July 22, 2026
“The New People” is about more than just real estate
Embracing the moments where empathy and tension overlap, Andrea Uptmor’s debut forces us to examine the messy experiences that connect us.
Michael Collina
Hear My Story editor Michael is drawn to inclusive histories, feminist theory, and LGBTQIA+ stories of every kind. When he’s not trying to catch up on his TBLT list, Michael is probably tending to his houseplants, exploring local museums, or trying out a new recipe in his kitchen.
Articles and interviews
June 15, 2026
What does a “Mother Tongue” mean to you?
Beginning as letters to her two sons, Sara Nović‘s memoir is both a collection of deaf history and a celebration of life in “the middle.”
May 22, 2026
Douglas Stuart’s stunning new novel is a tale of quiet desperation in the Western Isles of Scotland
The Booker Prize-winning author discusses coming full circle with “John of John,” growing up queer in the ‘90s, and why he may set his next book in New York.
May 11, 2026
How Ash Perez turned his love of rom-coms into an audio-first, full-cast, queer love story
The writer and producer talks about working with “audiobook royalty,” the films that inspired “Speak Now,” and what he’s working on next.
April 28, 2026
Jordan Ritter Conn’s deep, intimate look at “American Men”
The journalist spent years reporting on the lives of four different men, burrowing into the burdensome, complex ideas of masculinity and what they mean for us all.
March 24, 2026
Alex Partridge asks “Why Does Everybody Hate Me?”
In his second book, the founder of LADbible and UniLad shines a light on Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria and mental health.
February 13, 2026
"He’s the Devil" is queer horror at its best
In his debut novel, Tobi Coventry crafts a flat-share story from hell that celebrates the campy style of vintage horror films.
August 26, 2025
Jacob Tobia offers a roadmap to being better people
In “Before They Were Men,” the author and activist explains that it’s possible to harness everything that men love about themselves—including their anger—for good.
May 16, 2025
Andrea Long Chu defines what it means to have “Authority”
With her latest collection of essays, the Pulitzer Prize-winning critic asks the question: What is authority?
May 7, 2025
“So Many Stars” is a love letter to queer history and resistance
Caro De Robertis’s groundbreaking oral history celebrates the activism, cultural impact, and lived experiences of a generation of queer, trans, and two-spirit elders of color.
March 17, 2025
“Stag Dance” is a master class in confrontation
In her follow-up to "Detransition, Baby", Torrey Peters delivers four stories that confront uncomfortable truths, characters, and concepts of identity to great effect.
March 11, 2025
Dylan Mulvaney’s “Paper Doll” is the three-dimensional story of a woman in transition
The trans icon talks about resolving her quarter-life crisis, exploring an edgier version of herself, what she learned from Beergate, and what she’s excited to do next.