The Curious Fairy Tale at the Queer Ballet Preview
This is the tale of Takuya and Randy. A modern fairy tale between a blossoming ballet dancer and a shy hip hop dancer.…
French Cup: A Neighborhood Story
Summary:In Tokyo, a neighborhood is seeing the tail lights of its local industry fading into the distance. Gentrification is moving in, replacing secretly LGBTQ owned shops and restaurants that have populated the block for decades. New developers are buying buildings and demolishing them left and right as owners can't afford inflated rent. The symbol of this erasure is a giant, modern hotel that went up three months ago. Nearby, the little coffee shop and micro live house French Cup is struggling to survive. New owners, two drag queen best friends, bought the business after their mentor and former owner of the shop passed away three years ago. Serving Starbucks dupes and fresh French pastries, it serves as a community center for the often closeted LGBTQ community to gather, offering drag hostessed Bingo nights and showcasing local and LGBTQ live acts on a small stage. When a new and handsome face shows up at French Cup, he's immediate news. The two best friends compete for his eyes at first, but when they find out he is to begin work at the new hotel monstrosity and is from the foreign corporation that built it, controversy spreads in the neighborhood. Worries launch into distress calls, and the neighborhood association is in an uproar. As more businesses fall, a Romeo and Juliet flavored love forms, and the two sides must come to a favorable conclusion or go to war.Warning: this story is rated NSFW because these are drag queens and they make explicit jokes about d*cks and s*x toys like all the time. If they couldn't make jokes about deez nutz, are they even drag queens? There's absolutely no s*x in this book. In fact, you're waiting for the damn main characters to kiss and that's the build up. It's so innocent, except for the lovely queens in the background talking about King C*CKS like 24/7. Is this book safe for children? No. The queens do read to preschoolers in this, but you should NOT read this to your preschooler. You have been warned.…
Lyra's Magnum Opus 8: Argo Navis
Collection 8 of the serial Lyra's Magnum OpusContains: Chapters 359 - ongoingSummary:Lyra is opening for Yellow Lizard's "Wicked Lizard America Tour". A dream come true, if they can make it work. From the first moment on their specialized tour bus, it is a journey of epic proportions. From L.A to New York, they visit sixteen cities in total and each one is more memorable than the last. Sana deals with a personal journey of self discovery and freedom. Tetsu comes to terms with changes to his public image. And most unexpected of all, Yami goes on a precious journey of self discovery. Japan meets West, so many lessons to learn and friends to be made that cross a cultural bridge. It is an adventure full of happy, funny moments, but also heartfelt and beautiful memories.…
Everyday is Beautiful With You
Two lovers live their daily lives and sometimes look into the past. Tatara and Yuki are drag queens who were drawn together during interesting circumstances during the Covid pandemic. Now living together, it's been four years since that day. How many moments pass by as you think of a song, the petal of a flower, the face of your beloved?(A story about nothing.)Btw, all of my books have soundtracks. What am I listening to this time as I write? I've included a lot of them this time in the narrative, but what you're not seeing is all the Mika Nakashima (for the tender moments) and Yuki Hsu (for the funny moments, stuff like "Flying" and "Adventure Balloon" ) that I'm listening to. Go take a listen! You're welcome!…
Audrey Hepburn's Pearls: Volume 4
Volume 4:Contains chapters 80 - Originally published on other websites in 2013, I started Audrey Hepburn's Pearls for a NaNoWriMo. It became so popular, that it extended to what it is today. This will be the final and revised version. I am the author, Sumire Hime. Summary:In 1967, Georgina was the legendary Georgina Monroe, the best Marilyn Monroe drag impersonator New York City had ever seen. But, in 1994, Georgina is a recluse who is scared of everyone and everything. Enter Ruiz, a young Latina pageant drag queen known at Audrey at the Ritz, famous for her Audrey Hepburn impersonation. Since she was fourteen, she had admired Georgina Monroe's career obsessively, always wondering about why she disappeared so suddenly. During a chance encounter, Ruiz gets to meet her, and through a gentle friendship and strong bond, Ruiz starts to uncover a story she never could have imagined in her worst nightmares. Stories of the mob, glamour, love, heartbreak, addiction, murder, and intensely dangerous secrets abound in this LGBTQ serial about ever present issues that pervade throughout time. Through voices young and old, we follow the story of Georgina and Ruiz as witnesses to truths that are rarely told.…
Audrey Hepburn's Pearls: Volume 3
Volume 3:Contains chapters 53 - 79Originally published on other websites in 2013, I started Audrey Hepburn's Pearls for a NaNoWriMo. It became so popular, that it extended to what it is today. This will be the final and revised version. I am the author, Sumire Hime. Summary:In 1967, Georgina was the legendary Georgina Monroe, the best Marilyn Monroe drag impersonator New York City had ever seen. But, in 1994, Georgina is a recluse who is scared of everyone and everything. Enter Ruiz, a young Latina pageant drag queen known at Audrey at the Ritz, famous for her Audrey Hepburn impersonation. Since she was fourteen, she had admired Georgina Monroe's career obsessively, always wondering about why she disappeared so suddenly. During a chance encounter, Ruiz gets to meet her, and through a gentle friendship and strong bond, Ruiz starts to uncover a story she never could have imagined in her worst nightmares. Stories of the mob, glamour, love, heartbreak, addiction, murder, and intensely dangerous secrets abound in this LGBTQ serial about ever present issues that pervade throughout time. Through voices young and old, we follow the story of Georgina and Ruiz as witnesses to truths that are rarely told.…
Audrey Hepburn's Pearls: Volume 2
Volume 2:Contains chapters 28 - 52.Originally published on other websites in 2013, I started Audrey Hepburn's Pearls for a NaNoWriMo. It became so popular, that it extended to what it is today. This will be the final and revised version. I am the author, Sumire Hime. Summary:In 1967, Georgina was the legendary Georgina Monroe, the best Marilyn Monroe drag impersonator New York City had ever seen. But, in 1994, Georgina is a recluse who is scared of everyone and everything. Enter Ruiz, a young Latina pageant drag queen known at Audrey at the Ritz, famous for her Audrey Hepburn impersonation. Since she was fourteen, she had admired Georgina Monroe's career obsessively, always wondering about why she disappeared so suddenly. During a chance encounter, Ruiz gets to meet her, and through a gentle friendship and strong bond, Ruiz starts to uncover a story she never could have imagined in her worst nightmares. Stories of the mob, glamour, love, heartbreak, addiction, murder, and intensely dangerous secrets abound in this LGBTQ serial about ever present issues that pervade throughout time. Through voices young and old, we follow the story of Georgina and Ruiz as witnesses to truths that are rarely told.…
Audrey Hepburn's Pearls: Volume 1
Volume 1: Contains Chapters 1 - 27Originally published on other websites in 2013, I started Audrey Hepburn's Pearls for a NaNoWriMo. It became so popular, that it extended to what it is today. This will be the final and revised version. I am the author, Sumire Hime. Summary:In 1967, Georgina was the legendary Georgina Monroe, the best Marilyn Monroe drag impersonator New York City had ever seen. But, in 1994, Georgina is a recluse who is scared of everyone and everything. Enter Ruiz, a young Latina pageant drag queen known at Audrey at the Ritz, famous for her Audrey Hepburn impersonation. Since she was fourteen, she had admired Georgina Monroe's career obsessively, always wondering about why she disappeared so suddenly. During a chance encounter, Ruiz gets to meet her, and through a gentle friendship and strong bond, Ruiz starts to uncover a story she never could have imagined in her worst nightmares. Stories of the mob, glamour, love, heartbreak, addiction, murder, and intensely dangerous secrets abound in this LGBTQ serial about ever present issues that pervade throughout time. Through voices young and old, we follow the story of Georgina and Ruiz as witnesses to truths that are rarely told.…
Beauty Parlor Gospel
Preview. Full book coming soon. Summary:In the groves of Louisiana in 1934, a legendary drag queen was born. Red-haired and strong headed, Genesis James knew he'd never fit in. Raised with four sisters by an alcoholic and abusive Irish Catholic father and a submissive French mother, James grew up gay and with the strong desire to get out. After a terrifying homophobic encounter which almost costs his life, in 1952 he arrives at Penn State and discovers a small society of pageant drag queens. They are far from welcoming, but he and his new college room mate, Paulie, infiltrate their ranks. Here, James meets the man who will become his husband: an angry and handsome Felix, who is reluctantly assigned to be his pageant dresser and page boy. Through arguments and heart felt talks, they fall in love. When Felix tells James his dream to open a beauty parlor that serves the underground drag community in Philadelphia, he jumps at the chance. There begins their future together: five decades of struggle, activism, and lots of beauty parlor gospel. These are those decades, told by one fire-headed, southern, bloody mary filled drag queen. Don't forget to bring the Tabasco. Want more? Genesis is also in the book Audrey Hepburn's Pearls by SumireHime3.…
Lyra's Magnum Opus 1: Cetus
#1 in Transgender category, May 2022 Collection 1 of the serial Lyra's Magnum OpusContains: Chapters 1 - 57Summary:Sana and Tetsu are jazz musicians in Tokyo. One day, they meet over social media and their lives are changed forever. A love begins to form, and as they get closer, a secret is slowly being uncovered about Sana by Tetsu. It's a secret that Sana's band Lyra is desperate for no one to know. The secret is that Sana is very sick, and has been for a long time. When Tetsu finds out, he only loves him even more. When Sana's illness causes him to have a heart attack soon into their relationship, everyone's world is upended. He becomes gravely ill, and his long time doctor reveals to them all that his illness is and always was terminal. When Tetsu vows to take care of him no matter what, he shocks his family and friends. This is the story of that devotion between them. It is a story about family, friends, music, dance, food, tradition, and powerful love.…
Lyra's Magnum Opus 7: Vela
Collection 7 of the serial Lyra's Magnum OpusContains: Chapters 306 - 358. Awaiting an epilogue.Summary: Lyra starts their journey into the unknown. Sana confronts personal demons, as Tetsu gives him loving support. New friends arrive, and affect Lyra's lives in unexpected ways.…
Lyra's Magnum Opus 3: Polaris
Collection 3 of the serial Lyra's Magnum OpusContains: Chapters 110 - 157Summary:Tetsu celebrates a milestone birthday, and wrestles with internal feelings. Sana deals with new challenges, but finds old allies. A surprising guest tells her story from the past. And new opportunities surface over the horizon, if only Sana and Tetsu can grasp them.…
Lyra's Magnum Opus 4: Eridanus
Collection 4 of the serial Lyra's Magnum OpusContains: Chapters 158 - 207Summary:Sana and Tetsu battle with mental health after accepting a life changing deal. Another member of Lyra tells the story of how he met Sana. Sana struggles with the new and permanent reality of his illness, as Tetsu tries to accept his gender identity. And Lyra goes on a much needed vacation.…
Lyra's Magnum Opus 2: Cygnus
Collection 2 of the serial Lyra's Magnum Opus. Contains: Chapters 58 - 109.Summary: As the Hirano family prepares for a happy occasion, everyone is adjusting to life as the family becomes closer. Sana and Tetsu prepare for a journey, and Sana's health is dramatically improving. So much happiness is had, and things are returning to normal. But, when something horrific goes wrong at a celebratory party, the family is thrown into a crisis that will change them forever.…
Lyra's Magnum Opus 6: Lacerta
Collection 6 of the serial Lyra's Magnum OpusContains: Chapters 257 - 305Summary:Sana and Tetsu face a devastating crisis in their relationship. Keitaro describes the journey of his friendship with Tetsu. Lyra discovers the world of Yellow Lizard, and get together in preparation for an incredible journey. Tetsu's past collides with his present, and a confession changes his world.…
Lyra's Magnum Opus 5: Sirius
Collection 5 of the serial Lyra's Magnum OpusContains: Chapters 208 - 256Summary:Lyra works on music together as Sana's health falters into a new and scary realm. Nobu's story comes to the forefront. A typhoon brings Lyra and new friends together, and a ghost from the past appears.…