Paradise Press
Fine writing by lesbians and gay men since 1999
Paradise Press is a collective of LGBT+ writers and editors which has published over forty titles since 1999.
The Gay Authors Workshop (GAW) is an association of LGBT+ creative writers – poets, dramatists, essayists, fiction and non-fiction writers. Their aim is to support writers by providing opportunities for them to meet, to read, discuss and develop their work. Read More
Paradise Press produces novels, short stories, poetry, memoirs and non-fiction. All our authors are members of the Gay Authors Workshop.
Some of our titles are no longer available but you will see from the Books section there is a wide range, from the wit of Mike Harth and John Dixon to memories of lost queer spaces (Lost Places) to serious pioneering history in Amiable Warriors. There is also passionate women's writing, e.g. We Want to Tell You How.
Forthcoming Zoom and live meetings for GAW members.
If you're not a member, why not join us.
Read MoreWe have now launched our brand new quarterly e-magazine Flash PPink.
As the name implies, this is a Paradise Press project, but using the talents of GAW writers, and of people who have been coming to our weekly writing workshops at the Kings Arms, Poland Street, W1.
Many of the stories arose out of the workshops, but other people have contributed as well. We aim to showcase about fifteen to twenty stories in each issue, with the emphasis on strong plots and Flash Fiction. Read the Autumn 2025 issue now.
See if you like it, and please leave your comments, good or bad. You can also submit work if you want to. We hope to hear from you.
Stephanie Dickinson and Peter Scott-Presland, Editors
In 2028 GAW is celebrating its 50th anniversary with special events and activities, including publishing themed anthologies.
You are invited to send your work.
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A new anthology that will be available from 1 November 2025
Read MoreWe are sad to announce the death of Kathryn Bell, aged 91. Kathryn was a founder member of GAW in 1978, with her partner Elsa Beckett.
For many years she was membership secretary and produced the regular Workshop newsletter, which is a demanding and time-consuming task.
She contributed to several GAW anthologies and is much missed. More details and a full obituary can be found in the Autumn 2025 issue of Flash PPink. .
This image shows Kathryn on her 90th birthday receiving the
2024 ILGCN award for her work, from Hastie Salih.
