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It’s Official — Out.Again. Is Now on Presale!
We’re thrilled to announce that Out. Again. by August Quinn is now available for Kindle presale on Amazon! 👉 Preorder your copy here. This isn’t just another coming-out story — it’s about what happens after . Because for so many of us, coming out isn’t a one-time event. It’s something we do again and again — every time the world needs reminding of who we are. Told with August’s signature honesty, wit, and unapologetic voice, Out.Again. explores identity, reinvention, and

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🔥 OUT. AGAIN. – Coming 11.1.2025 🔥
You thought coming out was a one-time thing? Cute.Try doing it again — and again, and again — every time the world, your family, or your...

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🔥25 Books. Zero Strings. All Ours.🔥
I’ve been waiting a long damn time to write this: We fought. We clawed. We refused to back down.And now, not only did we win the legal...

August Quinn
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🐾 Bulldog Books Presents: The Saga of Lambie XIV🐑
by @Roxi_Says, Chief Chaos Officer It’s official: Lambie XIV has entered the chat. After 4½ years and thirteen noble predecessors, the...

Roxi
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Big, Bold, and (Almost) Finished: AQ Books Rebrand
You may have noticed things look a little… louder around here. That’s not an accident. Welcome to the new AQ Books —a full rebrand that...

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Why AQ Books Will Always Be Different
At AQ Books, we believe “finished” isn’t the same thing as ready. This week, we made the hard but necessary choice to pause two books...

August Quinn
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We Changed Our URL — And Here’s Why
From theaugustquinn.com to aq-books.com You probably noticed something different around here. Our site used to wear the full name —...

August Quinn
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The Great Glow-Up: Unlocking the Next Era of the Quinnverse
(Cover shown is an example of the possible glow up to come) Now that the rights are finally back where they belong, the real fun begins —...

August Quinn
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Legal Limbo? Almost Exorcised.
Somebody cue the Beyoncé freedom anthem because, babes… the legal leash is finally coming off. After months of contracts, lawyers, and...

August Quinn
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📱✨ Orange You Glad I Upgraded?
I finally did it — I joined the future and treated myself to the brand-new iPhone 17 Pro Max , and obviously I got it in the only color...

August Quinn
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Pan, Gay, Andro… and Unapologetically Me - My Sexuality Explained
My sexuality has never been a straight line — and trust me, that pun is fully intended. Here’s the highlight reel: I was engaged to a...

August Quinn
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Xena Responds: A Calm Counterpoint
Hello, internet. Xena here.Apparently, Roxi has taken to defending her honor after Dad’s last post. Which is cute. Misguided, but cute....

Xena
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Roxi Responds: In Defense of My Honor
Excuse me. Hi. It’s me, Roxi. Yes, the alleged “chaos goblin” and “dumber than a bag of nails” bulldog you’ve all just read about. Dad...

Roxi
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Polar Opposites Under One Roof
Living with my dogs feels like running a reality show where the contestants didn’t even audition for the same genre. Xena is the...

August Quinn
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Indie. Unapologetic. Bulldog Strong.
Traditional publishing wanted me quiet. I chose neon pink. Now, I’m officially indie — and I’ve built a home where every book gets to be...

August Quinn
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📣 Excuse Me, World — Roxi Here.
That’s right. I finally got my own Instagram. 👉 @roxi_says 👈 For years, I’ve been forced to share screen time with Dad’s books, Xena’s...

August Quinn
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Why I Fired My Publicist and Went Full Indie
There comes a point in every writer’s life when you realize you’re paying someone way too much money to water down your chaos. For me,...

August Quinn
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The Great Pup-Peroni Betrayal
by Roxi (with side-eye from Xena) Hi, it’s me. Roxi. The household’s Chief Snack Officer and full-time bulldog. I’m here today to file...

August Quinn
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Blog Rant: Owning in the Tri-State (aka Poverty with a Mortgage)
People love to say, “Well at least you own, not rent.” Like that’s the jackpot. Baby, no. Owning in NYC/NJ is just renting from the...

August Quinn
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Bougie on a Budget (aka Aldi Adventures)
When you’re a writer with champagne taste but a boxed-wine bank account, you learn to adapt. And by adapt, I mean… you shop at Aldi....

August Quinn
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