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Sarah Jones @sarahjonestoo.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Thank you to @emilygarside.bsky.social and Golden Cat Studios for including me in their documentary on Welsh Queer Icons. Emily's book on the subject is out now. My contribution on Jan Morris starts at 12.45mins but do listen to the whole programme. . . it's super 👌 www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

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BBC Radio Wales - Queer Icons

Journey through the history of queer Welsh icons who have helped shape Welsh culture.

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Calon @calonbooks.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

'When Emily Garside writes about queer culture, theatre and identity, it is always worth paying attention.' We strongly agree with Matinee! Read the review of @emilygarside.bsky.social's 'Rainbow Wales' in full below 📚️

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Rainbow Wales shines a spotlight on the queer Welsh icons who changed theatre, music and culture - Matinee Musicals

Emily Garside, author of Seasons of Love: Why Rent Matters, explores queer Welsh icons including Ivor Novello, The Vivienne and Luke Evans in Rainbow Wales.

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Calon @calonbooks.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Jess Fishlock has been pioneering in the world of football ⚽️ Discover more about her groundbreaking work both on and off the pitch in @emilygarside.bsky.social's new book 'Rainbow Wales: Queer icons past and present'! 📚️ 🌈 www.uwp.co.uk/book/rainbow...

Jess Fishlock

Fishlock’s career is vital for Welsh football and for the status of women players. What Fishlock has also done, particularly for her generation and those that follow, is to take clear ownership of her Queer identity and campaign for improvements in the sport and beyond. By making her voice heard, both about sport and in support of Queer people, she is elevating those around her and those who will come after.
There are many brilliant sporting women in Wales, as well as numerous brilliant Queer ones. On this subject Fishlock says, there is much to be done ‘behind the scenes’ to make changes in the sport for Queer women. As is the depressing trend across sports, not enough recognition or press coverage is given to their careers.

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Calon @calonbooks.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

One week to go! 'Rainbow Wales: Queer icons past and present' by @emilygarside.bsky.social is out on 7 May 🌈 Join Emily at one of the exciting events she will be speaking over the summer!

7 May – Bookspace, Cardiff
22 May – Swansea University
26 May – Hay Festival
20 June – Storyville, Pontypridd
21 June – Penarth Literary Festival
23 June - Glamorgan Archives
25 June - Cardiff Central Library
27 June – Queer Britain, London
22 July – Bookish, Abergavenny

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Calon @calonbooks.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

'How learning about queer icons helped me connect to my Welshness' A poignant and insightful article from @emilygarside.bsky.social in @divamag.bsky.social! Read in full here: diva-magazine.com/2026/05/07/h... Emily's book 'Rainbow Wales: Queer Welsh Icons Past and Present is available now 📚️ 🌈

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Calon @calonbooks.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Out now! 'Rainbow Wales: Queer icons past and present' by @emilygarside.bsky.social is published today 📚️ 🌈 ✨️ 'Rainbow Wales' is an exciting, inspiring tour of figures from culture and sport to politics and activism, and a jubilant exploration of the rich tapestry of Queer identity in Wales.

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Who are the Queer figures, past and present, who have made, and continue to make, Welsh history?

Discover the diverse array of LGBTQ+ figures influencing Wales – and the world – in an exploration of the household names and hidden icons who have shaped their fields and driven forward Queer representation.

From Jan Morris to Ivor Novello, Kenneth Williams to Callum Scott Howells, Jess Fishlock to Lauren Price, via Terrence Higgins, The Vivienne and Owain Wyn Evans, Welsh people have marked the breadth and variety of Queer achievement.

Rainbow Wales is an exciting, inspiring tour of figures from culture and sport to politics and activism, and a jubilant exploration of the rich tapestry of Queer identity in Wales.

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Owen Blacker @owen.blacker.me.uk · 01/05/2026

Very excited to read this preview extract from my friend @emilygarside.bsky.social’s new book “Rainbow Wales: Queer icons past and present”, coming out on Thursday from University of Wales Press: thenerdynotebook.substack.com/p/rainbow-wa...

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Rainbow Wales/Nathan Wyburn

It's a book extract post....

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Emily Garside @emilygarside.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

London friends! (or London-adjacent) I'm going to be at Queer Britain in June in conversation with the incredible Lisa Power about my new book 'Rainbow Wales' June 27th at 2.30pm - a matinee if you will! www.outsavvy.com/event/33534/...

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Emily Garside @emilygarside.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

After a pause for book writing chaos, I'm looking to actually get back to more consistent paid work (Alas, I am not Richard Oseman and books don't pay my bills...) emilygarside.com

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Emily Garside @emilygarside.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

After a pause for book writing chaos, I'm looking to actually get back to more consistent paid work (Alas, I am not Richard Oseman and books don't pay my bills...) emilygarside.com

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Emily Garside @emilygarside.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Friends! my book Rainbow Wales is out in May and if you would like to book me for a speaking event/teaching at your organisaion this Pride Month do get in touch....

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Calon @calonbooks.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

The Hay Festival programme is now live! Join Calon author @emilygarside.bsky.social for a fascinating panel with @jaseokundaye.bsky.social in conversation with @sachacoward.bsky.social! Tickets are live now for members and general booking opens on 14 March. 🎟️ shorturl.at/tZKdK

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Emily Garside and Jason Okundaye in conversation with Sacha Coward - Hay Festival

A panel of writers about queer icons discuss the hidden world of queer history.

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Emily Garside @emilygarside.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

My proof of Rainbow Wales arrived! and a bit of reality…sometimes you get your long-awaited book proof when you’ve driven back from the airport at midnight and look like death warmed up! But it’s also penguin approved. Out 7th May

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Emily Garside @emilygarside.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Sent the redraft of this off today, and this one was hard work- a lot to juggle a lot of 'what if' in terms of what to put in. It's also consumed my life the last two months- and I feel like we should be honest about the work/time/headspace writing books takes.

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Calon @calonbooks.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Pre-order 'Rainbow Wales: Queer icons past and present' by @emilygarside.bsky.social online at @waterstones.bsky.social now for 25% off 📚 Use code FEB26 Offer ends 20th February! www.waterstones.com/book/rainbow...

Waterstones 25% Off
Books Coming Soon
Pre-order now with code: FEB26
17-20 February
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Emily Garside @emilygarside.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

I was on BBC Wales Today ...er yesterday talking all things Heated Rivalry and Hockey. Always great to be able to bring together my work and something I love (and yes talk about hockey) www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

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Emily Garside @emilygarside.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

It's not news that dentists are a nightmare, but being told you can't have an appointment until April because 'next financial year' and 'being in pain doesn't get you an appointment' really does illustrate how they truly don't care.

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Big Green Books @biggreenbooks.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Here are two stacks of SIGNED books. A lot of them aren't on my website any more, cos I usually take books off there when i'm down to one or two copies, in case of emergencies. Anyway, if you're interested in any of them, let me know & maybe we can do a deal?

About 25 different signed books, in two tall stacks.

Included is, Bobbi Brown, Jim Kerr from Simple Minds, Mary Earps, Freddie Flintoff, Ruby Tandoh and Mark Billingham

A closer look at one of the two stacks of books.

The second stack of books, showing a clearer picture of the titles.

Included are Ben Elton, Val McDermid, Bradley Wiggins, Malala and Chris Hadfield

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Emily Garside @emilygarside.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

This big rainbow book is out in May. I'd LOVE to come and talk about it in different places. So if you know any LGBTQ+ groups/events. Or a School/College/Uni perhaps. Or your workplace for a Pride event. Or, of course, a bookshop you think would enjoy it... Let me know.

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Emily Garside @emilygarside.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Trying a new thing on the blog...rounding up 'stuff I've been reading/watching/doing' once a month... thenerdynotebook.substack.com/p/january

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January...

What I've been reading, watching and doing

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Emily Garside @emilygarside.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

I've got a whole host of workshops for playwrights (and those just interested in theatre) coming up. I teach a lecture series that offers an 'introduction' to different theatre genres, maybe for those of us whose education was...lacking in those areas.

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Emily Garside @emilygarside.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

First big rejection of the year where ironically I was praised for the contribution my existing writing has made....even though the same scheme rejected me on the basis of those projects previously.

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Emily Garside @emilygarside.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

I'm gonna do an old school shady vague-post... But when you can't help but be cynical that someone's 'coming out' announcement is about to be followed by a 'book annoucement'

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Emily Garside @emilygarside.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Still at the cottage? I know I am. I had a lot of thoughts (still do) about Heated Rivarly as a Queer hockey fan. How does it sit with queer hockey fans? is it a force for activism? Join me @bishopsgateinst.bsky.social to talk queer hockey! www.bishopsgate.org.uk/whats-on/act...

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260131 Heated Rivalry, Queer Sports Romance, and Activism | Bishopsgate Institute

Using Heated Rivalry and its screen adaptation as a central case study, the session places queer hockey romance within a longer LGBTQIA+ history of sport,

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Emily Garside @emilygarside.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

While January is about 3 months long, it will soon be LGBTQ+ history month, and if you'd like a speaker for a work or community event, I can help! I specialise in bringing 'history' into the everyday culture, living memory and filling in the gaps of Queer history. emilygarside.com

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Emily Garside @emilygarside.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Look, I cannot be the only one who, every time I hear Davos in the news, immediately thinks of a Doctor Who villain. And it's all very serious and all, but also maybe at this point, Davros is a better option.

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Emily Garside @emilygarside.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

Like everyone, I've been thinking a LOT about Heated Rivalry and as a Queer hockey fan, I had a lot to say on where it sits uncomfortably, and where there's real possibility for change (and the respect we should put on players) thenerdynotebook.substack.com/p/heated-riv...

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Emily Garside @emilygarside.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

Are you still at the Cottage? Join me and @bishopsgateinst.bsky.social for an exploration of Heated Rivalry, Hockey Romance and what that can tell us about queer media, and it's activist side... www.bishopsgate.org.uk/whats-on/act...

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260131 Heated Rivalry, Queer Sports Romance, and Activism | Bishopsgate Institute

Using Heated Rivalry and its screen adaptation as a central case study, the session places queer hockey romance within a longer LGBTQIA+ history of sport,

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Emily Garside @emilygarside.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

Had I forgotten this place existed? yes yes I had...

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Super excited to have this out in the world!

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Calon @calonbooks.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

'Rainbow Wales' by @emilygarside.bsky.social is an exciting, inspiring tour of figures from culture and sport to politics and activism, and a jubilant exploration of the rich tapestry of Queer identity in Wales.  📚 www.uwp.co.uk/book/rainbow...

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Text reads: 7 May

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Emily Garside @emilygarside.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Cardiff-adjacent folks: Booking is now open for this event, which is part of this year's Being Human festival (that's the research one, sadly not the 'vampires and werewolves living in Bristol' one... Saturday 14th November, The Museum of Cardiff.

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Emily Garside @emilygarside.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Starting next week with @bishopsgateinst.bsky.social a chance to deep-dive through the world of Queer TV, from early representation, revolutionary shows like Queer as Folk, Gay aliens in Doctor Who, and Teen shows like Heartstopper... www.bishopsgate.org.uk/whats-on/act...

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251014 LGBTQIA+ TV through the Decades | Bishopsgate Institute

How has LGBTQIA+ representation evolved on screen? from chaste kisses making headlines, to teen Queer TV going mainstream...what does TV mean to LGBTQIA+ a

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Emily Garside @emilygarside.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

This Saturday! Fancy a deep dive into Queer Musical theatre? history, impact and what it can teach us? Join me for an online workshop with @bishopsgateinst.bsky.social www.bishopsgate.org.uk/whats-on/act...

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Emily Garside @emilygarside.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Of many things I'm nerdy about in this life, RomComs are high up the list. So I was thrilled Nora Perone asked me to be on the brilliant 'When Rom Met Com' podcast to talk about the brilliant 'Fire Island' open.spotify.com/episode/6a78...

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Fire Island (2022) with Emily Garside

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Education Conferences UK @edukconferences.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

“Am I saying the right thing?” “How do I handle that comment?” If you’ve asked this as an educator, this LGBTQIA+ Inclusion in Education masterclass is for you. 🎓 Tues 4 Nov 2025. Led by @emilygarside.bsky.social 👉 tinyurl.com/3rn2fyf2 🎟️Bluesky10EDU for 10% off #LGBTQInclusion #education

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Emily Garside @emilygarside.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Having had (another) big-ish piece of work cancelled, I'm throwing my website out there again. I do educational workshops, EDI work and Creative Writing sessions. Experienced project manager, marketer, and administrator. emilygarside.com

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Emily Garside

LGBTQ+ Writer Educator and Advocate

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