Michael Collina
History and Hear My Story editor Michael is drawn to inclusive histories, feminist theory, and LGBTQIA+ stories of every kind. A New Jersey native and lifelong fast-talker, he is unapologetically queer and lives in Colorado with his partner. When he’s not trying to catch up on his TBLT list, Michael is probably tending to his houseplants, exploring local historical sites and museums, or trying out a new recipe in his kitchen.
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Articles and interviews
“Imogen, Obviously” and the Discourse of Coming Out
Following her own public coming out story, Becky Albertalli uses her characters to reclaim the narrative and better understand her emotions.
TJ Klune's Futuristic Take on Pinocchio is the Found-Family Story We Needed
Bestselling author TJ Klune talks about the “uniquely portable magic of books,” queer representation, and how a googly-eyed Roomba inspired his new novel.
Bushra Rehman’s novel is a coming-of-age gem about growing up queer and Muslim in America
Author, poet, and activist Bushra Rehman’s “Roses, In The Mouth of a Lion” is an autofiction exploration of finding your family—and your true self.
Katalina Gamarra’s "Ben and Beatriz" Is Every Book Nerd’s Dream
With her debut novel, Katalina Gamarra draws on her love of all things literature in a retelling of Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” that’s brimming with positive representations of mental health recovery, neurodiversity, and queer and Latinx identities.
Mohsin Hamid Uses Fiction as a Means for Introspection
With "The Last White Man," award-winning author Mohsin Hamid invites listeners to be his co-creators and reflect on the people, images, and thoughts the novel inspires.
Josh Sundquist on Fame and the Pursuit of Happiness
Join the Paralympian, Halloween-costume aficionado, and social media star on this laugh-filled journey of finding out if fame and happiness really can coexist.
'Boys Come First' Is an Exuberant Expression of Queer Joy and Struggle in Detroit
Aaron Foley shares why he wrote his first novel, what inspires him, and what it means to be a Black gay millennial in the Motor City.
Randy Rainbow Sees the World Through Pink-Colored Glasses
The YouTube star and musical comedian spreads joy and encourages everyone to embrace not fitting the mold in his memoir, “Playing with Myself.”
Farhad J. Dadyburjor Widens the Scope of Queer Literature With His New Rom-Com
Acclaimed author Farhad J. Dadyburjor has set a new standard with his boundary-pushing listen The Other Man, an urban romance set in Mumbai.
Casey McQuiston's secret sauce in making unbearably lovable queer rom-coms
The creator of ‘One Last Stop’ and ‘Red, White & Royal Blue’ commits 1,000% to their characters and their premise in whatever they are writing, inviting listeners to be just as obsessed with their stories as they are.
Justin Baldoni Undefines What It Means to Be 'Man Enough'
As an outspoken voice in a rising movement, the actor, director, and author invites men to push against the invisible boundaries of masculinity and recognize themselves as enough.
Mary-Louise Parker Reprises One of Her Most Challenging Roles in 'The Sound Inside'
The award-winning performer stars in Adam Rapp's Tony-nominated play as they translate it to an audio-only experience.
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