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American author

Roan Parrish is an American author of gay romance fiction.

Writing career

Parrish began writing gay romance fiction while pursuing a Ph.D in literature. She contributed the story "Company" to the collection All in Fear (2016). Her 2017 novel Out of Nowhere was shortlisted for Booklist's best genre fiction: romance and for RUSA's top romance genre fiction.

Riven (2018) was called "generous and tender in all the right ways" by Publishers Weekly. It received a starred review from Library Journal. Better than People (2020) received a starred review from Publishers Weekly: "Parrish delivers an irresistible queer romance between a grumpy children’s book illustrator and a pathologically shy graphic designer". Best Laid Plans (2021) received a starred review from Publishers Weekly, which wrote, "Parrish’s sweet and sensitive treatment allows the men to become partners in healing. This love story is heartrending, swoon-worthy, and extremely well-told".

The Lights on Knockbridge Lane (2021) received a starred review from Publishers Weekly: "Parrish elevates what often can be formulaic in category romances to a fine art, with laugh-out-loud dialogue, eccentric but endearing characters, and an emotionally satisfying finale". The Rivals of Casper Road (2022) received a critical review from Publishers Weekly: "Parrish’s sweet but shallow fourth Garnet Run romance leaves readers wanting more". Publishers Weekly called The Holiday Trap (2022) "a fluffy wintertime treat". It received a starred review from Library Journal that noted, "Readers will be captivated by the atmospheric settings, the witty dialogue, and the well-developed, adorably quirky characters in this stand-alone novel". Library Journal listed it as a best romance of 2022.

Parrish co-hosts the Dear Romance Writer podcast.

Personal life

Parrish is Jewish and lives in Philadelphia. Parrish, who uses both she/her and they/them pronouns, is a member of the LGBT community.

Selected works

In the Middle of Somewhere series

  • In the Middle of Somewhere. Dreamspinner Press. 2015. ISBN 9781634762120.
  • Out of Nowhere. Dreamspinner Press. 2016. ISBN 9781634769037.
  • Where We Left Off. Dreamspinner Press. 2016. ISBN 9781634776905.

Riven series

  • Riven. Loveswept. 2018. ISBN 9781524799328.
  • Rend. Loveswept. 2018. ISBN 9781524799335.
  • Raze. Loveswept. 2019. ISBN 9781984818331.

Garnet Run series

References

  1. ^ "Light up your Christmas with Roan Parrish". Seattle Gay News. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
  2. ^ Monaghan, Elizabeth Michaelson (2021-06-28). "The Pleasure and Politics of Writing Queer Romance Novels". Lilith Magazine. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
  3. All in Fear | Kirkus Reviews.
  4. Reading List: Best Adult Genre Fiction, 2017, by | Booklist Online.
  5. Williams, Wilda. "LJ's Reviews of RUSA's Top Genre Fiction | ALA Midwinter 2017". Library Journal. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
  6. "Riven". Publishers Weekly. 2018-04-02. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
  7. Roan, Parrish. "Riven". Library Journal. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
  8. "Better Than People by Roan Parrish". Publishers Weekly. 2020-06-09. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
  9. "Best Laid Plans by Roan Parrish". Publishers Weekly. 2021-01-04. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
  10. "The Lights on Knockbridge Lane by Roan Parrish". Publishers Weekly. 2021-08-09. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
  11. "The Rivals of Casper Road by Roan Parrish". Publishers Weekly. 2022-09-08. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
  12. "The Holiday Trap by Roan Parrish". Publishers Weekly. 2022-06-14. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
  13. Miller Cover, Heather (2022-07-01). "The Holiday Trap". Library Journal. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
  14. Wyatt, Melissa DeWild & Neal. "Best Romance of 2022". Library Journal. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
  15. "Relationship Advice From Three Romance Writers | Dear Romance Writer Podcast". Dear Romance Writer. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
  16. "Things To Do: Philly celebrates local authors, N.J.'s new drive-in, and iconic Del. public space partially reopens". WHYY. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
  17. "About". Roan Parrish. Retrieved 2023-04-11.


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