Queer Heroes Take Center Stage: A Speculative Fiction Salon with Allen Lyle

Queer Worlds, Queer Heroes: Representation in Speculative Fiction with Allen Lyle\

📍 Bluestockings Cooperative, NYC📅 Saturday, October 11 | 2:00–3:00 PM

Step into worlds where queer heroes take center stage. Join speculative fiction author Allen Lyle for an afternoon of conversation, community, and imagination as he shares insights from his debut novel Red Sun Rising. In this intimate talk, Allen will explore the power of writing LGBTQ+ characters into sci-fi and fantasy; genres historically dominated by traditional archetypes.

The event will feature:✨ A short talk by Allen on queer representation in speculative fiction✨ A moderated Q&A led by Emmy-winning writer and Moonscar Productions co-founder Morgan Swank✨ A book signing and chance to connect directly with the author✨ A giveaway including giftcards, books, swag and more!

Why Bluestockings? Because New York thrives on stories that challenge, inspire, and imagine bold futures. This gathering is designed to resonate with queer readers, gamers, RPG enthusiasts, writers, and fans of authors like Becky Chambers, Tamsyn Muir, and N.K. Jemisin. Anyone who craves richly imagined, character-driven universes where queer voices shine.

Come for the conversation, stay for the community. Together, we’ll celebrate speculative fiction as a space of reclamation, inclusion, and possibility.

Host or Publisher Moon Publishing Company