Walk This Way
by Tony Correia
A romance about a teen who feels he has to hide the fact that he does drag to get a boyfriend.
Drag has never been so popular, and this LGBTQ+ romance takes a look at how a teen embraces the drag queen dream. Sixteen-year-old Joshua does drag on social media but wants to have the full drag performance experience. Trouble is, he’s attracted to guys who don’t like drag and want nothing to do with gay men they think are too feminine or flamboyant. Joshua has the chance to live his dream, but only by keeping it secret from the guy he is dating. Grounded by what Joshua learns about how drag continues to be controversial in the gay community, this essential light-hearted story focuses on facing your emotions and finding your authentic self, even if it’s by pretending to be someone else.
About the Author
TONY CORREIA has worked as a waiter, bartender, bouncer, barista, receptionist and is a technical writer for a software company. His newspaper column, Queen’s Logic, ran in Xtra! West for five years. He is the author of the Lorimer Real Love novels Same Love, True to You and Prom Kings. His memoir Foodsluts at Doll & Penny’s Cafe was published in 2012. Tony lives in Vancouver, British Columbia.
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"The story’s lighthearted energy and zinger lines create a sitcom-esque vibe where every character is a little larger than life. There are a few poignant moments that add pathos without ruining the over-the-top vivacity. Readers will have a ball and may learn a little about LGBTQ+ history along the way."
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