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Reconnecting Rainbows Press

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🌈 Amplifying LGBTQIA+ voices through authentic storytelling. 📚 Poetry. History. Fiction. Children’s books. Emerging talent. 💡 Building community, connection, resistance and resilience. www.reconnectingrainbows.co.uk www.bookstodon.com/@reconnectpress

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Reconnecting Rainbows Press @reconnectingrainbo.ws · 10/10/2026
The Girl From Nowhere, the next exciting instalment in @kestr.al's Reality Quake saga, is out in February 2027. Here's a first look at the incredible cover!
Yellow clouds in the background give way to text at the top if the image which reads "Coming February 2027". In the middle of the page is a preview of a book front cover. There are two girls against a backdrop of yellow clouds and a tall building, with "The Girl From Nowhere" written across them and the author name Kestral Gaian below. The Reconnecting Rainbows Press logo is on the bottom left of the image.
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Reconnecting Rainbows Press @reconnectingrainbo.ws · 05/10/2026
Earlier this year we introduced you to The Boy From Elsewhere, a gripping sci-fi fantasy novel by @kestr.al. Early next year brings the next instalment of the Reality Quake saga. We're so excited, we think we might be seeing... double?
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Reconnecting Rainbows Press @reconnectingrainbo.ws · 20/09/2026
Join us for the launch of @heychristinajae.bsky.social's incredible new poetry collection on Thursday 15th October at The Poetry Society in London! Grab a ticket now at reconnectingrainbows.co.uk/events/
Bird of Paradise: London Launch Event.
THURSDAY 15 OCTOBER 2026
19:00 - 21:00
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Reconnecting Rainbows Press @reconnectingrainbo.ws · 01/06/2026
We're here and queer every day of every year. This #PrideMonth don't spend your money with the big corporates who change their logo, spend it with queer retailers, booksellers, makers, and creatives who are loud and proud all year round. Happy Pride Month, everyone!
The rainbow Reconnecting Rainbows Press logo (a rainbow shape with a pen nib on top) sits atop a rainbow background. Overlaid are the words "Some brands slap a rainbow on their logo in a show of faux solidarity. We're here and queer every day of every year.
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Reconnecting Rainbows Press @reconnectingrainbo.ws · 17/05/2026
Come write with us in a relaxed, affirming space. With micro-workshops and an open mic, this event is all about sparking creativity, building confidence, and connecting with others. When? Thursday 21st May, 2pm-9pm Where? London Interdisciplinary School Sign up: www.outsavvy.com/event/35655/...
A flyer on a rainbow books background. Text reads: Queer Poetry Workshop. Thursday 21st May, 7pm to 9pm, London Interdisciplinary School. Come as you are, leave more connected
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Reconnecting Rainbows Press @reconnectingrainbo.ws · 24/04/2026
Readers of The Boy From Elsewhere by @kestr.al aren't shy with their opinions, and we love it. Thanks for all the incredible reviews so far!
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Reconnecting Rainbows Press @reconnectingrainbo.ws · 17/04/2026
The Boy From Elsewhere continues to get incredible reviews, and we're so excited for the next events in the tour! Join us at Waterstones in Ayr (Scotland) on Friday 24th April, or at PaperxClips in Belfast (Northern Ireland) on Friday 1st May. reconnectingrainbows.co.uk/events/ See you there?
An image showing the cover of The Boy From Elsewhere, a book by Kestral Gaian, with the review quote "From the very first page the author's writing had me hooked."
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Reconnecting Rainbows Press @reconnectingrainbo.ws · 25/03/2026
We are SO proud to announce that the late Jeremy Seabrook's 50th novel and first ever fiction novel is now available to buy from Reconnecting Rainbows Press! Buy the book here: reconnectingrainbows.co.uk/book/lizard/
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Reconnecting Rainbows Press @reconnectingrainbo.ws · 23/03/2026
Join us to celebrate the launch of Boy Bitten by a Lizard by Jeremy Seabrook this Saturday, March 28th, 2.30-4.30pm, at Burgh House ! Tickets: reconnectingrainbows.co.uk/events/
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Reconnecting Rainbows Press @reconnectingrainbo.ws · 05/03/2026
Happy #WorldBookDay2026 from all at Reconnecting Rainbows Press! Why not celebrate by treating yourself to a new book from one of our fantastic authors?
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Reconnecting Rainbows Press @reconnectingrainbo.ws · 10/02/2026
Early reviews for The Boy From Elsewhere by @kestr.al are blowing us away!
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Reconnecting Rainbows Press @reconnectingrainbo.ws · 07/02/2026
It's HERE! The Boy From Elsewhere is the gripping new sci-fi fantasy novel from @kestr.al and it's available online and in bookshops now. Please join us in congratulating Kestral, and if queer heroes or world-bending origin stories appeal to you, please pick up a copy!
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Reconnecting Rainbows Press @reconnectingrainbo.ws · 01/02/2026
It's been three years since we published TWENTY-EIGHT: Stories from the Section 28 Generation. In that time if feels like queer rights have taken even more steps backward. But what's not waivered is the determination we have to make this a better world. We must #KeepFighting
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Reconnecting Rainbows Press @reconnectingrainbo.ws · 31/01/2026
Are you from... elsewhere? Find out for yourself in just one week! One town. Two worlds. No way home. The Boy From Elsewhere by @kestr.al. Out, ironically, everywhere, on February 7th 2026. #BookLaunch #BookSky #BooksOfBluesky #BookTrailer #Elsewhere
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Reconnecting Rainbows Press @reconnectingrainbo.ws · 18/01/2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Alex Francis, author of Spidercat and member of the Reconnecting Rainbows Press family. Read more: reconnectingrainbows.co.uk/rememberinga...
The text 'Remembering Alex Francis' sits atop a blue gradient background. Beside it is an illustration of a black-and-white spotted cat, taken from the front cover of Alex's book Spidercat.
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Reconnecting Rainbows Press @reconnectingrainbo.ws · 16/01/2026
Join us for the launch of the new book from @kestr.al - The Boy From Elsewhere - hosted by Heartstopper's Tobie Donovan at the British Library on February 15th. It's time to find out why everyone’s talking about this epic Young Adult sci-fi fantasy story! #Booksky #Books #YA #Heartsky #Author
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Reconnecting Rainbows Press @reconnectingrainbo.ws · 14/01/2026
Join us later for the launch of @leatrice_write's debut poetry collection. 7 P.M. Curio Bookshop, Oxford. See you there! www.outsavvy.com/event/32469/...
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Reconnecting Rainbows Press @reconnectingrainbo.ws · 09/01/2026
Yearbook Signing, the debut poetry collection by Leatrice, is out TODAY. Join us next week to celebrate the launch in Oxford and London. Get your free tickets here: reconnectingrainbows.co.uk/events/
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Reconnecting Rainbows Press @reconnectingrainbo.ws · 28/11/2025
Join us on #worldaidsday to celebrate the launch of Suzanne Elvidge's new book 'Dancing In Heaven' and hear the stories of the women affected by the AIDs crisis, who cared, cried and campaigned. A powerful tribute to the women whose stories continue to inspire. www.outsavvy.com/event/31655/...
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Reconnecting Rainbows Press @reconnectingrainbo.ws · 21/11/2025
Join us and Bea Wohl today for the launch of their debut poetry collection, 'Motorway Service Station Blues'. Enjoy a snippet from 'Transition Blues' and get your (free) tickets now! www.outsavvy.com/event/31352/... #MotorwayServiceStationBlues #poetrybook
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Reconnecting Rainbows Press @reconnectingrainbo.ws · 19/11/2025
Bea Wohl‘s debut poetry collection, Motorway Service Station Blues, launches this Friday, exploring themes of sorrow, transition, and becoming. Book your tickets for the launch! In the meantime, enjoy this preview of Make-Up Room (created in partnership with @mxdarren_)
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Reconnecting Rainbows Press @reconnectingrainbo.ws · 15/11/2025
Coming February 2026, The Boy From Elsewhere by @kestr.al is a book filled with queer joy, Strong role models, and a gripping story that transcends reality itself. You can find Kestral this weekend at #YALC #YALCuk to find out more!
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Reconnecting Rainbows Press @reconnectingrainbo.ws · 07/10/2025
This week's Tubelines launch event in Glasgow has been postponed due to illness - but never fear! The book is available to buy in all good (and mediocre) book shops now, and we hope you'll join us for our rescheduled event on Thursday 13th November! www.reconnectingrainbows.co.uk/book/tubelines
Glasgow Launch Event for Tubelines: The Poetry of Motion. Thursday 13th November 2025 from 19:30 - 21:00 at the Centre for Contemporary Arts in Glasgow
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Reconnecting Rainbows Press @reconnectingrainbo.ws · 04/10/2025
Ever seen someone scribbling in a notebook on the train? Check out this new collection of poems by Kestral Gaian, out now. Who knows, perhaps they wrote a poem about YOU?
Out now! Find out why everyone is talking about these tales from the tube. Available at Waterstones, Foyles, Blackwell's, Amazon, and More.
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Reconnecting Rainbows Press @reconnectingrainbo.ws · 02/10/2025
Happy #NationalPoetryDay! Today we're celebrating all of our incredible poets. You're amazing! This year's poetry day theme is play, so in that spirit we encourage you to pick up a pen and just see what comes to mind! Poetry is for EVERYONE, always.
National Poetry Day is HERE! Celebrating the playfulness of language and the power of queer poetry, today and every day.
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Reconnecting Rainbows Press @reconnectingrainbo.ws · 17/09/2025
Join @kestr.al for the launch of Tubelines, their incredible new poetry collection, at events in both London and Glasgow. Accessible venues, free tickets, and loads of fantastic poetry. reconnectingrainbows.co.uk/events/
Tubelines Launch Events!
London - Saturday 4th October 2025, 16:00 - 18:00 at The Poetry Society. Glasgow - Wednesday 8th October 2025, 18:30 - 20:30 at the Centre for Contemporary Arts
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Reconnecting Rainbows Press @reconnectingrainbo.ws · 16/09/2025
Pre-order @kestr.al's new book of incredible poetry and see why @suddenlyjoseph.bsky.social described it as "gorgeously queer." Grab a copy ahead of the launch at www.reconnectingrainbows.co.uk/books/tubelines
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Reconnecting Rainbows Press @reconnectingrainbo.ws · 22/08/2025
We're going to be at #SouthamptonPride all weekend representing queer storytellers and the incredible things they create! If you're there, or are local to Southampton UK, come say hi to us and some of our authors in the Guildhall and walk away with some fantastically LGBTQ+ stories!
Southampton Pride, 23-24 August. Join us at Southampton Pride this weekend to celebrate queer literature and storytellers!
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Reconnecting Rainbows Press @reconnectingrainbo.ws · 07/08/2025
The book that started it all, with an all new cover! The anniversary edition of our original Trans*(Verse) anthology launches tomorrow. Still full of incredible poems and lyrics, now with a new look! Full details on our website.
An image with text that reads: "TransVerse Anniversary Edition. New cover, updated bios, same incredible poems & lyrics". Next to the text is an image of the new cover of the book. The cover is white, with black text that reads "TransVerse. We will not be erased. Poems and lyrics by transgender and non-binary writers. Edited by Ash Brockwell." There is a photo of an eraser in the trans colours next to the cover text.
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Reconnecting Rainbows Press @reconnectingrainbo.ws · 05/03/2025
Ever feel like you're slipping through the cracks? We're looking for advance readers for an upcoming Young Adult queer sci-fi fiction novel. You'll receive printed credit in the book & a signed copy. All we ask in return is you fill out a feedback form! Sign up here: form.typeform.com/to/BxztTQD2
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Reconnecting Rainbows Press @reconnectingrainbo.ws · 26/02/2025
We're in Oxford today celebrating History Month with the NHS at an event celebrating poetry and literature as part of the healing journey! Excited to be sharing all of the great work our authors and contributors have published with us.
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Reconnecting Rainbows Press @reconnectingrainbo.ws · 01/02/2025
Two years ago we published TWENTY-EIGHT, a collection of stories from the Section 28 generation. Edited by @kestr.al and containing works from 28 incredible contributors, this book is an important look at the impact of the UK's "don't say gay" law. www.reconnectingrainbows.co.uk/books/twenty...
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