Rebellion is not only resistance, it is reclamation. This anthology gathers sapphic stories about breaking free from the expectations that confine us. Each piece explores what it means to reject silence, challenge inherited beliefs, and live fully and unapologetically. These are stories of defiancé, tenderness, and transformation, where rebellion becomes an act of self-definition and love becomes liberation. All proceeds support The National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network (NQTTCN), an organization building a world where healing is accessible, collective, and rooted in justice. NQTTCN envisions communities that can recover from trauma, violence, and systemic oppression through care, connection, and the power of collective healing. Every story in this collection carries that same vision—of people living, loving, and healing beyond the limits imposed on them. Love loudly. Live freely. Be your own revolution. Featuring Stories From CC Gonzalez Chloe Slate Darva Green E.A. Noble E.A.M Trofimenkoff Evelyn Leigh J.S. Jasper Karmen Lee Marley Valentine Monique Goode Sarah Zane Sofia Rose
Authors
Tonja K. Johnson is a Black American writer of the gothic and the fanatical. Her work honors the rich, diverse culture of her ancestors with their collective voices steeped in every line. When not writing, she can be found reading, drawing and spending precious time with loved ones. She is a recipient of the 2023 MN Write Like Us grant and the winner of the 2024 MN BIPOC Emerging Writer award. Her work can be found in The Blue Earth Review, FIYAH Literary Magazine, and Magic in the Melanin. You can find her at https://tonjakjohnson.com/links/
E.A. Noble is an emerging speculative fiction author and poet. She is passionate about centering Queer, fat, neurodivergent, Black, and POC characters. She crafts stories that challenge the norms and celebrates underrepresented voices. For more info, please visit: https://www.theeajournal.me/contact
