Portland Queer (2nd Ed.) fiction 25 it will take some beating

it will take some beating

from a dying parent

memorable characters at its core

Kick returns hoping to reunite with Billy - but there are many obstacles ahead

depth of knowledge and journalistic rigour to a subject he has written about and campaigned over for a decade

Portland Queer (2nd Ed.) fiction 25 it will take some beatingPortland, Oregon, is a queer city in the queerest state in the US. It's also a place where, like anywhere in this country, you can experience bigotry, violence, and discrimination. Out of these contradictions bursts this sparkling collection of first person stories a heady mix of fiction and fact written by contributors from across the queer spectrum and beyond, serving vulnerability, humor, and realness. Immerse yourself in familiar scenes and