WPS 2026 Day 14: Heather Leighson

  

Wonderland Pride Spotlight Day 14: Heather Leighson

Welcome to day 14 of the 2026 Wonderland Pride Spotlight! This is my way to help champion LGBTQ+ books and authors this Pride month! Today I am interviewing Heather Leighson. Be sure to check out my Instagram for even more excitement with this event!

Heather Leighson's LGBTQ+ Release[s]

• The Truth of Loving You
• The Truth of Our Past
• The Truth of Our Secrets
• Misconduct Zone
• Penalty Zone
• Scoring Zone
• Enemy Zone

The Interview

1. Are you LGBTQ+? If so, how?

"Ally"

2. What rep do your books have?

"All have LGBTQIA+ rep and mental health rep

Enemy Zone: BIPOC rep, neurodivergent rep"

3. If you were to write in a different genre, what would it be?

"At this point I can't imagine writing anything but MM romance, but I am tempted to veer into the paranormal or omegaverse genres."

4. What is your biggest writing inspiration?

"I want to write stories to lift people up and provide an escape from the real world. I'm creating the world I wish we live in."

5. Anything exciting for you on the horizon?

"I'm doing my first big signing on the Rainbow Reader Cruise in August. I'm equal parts thrilled and terrified. I'm also hoping in 2027 to produce audiobooks."

6. Who is a queer figure you look up to?

"My mom. She was an out lebian in the 70s and she wasn't afraid to live her truth. She also got her MSW in her late 40s and inspired me to publish my first book at age 53. She taught me to not be afraid to chase my dreams and my opinion of myself is the most important one."

Outro

I adore this excuse to conduct little author interviews! Happy Pride everyone! Stay tuned tomorrow for another amazing indie author and their LGBTQ+ releases!

WPS Author Interview Day 26: Heather Leighson

 WPS Author Interview Day 26: Heather Leighson

Welcome to day 26 of the Wonderland Pride Spotlight author interviews! Today I am interviewing Heather Leighson. To see all of the spotlight posts created by my lovely community, head over to the hashtag #wonderlandpridespotlight over on Instagram! 

Heather's Books

• Misconduct Zone
• The Truth of Loving You
• The Truth of Our Past
• The Truth of Our Secrets
• Penalty Zone
• Truth Zone

The Interview

1. Are you LGBTQ+? If so, how?

"I am an ally."

2. What books of yours have LGBTQ+ representation, and what rep do they have?

"All of my books have LGBTQ+ representation. The men are gay or bisexual. I try to write stories that push gender boundaries and the acceptance of queerness."

3. Why do you think LGBTQ+ rep in books is important?

"When we separate people as 'other' or different, it’s easier to hate and discriminate against them. The more positive stories and representation that are put into the world help normalize people and love beyond the default hetero-straight romances. I hope to break down the differences until all people and all forms of love are accepted."

4. What got you into writing?

"I’ve always loved writing and telling stories, but fifteen years ago I had a burning desire to write romances."

5. Who is a queer figure you look up to?

"I look up to my mother, who came out as a lesbian in the 70s. She’s brave and went back to school in her late forties, and inspired me to start two businesses after I turned fifty. My mom has Alzheimer’s, and I wish I could talk to her about her experiences as a gay woman."