We’re Launching Queer Publishing Forward

AQ Books is a queer-owned independent press expanding bold, unapologetic stories — and we’re launching our next chapter on Kickstarter February 1

Why Kickstarter?

Independent publishing isn’t cheap — and we refuse to water down queer stories to make them “marketable.”Kickstarter lets us scale without gatekeepers, publish more voices, and give readers a direct stake in what gets made.

Fund print runs & special editions
Pay creatives fairly
Expand AQ Books into a multi-author press
Keep stories queer, loud, and uncompromised

Why AQ Books?

18+ books published

Thousands of readers

Queer-owned & independent since 2024

Queer stories that don’t apologize or ask permission.

No gatekeepers. No dilution. Just stories that hit.

Built with readers, authors, and yes — dogs.

AQ Books Isn’t a Concept. It’s a Catalog.

Explore the diverse catalog of AQ Books, offering a unique collection of literature that goes beyond the ordinary. With over 18 books published, AQ Books has captivated thousands of readers worldwide. Embracing multiple imprints, AQ Books is proud to be queer-owned and independent.

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The Gayest Bestseller You Didn’t Know You Needed
“Okay listen—AQ-Books is out here serving chaos with a side of emotional trauma and glitter and I am here for it. August Quinn’s storytelling slapped me harder than my last breakup. Every chapter felt like a messy text I shouldn’t have opened but absolutely did. If you like raw sh*t, unapologetic characters, and dialogue that reads like pure attitude… this is your new cult obsession. 10/10 would recommend to a friend and their ex.”

Literary Lens Review

Halfway Between Genius and Emotional Sabotage
“This ain’t your mom’s beach read. August Quinn writes like someone whisper-shouting in your ear while you’re tryna nap. Confessions of a Repeat Offender left me simultaneously shook and oddly comforted in my own neuroses. Characters are messy, sex is clinical (but iconic), and the vibe is pure, chaotic honey-drip truth. Not just a read—an experience.”

The Queer QB Reviews

Bold, Brutal, Brilliant
“AQ-Books doesn’t write stories… it surgeries them into your brain. August Quinn’s prose is razor-sharp, witty, and somehow tender underneath all that unapologetic sass. If you’ve ever loved someone toxic, been toxic yourself, or just enjoy beautifully f**ed-up characters,* this is peak. Will make you laugh, cry, and rethink your entire hookup history. Legend.”