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Acquisition Announcement Sick of being bullied by his so-called best friends, seventeen-year-old Sammy Tomasello breaks up his punk band Flipflop just as they are being courted by major record labels. All he wants is a normal life without practicing, touring, and being ridiculed by his bandmates. But “normal” life isn’t what Sammy expects. He’s overwhelmed by the attention — and resentment — at school while his mom, still mourning the death of Sammy’s father, struggles to get out of bed. Seeking refuge from his problems, Sammy gets a job at ShowBiz Pizza where cute co-worker Maggie discovers his musical talent and begs to jam with him. Sammy doesn’t want to lose her the same way he lost Flipflop, but the urge to create is hard to resist. Sammy finds himself having to choose between music and happiness or risk losing both the people and passions that complete his life. Coming 2027

Welcome Dane Erbach, Author of For Your Entertainment

All Posts, Author Interviews, News / admin / April 12, 2025

For Your Entertainment is a a story by a punk music lover for a punk music lover. This YA contemporary story is full of references to the post-hardcore era of music we *ahem* old *ahem* millennials remember with affectionate nostalgia. For Your Entertainment is a love letter to the adult generation’s misfit youth and the […]

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Welcome Harper Kinsley, Author of Spikes, Dice, and Other Variables

All Posts, Author Interviews, News / admin / September 27, 2024

Hi Everyone! We are happy to welcome another YA novel to Inked in Gray! Spikes, Dice, and Other Variables is a YA contemporary asexual romance with a twist on the jock x nerd trope. This novel addresses some very real societal expectations about love and relationships. We had the opportunity to interview Harper and learn

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Acquisition announcement for the novel 'Cavendish House' by Kathryn L. Pringle, published by Inked in Gray. The announcement is presented on a textured paper background, with the title in bold black letters. The description of the novel highlights it as a queer modern gothic story about asexual psychic medium Samantha Nolan, who returns to the site of her first case to find her beliefs about the dead challenged. A photo of the author, Kathryn L. Pringle, is taped to the right side of the announcement. She is pictured with glasses, a tattooed arm, and a slight smile, set against a red background. The release date, 'Coming December 2025,' is displayed at the bottom in blue text.

Welcome Kathryn L. Pringle, Author of Cavendish House

All Posts, Author Interviews, News / admin / February 2, 2024

Hi Everyone! We are happy to welcome another Horror novel to Inked in Gray! Cavendish House is a queer modern gothic novel about an asexual psychic medium who must return to the site of her first case, and favorite ghost, only to discover that everything she knew about the dead was dead wrong. We had

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A digital acquisition announcement for the book "Of Wolves and Stags" by Ria Parisi, presented by Inked in Gray Press. The announcement includes the title in bold, followed by a synopsis of the book, which highlights its diverse YA fantasy elements featuring plus-size and LGBTQ+ representation. The synopsis introduces the protagonist, Dalia, a 17-year-old who is a living weapon, thrust into a world of danger. The announcement also mentions the book's sale to Lauren T. Davila at Inked in Gray Press by Jennie Dunham of Dunham Literary, with a release date of March 2025. On the right side of the image is a smiling portrait of the author, Ria Parisi, with her hair in two buns, wearing a blue and gold patterned garment. The image is set against a crumpled paper background with playful design elements like doodles and blue tape.

New Acquisition! Of Wolves and Stags by Ria Parisi

All Posts, Author Interviews, News / Dakota Rayne / November 16, 2023

Hi Everyone! We are ecstatic to introduce you to the newest Inked Author, Ria Parisi! We have recently acquired her YA fantasy, Of Wolves and Stags. The novel is a diverse YA fantasy with plus size and LGBTQ+ representation in which a 17 year old Dalia, who has spent her whole life hiding the fact

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The Best Party of the Year is . . .

All Posts, News / Dakota Rayne / January 5, 2023

the one where we celebrate all the successes from 2022! Success is a matter of perspective. We all have different situations and life hurdles that affect our ability to do all the things we want to do. Some days I celebrate just that I even got out of bed and made coffee. But keeping success

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Welcome Nicole Zelniker, our newest YA contemporary author!

All Posts, Author Interviews, News / Dakota Rayne / December 7, 2022

Hi Everyone! Inked in Gray is welcoming Nicole Zelniker and her queer YA contemporary novella, All I Know So Far, a queer coming of age story about love, hope, and resilience. It follows the journey of Avery Marsh, who is skeptical about her move across the country to with her older absentee half-brother and his

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