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Owen Lach 🏳️‍🌈 Queer YA Author @owenlach.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

The final chapter is here. Founder's Reign, the stunning conclusion to The Neskan Chronicles, arrives this August! It's been an incredible journey, and I can't wait for you to read the triumphant finish to Adan Testa's story. More details in the full announcement. Pre-order info coming soon!

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Right Back Where We Started From

The day's finally here. After four books, a journey across an entire continent, and more close calls than I can remember, Adan Testa's story is finally complete.

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Owen Lach 🏳️‍🌈 Queer YA Author @owenlach.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

Just soaking up some magic. Sometimes, you need a moment to stare at pretty things and remember how lucky you are to live in such a lovely place (Especially when that lovely place includes sparkling water and distant snow-capped peaks)

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Owen Lach 🏳️‍🌈 Queer YA Author @owenlach.bsky.social · 24/05/2025

Look at the ARC I just got approved for!! Andrew Joseph White's Compound fFracture blew me away. Given the description (and the CWs) for You Weren't Meant to Be Human, I fully expect to be hiding under the covers for a week after reading it

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Owen Lach 🏳️‍🌈 Queer YA Author @owenlach.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

I'm so glad I got into town early for some quality one-on-one brother-sister time before the wedding madness officially kicks off. Dinner tonight was so lovely. We've been through a lot this past year, and seeing her so genuinely happy and fulfilled makes my heart do a little happy dance

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Owen Lach 🏳️‍🌈 Queer YA Author @owenlach.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

I may not even be a little bit packed for my sister's wedding but I've definitely got my travel book picked out

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Owen Lach 🏳️‍🌈 Queer YA Author @owenlach.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

Behind every hero is a steadfast friend. In the world of the Neskan Chronicles, that's Bo. His enduring friendship with Adan beautifully illustrates the power of love in all its forms. Get ready to appreciate the enduring bond between these two as book four approaches!

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Owen Lach 🏳️‍🌈 Queer YA Author @owenlach.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

It's cinco de mayo so of course a pair of my coworkers just asked if I wanted to join them later for "margs" to celebrate "Mexican idependence day" so I told them my family prefers to honor our revolutionary ancestors in the traditional way and they should go ahead without me

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Owen Lach 🏳️‍🌈 Queer YA Author @owenlach.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

With the way the sky's darkened and the winds have seriously picked up since this afternoon, I'm glad tonight's a cozy stay at home, cuddle on the couch, and watch a scary movie night

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Owen Lach 🏳️‍🌈 Queer YA Author @owenlach.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

As we get ready to announce book four of the Neskan Chronicles, I have to say that shepherding the growth of a character like Adan has been a true labor of love. Join him on a classic hero's journey with a defiantly queer twist in a world that's been a joy to create since day one

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Owen Lach 🏳️‍🌈 Queer YA Author @owenlach.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

I swear I read that Drag Race All Stars 10 starts on May 2 and only today discovered it's actually May 9 which finally explains why I couldn't find any watch parties at the bar tomorrow

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Owen Lach 🏳️‍🌈 Queer YA Author @owenlach.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

I've got the place to myself while I'm working from home today so of course I've been blasting Destin Conrad's Love on Digital all morning

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Owen Lach 🏳️‍🌈 Queer YA Author @owenlach.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

The highlight of my weekend definitely had to be seeing Kylie Minogue perform live. Her career is older than I am and she's still a queen

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Owen Lach 🏳️‍🌈 Queer YA Author @owenlach.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

We watched Hedwig and the Angry Inch last night and it made me remember when I wanted to go see Jinkx play Hedwig with my friends in high school but my mom wouldn't let me go downtown without a chaperone so she came along and ended up loving it

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Owen Lach 🏳️‍🌈 Queer YA Author @owenlach.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

These Denali promo pics for Drag Race All Stars 10 are high art. I want to frame them. They should be in the Louvre

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Owen Lach 🏳️‍🌈 Queer YA Author @owenlach.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

Omg omg omg Dev's old roomies have an extra pair of tix so we get to see Sinners in IMAX tonight!

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Owen Lach 🏳️‍🌈 Queer YA Author @owenlach.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

I've loved practically every minute of Drag Race Season 17. The best part is that I have my fave (TeamJewels)) but I'd be happy with any of the final four queens taking the crown!

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Owen Lach 🏳️‍🌈 Queer YA Author @owenlach.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

We started watching Last of Us season 2 last night and I'm officially terrified. The first season wrecked me in the best way, but I hear whispers of what awaits. Now I'm bracing myself for the emotional apocalypse

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Owen Lach 🏳️‍🌈 Queer YA Author @owenlach.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

Wow Suzie with a Z totally captivated me in this season’s Lalaparuza! What a fabulously fun episode last night!

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Owen Lach 🏳️‍🌈 Queer YA Author @owenlach.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

Me every time I see a hottie wearing sweatpants at the gym

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Owen Lach 🏳️‍🌈 Queer YA Author @owenlach.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

All my friends are still talking about White Lotus. Meanwhile, I'm can't get home soon enough to watch Wheel of Time

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Owen Lach 🏳️‍🌈 Queer YA Author @owenlach.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Just had my first annual performance review in my current role. Apparently, I'm dependable, adaptable, and good at taking initiative. My only "area for improvement" is that I "sometimes circumvent standard procedures." Um, yeah, that's called producing results. But nobody's perfect, I suppose

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Owen Lach 🏳️‍🌈 Queer YA Author @owenlach.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

I got a necessary reminder in therapy today. It's okay to be scared and my fears are real (Immigration worries? Racism? Queerphobia? The world's a mess, right?) But they don't get to control me. It's my job to cope with them, to find my strength, and to keep living, and I needed to hear that again

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Owen Lach 🏳️‍🌈 Queer YA Author @owenlach.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

I know I owe my readers an update, and the good news is that I should have an official announcement about Book 4 of the Neskan Chronicles in a few weeks. Thanks so mucy for your patience, you all are the best!

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Owen Lach 🏳️‍🌈 Queer YA Author @owenlach.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

My anxiety's been hitting me in waves lately. Clinging to the parts of my life that bring me joy while battling the dread of what might happen to my mom, to my fiance, to me. This constant state of fear is exhausting

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Owen Lach 🏳️‍🌈 Queer YA Author @owenlach.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Lovely dinner with mom last night. She's making a lot of progress in her therapy. Her therapist even suggested we do a joint session sometime, so I can share my perspective. I'm not ready for that. I've been ambushed by too many of my parent's therapists, but trying to be open-minded. Maybe someday

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Owen Lach 🏳️‍🌈 Queer YA Author @owenlach.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Other marginalized people punching down is always a huge red flag for me

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Owen Lach 🏳️‍🌈 Queer YA Author @owenlach.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Shoutout to one of my fave authors, Aiden Thomas, and their spellbinding Sunbearer Duology, on this International Trans Day of Visibility. It's so powerful to see queer and trans characters thriving in their stories. Aiden gets it

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Owen Lach 🏳️‍🌈 Queer YA Author @owenlach.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Grateful as the rain softly sings outside my window while I lie beside the man I love. Perfection

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Owen Lach 🏳️‍🌈 Queer YA Author @owenlach.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

Last night's Drag Race had me in a puddle of tears. Seeing loving parents supporting their drag kids was so powerful. Lexi and her mom, in particular, just wrecked me, especially after the journey my mom and I have been on. Love and acceptance for the win 💖

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Owen Lach 🏳️‍🌈 Queer YA Author @owenlach.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

The new place is actually big enough to have people over, so we're officially christening it with a housewarming/Drag Race viewing party. I'm so excited to celebrate with everyone! Sorry in advance to the neighbors

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a woman in a leopard print dress is sitting on a couch drinking through a straw .

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Owen Lach 🏳️‍🌈 Queer YA Author @owenlach.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

My new commute is less than half as long as my old one, which means I can start going to the gym before work on office days, too!

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Owen Lach 🏳️‍🌈 Queer YA Author @owenlach.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

We watched O'Dessa last night and it's safe to say that Kelvin Harrison Jr. is totally my newest crush

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Owen Lach 🏳️‍🌈 Queer YA Author @owenlach.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

The first night sleeping in a new place is always a fraught exercise in diagnosing all the strange, unfamiliar pops and creaks. Is that the building settling? A ghost? Aliens?

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Owen Lach 🏳️‍🌈 Queer YA Author @owenlach.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

I've been crushing on Ekko for two seasons of Arcane now and the new MV from the series isn't helping

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Owen Lach 🏳️‍🌈 Queer YA Author @owenlach.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

My therapist definitely earned his paycheck this week because these past few weeks have been intense. Turning 28, getting engaged, moving in with my fiancee, and trying to cope with the awful state of things. It's almost too much to deal. At least I'm getting my money's worth

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Owen Lach 🏳️‍🌈 Queer YA Author @owenlach.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

I've been packing with Dev tonight and I can sense the shift there. His housemates are really tight and I know Dev moving out is disrupting their dynamic. They're happy for us and supportive but change is still change. Dev says no one's upset, just processing. But my anxiety's going into overdrive

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Owen Lach 🏳️‍🌈 Queer YA Author @owenlach.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Since I'm moving from a studio and my fiancee is moving from a rented room in a shared house, merging everything means we have double the bedroom and kitchen stuff, but zero living room furniture. Couch shopping it is

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Owen Lach 🏳️‍🌈 Queer YA Author @owenlach.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

We picked up the keys to our new apartment today! It’s so big and roomy compared to my current to place. I’ll miss being able to reach the refrigerator from my bed

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Owen Lach 🏳️‍🌈 Queer YA Author @owenlach.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Get ready for a queer entertainment extravaganza with The Parenting, RuPaul's Drag Race Live's 1000th show, and O'Dessa! My queer heart is so happy

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Owen Lach 🏳️‍🌈 Queer YA Author @owenlach.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Last night, we had our first "whoa, we're getting married" conversation. Not about the ceremony but about us. It was strangely thrilling. Defining our relationship on our own terms feels deliciously queer. I love that we get to craft our own version of happily ever after. My therapist would be proud

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Owen Lach 🏳️‍🌈 Queer YA Author @owenlach.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Wheel of Time season 3 is almost here, and I'm already bracing myself for an emotional thrill ride of magic, adventure, and Rand being a total badass. Who else is hyped?

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Owen Lach 🏳️‍🌈 Queer YA Author @owenlach.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

I just got word that the apartment application we submitted yesterday was approved! Can’t wait to move into our love nest at the end of the month. I better start organizing now

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Owen Lach 🏳️‍🌈 Queer YA Author @owenlach.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Birthday mode activated! Thought my bosses surprised me with donuts, but it was just a vendor. Thankfully, my coworkers made up for it with a super sweet card. And the best part? Sushi with mom and my BF tonight! (Finally, a birthday dinner I get to choose) I'm so grateful for all the love today!

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Owen Lach 🏳️‍🌈 Queer YA Author @owenlach.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

On those days when my anxiety hits so hard I can barely get out of bed, I remember my therapist's words: Don't try to conquer the world today. Just focus on the next step and give yourself the grace to let that be enough for now. Sending love to anyone else in my shoes. You're not alone

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Owen Lach 🏳️‍🌈 Queer YA Author @owenlach.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

Still gagged by this Julez Smith photoshoot. That face. That smolder. That charm

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Owen Lach 🏳️‍🌈 Queer YA Author @owenlach.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Talking travel plans with Dev this afternoon since my sister's big day is coming up and I can hardly wait! He's really excited since we had such a blast when we went down last year. I still can't believe I'm going to be the one walking her down the aisle. I hope I don't trip

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Owen Lach 🏳️‍🌈 Queer YA Author @owenlach.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Why do I write? Because I dream of worlds filled with kindness and acceptance where everyone is free to be their authentic selves without fear. I write to create spaces where love is celebrated, and differences are embraced. It's a small act of defiance, but it's my way of making a difference

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Owen Lach 🏳️‍🌈 Queer YA Author @owenlach.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

It's my bday next week but I was today years old when I learned that the 1997 calendar (the year I was born) and the 2025 are exactly the same

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