UK indie publisher triumphs as Birmingham-set novel HUSBANDS wins major LGBTQ+ fiction award ahead of Pride Month

New film made by University staff charts rise of Blackpool’s drag and LGBTQ+ scene

Rare and previously unseen footage of top drag and LGBTQ+ stars at a UK seaside town is being showcased in a new film created by University of Chester staff.  A vibrant dive into the heart of a working-class seaside town, Queering Blackpool recounts the rise of its drag and LGBTQ+ scene – from the bold pioneers who built it, to the new generation carrying the glittering torch.   In the film, viewers will see star names such as Lily Savage, Grace…

UK indie publisher triumphs as Birmingham-set novel HUSBANDS wins major LGBTQ+ fiction award ahead of Pride Month

Spring Street Books, a proudly independent UK publisher, is celebrating a major win as HUSBANDS by Mo Fanning clinches the 2025 IndieReader Discovery Award for LGBTQ+ Fiction. This recognition from IndieReader—one of the world’s leading authorities on independent publishing—spotlights the growing strength and creativity of the UK’s indie publishing scene. Published by Spring Street Books, […] Read this story UK indie publisher triumphs as Birmin…