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Mosaic will finally be available on YouTube, August 28 2018!

A co-production of Shane Camastro and Markus “Star” Harwood-Jones, Mosaic follows Markus during the summer of 2012 during which he was a homeless queer and trans youth couch-surfing across Toronto, Montreal, New York City, Philadelphia, Orlando, Tampa, Houston, Redlands, Oakland, and San Francisco.

Along the way, Markus connected with nearly 50 different trans people and asked them to share their insights on the topics of Gender, Community, and Survival.

What makes Mosaic unique is not only the content of the film, but its production process. Mosaic is an all-trans documentary project, including the editing team and the artists featured in the film’s unique soundtrack. This is more than a film – it is a practice in directly supporting trans individuals and their communities.

The ONLINE EDITION of Mosaic will be released on August 28, 2018!

If you can’t wait for August 28, order your copy of the Mosaic DVD in the Store.

Many thanks to Parker Hatcher for the use of “Get So Far” in this trailer.

#trans #lgbtq #queer #documentary #mosaic #i made this!

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Currently reading Romeo For Real and Just Julian by @ markusbones

Focusing on the stories of two teenagers growing up in modern day Winnipeg, “Romeo for Real” and “Just Julian” give queer take on a classic Shakespearean story brings together the stories of contrasting communities as two young men crash into one another and learn how to live out the kind of love which comes through a struggle for mutual survival. Romeo is excelling on the school basketball team and getting ready to graduate, silently dealing with feelings of inadequacy, romantic confusion, and overbearing parents. Meanwhile, Julian has dropped out of school and finding it hard to even get out of bed. Haunted by painful memories, Julian feels pressured by his mother to get involved in local activism, but he just wants to stay home and lose himself in painting. When the two boys meet at a party, they are immediately drawn to one another - from first glance, they are unable to look away.

These books are available starting April 1st 2018 and every one should go support the author.

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Spoiler Alert; Julian doesn’t die at the end

8/10

Just Julian is written by a queer and trans author, Markus Harwood-Jones. The story line is jammed packed with a multitude of queer characters which makes this book a great LGBT read and Julian is a relatable character right from the start, enticing the reader to continue on. Normally I wouldn’t of looked twice at this book but I’m immensely glad I did. The story line between Romeo and Julian had me hooked from the start and then I couldn’t put it down. It’s a great story if you’re looking for a quick read but also want to read something a little different. I enjoyed everything about this book and I’m so thankful I got the chance to red it.

This book will be officially released April 1, 2018 and every one should go support the author @markusbones

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Had a truly incredible couple of days. I received the physical copies of my books, and I even did a book signing! I am just so thankful to everyone who helped make this possible.

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Romeo for Real and Just Julian are a pair of interwoven novels, focusing on the stories of two teenagers growing up in modern day Winnipeg. In this queer take on a classic Shakespearean story, the protagonists face down homophobic and transmisogynist harassment, struggles with their mental health, abusive relationships at home, and barriers to their education - plus, all the interpersonal drama which so often comes along with falling in love. Romeo is excelling on the school basketball team and getting ready to graduate, silently dealing with feelings of inadequacy, romantic confusion, and overbearing parents. Meanwhile, Julian has dropped out of school and finding it hard to even get out of bed. Haunted by painful memories, Julian feels pressured by his mother to get involved in local activism, but he just wants to stay home and lose himself in painting. When the two boys meet at a party, they are immediately drawn to one another - from first glance, they are unable to look away. But for the pair to be together, Romeo needs to confront the normalized violence spouting from his closest friends and family, while Julian has to acknowledge his fears relating to trust, intimacy, and vulnerability. As their contrasting communities crash into one another, the two boys learn how to live out the kind of love which comes through a struggle for mutual survival.

Both books are aimed at a young adults, with a reading level designed for 13+ audiences. They are supported by the small press, Lorimer Publishing. They are presently available for pre-order, and will be officially published on April 1st, 2018.

Pre-Order NOW!

Just Julian Romeo for Real

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Hey, so I have some cool news… I am getting published! This is not new to some of you - and I seriously thank every one of you who helped make these books possible. If you are interested, pre-ordering one or both books would go a long way for me and help show the publishing company that these were worth making!!

Also, spoiler - NOBODY DIES!!

#I made this!!!#this is me!!

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Wowsers! @starkisscreations now has pillows being carried in an IRL shop in TO! Thanks @tkvotoronto 💗🦄💗

#starkisscreations #toronto #shopping #sale

StarkissCreations has socks??!!?! YES!!!

Get yours @ starkisscreations [dot com]

#starkisscreations #socks #art #original #queer #queer art #trans #qt

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Want to buy something nice for yourself, or maybe someone you love? Want some StarkissCreations for LESS THAN $1??? Treat yourself to the all new STARKISSCREATIONS STICKERS!!!

#stickers #starkisscreations #queer #lgbtq #steven universe

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A little bit of StarkissCreations got into BrokenPencil magazine!!! 💗 so thankful and amazed 💗 Read the whole story: http://www.brokenpencil.com/news/zine-philosophy-the-story-swallowers

#starkisscreations #brokenpencil #zine #magazine

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Everything & All At Once @ the Gladstone TONIGHT ONLY 😚 (at Gladstone Hotel)

Little known fact - most of my paintings also come with short stories!! Grab yourself a copy of one of my zines - my most popular ones are featured on my site.

Confessions of a Teenage Transsexual Whore (#1-10)

Everything & All At Once

Authentic Affirmations (#1-3)

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#starkisscreations #art #zines #also - these zine fair pics??? damn #get u a queer who can do both ;)

Hey folks! I know I post all the time about this, but the site-wide sale at StarkissCreations ends on JAN 1st!! Plus, it takes a while to ship, so if you wanted to get some StarkissCreations merch, now is the time!! Please shop & share this post :) Thanks for supporting my small QT business ;) <3

Shop here!

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Wanna get something special for someone you love? Or maybe just for yourself? Do you celebrate a holiday of giving gifts that's coming up soon? Or perhaps you just have some Capricorns in your life and you’re wondering what to get them for their special day... Well, whatever your situation, this is a reminder that it takes 2-3 WEEKS TO SHIP ANY PURCHASES from StarkissCreations - so ORDER NOW <3 Because nothing says you care like ordering in advance ;)

#queer #trans #love #gifts #sale #support small qt business