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James A Lyons

@jalwrites.bsky.social

Author 🏳️‍🌈 EAST END BOYS AND WEST END GIRLS - An adult contemporary LGBTQ+ RomCom. Preorder now! out 26th April. Represented by Intersaga Literary Agency.

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James A Lyons@jalwrites.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Manchester, how we feeling? My new novel is available to buy/order both in-store and online at the wonderful QueerLit on Great Ancoats Street. Please head in and get your copy and support an important award winning independent LGBTQ+ bookstore.

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James A Lyons@jalwrites.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Last week I asked if people had photos of a sunset on their phone, and had about 50 sent to me. I said it was book related, and here is how. Here is Gloria discussing fear with Harri in my new novel East End Boys and West End Girls, in what may be my favourite thing I've ever written.

“I’m scared.” “Fear won’t solve anything.” She takes my hand, stroking the back with a thumb. “You’ve seen a sunset, ain’t you?” I furrow my brow. “Of course.” “Do you have a photo of one in your phone?” I unplug my device from the wall, fifteen percent, and perch on the arm next to her as I open the photo app trying to find the picture I took from the train as I passed Stevenage. “I don’t need to see it,” she says, waving me away. “I wanted to prove a point. Sunsets are like life, y’see. When you see a sunset, you take a photo, everyone does because part of you, however deep inside, believes it will be the last light you’ll see. The purples and yellows illuminating the clouds, changing colour until the sky fades to black. The next day, another sunrise comes along and the process starts over.” Her eyes sparkle with tears, her words aimed as much to herself as they are to me. “Life is full of moments Harri, and you must never assume a sunset is the end. We all live under the same sky, even if we may have been born on a different cloud. Whenever you feel you’re at the blackest moment, you need hope. Wherever you are, you have to remember that the sun will rise.” She takes a long drag of her cigarette and blows the smoke towards the light. “Always believe in the sunrise, Harri.”
James A Lyons@jalwrites.bsky.social · 4mo ago

PRISCILLA x IT'S A SIN Whilst honouring his estranged uncle's dying wish to reunite five 1980's drag icons, a gay man learns the dark truth about his adoptive mother. With her past now set to impact his future, he must choose: his uncle’s legacy or the woman who raised him. #PosterPit #CO #SO #A

A blue sky and cloud background with a red haired drag queen staring into the sun. Text reads 1986 had them, 2026 needs them. East End boys and west end girls. Out worldwide from 25th April 2026. a new lgbtq+ adult road trip comedy, available from all booksellers Written by james a lyons | Repped BY intersaga literary agency | published BY spectrum books |STarring harri forrester & wilma cockburn | co-starring gloria, westward hoe & boo karky | and introducing jack montague. Rivals to lovers. Age diverse cast. Found family.
James A Lyons@jalwrites.bsky.social · 4mo ago

PRISCILLA x IT'S A SIN Whilst honouring his estranged uncle's dying wish to reunite five 1980's drag icons, a gay man learns the dark truth about his adoptive mother. With her past now set to impact his future, he must choose: his uncle’s legacy or the woman who raised him. #PosterPit #CO #SO #A

A blue sky and cloud background with a red haired drag queen staring into the sun. Text reads 1986 had them, 2026 needs them. East End boys and west end girls. Out worldwide from 25th April 2026. a new lgbtq+ adult road trip comedy, available from all booksellers Written by james a lyons | Repped BY intersaga literary agency | published BY spectrum books |STarring harri forrester & wilma cockburn | co-starring gloria, westward hoe & boo karky | and introducing jack montague. Rivals to lovers. Age diverse cast. Found family.
James A Lyons@jalwrites.bsky.social · 4mo ago

SMOGGIE QUEENS v IT'S A SIN. A gay man learns dark truths about his adoptive mother whilst searching for members of his late uncle's 1980's drag troupe. With her past set to impact his future, he must choose—his uncle’s legacy or the woman who raised him. #PosterPit #SO #CO #A

A drag queen on stage singing on the right. Text reads East End Boys and West End Girls. Wake up, wear heels. Kick arse. Yours to own from 25th April. a new lgbtq+ adult road trip comedy, available from all booksellers Written by james a lyons | Repped BY intersaga literary agency | published BY spectrum books | STarring harri forrester & wilma cockburn | co-starring gloria, westward hoe & boo karky | and introducing jack montague
James A Lyons@jalwrites.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Whilst honouring his estranged uncle's dying wish to reunite five drag activists, a gay man learns the dark truth about his adoptive mother. With her past set to impact his future, he must choose his uncle’s legacy or the woman who raised him. #PosterPit #CO #SO #A Out 25/04/26

A retro themed poster. At the top is the title East End Boys and West End Girls. in the centre is a pastel sunset with a moon, over a purple and lilac skyline. At the forefront is a large lipstick with The Dragnificent Seven in the side. At the bottom it says 2026 and starring Harri Forrester, Jack Montague, Gloria, Wilma Cockburn, westward Hoe, Boo Karky, Princess Thigh-Ana, Havana Banana and The Duchess.
James A Lyons@jalwrites.bsky.social · 4mo ago

I listened to a doc on Studio 54, and it covered the backlash against disco music. It was said in 1979 that rich, straight white men started the anti-Disco movement because black and/or queer culture was always the first targets. 50 years later and ain't that still the truth.

James A Lyons@jalwrites.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Just over two weeks until my novel EAST END BOYS AND WEST END GIRLS is released! If you're looking to boost your TBR pile or ready for a new read, why not check out this adult road trip comedy? 10% of author profits will be donated to NotAPhase, a UK trans charity. Read on for more info! 🧵

On the left is the text East End Boys and West End Girls, with the date 25th April. In between is the popart cover for the novel, and on the right is an image of a drag queen down a darkened hallway.
FT Zahra@ftzahra.bsky.social · 4mo ago

After a crazy few weeks, I'm thrilled to announce that I'm now represented by Lucy Balfour at WME Books! Her vision and enthusiasm for THE DEATH AND DIFFRACTION OF SAFA RIZWAN blew me away. I'm so excited to work with her and so keen to take this next step into my writing journey!

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James A Lyons@jalwrites.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Just over two weeks until my novel EAST END BOYS AND WEST END GIRLS is released! If you're looking to boost your TBR pile or ready for a new read, why not check out this adult road trip comedy? 10% of author profits will be donated to NotAPhase, a UK trans charity. Read on for more info! 🧵

On the left is the text East End Boys and West End Girls, with the date 25th April. In between is the popart cover for the novel, and on the right is an image of a drag queen down a darkened hallway.