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
'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.
Elon Green looks beyond the "Last Call" killer
With his meticulously reported first book, the journalist brings to life a forgotten sliver of queer New York nightlife that was darkened by a series of terrifying killings.
The Woman Who Fought for ‘All the Young Men’
AIDS awareness advocate and humanitarian Ruth Coker Burks opens up about the men she helped in the heart of Arkansas during the height of the AIDS epidemic.
'Call Me Maybe' Embraces the Particular Joy of a Long-Distance Meet-Cute
Awarded Audible's best romance of 2020, Cara Bastone's 'Call Me Maybe' intimately portrays the depths of the audio experience in this story about two people who fall in love over the phone.
Bill Konigsberg Builds 'The Bridge' to a Better Option
Acclaimed author Bill Konigsberg crafts a complete narrative exploring depression and suicide in his speculative and moving novel about two struggling teens.
'Date Me, Bryson Keller' Fulfills Our Wishes
Kevin van Whye pulled from his love of '90s rom-coms to create his debut #ownvoices love story about a misfit on the fringes who catches the eye of the dreamboat it-boy at his school.
André Aciman Asks: What Lies Beyond Love?
Much like André Aciman's internationally bestselling novel 'Call Me by Your Name,' his Audible Original novella, 'The Gentleman from Peru,' is a celebration of love in all its complicated glory, from this lifetime into the next.
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