Show Notes
Have you ever listened to “At last I see the light” from Tangled and thought, ‘this could be gayer’? Then this book (and podcast episode) might be for you! Join hosts Em and Cas as they take this opportunity not just to explore the book The Princess and the Thief, but to discuss it with the author, Mary Lynne Gibbs, herself! Topics include DnD-inspired meet- cutes, the importance of nuanced bisexual (and other queer) representation, and finding love when you least expect it. If you’d like to see other works from Mary, visit her website at https://www.marylynnegibbs.com/.
If you're interested in reading The Princess and the Thief after listening to this episode, consider borrowing it from your local library or purchasing it from an independent bookstore or directly from Midnight Meadow Publishing!
The Dauphin County Library System is delighted to partner with Midnight Meadow Publishing, who specialize in LGBTQIA+ stories. This episode is the second of a series of interviews with their authors with recent releases.
Transcript of the episode available here
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