with erotically stimulating or sexually arousing descriptions...
, mystery, romance
Romance novel
The romance novel is a literary genre developed in Western culture, mainly in English-speaking countries. Novels in this genre place their primary focus on the relationship and romantic love between two people, and must have an "emotionally satisfying and optimistic ending." Through the late...
and science fiction
Science fiction
Science fiction is a genre of fiction dealing with imaginary but more or less plausible content such as future settings, futuristic science and technology, space travel, aliens, and paranormal abilities...
/horror
Horror fiction
Horror fiction also Horror fantasy is a philosophy of literature, which is intended to, or has the capacity to frighten its readers, inducing feelings of horror and terror. It creates an eerie atmosphere. Horror can be either supernatural or non-supernatural...
, as well as general fiction. The company was founded in July 2004 by Len Barot, a former surgeon who also publishes romance fiction and erotica under the pen name Radclyffe
Radclyffe
Radclyffe is an American author of numerous lesbian romances. A 2003/04 recipient of the Alice B. award for her body of work as well as a member of the Golden Crown Literary Society, Pink Ink, and the Romance Writers of America, she lives with her partner Lee in Upstate New York...
.
As of 2008, Bold Strokes Books has published more than 130 works by more than 40 authors.
Among its most notable titles are In Too Deep by Ronica Black (2005), Mistress of the Runes by Andrews & Austin (2007), Lady Knight by L-J Baker (2007), and Blind Curves by Jacob and Diane Anderson-Minshall
Diane Anderson-Minshall
Diane Anderson-Minshall is an American journalist best known for her writing and editing of lesbian lifestyle magazines.Born in Southern California she moved to Payette, Idaho at an early age. It was there that she began her journalism career at 13, covering the school beat for the Independent...
(2007).
In 2007 Bold Strokes Books acomplished a LGBTQ publishers first by becoming recognized by the Romance Writers of America.
The company is also a sponsor of the annual Lesbian Book Festival in Palm Springs, California
Palm Springs, California
Palm Springs is a desert city in Riverside County, California, within the Coachella Valley. It is located approximately 37 miles east of San Bernardino, 111 miles east of Los Angeles and 136 miles northeast of San Diego...
.