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Roan Parrish

Roan Parrish

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.[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

  • The Holiday Trap. Sourcebooks Casablanca. 2022. ISBN 978-1-72825-627-6.

In the Middle of Somewhere series

Riven series

Garnet Run series

References

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