10 Thursdays 7:00pm-9:00pm, starting January 12th, 2023 via Zoom 9 students maximum Many queer, trans, and/or nonbinary writers may have experienced workshops in the past that were silencing, unhelpful, or damaging when being workshopped by a predominantly cisgender/heterosexual writing group, however well-intentioned the group may have been. This workshop course is designed to help create […]
1-hour session, in-person Disney villains, disaster lesbians, and hot trans messes, oh my! In this session, we’ll look at “good” messy queers, “bad” messy queers, stereotypes, redemption, interiority, and mainstream media representations, all to help writers better visualize how to portray a messy queer character who’s complex and authentic. Free! More info here: https://tcne.org/first-event/event-schedule/
1-hour session, in-person During the Weimar Republic (1919 to 1933), Berlin was considered the queerest city in the entire world, as well as a trailblazer of transgender healthcare and culture. Join Milo Todd as he discusses the era’s vibrant trans community and its endless series of documented firsts, including terminology, surgeries, rights, memoirs, and music. […]
1-hour session, in-person Social justice themes in fiction feel needed now more than ever. Throughout history, the written word has been effective in changing minds and soothing hearts. But as much as you want to tackle these issues, you might feel lost or overwhelmed with possibility. In this session, we’ll look at some steps to […]
1-hour session, in-person Finding a literary agent for your novel is confusing even at the best of times, but when you’re also a marginalized writer, it can feel overwhelming. How do you find agents that are a good fit for you? How do you query them? What questions should you ask when you get “the […]
1-hour event via Zoom We all know that June is Pride Month, but do we know why? Come join historical fiction author Milo Todd as he discusses the Stonewall Rebellion, a grassroots movement that sparked LGBTQ+ rights across the country, and later, across the world. What happened during the multi-night rebellion around the Stonewall Inn […]
1-hour panel via Zoom Novels that span contemporary and distant periods as well as those set in Tudor England, Martha’s Vineyard during WWII, and Berlin both pre- and post-war evoke time, place, and character. Jo Harkin, The Pretender (Knopf) Martha Hall Kelly, The Martha’s Vineyard Beach and Book Club (Ballantine Books) Dolen Perkins-Valdez, Happy Land (Berkley) Milo Todd, The Lilac People (Couterpoint) […]
In celebration of Milo Todd’s debut novel, THE LILAC PEOPLE, join us as we go back in time to an era of queer joy: 1920s Berlin. If you love Cabaret or Chicago, flappers or hoochie coochie dances, it’s time to get a wiggle on! A NIGHT AT THE ELDORADO will feature dazzling performances of dance, […]
In-person event at The Writers’ Stage in conversation with Julie Carrick Dalton
In-person event in conversation with Kolya Shields
In-person event in conversation with Andrea Lawlor
In-person event in conversation with Griffin Hansbury Hive Mind Books is pleased to welcome author Milo Todd to speak about and sign his new novel, a riveting work of trans historical fiction, The Lilac People. Todd will appear in conversation with fellow author Griffin Hansbury. Book Tickets, suggested donation tickets, and free tickets are all available. […]
In-person event in conversation with Stevie Billow East City Bookshop welcomes Milo Todd to discuss his book, The Lilac People. Note on Format: This hybrid event will have both an in-person component with limited seating as well as a virtual broadcast via Zoom Webinar, which will be audio-only. Both in-person and virtual attendees will be able […]
In-person event in conversation with Dylah Ray Join us to celebrate the release of Milo Todd’s debut novel The Lilac People. Milo will be in conversation with Petals & Pages owner and author Dylah Ray. NOTE: No photographs or videos will be allowed at this event. This policy will be strictly enforced. By purchasing a ticket […]
In-person event in conversation with Christopher Castellani Please join us on Thursday May 29th at 5pm for a reading with Milo Todd, author of the new novel The Lilac People. Milo will be in conversation with author and Provincetown resident Christopher Castellani. For readers of All the Light We Cannot See and In Memoriam, a moving and deeply humane story about a trans man […]
In-person event in conversation with David Valdes
In-person event in conversation with TBD We’re thrilled to welcome author Milo Todd to discuss his debut novel, The Lilac People. A moving and deeply humane story, The Lilac People tells the story of a trans man who must relinquish the freedoms of prewar Berlin to survive first the Nazis and then the Allies, all while protecting the […]
In-person event with performer Fortune Cookie at Caveat NYC BOOKS AND BURLESQUE is excited to celebrate Pride month with LGBTQ+ writers and performers! Featuring award-winning and debut authors reading excerpts from their books: Sierra Greer “Annie Bot” (debut novel), Samantha Mann “Dyke Delusions: Essays and Observations” (nonfiction), Jinwoo Chong “I Leave It Up to You,” (novel), Milo Todd “The Lilac People” (debut novel) […]