{"id":144134,"date":"2026-02-05T01:03:09","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T01:03:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/144134\/"},"modified":"2026-02-05T01:03:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T01:03:09","slug":"readout-lgbtq-book-fest-brings-queer-authors-booksellers-to-gulfport-this-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/144134\/","title":{"rendered":"ReadOut LGBTQ+ book fest brings queer authors, booksellers to Gulfport this weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Kristen Arnett Credit: Photo by Maria Rada<\/p>\n

Did you know they make more gay books than \u201cHeated Rivalry\u201d \u201cRed White & Royal Blue\u201d? Gulfport\u2019s LGBTQ+ book festival is back to introduce Tampa Bay to local queer authors and inspire writers. <\/p>\n

This year\u2019s very sapphic lineup includes workshops on queer writing and publishing, signings from authors like Kristen Arnett (pictured), a live taping of the \u201cYappin\u2019\u201d podcast and a live gameplay of \u201cThirsty Sword Lesbians\u201d with a Valentine\u2019s twist. Plus, a rolling queer book swap. <\/p>\n

Many workshops and events can be attended virtually.<\/p>\n

Tickets start at $10 for ReadOut, happening Friday-Sunday, Feb. 6-8 in Gulfport.<\/a><\/p>\n

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This article appears in Feb. 05 \u2013 11, 2026<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSelene San Felice is managing editor of Creative Loafing Tampa Bay. Prior to joining CL in 2025, she started the Axios Tampa Bay newsletter and worked for her hometown paper, The Capital in Annapolis,…\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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