Avast!

This treasure trove collection of stories from transgender authors unites characters who wield courage and creativity in exhilarating escapades, all in search of a place to call home.

Get ready to set sail with a crew of rebels and misfits in this thrilling anthology of pirate tales. From CD burners to space pirates with an otherworldly crew, these stories blur the lines between criminal and separatist, playful and heartfelt and showcase a range of unique characters and found families. Featuring seven long-form pieces of writing, including a graphic novella and a verse novella, this collection has been edited by and features trans and non-binary writers, ensuring a fresh and diverse perspective on the pirate genre.
Come aboard and discover a world of queer pirates, grey morals and homebrewed ale. The anthology includes pieces by Michael Earp, Alison Evans, Madison Godfrey, Maddison Stoff, Alexander Te Pohe, Mia Nie and Vika Maa.

About the Author

Michael Earp (they/them) is a non-binary writer and bookseller living in Naarm (Melbourne, Australia). They are the contributing editor of Kindred: 12 Queer #LoveOzYA Stories (2019) and contributor to Underdog: #LoveOzYA Short Stories (2019). They recently edited an anthology for Affirm Press (2023).

Alison Evans (they/them) is the award-winning author of the queer YA books Ida, Highway Bodies, and Euphoria Kids. Alison is a contributor in Kindred: 12 Queer #LoveOzYA Stories, HomeTown Haunts: A Horror #LoveOzYA anthology, co-edits the zine Concrete Queers and is the fiction editor for #enbylife. They are based on Wurundjeri Land. They are co-editor of the pirates anthology and also a contributor.