Read These Lips is about collating new lesbian short writings
and creative works into e-anthologies and providing them free to
readers. We don't just bring together stories that are already out there; we source for new talent, encourage established writers to participate, and accept multi-genre short fiction, that we compile
into e-books.
Our books are distributed via the internet rather than through brick-and-mortar stores because, bar television, the internet is a medium that connects us more than any other in history and has the potential to reach places traditional print media may not. We want readers to be able to access our books anywhere anytime.
In spite of the availability of new media and the world wide web, lesbians in more than half the world are still hard pressed to find affirming representations of their sexuality and their lifestyles.
Read These Lips is part of a growing group of queer publishers and supporters who provide safe spaces for lesbians through literature.
How are we different?
Our books are FREE to all readers.
We also distribute our books to women-focused collections, literary archives, bookstores and libraries. We give our e-books to other internet sites for the benefit of their viewers.
Why don't we charge for our books?
Our publications are beautiful compilations of not just lesbian
stories, but also talent and generosity. The writers give us their stories without charging any fees. The work involved in producing
our anthologies is made possible by the pro bono services of the
RTL team.
If you would like more information, email us at info@readtheselips.com
Please take a moment to send feedback to the authors and the RTL team.
If you would like to submit to our anthologies, check out our Submissions Guidelines
Best wishes,
The RTL Team
