Roan Parrish Explained

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.[16] [17]

Selected works

In the Middle of Somewhere series

Riven series

Garnet Run series

References

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

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