Phoenix Rising Book 1: Second edition published February 14, 2026
Ten authors explore the range of gay literature in poetry, memoir, essays, short stories, and excerpts from longer works.
All proceeds will be donated to the Matthew Shepard Foundation and The Trevor Project.
All proceeds will be donated to the Matthew Shepard Foundation and The Trevor Project.
The prequel that begins the Phoenix Rising story:
A week-long 17th birthday celebration in and around New Orleans for the youngest member of the group. Join Benji Travers with his family and his bandmates for food, fun, and festivities in and around "The Big Easy!"
A week-long 17th birthday celebration in and around New Orleans for the youngest member of the group. Join Benji Travers with his family and his bandmates for food, fun, and festivities in and around "The Big Easy!"
Benji Travers, rhythm guitarist for the group Phoenix Rising, is struggling with the fact he's having to spend "a few weeks" with his parents, without the group - especially Ravynn, who's become the center of Benji's dreams and desires. He survives (barely, in his way of thinking) and actually has some intriguing visits around the southeastern United States.
Will he rejoin the group in time for the start of their first world tour? Read this fast-paced story to find ou8t!
Will he rejoin the group in time for the start of their first world tour? Read this fast-paced story to find ou8t!
Benji and his family celebrate a New Orleans-style Christmas with Ravynn, with maybe a touch of holiday magic.