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Saints and Sinners LGBTQ+ Literary Festival @sasfest.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

We're so excited to announce our judge for the 2027 SASFest Poetry Contest, Ruben Quesada! Learn more about our poetry contest by visiting www.sasfest.org#contests

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Saints and Sinners LGBTQ+ Literary Festival @sasfest.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Are you passionate about LGBTQ+ Literature? Help us continue to promote LGBTQ+ writers, publishers, and other literary professionals by donating to our #GiveOUTday campaign! Donate by visiting: www.giveoutday.org/organization...

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Saints and Sinners LGBTQ+ Literary Festival @sasfest.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Early giving for Give OUT Day is open now! Help SAS support the LTGBTQ+ literary arts this Pride Month! GIVE NOW to help us reach our $5,000 goal! www.giveoutday.org/organization...

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Saints and Sinners LGBTQ+ Literary Festival @sasfest.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

We're so excited to announce our judge for the 2027 SASFest Fiction Contest, Margot Douaihy! You can learn more about our contests by visiting sasfest.org

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Saints and Sinners LGBTQ+ Literary Festival @sasfest.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

The SASFest 2027 Writing Contests are NOW OPEN! Submit your work now until October for the chance to win cash prizes, publication, and more! ⁠ You can find more information about our contests at www.sasfest.org#contests

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Saints and Sinners LGBTQ+ Literary Festival @sasfest.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

We LOVED the Saints & Sinners Festival this year, did you? Fill out this quick survey to help us put on an even better SASFest 2027! tennesseewilliams.net/2026-sasfest...

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Saints and Sinners LGBTQ+ Literary Festival @sasfest.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

We're so grateful for our official SASFest 2026book provider, Tubby and Coos! Tubby & Coo's is a queer, liberationist, decentralized independent bookshop focused on uplifting underrepresented voices, building collective power, and demanding social justice. Learn more by visiting tubbyandcoos.com

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Saints and Sinners LGBTQ+ Literary Festival @sasfest.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

We're so grateful to our SASFest volunteers - you made this festival possible! Thanks to everyone who came out to help us put on our 2026 festival!

An off-white background with a blue heart in the center. Text overlay says "Thank you! To our incredible volunteer team at SASFest 2026!"

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Homodoxy @homodoxy.com · 26/03/2026

See you soon at @sasfest.bsky.social!!!! Our founding publisher and editor in chief, me, @samuelernest.com, will be walking around, will give a reading, and will be on a panel. Say hi if you see me if you'd like to learn about Homodoxy <3

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Dan White - OutWithDan @outwithdan.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

We’re here. @sasfest.bsky.social and @rickaclifton.bsky.social

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Saints and Sinners LGBTQ+ Literary Festival @sasfest.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Introducing our wonderful Writer's Craft speakers at #SASFest26! Fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and even Dolly Parton! Our Writer's Craft sessions will inspire, challenge, and delight. ⁠ The FULL Writer's Craft Series is included in your SASFest registration. sasfest.org for more details!

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@Christopher Penczak @christopherpenczak.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

@stevekenson.com’s and my first visit to New Orleans I was a guest and speaker at Saints & Sinners. Life changing trip for us and stated our love for the city and people!

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Dustin Brookshire (he/him) @dustinbrookshire.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Will you be at @sasfest.bsky.social? If so, @greggsha.bsky.social, @clayrebenz.bsky.social, & I would love for you to join us at 1pm on 3/28 as we celebrate the legacy of Maureen Seaton! #MaureenSeaton #poetrysky #poetrynews #poets #poetry #writers

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Saints and Sinners LGBTQ+ Literary Festival @sasfest.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

The #SASFest26 schedule is HERE! 🌈 ⁠ Visit our website to view the full schedule of events and, if you haven't yet, to register for SASFest 2026! ⁠ Visit sasfest.org to plan your best fest!

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Saints and Sinners LGBTQ+ Literary Festival @sasfest.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

It's time for the last #TBRThursday! Each week we'll post a prompt asking about some of your favorite books, poetry, and stories. Comment a title or idea that fits the prompt so we can all fill up our TBRs! Plus, you'll be entered to win a #SASFest swag bag!⁠ ⁠ Submissions accepted until⁠ 3/18

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Jeffrey Ricker (he/him) @jeffreyricker.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Unfortunately, I won’t be getting to New Orleans this year for @sasfest.bsky.social but I’m already looking forward to the next time I can attend and catch up with friends like @jwden.bsky.social — if you’re thinking of going, I highly recommend it! #tbt

A selfie of me on the right with the author and editor Jerry Wheeler on my left. Basically, it’s two old white guys smiling.

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Saints and Sinners LGBTQ+ Literary Festival @sasfest.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

We will again have Book Pitch Sessions available for registration at SASFest26! Check out the incredible publishers you will have the opportunity to pitch to, and be sure to register to secure your spot! Visit each publisher's website for more details on publications and submission requirements.

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Saints and Sinners LGBTQ+ Literary Festival @sasfest.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

We could not produce our festival events without our dedicated volunteers, and we'd love for you to join us! As a thank you, volunteers receive events passes and perks. Fill out the form here: tennesseewilliams.net/support/beco...

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Saints and Sinners LGBTQ+ Literary Festival @sasfest.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Only 2 #TBRthursdays left! ⁠ Each week we'll post a prompt asking about some of your favorite books, poetry, and stories. Comment a title or idea that fits the prompt so we can all fill up our TBRs! Plus, you'll be entered to win a #SASFest swag bag!⁠ ⁠ Submissions will be accepted until⁠ 3/11

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Saints and Sinners LGBTQ+ Literary Festival @sasfest.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Here's a pic from last year's festival! Have you made your plans to come to #SASFest26 yet? You don't want to miss this year's schedule of events! Learn more at sasfest.org

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Saints and Sinners LGBTQ+ Literary Festival @sasfest.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

#TBRthursday time! ⁠ Each week we'll post a prompt asking about some of your favorite books, poetry, and stories. Comment a title or idea that fits the prompt so we can all fill up our TBRs! Plus, you'll be entered to win a #SASFest swag bag!⁠ ⁠ Submissions will be accepted until⁠ 3/4 ⁠

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Alfred P Doblin @apdoblin.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

#SASFest is a wonderful experience — great mix of writers, good workshops, and opportunities to hear authors read their own works — including me 😁

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Saints and Sinners LGBTQ+ Literary Festival @sasfest.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

There's just over a month before #SASFest26! Have you registered yet? Visit SASFest.org to reserve your spot to celebrate LGBTQ literary arts together!

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Saints and Sinners LGBTQ+ Literary Festival @sasfest.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

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Saints and Sinners LGBTQ+ Literary Festival @sasfest.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

It's time for the #SASFest 2026 Cover reveal! Thank you to Timothy Cummings for the stunning cover art featuring prolific author and longtime SAS speaker Jewelle Gomez!

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Saints and Sinners LGBTQ+ Literary Festival @sasfest.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

It's time for the first #TBRThursday of 2026! ⁠ Each week we'll post a prompt asking about some of your favorite books, poetry, and stories. Comment a title so we can all fill up our TBRs! Plus, you'll be entered to win a #SASFest swag bag!⁠ ⁠ Submissions will be accepted until⁠ 2/18. ⁠

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Saints and Sinners LGBTQ+ Literary Festival @sasfest.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Get ready to read! It's almost time for #TBRThursdays!⁠ ⁠ Each week we'll post a reading prompt on all our socials. Comment your favorite books that fit the prompt so we can all fill up our TBRs!⁠ ⁠ Plus, if you comment, you'll be entered to win a #SASFest swag bag!

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Queer Crime Writers @queercrimefic.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Congratulations on your win for best short story in the Saints&Sinners Fiction Anthology 2026, dear Queer Crime Writer! @cheaddc.bsky.social @sasfest.bsky.social #queer #fiction #crimefiction #lgbtqia

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Saints and Sinners LGBTQ+ Literary Festival @sasfest.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Congratulations to our SASFest 2026 Fiction Contest Winner and Runners-up! Our fiction winner, runners-up along, and all our fiction finalists will be published in the 2026 SAS Fiction Anthology. Learn more about our finalists at sasfest.org Thank you Justin Torres for judging our Fiction Contest!

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Saints and Sinners LGBTQ+ Literary Festival @sasfest.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Congratulations to our SASFest 2026 Poetry Contest Winner and Runners-up! You can view all of our 2026 Poetry finalists HERE: www.sasfest.org/2026-poetry-... Thank you Steven Reigns for judging our Poetry Contest!

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Saints and Sinners LGBTQ+ Literary Festival @sasfest.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Still looking for accommodations for SAS26? We also have a block of rooms at the beautiful Wyndham Hotel just steps away from the Hotel Monteleone. CLICK HERE to reserve: t.e2ma.net/click/jttgqk... Or, call 866-781-3768 and be sure to ask for the Tennessee Williams Literary Festival rate.

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Saints and Sinners LGBTQ+ Literary Festival @sasfest.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Congratulations to these spectacular writers whose entries will be published in our 2026 SAS Short Fiction Anthology. Read our finalists bios on our website. READ THEIR BIOS HERE: www.sasfest.org/2026-fiction... Stay tuned for when we announce our 2026 Short Fiction winner!

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Saints and Sinners LGBTQ+ Literary Festival @sasfest.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Looking for something to read? Start your new year off right with these exciting new titles from Rebel Satori Press! Learn more at: rebelsatori.com

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Saints and Sinners LGBTQ+ Literary Festival @sasfest.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Happy New Year! We wish all our SASFest friends a wonderful 2026, and we can't wait to see you all March 27-29!

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Saints and Sinners LGBTQ+ Literary Festival @sasfest.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Gay Cities conducted a study to find the best cities to party in throughout the US and, no surprise, New Orleans came out on top! Read the article here: www.gaycities.com/articles/102...

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New study ranks the most fun cities for nightlife in the U.S. — and you might be surprised - GayCities

Drink prices, closing times, safety, and entertainment options all played a factor.

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Saints and Sinners LGBTQ+ Literary Festival @sasfest.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Congratulations to SASFest friend Jewelle Gomez whose novel The Gilda Stories is now a new Penguin Classics hardcover, part of Penguin Speculative Fiction Special! First published in 1991, The Gilda Stories is a groundbreaking speculative fiction vampire novel that begins in 1850s Louisiana.

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Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival @twfestnola.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

The Tennessee Williams Gala is no time to hold back on style. When it comes to recommended attire, we encourage you to step out of your day-to-day life and pull out the crown jewels of your closet! Check out our 2025 Gala Pinterest Board on our Gala page! tennesseewilliams.net/other-events...

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Saints and Sinners LGBTQ+ Literary Festival @sasfest.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Do you already miss the Festival like we do? Want a poster, T-shirt, mug, or tote bag to rep the SASFest all year long? Look no further! Find all that and so much more on our online merch store! twfest.myshopify.com

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Saints and Sinners LGBTQ+ Literary Festival @sasfest.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Halloween is approaching fast, and there's so much to do before the weekend starts! Book your room and register for the 2026 festival to save on your SASFest experience! Plus, make sure you grab your tickets to the Tennessee Williams Gala! Find all this and more at: www.sasfest.org Happy Halloween!

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Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival @twfestnola.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Tickets on sale NOW for the Tennessee Williams Gala! The evening includes live music, culinary delights, and literary libations, plus our awards for excellence in theater, arts advocacy, and literature. VIP and General admission tickets are available now! tennesseewilliams.net/other-events...

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Saints and Sinners LGBTQ+ Literary Festival @sasfest.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

The 2026 Writing Contests are CLOSED for entries! Thank you so much to everyone who submitted - our judges have such an amazing pool to work with! Did you miss out on entering this year? Our 2027 Contests will open on May 1st - hold onto your entries!

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Saints and Sinners LGBTQ+ Literary Festival @sasfest.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Today is the final day to submit to our Fiction and Poetry Contests! ALL of our contests will be CLOSING tonight, October 15th, at 11:59pm CT. Submit your entries NOW for the chance to win cash prizes, publication, and more! www.sasfest.org#contests

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Saints and Sinners LGBTQ+ Literary Festival @sasfest.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Time is closing in! ⌛ Our Poetry and Fiction contests close TOMORROW. Finish your final edits and hit SUBMIT before 11:59pm CT October 15th for the chance to win cash prizes and publication! tennesseewilliamsfestival.submittable.com/submit #writingcontest #lgbtqwriting #submittable

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Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival @twfestnola.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

Prepare for a night of revelry under the stained glass prisms at the TWFest Gala! Thursday, November 20, from 7 to 9 pm at the Hotel Peter and Paul. Get your tickets NOW by visiting: tennesseewilliams.net/other-events...

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Saints and Sinners LGBTQ+ Literary Festival @sasfest.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Hey, early birds! 🦜 You can get your SAS26 Registration at the discounted rate of $180 (Regular Price $200) from October 1 - January 1! A SASFest registration admits you to all events at our 2026 Saints & Sinners LGBTQ+ Literary Festival, March 27 – 29. tennesseewilliams.net/product/sas-...

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Saints and Sinners LGBTQ+ Literary Festival @sasfest.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Only TWO WEEKS LEFT to submit to our contests! The 2026 SASFest Poetry and Fiction contests close on October 15th. Submit your writing today! Learn more by visiting: www.sasfest.org#contests #writingcontest #lgbtqwriters #queerwriters #submittable

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Saints and Sinners LGBTQ+ Literary Festival @sasfest.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Submit your poetry and fiction by October 15th by visiting: www.sasfest.org#contests

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Saints and Sinners LGBTQ+ Literary Festival @sasfest.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

Steven Reigns, our 2026 Poetry Contest Judge, has a new book available for preorder now! Outliving Michael is a testament to friendship’s power to sustain, transform, and survive even death itself. Preorder from Moon Tide Press by visiting: www.moontidepress.com/books

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Jeffrey Ricker (he/him) @jeffreyricker.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Ten years ago when I was in New Orleans for @sasfest.bsky.social I had the good fortune to catch up with friends both at the festival and in town by coincidence. It’s hard to believe that was 10 years ago. Time flies and keeps flying. #tbt

My friend ’Nathan, on the left, looking at his phone while his husband, Dan, on the right, takes a photo of St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans. The Jax Brewery is in the background.

Me and my friend Fran (she’s on the left) standing on a balcony in the French Quarter overlooking the corner where the Clover Grill is. (Best breakfasts ever.) In the background you can see part of the faded Uneeda Biscuit brick wall mural ad.

Me and my friend Beau (he’s on the right) on the same balcony in the French Quarter.

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