Michael Collina
Hear My Story editor Michael is drawn to inclusive histories, feminist theory, and LGBTQIA+ stories of every kind. When he’s not trying to catch up on his TBLT list, Michael is probably tending to his houseplants, exploring local museums, or trying out a new recipe in his kitchen.
Most anticipated listens of 2026
Articles and interviews
March 24, 2026
Alex Partridge asks “Why Does Everybody Hate Me?”
In his second book, the founder of LADbible and UniLad shines a light on Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria and mental health.
February 13, 2026
"He’s the Devil" is queer horror at its best
In his debut novel, Tobi Coventry crafts a flat-share story from hell that celebrates the campy style of vintage horror films.
December 1, 2025
What do novel writing and reality TV have in common?
In his debut novel, Lovell Holder shares how the extreme chaos and high-stakes drama of competitive reality shows offer the perfect medium for storytelling.
November 12, 2025
“And the Dragons Do Come” is a testament to unconditional love and community
In sharing his family’s experience raising a transgender child in rural America, Sim Butler reminds us that the only way to defeat a dragon is together.
October 6, 2025
“A Particularly Nasty Case” makes a particularly delightful audiobook
With his debut work of fiction, Adam Kay embraces the humour of dysfunction in the NHS.
August 26, 2025
Jacob Tobia offers a roadmap to being better people
In “Before They Were Men,” the author and activist explains that it’s possible to harness everything that men love about themselves—including their anger—for good.
June 9, 2025
“Marsha” is a piece of queer history decades in the making
With the first definitive biography of revolutionary activist Marsha P. Johnson, writer and artist Tourmaline shows us what we can still learn from the legendary queer icon.
May 16, 2025
Andrea Long Chu defines what it means to have “Authority”
With her latest collection of essays, the Pulitzer Prize-winning critic asks the question: What is authority?
May 7, 2025
“So Many Stars” is a love letter to queer history and resistance
Caro De Robertis’s groundbreaking oral history celebrates the activism, cultural impact, and lived experiences of a generation of queer, trans, and two-spirit elders of color.
March 17, 2025
“Stag Dance” is a master class in confrontation
In her follow-up to "Detransition, Baby", Torrey Peters delivers four stories that confront uncomfortable truths, characters, and concepts of identity to great effect.
March 11, 2025
Dylan Mulvaney’s “Paper Doll” is the three-dimensional story of a woman in transition
The trans icon talks about resolving her quarter-life crisis, exploring an edgier version of herself, what she learned from Beergate, and what she’s excited to do next.
March 11, 2025
Mariam Rahmani’s “Liquid” is a subversive tale of self-discovery and love
Imbued with a casual cleverness and humor alongside themes of desire and identity, this debut novel offers a bold new take on rom-coms.
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