Roan Parrish

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Roan Parrish is an American author of gay romance fiction.

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Writing career

Parrish began writing gay romance fiction while pursuing a Ph.D in literature. [1] [2]

She contributed the story "Company" to the collection All in Fear (2016). [3]

Her 2017 novel Out of Nowhere was shortlisted for Booklist 's best genre fiction: romance [4] and for RUSA's top romance genre fiction. [5]

Riven (2018) was called "generous and tender in all the right ways" by Publishers Weekly . [6] It received a starred review from Library Journal . [7]

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". [8]

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". [9]

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". [10]

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". [11]

Publishers Weekly called The Holiday Trap (2022) "a fluffy wintertime treat". [12] 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". [13] Library Journal listed it as a best romance of 2022. [14]

Parrish co-hosts the Dear Romance Writer podcast. [15]

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. [1] [16] [17] [2]

Selected works

In the Middle of Somewhere series

Riven series

Garnet Run series

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  2. 1 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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