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Provincetown Stories captures the eccentric charm of Ptown and the stunning beauty of Cape Cod. Set in a densely packed, three-block-wide, three-mile-long seaside town, these stories unfold across its vibrant clubs, sun-soaked beaches, bustling streets, and sparkling waters-where drama, humor, and heart are always in full supply. From longtime locals to fleeting visitors, unforgettable characters bring Provincetown to life: Aurora, the town's gentle healer of broken hearts; Jackson, a self-absorbed demon twink; Cee, a quiet soul searching for a place free from judgment; and Luna the immortal, who holds the town's chaos at bay. Some stories will make you laugh, others will move you or highlight deeper social truths. But at the heart of them all is the town itself-its natural beauty and the extraordinary people who call it home regardless of whether it is for a lifetime, a season, or just a night or weekend.

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This was a fun read. It captures many of the things I love about life in Provincetown. Jon Richardson, composer/lyricist, The Jack of Hearts Club Has the gentrification of Provincetown come at the expense of its literary and artistic traditions (and soul)? Russ López, inspired by the possibilities of Ptown past and present, has written a collection of short stories that carries that tradition of possibilities further on. Bravo! David Kaplan, author, Tennessee Williams in Provincetown Provincetown Stories is a love letter not only to a beloved place, but to its singular sensibility: irreverent, beautiful, community-minded, inclusive, and sexually free. Russ López is one of Ptown's most devoted and observant raconteurs, and these indelible tales of our friends, neighbors, and washashores are a cause for celebration."" Christopher Castellani, author of Leading Men In Ptown Stories Russ Lopez spins the sensual fabric of Provincetown into yarns and characters so real I expect to see it all when I walk the streets of my own hometown. One of my favorites is the Feast of St. Bonaventure, an imaginary saint and holiday so vivid in detail I had to wonder if I'd been missing out on the annual festivity. Be it a twink on a sex romp vacation, a 150-year-old enchantress, or a tender first kiss for a Jamaican teen, they are intoxicating fairy tales of the colorful inhabitants of this magical town. Fermin Rojas, Partner/Creative Director, DKR Films This was a fun read. It captures many of the things I love about life in Provinceetown. Jon Richardson, composer/lyricist, The Jack of Hearts Club Has the gentrification of Provincetown come at the expense of its literary and artistic traditions (and soul)? Russ López, inspired by the possibilities of Ptown past and present, has written a collection of short stories that carries that tradition of possibilities further on. Bravo! David Kaplan, author, Tennessee Williams in Provincetown Provincetown Stories is a love letter not only to a beloved place, but to its singular sensibility: irreverent, beautiful, community-minded, inclusive, and sexually free. Russ López is one of Ptown's most devoted and observant raconteurs, and these indelible tales of our friends, neighbors, and washashores are a cause for celebration."" Christopher Castellani, author of Leading Men In Ptown Stories Russ Lopez spins the sensual fabric of Provincetown into yarns and characters so real I expect to see it all when I walk the streets of my own hometown. One of my favorites is the Feast of St. Bonaventure, an imaginary saint and holiday so vivid in detail I had to wonder if I'd been missing out on the annual festivity. Be it a twink on a sex romp vacation, a 150-year-old enchantress, or a tender first kiss for a Jamaican teen, they are intoxicating fairy tales of the colorful inhabitants of this magical town. Fermin Rojas, Partner/Creative Director, DKR Films

This was a fun read. It captures many of the things I love about life in Provincetown. Jon Richardson, composer/lyricist, The Jack of Hearts Club Has the gentrification of Provincetown come at the expense of its literary and artistic traditions (and soul)? Russ López, inspired by the possibilities of Ptown past and present, has written a collection of short stories that carries that tradition of possibilities further on. Bravo! David Kaplan, author, Tennessee Williams in Provincetown While Provincetown's towering dunes and magical light have fired the creative instincts of countless artists and poets, author Russ Lopez turns his attention to the tiny sliver of space between the sand and sea where the party never stops and the natives never conform. Like the tides moving in and out, his characters hook up, break up, mess up, and clean up, somehow managing to keep going despite the loss of love and ridiculously overpriced rental units. Whether this spit of sand is your home, home away from home or favorite day trip, Lopez reminds you why Provincetown stole your heart and will never give it back. Katy Abel, author/journalist Provincetown Stories is a love letter not only to a beloved place, but to its singular sensibility: irreverent, beautiful, community-minded, inclusive, and sexually free. Russ López is one of Ptown's most devoted and observant raconteurs, and these indelible tales of our friends, neighbors, and washashores are a cause for celebration. Christopher Castellani, author, Leading Men With Provincetown Stories, Russ Lopez has written a gorgeous, hilarious love letter to the gayest place on Earth. From the magic of Tea Dance to crying outside of ""The Pizza Box"" after last call, this book transports you beyond P-Town's postcard-perfect surface to a place that is full of glitter and grit, history and heart. Lopez is the perfect guide. His fierce, unflinching love and razor-sharp wit shine through these pages. Provincetown Stories offers readers a thrilling tribute to queerness and community. Edgar Gomez, author, Alligator Tears: A Memoir in Essays In Ptown Stories Russ Lopez spins the sensual fabric of Provincetown into yarns and characters so real I expect to see it all when I walk the streets of my own hometown. One of my favorites is the Feast of St. Bonaventure, an imaginary saint and holiday so vivid in detail I had to wonder if I'd been missing out on the annual festivity. Be it a twink on a sex romp vacation, a 150-year-old enchantress, or a tender first kiss for a Jamaican teen, they are intoxicating fairy tales of the colorful inhabitants of this magical town. Fermin Rojas, Partner/Creative Director, DKR Films

Author Information

Russ López is the author of Provincetown Stories, a collection set in the Portuguese fishing village/gay tourist mecca on the tip of Cape Cod. His six nonfiction books including The Hub of the Gay Universe: An LGBTQ History of Boston, Provincetown, and Beyond. He is the editor of LatineLit, an online magazine that publishes fiction by and about Latinx people, and his work has appeared in The Fictional Café, Somos en escrito, Northeast Atlantic, Discretionary Love, Night Picnic, The Gay and Lesbian Review, The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), and many other places. López has also written numerous academic articles, book reviews, and works in many formats, and has presented at numerous book festivals, podcasts, and special programming on books and literature. Originally from California, Russ has degrees from Stanford, Harvard, and Boston University. He splits his time between Boston and Ptown year-round.

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