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In Monthly Newsletter

Mar. 2025 Newsletter: What I’ve Been Up To

This month we released our first new hub page, this one on Queer and Trans Literature. It contains resources about the importance of LGBTQ+ lit, reading recommendations, and more. These hub pages are living documents, and we will update them as needed. So if you have suggestions for the page, please contact us to let us know!

March 27, 2025

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In LGBTQ+ Tarot and Magic

Meshing Transness and Tarot: Morgenstern’s Phantomwise Deck

By Ashton Rose

This divide would continue within me for years, serving as a barrier to my full access of the Tarot’s knowledge. Until, a couple years ago, I received Erin Morgenstern’s Phantomwise Tarot. This deck helped me reconcile my transness with the esoteric mysteries of the Tarot, and has deepened my relationship with my other decks.

March 25, 2025

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In Flourishing in the Margins

From Surviving to Flourishing: New Hub Pages

By Rachel Gold

But we don’t want to just be here—we want to connect, protect, enjoy, appreciate. We want to move beyond survival and start to flourish. If it feels good to you, add a piece of queer/trans culture to your day today.

March 20, 2025

In Monthly Newsletter

Feb. 2025 Newsletter: What I’ve Been Up To

By Rachel Gold

We are both working on even more resources and ways to help folks thrive during the next four years and beyond. Next month we should start rolling out new hub pages, so stay tuned for more information on those sometime in March!

February 27, 2025

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In Flourishing in the Margins

Different Changemaking Paths for LGBTQ+ Activists (and Their Allies)

By Rachel Gold

More and more, American communities have been under fire in the White House, social media, the news, and on an interpersonal level. The Blitz-style attacks used by many (most prominently the Trump administration) are scary, but not as effective as they’d like you to believe. Here are some reasons to have hope.

February 21, 2025

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In Flourishing in the Margins

I Know It’s Scary: Surviving as an LGBTQ+ Student

By Ashton Rose

There is no one right way to survive. That’s the biggest message I want you to get from reading this. As long as you aren’t harming others, you’re good in my book. You’ll do what it takes to keep yourself safe. Surviving as an LGBTQ+ person in America is damn hard right now. Don’t make it harder by shaming yourself.

February 14, 2025

In Flourishing in the Margins

For LGBTQ+ People, It Has Been Worse. Here’s How We Persevere

By Rachel Gold

The last few months have been rough for the LGTBQ2SIA+ community in the US (I say in a tone of dramatic understatement). As a storyteller, I’m aware of the stories we’re telling ourselves about recent changes— and how they impact our ability to thrive and achieve the changes we want.

January 24, 2025

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In Power of Story, Queer and Trans Literature

LGBTQIA+ Reading & Gift Guide: Where to Start With My Novels

By Rachel Gold

Perhaps you’ve read me before and want to jump back in, but don’t know where to start. Whether you’re looking to give a gift to a LGBTQIA+ loved one or simply want to gift yourself something, this post should help you decide which book/s would be perfect for your situation.

November 27, 2024

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In Book News & Events

Out Today: The Audiobook of Being Emily!

By Rachel Gold

My first published novel, Being Emily, has now been adapted to audio! In the decade since its release, this book has garnered praise from critics and trans girls everywhere.

September 17, 2024

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