🌈 Pride Month Reflections: Stories That Matter, Voices That Deserve to Be Heard 🌈
Every June, we wave our flags a little higher. We remember the trailblazers who came before us, honor the struggles we’ve survived, and celebrate the joy of living boldly, authentically, and unapologetically queer.
For me, Pride isn’t just a month — it’s a lifelong journey. As a transgender woman, a below-the-knee amputee, and a lifelong resident of rural Appalachia, I know what it’s like to be pushed to the margins, to feel unseen in your own hometown, and to fight every day just to exist on your own terms.
That fight — and the healing that followed — inspired Reborn in Shadows: From the Ashes, my debut novel.
📚 Reborn in Shadows tells the story of Miriam Ryder, a chain-smoking trans woman with a prosthetic leg, who lands in a small town after escaping a past that tried to erase her. It’s part thriller, part love story, and all about resilience. It’s for anyone who’s ever been counted out. It’s for those still searching for a reason to believe in themselves.
And it’s self-published. That means every single word, every ounce of marketing, every bookstore pitch and Pride event appearance is fueled not by a big publishing machine — but by heart, hustle, and help from people like you.
🛒 How You Can Support Me This Pride Month
If you want to support queer voices, indie publishing, and stories that make a difference, here are a few simple ways to do just that:
📖 Buy the Book:
You can grab your copy of Reborn in Shadows: From the Ashes from my official website — where signed paperbacks and hardcovers are available — or through online retailers like Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and more.
✍️ Leave a Review:
A few kind words on Amazon, Goodreads, or B&N go a long way in helping new readers discover the book. It costs nothing but makes a world of difference to an indie author like me.
📢 Spread the Word:
Know someone who loves thrillers? Queer romance? Books about healing and hope? Send them my way. Share a post. Tag a friend. Visibility is everything.
🎁 Donate a Copy:
This month, I’m giving away books at Pride in the Park to LGBTQ+ attendees who might not otherwise afford one. You can sponsor a copy for just $15 and help someone feel seen.
This Pride Month, I’m not just celebrating — I’m building. I’m building space for stories like mine. For kids who need to know they aren’t broken. For adults who’ve been waiting their whole lives to feel understood.
Thank you for helping me share Reborn in Shadows. Thank you for showing up for queer stories. Thank you for believing that all of us deserve to be the main character once in a while.
Happy Pride, from the bottom of my heart. 🌈
With love and fire,
Maya Fisher
Founder, One-Legged Woman Publishing
