READING EPISODES
Queer literature, spoken aloud. Stories that breathe. Words that stay with you.
About
Reading Episodes are LOTL’s space for lesbian and queer writing - poetry, essays, book excerpts, memoir, fiction, and spoken‑word pieces performed by the writers themselves or by invited readers.
These episodes celebrate the voices that shape queer literature: the storytellers, the poets, the thinkers, the rebels, the quiet observers, the women and non‑binary writers who have always written us into existence.
This is a literary home within LOTL - intimate, thoughtful, and deeply rooted in queer experience.
What You’ll Find Here
Author Readings
Writers reading their own work poetry, essays, memoir, fiction, and new writing.
Queer Classics Revisited
Excerpts from iconic lesbian and queer texts, paired with modern commentary and cultural context.
Themed Literary Episodes
Curated readings exploring themes such as love, identity, grief, resilience, desire, community, ageing, chosen family.
New Voices
Emerging lesbian and queer writers sharing original work, offering fresh perspectives and new stories.
Behind‑the‑
Writing Reflections
Short notes or conversations with writers about their creative process.
Why Reading Episodes Matter
Lesbian and queer literature has always been a lifeline - a place to see ourselves, to understand ourselves, to imagine futures that didn’t yet exist.
Reading Episodes honour that tradition by:
amplifying lesbian and queer writers
preserving lesbian and queer literary history
creating space for new voices
celebrating the written word as a form of resistance and connection
offering members a quiet, intimate storytelling experience
These episodes are slow, thoughtful, and deeply human.
Who Can Access Reading Episodes
Reading Episodes are available to:
Monthly Members
Annual Members
Legacy Members
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If you’re not yet a member, you can join anytime.
Legacy Members receive:
early access to selected reading episodes
exclusive behind‑the‑scenes notes
invitations to contribute to future literary themes
Reading Episodes
Kris Kneen
KRIS KNEEN is the award-winning author of fiction, poetry and non-fiction. They have been shortlisted for many awards, including the prestigious Stella Prize. Their poetry collection Eating My Grandmother won the Thomas Shapcott Prize. Their latest book, Rite of Spring, is published by Transit Lounge
Reading & Interview
Zoe Terakes
Join us as Zoe Terakis, star of Wentworth and proud transmasculine Greek-Australian storyteller, dives into their revolutionary book, "Eros: Queer Myths for Lovers." From heartfelt discussions about ancient myths and Greek heritage to candid stories of gender joy, Zoe celebrates how queerness and trans identities have always belonged at the heart of human storytelling. This episode is an inspiring, fresh take on reclaiming history and embracing the beauty of living across worlds.
Readig & Interview
Jesse Blackadder
A tribute to Jesse Blackadder, a writer who brought depth, courage and curiosity to every page. This episode revisits her powerful narratives and the impact she made on Australian literature and queer storytelling.
Interview